Today, On 17th March, The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to an official for failing to decide on the remission plea of a convict in the Nitish Katara murder case. The bench expressed displeasure over the inaction, emphasizing the need for timely decisions in legal matters. The case involves the brutal 2002 murder of Katara, which was classified as an honor killing. The Court has sought an explanation for the delay, stressing accountability in handling remission applications.
NEW DELHI: Today, 5th March, The Supreme Court strongly criticized the Punjab government on Wednesday for saying it was not bound by the statements made by its own lawyers in court. A Bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan reprimanded Punjab’s Chief Secretary, KAP Sinha, for not giving clear answers to the Court’s questions.
The Supreme Court has halted the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s order for constructing a verandah outside the Chief Justice’s courtroom due to concerns over potential harm to the UNESCO heritage status of the Chandigarh Capitol Complex. The case remains under review, pending responses from involved parties.
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Today, On 29th November, the Supreme Court issued contempt notices to Uttar Pradesh officials for illegally felling 454 trees on Vrindavan Road. The Court mandated that permitted tree-felling must occur only between 6 PM and 8 AM. A halt to further tree felling was ordered, highlighting the need for adherence to judicial directives.
The Delhi High Court,on Thursday(14th Nov) led by Justice Subramonium Prasad, issued summons to users accused of making defamatory edits on the ANI Wikipedia page. Following a consent order with ANI, Wikipedia agreed to serve summons confidentially without revealing user identities. The next hearing is scheduled for December 16.
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a contempt notice to the Indore Police Commissioner for failing to report on an incident where a teacher allegedly strip-searched minor girls. The court demanded compliance with previous orders and instructed the commissioner to appear in court on November 25 regarding the investigation into the matter.
Yesterday, On 25th October, the Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Secretary for alleged violations regarding the Kolleru Lake wetlands protection. The court highlighted non-compliance with a 2006 order mandating the restoration of the sanctuary, including demolishing illegal fish tanks. The Chief Secretary must explain the disregard for these directives.
Today(20th Sept), The Supreme Court criticized the CBI for seeking to transfer a case out of West Bengal, deeming its allegations as an affront to the integrity of the state’s judiciary. The Court emphasized that the CBI’s plea could undermine the credibility of district courts throughout West Bengal.
The Delhi High Court issued a contempt notice to the Deputy Conservator of Forest for allowing unauthorized tree cutting and transplantation at JNU, in breach of a previous court undertaking. The court criticized the Forest Department for failing to communicate permissions, highlighting a lapse in oversight. This incident underscores the need for adherence to environmental laws and legal compliance.