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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
