3-Member Committee For Jail Reforms: Jharkhand High Court Directs State To Improve Prison Facilities, Sets 10-Day Committee Deadline

The Jharkhand High Court directed the state government to constitute a three-member committee within 10 days to monitor jail conditions, inmate welfare, and facilities across prisons. The order was passed during suo motu proceedings following Supreme Court directions.

Delhi Gymkhana Club Row| Eviction Only After Proper Notice, Police Won’t Forcibly Vacate: Centre Tells High Court

Delhi High Court heard the Delhi Gymkhana Club case, with the Centre saying police would not move in on June 5 and eviction will follow due process, while Justice Avneesh Jhingan termed the plea as premature.

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.