Today, On 28th May, The Supreme Court described the Delhi Ridge tree-cutting issue as “a case of institutional missteps and administrative overreach,” while letting the Delhi LG and DDA off the hook in the contempt case, citing broader public welfare considerations.
NEW DELHI: 2nd April: The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticized Telangana Chief Minister (CM) Revanth Reddy for his controversial statement in the State Legislative Assembly. The Congress leader allegedly assured members of the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) that there would be no bye-elections even if they switched sides to the ruling Congress party.
Today, On 13rd February, The Supreme Court denied bail to the accused in the 2020 Bengaluru riots case, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The court directed the Karnataka government to establish additional special UAPA courts to expedite trials and reduce judicial backlog. This move aims to ensure swift justice and address delays in handling cases related to public safety and national security.
The Delhi High Court warned the Delhi Jal Board of contempt for not following its orders on sewage treatment plants (STPs). The court said that even after clear instructions to install flow meters at discharge points in all 37 STPs, the board did not take it seriously. Dirty water is still being released into the Yamuna, breaking court rules. Calling the situation “completely not acceptable,” the court showed strong disapproval.
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The Delhi High Court passed an order on 29th April the immediate implementation of the Hybrid Courts project, recognizing the urgency in light of recent mandates for hybrid hearings and e-filing in district courts. The project aims to enhance judicial proceedings through technology integration. Directives include financial sanctions, pilot courts in each district, and submission of preliminary estimates.
NEW DELHI: Today (10th April): The Supreme Court has rejected Patanjali’s unconditional apology for misleading advertisements, criticizing the company for deliberate disobedience. Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah emphasized that leniency would not be shown. Patanjali founders acknowledged the breach, but the court disapproved, asserting the seriousness of the matter. The case pertains to false advertisements for Patanjali’s medicinal products.
The Delhi High Court has ordered a swift investigation into the tragic incident at Kalkaji temple, where a woman died in a stage collapse during a religious event. The court emphasized the need for permission for such events and directed the police to take action against those responsible. Safety protocols and crowd management were highlighted for future events.
Recently, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a mother separating her daughter to speak against her father constitutes cruelty, emphasizing the seriousness of parental alienation. In a significant decision, the court highlighted the detrimental effects of such behavior on familial relationships. Madhya Pradesh: Recently, the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued an order involving parental […]