The Supreme Court granted a final extension till October 15 for a panel to submit a “uniform definition” of the Aravalli hills, stressing protection over punishment. The bench warned that uncontrolled mining poses a serious threat to the region’s ecology.
Delhi government is thinking about going back to the Supreme Court to review its ban on old petrol and diesel vehicles. Officials are studying how the rule is affecting people and pollution levels before making a final decision.
The Supreme Court Today (July 24) raised strong concern over 288 pending gangsters trials in Delhi, with years of delay in starting evidence. It called for special fast-track courts and strict timelines to stop criminals from misusing the legal process.
Today, On 18th July, The Supreme Court has reserved its order on a plea seeking the release of terminally ill and elderly prisoners, observing, “Prison rules are all applicable individually to the states,” and urging uniform policy for compassionate release.
Today, 20th June, The Delhi High Court ordered the takedown of a deepfake YouTube channel impersonating journalist Anjana Om Kashyap, stating that “fake pages misusing her reputation are illegal” and violate her goodwill, image, and personality rights.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed three new criminal laws in Delhi, intended to replace colonial-era legislation. These laws focus on justice rather than punishment, reflecting the Prime Minister’s vision for a modern legal system. Additionally, Delhi introduced the MedLEaPR digital system to enhance medical and legal reporting efficiency within the justice process.
The Supreme Court Today (March 7) postponed the hearing on transferring Yasin Malik’s trials from Jammu to Delhi; Malik attended virtually and requested scheduling after Ramzan.
In West Bengal, both the TMC and BJP urged the Election Commission to address the issue of alleged “ghost voters.” Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of adding outsiders to the voter rolls through online means ahead of the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, the BJP, which has long raised concerns about bogus voters linked to infiltration, is now highlighting the issue from a different angle. The demand for electoral transparency has intensified as both parties push for action.
The Delhi High Court Today (Feb 28) dismissed a petition by Maharaja Karni Singh’s heirs seeking rent arrears for Bikaner House from 1991-2014. The Court ruled that ex gratia payments are not a legal right.
CJI Sanjiv Khanna showed his batting skills in a friendly cricket match. The match played between CJI XI and SCAORA XI. He played some good shots and impressed everyone. His performance on the cricket pitch was a delight to watch.
