The Supreme Court has held that civic bodies cannot function or meet their legal duties without steady revenue, stressing that regular tax revisions are essential. The Court warned that without adequate funds, municipalities risk becoming defunct, causing chaos and harming public health.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) filed a petition in the Supreme Court of India alleging irregularities in a Rs 14,000 crore tender process by MMRDA for major road projects. L&T claims it hasn’t received updates on its bid’s evaluation. The court expressed concern over the handling of public funds and demanded clarity from MMRDA.
NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu government has decided to approach the Supreme Court to lift the temporary stay that prevents the creation of basic facilities on janmam lands in Gudalur, located in the Nilgiris district. Additionally, the State government will request the Supreme Court to allow cases related to the Tamil Nadu Gudalur Janmam Estates (Abolition and Conversion into Ryotwari) Act, 1969, to be heard separately from other pending cases.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Madan Bhimrao Lokur emphasized concerns over judicial independence, systemic inefficiencies, and the impact of new laws on fundamental rights in India. He criticized delays in judicial appointments and highlighted issues like the overpopulation of undertrial prisoners. Justice Lokur advocated for greater accountability and transparency within the judiciary.
The Delhi High Court has ordered Delhi University to conduct an accessibility audit of the Campus Law Centre following a petition by visually impaired student Jayant Singh Raghav. He highlighted the need for better infrastructure, including ramps and tactile flooring, to support students with disabilities who face significant mobility challenges on campus.
The Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra government to provide detailed information on budgetary allocations for medical infrastructure and staffing vacancies in government hospitals. This comes in response to concerns over increased deaths at hospitals due to underfunding and unfilled positions. A hearing is set for January 29.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a conference celebrating 75 years of the Supreme Court at Bharat Mandapam, with over 800 participants from district judiciaries across India. The event, guided by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, will address key topics including infrastructure, accessibility, judge safety, case management, training, and support from higher courts.