The Karnataka High Court has temporarily halted the Special Investigation Team’s inquiry into alleged land encroachment by Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy in Kethaganahalli village. Kumaraswamy contested the legality of the SIT’s formation and claimed political motives behind the investigation. The court will further examine these concerns in upcoming hearings.
The Delhi High Court has temporarily halted the demolitions for 11 Batla House residents, requiring them to withdraw their Supreme Court plea. The DDA opposed this, citing a Supreme Court order for demolitions in Khasra No. 279 and raising concerns about the residents’ legal actions. The DDA is accused of inadequate notice before demolitions.
Two doctors have petitioned the Supreme Court for Rs 50 lakh compensation for families of BJMC doctors and students lost in the Air India flight AI-171 crash, emphasizing the tragedy as a significant loss to India’s healthcare future. They demand urgent action, fair compensation, and improvements in aviation safety, stressing that existing laws are inadequate.
The Delhi High Court has temporarily halted the eviction of 115 families in Okhla by the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department, which issued eviction notices despite lacking legal ownership of the land. The next hearing is scheduled for August 4, allowing residents to challenge the notices deemed arbitrary and illegal.
The Supreme Court of India criticized the Bar Council’s unclear position on Karnal and Rohtak bar elections, ordering urgent High Court hearings. It granted interim relief to lawyers involved in cases of electoral irregularities, emphasizing the need for transparency and proper procedures in future elections. The Court also called for a retired judge’s supervision.
The Bombay High Court denied temporary relief to a suspended final-year law student from Symbiosis Law School for sharing an Instagram post against India’s official stance on Operation Sindoor. The court viewed the suspension as administrative pending an enquiry, emphasizing potential special exams if she is exonerated. The next hearing is on May 27.
