The Supreme Court of India is examining the interpretation of ‘life sentence’ following a plea from convicted serial killer Chandrakant Jha, who argues that life imprisonment should not necessarily mean incarceration for the entirety of the convict’s natural life. This legal inquiry raises crucial questions about punishment, rehabilitation, and the constitutional validity of sentencing.
The Delhi High Court, addressing challenges in government hospital infrastructure, proposes a committee of doctors to assess and improve healthcare facilities. With concerns over vacant medical positions and discrepancies in reported data, the court emphasizes the need for transparency and accurate reporting. The intervention underscores the court’s proactive efforts to address healthcare gaps in the city.
The Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with Delhi government’s delay in deciding remission pleas, including one from a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant. The bench urged the Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi to resolve the matters within two weeks. Concerns were raised about the routine dismissal of such pleas without proper consideration, highlighting the need for a more thoughtful approach.
The Delhi High Court has issued a directive to the Delhi government, emphasizing the need for proper medical infrastructure in prisons. This order comes in response to the inadequate healthcare facilities in jails, which the Court noted could violate an inmate’s right to timely medical care. The decision underscores the fundamental right to life and […]
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India questioned the necessity of every dispute between the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor (LG) being brought before it. This observation came as the court addressed a petition filed by the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR), which sought redressal over the alleged freezing […]
The Supreme Court of India, in a recent hearing, expressed its astonishment and concern over the Indian Navy’s failure to promote any woman officer who was granted Permanent Commission in 2020. This issue came to light during a hearing of applications filed by six women Navy officers seeking promotion-related reliefs, following the Court’s landmark decision […]
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant move to tackle the persistent issue of air pollution in Delhi, has issued a series of directives focusing on the reduction of stubble burning, a major contributor to the deteriorating air quality in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). The bench, comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu […]
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, has expressed serious concerns over the delay by the Delhi Government in disbursing funds for crucial infrastructure projects in the Delhi High Court. In a firm directive, the Court has ordered the Delhi government to expedite […]
The Supreme Court of India has called for a response from Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor (LG) regarding a plea filed by the Delhi Government for the re-operationalization of the ‘Farishtey Dilli Ke’ scheme. This scheme, introduced by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, aimed to provide free treatment to victims of road accidents but has been […]
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling, has stated that the Chief Secretary of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, though appointed by the Central Government, must adhere to the directions of the Delhi Government on matters within its executive competence. This judgment, pronounced by a bench led by Chief […]