The Punjab and Haryana High Court expressed grave concern over increasing tensions between Punjab and Haryana regarding water supply from the Nangal dam. Disputes arose after Punjab restricted water release, leading to BBMB’s petition. The court emphasized the need for cooperation among states, warning against actions resembling international conflicts.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s plea against a Governor-sanctioned investigation into alleged corruption in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority has been postponed to January 20. He contests the legality of the sanction, claiming political motivations behind the allegations. The Lokayukta is investigating claims of improper land allocations to his wife amidst ongoing pressures from the BJP.
Today(on 12th August),The Supreme Court of India will examine the case of Zahiroddin Shamsoddin Bedade, an SRPF constable suspended since 2013 for keeping a beard, a matter involving religious freedom and police grooming standards. The case reached the Apex Court after the Bombay High Court upheld Bedade’s suspension.
