The Allahabad High Court has again directed the Uttar Pradesh government to strictly enforce the ban on Chinese manjha, citing serious risks to human life and birds. The Court stressed that earlier orders, especially ahead of the Makar Sankranti kite-flying season, must be implemented without delay.
The Supreme Court of India reiterated that trial courts should not be referred to as “lower courts,” emphasizing that such terminology undermines the Constitution’s spirit. Justice Oka urged all legal entities to comply with a previous circular issued in February 2023, promoting respect for trial courts and their records.
The Supreme Court criticized the West Bengal government for not establishing a Municipal Building Tribunal to address illegal constructions on enemy property in Kolkata. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan directed immediate demolitions of unauthorized structures, warning of potential contempt actions if compliance is not met by the state within two weeks.