The Supreme Court of India has invalidated a Madhya Pradesh order allowing IAS officers to assess IFS officers’ performance reports, deeming it “contemptuous.” This ruling reaffirms the autonomy of All India Services, emphasizing that roles must adhere to legal frameworks, potentially influencing practices in other states as well.
Today, On 19th December, The Supreme Court directed a tree census in Delhi and ruled that no more than 50 trees can be cut down without approval from the Central Empowered Committee (CEC). This order came in response to a plea seeking the Court’s role in upholding the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994. The initiative focuses on better oversight of tree felling and protecting the environment. The Court highlighted the importance of sustainable urban development through this decision.
