The Supreme Court of India condemned illegal sand mining in the Chambal Sanctuary, calling it “an extremely sad state of affairs” harming fragile ecosystems. The Bench warned “mining mafia are the new dacoits,” highlighting threats to endangered gharials and unchecked environmental damage.
The Delhi High Court refused to cancel Rajpal Yadav’s sentence suspension, saying there is no risk of him absconding. The Court stressed that he remains an “ordinary litigant” and will decide the case finally on April 1.
The Allahabad High Court Bar Association opposed remarks by the Supreme Court of India on a High Court judge’s bail orders in dowry death cases, with President Rakesh Pandey calling them inappropriate and harmful to judicial independence.
The Supreme Court of India rejected a PIL on discrimination, calling profiling regressive and harmful to unity. A Bench led by Justice Surya Kant with Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi stressed that every crime must face strict action.
The Delhi High Court strongly criticised Newslaundry journalist Manisha Pande for using the word “shit” while commenting on TV Today Network’s content, calling it gross and indecent. The Court warned that such language could invite serious observations and orders that may severely affect her professional career.
The Delhi High Court refused to entertain a PIL demanding a court-monitored, six-month timeline for the Red Fort blast trial, stressing the trial has “not even started.” The petitioner withdrew the plea after the Court said no directions could be issued.
During a hearing in the Karnataka High Court, X Corp’s lawyer remarked that content takedown powers cannot be given to “every Tom, Dick and Harry” official. The comment triggered strong reactions from both the Centre and the judge.
