The Supreme Court issued directions to Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to curb illegal sand mining around the National Chambal Sanctuary, stressing protection of ecologically sensitive habitats and endangered wildlife while addressing socio-economic causes behind rampant mining activities in the Chambal region.
The Supreme Court of India directed all States and Union Territories to strictly implement installation of vehicle location tracking devices and panic buttons in public transport vehicles, with Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan stressing passenger safety, especially for women, senior citizens and children.
The Supreme Court of India directed the Rajasthan government to frame a policy promoting Rajasthani language as a medium of instruction in schools, and to integrate it into education, recognizing its status as a regional mother-tongue, as per constitutional mandate upheld by Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta.
