West Bengal Border Fencing Row: Calcutta High Court Directs State to Hand Over Acquired Lands to BSF by 31 March 2026

The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to hand over all lands acquired for border fencing to the BSF by 31 March 2026. The move comes amid ongoing disputes over land acquisition for security purposes.

‘Every Eight Minutes a Child Goes Missing’: Supreme Court Slams Delay, Orders Centre to Act by Dec 9

Supreme Court expressed concern over a report claiming “every eight minutes, a child goes missing” and told the Centre to streamline the adoption system. The Court ordered the government to appoint a nodal officer for missing children by December 9.

CJI Gavai Refuses to Hear Ex-Bihar MLA’s Plea Over Bungalow Overstay: “One Should Not Hold On to Govt Accommodation Endlessly”

Today, On 22nd July, CJI Gavai refuses to entertain ex-Bihar MLA’s plea against Rs.20 lakh rent for overstaying in a government bungalow. Observes, “One should not hold on to government accommodation endlessly,” stressing the need for accountability and fairness.

Delhi HC: All Pleas Against Centre’s Ban on 23 ‘Dangerous’ Dog Breeds to Be Heard Together

On Tuesday(2nd April),The Delhi High Court consolidated petitions challenging India’s ban on 23 aggressive dog breeds. The Division Bench emphasized the danger to children and merged related cases for collective review. The ban, issued due to increasing dog attacks, mandates sterilization of owned aggressive breeds. The next hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2024.