The Jharkhand High Court, led by Acting Chief Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad and Justice Arun Kumar Rai, reserved its decision on a public interest litigation addressing ‘illegal’ Bangladeshi immigrants. Petitioner Danish Daniel alleged these immigrants disrupted local livelihoods. A fact-finding committee, proposed by the Union government, will investigate the issue further.
Today, On 29th August, The Madras High Court approved the first Formula 4 night street race in India, pending FIA certification by noon on Saturday. The event, set to take place in Chennai, will span four public roads and measures are in place to ensure public safety and minimal disruption to nearby hospitals. The court has emphasized the importance of meeting international safety standards and has ordered strict adherence to directives for noise control and patient convenience during the race. Additionally, the main PIL petition is kept pending, allowing time for submission of counter-affidavits. The court has emphasized the importance of obtaining the necessary certification before holding the race, in light of the extensive preparations made. Confirmed arrangements include traffic diversions, a robust police force, designated parking locations, and access to hospitals for patients.
