Today, On 27th August, The Supreme Court directed the Central Government to set up teams to inspect and remove encroachments on national highways, aiming to maintain traffic flow. The court instructed the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to form inspection teams and develop a portal for public reporting of encroachments. The matter will be revisited on October 14.
Today (11th March): The Supreme Court raised concerns over the Madras High Court’s ruling that downloading child pornography is not an offense. The accused was acquitted based on the decision. The apex court issued notices to the Tamil Nadu Police and the accused, challenging the ruling. The High Court justified its stance, citing privacy and lack of impact on others.
