The Supreme Court allowed desilting of Rajasthan’s Bisalpur Dam to address severe water shortages, overriding the NGT’s ban until July. The Rajasthan government stressed the dam’s vital role in supplying water to Jaipur, Ajmer, and Tonk. The decision aims to mitigate the urgent water crisis in these districts, affecting around 3.5 million people.
The Delhi High Court directed SpiceJet to comply with a UK court order to return two leased aircraft and three engines to TWC Aviation Capital, emphasizing the enforceability of international legal rulings. The decision stems from a legal dispute over lease agreements and non-payment of dues, with SpiceJet facing legal consequences for failing to adhere to the UK court’s orders.
Today (21st May): TISS seeks dismissal of Dalit PhD student Ramadas K S’s plea against suspension due to alleged misconduct and anti-national activities. Mumbai’s Tata Institute of Social Sciences argued that Ramadas bypassed the internal appeal process and urged the Bombay High Court to revoke the suspension order. The court scheduled the next hearing on June 18.
Today, On 25th April,The Karnataka High Court criticized declining standards of political discourse during election campaigns in the context of DK Shivakumar’s case. The court granted interim relief to Shivakumar, criticizing the FIR against him for breaching the Model Code of Conduct. It also emphasized the need for caution in political speeches to avoid legal issues.
The Supreme Court Today (April 1st) issued a unified directive regarding Kerala’s request for interim relief and the state’s lawsuit against the central government’s restrictions on its borrowing capabilities. Kerala initiated legal action in the apex court under Article 131, alleging that the Centre infringed upon its authority to manage the state’s financial affairs.
Today, the Supreme Court of India postponed its decision on a plea by the Kerala government regarding a financial dispute with the Centre. The dispute centers on allegations of the Union government interfering with Kerala’s borrowing powers. The Court encouraged both parties to resolve the issues through dialogue. Kerala emphasized its limited role in the country’s debt profile.
The Union Law Ministry denied rushing the appointment of two election commissioners to preempt Supreme Court decisions on the 2023 law. The Central Government defended the appointments, stating the absence of a judicial member did not affect the Election Commission’s autonomy. The Supreme Court declined to stay the appointments despite objections.
Today (20th March): The Delhi High Court has summoned Mahua Moitra in response to a defamation suit filed by advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai. Both parties were instructed to refrain from making defamatory statements against each other. The case, scheduled for its next hearing on April 8, is related to allegations made by Dehadrai against Moitra regarding past relationships and bribery accusations.
The Supreme Court has extended the stay on legal proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal for alleged violations during the Uttar Pradesh elections. The case involves accusations of promoting enmity between classes during the 2014 campaign. Kejriwal’s defense argues that his statements targeted a political party and questioned the applicability of the RP Act.
In a recent turn of events, the Supreme Court has voiced its concerns and expressed surprise over a decision made by the Bombay High Court. The bone of contention was the High Court’s choice to admit a particular matter but subsequently decline to provide interim relief, citing the availability of an alternate remedy. The apex […]