Today, On 21st May, The Delhi High Court strongly criticised Abhijit Iyer-Mitra for his tweets against Newslaundry journalists, saying, “A person who uses such language should not be heard,” and ordered the posts to be taken down.
The Supreme Court of India has authorized the Uttar Pradesh government to utilize funds from the Shri Banke Bihari Temple to acquire 5 acres of land for developing facilities to manage the high influx of devotees. This decision overturns a previous High Court ruling, reflecting the urgent need for improved infrastructure at the temple.
The Delhi High Court fined the Intellectual Property authority Rs 20,000 for repeatedly requesting adjournments in an IPR case. The penalty must be paid to the Army Central Welfare Fund within four weeks. The Court emphasized that such delays waste time and hinder justice, urging parties to avoid unnecessary extensions in legal proceedings.
The Supreme Court of India criticized Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan for failing to fill vacancies in pollution control boards, with 55% of positions in Delhi still unfilled. The court warned of legal action against the Chief Secretaries for non-compliance with earlier orders, deeming the situation “shocking” and detrimental to public health.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has prohibited the Punjab government from interfering in the Bhakra Dam’s operations, emphasizing that the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) must manage the dam independently. The court ordered an immediate water release of 4,500 cusecs to Haryana and underscored the importance of legal channels for disputes.
Justice Madhav Jamdar of the Bombay High Court has initiated a police investigation into suspicious calls made to his wife, purportedly aimed at framing him after he issued strict orders against two lawyers. The inquiry, ordered due to concerns over judicial interference, will assess whether these calls were intended to intimidate him.
The Supreme Court of India has ordered expedited trials for 11 Kanpur cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, addressing decades of delays in delivering justice. Special prosecutors must assist courts promptly for a swift resolution. This intervention aims to ensure victims’ families finally receive closure after over thirty years.
The Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra government for not forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) or filing an FIR against five police officers involved in the Badlapur encounter case, where accused Akshay Shinde was shot. The court warned of contempt actions for failing to comply with its orders.
The Delhi High Court has instructed authorities to correct marksheets for the CLAT UG 2025 following student petitions challenging results inaccuracies. The court accepted some objections while rejecting others, allowing only timely submissions. The deadline for corrections has been reduced to four weeks. Previous rulings highlighted errors in the exam’s answer key.