Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Direct Oil Companies to Allocate CSR Funds for Delhi Public Transport, Cites ‘Losses Don’t Impose Burden on Firms’

The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL by Tsunami On Roads, seeking oil companies to use CSR funds for enhancing public transport in polluted cities like Delhi. While the court rejected the direct allocation, it allowed the petitioner to approach authorities like the EPCA for consideration of their proposal regarding air pollution mitigation.

Aadhaar Card Not a Proof of Citizenship: UIDAI Tells Calcutta HC

On Thursday (4th July), The Calcutta High Court heard a case challenging Aadhaar Act’s regulation 28A. UIDAI clarified that Aadhaar does not prove citizenship, highlighting its role in subsidizing residents. The case, brought by the Joint Forum against NRC, addresses concerns about Aadhaar’s implications for residency and citizenship. The next hearing is on July 11.