The Supreme Court Today (August 6th) dismissed a plea seeking centre-wise data of the clinical trial of anti-diarrhoea vaccine Rotavac, saying it cannot sit in appeal over the decision taken by an expert committee on the issue. Rotavirus vaccine, Rotavac, claims that it protects children from viruses, which are the leading cause of severe diarrhoea among them.
![[BREAKING] Hathras Stampede | “Disturbing but the HCs are equipped to deal with such cases": CJI Refuses to Entertain PIL, Asks Petitioner to Move High Court](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Untitled-design-2024-07-02T172823.059.webp?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today(on 12th July), the Supreme Court directed a petitioner to approach the Allahabad High Court regarding the Hathras stampede, which resulted in 121 deaths. The bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, acknowledged the severity of the incident but stressed the jurisdiction of high courts for such cases. The PIL sought the formation of a committee to investigate the stampede.
A public interest litigation has been filed today in the Supreme Court against three newly amended criminal law bills in India. The petitioner seeks the formation of an expert committee to evaluate the legislation’s viability. The proposed bills aim to reform the country’s criminal laws, but the petition highlights various defects and discrepancies.(arguments: 50 words)
The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government and civic agencies to address the decline in the city’s green cover. It emphasized the need for vigilance to prevent illegal tree felling, issuing notices to relevant authorities. Concerns about tree loss impacting residents led to the mandate for comprehensive measures to enhance Delhi’s green cover.
![[Periyar River Pollution] Kerala High Court Directs To form Expert Committee to Address the Issue](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-80.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Kerala High Court has directed the formation of an expert committee to address Periyar River pollution, noting the adverse impact of industrial effluents. Despite previous directives, government authorities and existing committees have failed to effectively tackle the pollution issue. The court has mandated the formation of a new committee and scheduled further hearings for July 3.
On 28th March: The Delhi High Court has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to address major financial problems and improve city administration. The court warned of potential shutdown if financial issues persist, instructed daily hearings from April 8, and suggested an overhaul of the entire system due to concerns about administrative shortcomings and citizen suffering.
Today (14th March): The Central Government has urged a ban on 23 breeds of ‘ferocious dogs’ due to public safety concerns. The ban, recommended by an Expert Committee, includes breeds like Pitbull Terrier, Rottweiler, and Cane Corso. All States and Union Territories are directed to outlaw these breeds, with a focus on curtailing their ownership, breeding, and sale.