The Supreme Court has stayed the 100-metre height-based definition of the Aravalli Hills, warning that illegal mining causes irreversible environmental damage. The Court has ordered a high-powered expert committee to re-examine ecological, mining and conservation concerns.
The Supreme Court strongly criticised arguments made on behalf of Sharmila Tagore against a uniform approach to managing stray dogs, calling them “completely removed from reality.” The Bench rejected examples like dogs living in hospital campuses and warned of serious public health risks, reiterating that stray dog management must follow ABC rules.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to stay its earlier order on the uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and to form a new expert committee. He reaffirmed that the government remains committed to protecting and restoring the Aravalli range, with the mining ban continuing.
The Supreme Court of India urged the Central Government to revise the POCSO Act to prevent criminalizing consensual teenage relationships. It emphasized the need for a national policy on sexual and reproductive health education to better inform adolescents about their rights. An expert committee will evaluate this sensitive issue and report by July 25.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday (14th Feb) addressed a petition filed by some lawyers from Karnataka, who are seeking reservation for lawyers from marginalized communities in bar bodies. The Court acknowledged that this was an important matter but also made it clear that while diversity in bar bodies is necessary, they do not want these bodies to become divided along caste or religious lines.
Today, On 27th January, The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL challenging the misuse of anti-dowry and domestic violence laws, emphasizing that lawyers should avoid becoming litigants. “An advocate must always avoid being a litigant,” the Court remarked, directing Advocate Vishal Tiwari to withdraw the plea. The Court’s statement highlights the importance of maintaining professionalism and impartiality in the legal field. Tiwari ultimately chose to withdraw the petition following the Court’s observation.
The NLU Consortium has appealed to the Delhi High Court against a ruling that required revising CLAT 2025 results due to errors identified in the exam questions. The court acknowledged mistakes in two questions and mandated corrections, while the Consortium argues this judicial intervention oversteps boundaries on academic matters. Both sides await further hearings.