The Supreme Court directed all states to complete migrant laborer verification for ration cards within four weeks, warning of consequences for non-compliance. Only Bihar and Telangana completed 100% verification. The court also criticized delays in distributing rations and instructed the Centre to release food grains to compliant states. Previously, the court instructed ration card issuance within two months for registered laborers.
On Wednesday(3rd July),The Supreme Court of India has affirmed the conviction and life imprisonment of constable Surender Singh for murdering his brother-in-law inside a police station over two decades ago. The court rejected Singh’s self-defense claim, citing the victim’s alleged relationship with Singh’s wife as the motive behind the crime.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) raised concerns about the dangers of large billboards in Mumbai, citing public safety risks. This comes after a tragic incident in Ghatkopar. A court ruling favored the Railways in billboard permissions, prompting the BMC to challenge it in the Supreme Court. The BMC’s plea will be considered on September 11.
Today (6th March):The Supreme Court of India upheld Andhra Pradesh’s 1994 notification, affirming that ‘ghee’ falls under the category of livestock products. The court rejected the argument that ‘ghee’ is not a product of livestock, emphasizing that it derives from milk, a product of livestock. Market committees can impose fees on ‘ghee’ transactions as per the notification.
The Supreme Court has taken a stern stance against the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) for persistently raking up an already adjudicated issue concerning payment obligations. The apex court has imposed a hefty cost of Rs 65 lakh on PSPCL for its repeated attempts to evade its responsibilities. The bench, comprising Justice Sanjay Kishan […]
In a recent development, the Supreme Court voiced its concerns regarding the central government’s prolonged delay in addressing the collegium’s recommendations for the appointment and transfer of judges in constitutional courts. The apex court specifically pointed to the Manipur High Court, termed as ‘a sensitive high court’, where the chief justice position remains unfilled. The […]
Supreme Court Rejects PIL on Two-Year ‘Cooling Off’ Period for Retired Judges Before Accepting Political Appointments In a significant development, the Supreme Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought a mandatory two-year ‘cooling off’ period for retired judges of constitutional courts before they could accept post-retirement political appointments. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjay […]