The Supreme Court On December 3, requested the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) to provide details about shelter accommodations for the homeless amid the forthcoming winter. The court highlighted concerns about the adequacy of facilities, particularly following the demolition of nine shelters. DUSIB must submit an affidavit by December 17 addressing these issues.
Today (3rd April): The Tamil Nadu government has accused the Central government of withholding Rs. 37,000 crore allocated for flood relief. The state argues that the delay in fund release hinders disaster management efforts and violates fundamental rights. They have filed a plea in the Supreme Court, seeking the allocation of these funds and highlighting the unequal treatment compared to other states.