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NEW DELHI: On Wednesday(22nd Jan), the Delhi High Court granted interim bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and convicted in the Unnao rape case, so that he could undergo cataract surgery.
Farmers’ protests continue in New Delhi as Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on his 42nd day of hunger strike, rejects medical help. The Supreme Court’s committee, concerned for his health, urged action from the Central Government on farmers’ demands. Dallewal insists he will end his fast if promises from the government are fulfilled.
The Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group plans to release an environmental law enforcement manual aimed at enhancing the investigation and prosecution of environmental crimes. This manual encourages collaboration among agencies and aims to elevate the perception of environmental violations as serious offenses. Current case numbers in Tamil Nadu are notably low compared to national figures.
The Supreme Court of India has revised its scheduling procedure, announcing that from January 2025, regular hearing matters will be conducted on Thursdays instead of Wednesdays and Thursdays. This change aims to enhance court efficiency. Additionally, miscellaneous matters, such as bail pleas, will be heard on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
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The Supreme Court On December 9 addressed West Bengal’s petition against the Calcutta High Court’s annulment of OBC classification for 77 communities, mainly Muslim. Justice Gavai emphasized reservations cannot be religion-based. While Sibal defended the classification as socially rooted, Patwalia critiqued its implementation. The Court scheduled further hearings for January 2025.
The Supreme Court deferred its hearing on petitions challenging the Centre’s ban on the BBC documentary “India: The Modi Question” until January 2025. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the court that a counter affidavit would be submitted within two weeks. The government labeled the documentary as biased propaganda.
A Public Interest Litigation filed in the Bombay High Court today (21st Oct) seeks guidelines to tackle black marketing and ticket scalping for major events, particularly concerning the Coldplay concert in Navi Mumbai. Advocate Amit Vyas’s petition highlights issues with ticket sales and urges compliance with consumer protection laws. The case will be heard on November 11.