The Supreme Court said shelter homes for beggars must ensure a dignified life and not be treated as charity, directing all states and UTs to reform such facilities as a constitutional duty to uphold the right to live with dignity.
A new bill will be introduced in Parliament to remove the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Union ministers who are arrested for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges. The legislation targets offences punishable with at least five years in jail, including murder and major corruption.
The Delhi High Court rejected a PIL seeking the removal of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, stating it as his personal decision. The court emphasized that only the Lieutenant Governor or the President of India should decide such matters. The petitioner was advised to approach the competent authorities. This was the second PIL of its kind to be dismissed by the High Court.
