The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to submit a comprehensive report on illegal constructions and encroachments along the banks and floodplains of the Ganga. The Court also sought details of steps taken to remove encroachments and protect the river ecosystem.
During a hearing in a rape-on-promise-to-marry case between a Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent of Police, the Supreme Court made a witty remark saying the couple “should have matched horoscopes before entering the relationship.” The Court has now referred the matter to mediation under Justice Gita Mittal.
The Supreme Court reviewed a petition from former Punjab DSP Gursher Singh Sandhu concerning the controversial jail interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Sandhu argued he was unfairly targeted despite not being implicated in the FIR. The Court dismissed his petition, allowing him to seek relief at the High Court, where investigations revealed security failures leading to multiple suspensions.
The Supreme Court ordered a fresh recount of votes for Junior Executive Members in the SCBA elections to resolve doubts following allegations of irregularities. Despite prior recounts affirming Vikas Singh’s presidency, the Court aimed for transparency and assurance to members, while reprimanding candidate Dr. Aggarwala for frivolous accusations against the election committee.
