The Rajasthan High Court Today (May 30th) directed the state government to provide compensation to the dependents of people who died due to heatwaves, and said there was a need to declare heatwaves and cold waves “national calamities”.
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The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to a Kerala restaurant owner accused of selling adulterated shawarma, which allegedly caused a customer’s death. The decision solidified relief from arrest granted in December 2023, reflecting a balance between legal proceedings and individual rights in cases involving grave allegations. This signals the gravity of food safety violations and the legal repercussions.
The Supreme Court Today declined to halt the judicial inquiry into the death of a 22-year-old amid the farmers’ protest at the Punjab-Haryana border. The court acknowledged concerns, emphasizing transparency and fairness in investigations. It dismissed the government’s apprehension about affecting police morale. The case will be heard next on April 19.
A Banda court has instructed an additional chief judicial magistrate to investigate the death of former BSP MLA Mukhtar Ansari. Ansari, with a history of legal troubles, passed away in a UP hospital. He previously alleged poisoning in jail. The probe intensifies given the complexities of politics and criminal justice in India.
The Kerala High Court prioritizes human safety over stray dog protection, citing instances of dog attacks impacting citizens. The court calls for guidelines on licensing individuals to care for stray dogs. This follows a case involving a resident caring for injured strays, leading to conflict in the community. The court directs the resident to obtain a license and comply with animal welfare laws.
Pradipbhai Ramamlal Modiya, a convict in the Bilkis Bano gang rape case stemming from the 2002 Gujarat riots, sought a 30-day parole after his father-in-law’s death but was granted 5 days by the Gujarat High Court. This case has been a focal point of national outrage, with the Supreme Court intervening to quash the remission granted to the convicts by the Gujarat government in 2022, emphasizing its significance in the pursuit of justice.
The Supreme Court of India has reserved its judgment on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a national policy for community kitchens to address hunger. The case emphasizes the urgent need for a comprehensive scheme as India grapples with alarming statistics on starvation-related deaths, highlighting the complexities of formulating policies to ensure food security.
The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, denied bail to a man involved in a dowry death case, stressing the necessity of public education on genetic science and the determination of a child’s gender. The ruling highlights societal misconceptions and advocates for empowering women while addressing deep-seated societal issues related to gender-based discrimination.