The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has recently asked the media channel News18 Rajasthan to remove a misleading video that falsely linked the use of beef fat in Tirupati Laddu to a conspiracy by the Congress party.
The Supreme Court on Thursday (5th Dec) set aside a Manipur High Court order requiring the CBI to locate a fugitive rape convict, deeming it unnecessary. The Court observed that the state had already formed a special team for this purpose, and the CBI’s involvement would duplicate efforts. The convict, Timothy L. Changsang, was previously convicted under the POCSO Act for multiple offenses.
The Delhi High Court ordered the Centre to release Rs 10 crores to AIIMS Delhi within three days for the treatment of children with rare diseases, emphasizing the importance of ongoing care. Failure to comply will necessitate the attendance of the Union Health Ministry’s Joint Secretary at the next hearing.
Today( on 22nd July), The Supreme Court of India has temporarily suspended the directive for shop owners and hawkers to display their names during the Kanwar Yatra season, with the next hearing set for July 26. The court has issued notices to Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, and other states involved.
The Calcutta High Court will hear an interim application by West Bengal Governor Bose in a defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other TMC leaders on July 15. Justice Krishna Rao allowed the defamation complaint to proceed and instructed Bose’s request for an interim order to be addressed during the upcoming Monday hearing. Governor Bose’s pursuit of the case reflects his intent to address what he views as unfounded and damaging allegations. The high-profile nature of the case ensures close attention from the public and media, holding broader implications for political accountability and the standards of public communication.
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The Supreme Court ordered the Maharashtra Government today (17th May) to release the initial land parcel for the new Bombay High Court building without delay. Concerned about the slow progress, the Court also discussed temporary alternative sites and the selection of architects. Further proceedings are scheduled for July 15 to review the progress.
The Supreme Court Today (May 7th) questioned the Central government’s directive to AYUSH authorities, asking why they were instructed not to act against misleading advertisements under Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. The inquiry came during a hearing of a plea filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against an alleged smear campaign by Patanjali Ayurved and its founders Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, targeting the COVID-19 vaccination drive and modern medicine.
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Today (6th May): The Supreme Court directed the Maharashtra government to implement recommendations from the 1992-93 Mumbai riots case, including handling pending cases, compensating missing victims’ families, and police reforms. It mandated the establishment of a Special Cell to locate accused individuals, urged housing facilities for police personnel, and established a monitoring committee for directive enforcement.