The Supreme Court will examine whether the Disaster Management Act, 2005 can justify delaying Panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh, despite constitutional mandates. The case arises after the state challenged a High Court order directing PRI polls by April 30.
The Kerala High Court has expressed concern over the Wayanad landslides, attributing them to human “apathy and greed.” The court initiated a PIL to prompt the state government to reconsider its approach to sustainable development. It plans to review policies on natural resource exploitation, environmental preservation, disaster management, and sustainable development, emphasizing the need for immediate corrective action.
