The Allahabad High Court granted interim protection to the 17th-century Shahi Hammam in Agra, responding to a Public Interest Litigation that emphasized its national importance. The Court directed the Archaeological Survey of India and local authorities to prevent demolition. Local residents face threats from developers, highlighting the urgency of preservation efforts.
Delhi High Court today (23rd Dec) has extended expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s interim bail for four weeks, allowing medical consultations at AIIMS following his life sentence for rape and 10-year term for custodial death. Despite opposition from the survivor’s lawyer, health concerns influenced the decision. Next hearing scheduled for January 27, 2025.
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday (19th Dec) expressed serious concerns over Delhi’s solid waste crisis, urging the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation to submit a detailed affidavit outlining waste management compliance and fire prevention measures at illegal dumping sites. The Court highlighted the urgent need for corrective actions due to rising untreated waste levels.
The Supreme Court On Monday (2nd Dec), directed the Election Commission of India to file an affidavit regarding its decision to increase the number of voters per polling booth to 1,500. Concerns about voter efficiency and convenience were raised during the proceedings, and the Court emphasized that no voter should face inconvenience due to this change.
