The Supreme Court dismissed a plea claiming that seventy-five percent of Indians live in a high-risk earthquake zone, finding the concerns exaggerated. The Bench humorously asked whether everyone should be relocated to the moon or somewhere else now.
Today, On 4th December, The Supreme Court granted one-week interim protection to petitioners whose properties in Uttar Pradesh were facing demolition, directing authorities to maintain the present status. The order provides temporary relief while the Court examines the concerns raised over the demolition proceedings.
The Supreme Court of India granted divorce to a couple who had been separated for 17 years after 14 months of marriage, citing irretrievable breakdown and an impossible reconciliation. The court ordered the husband to pay Rs 40 lakh as permanent alimony, considering their lengthy legal battles and lack of children.
NEW DELHI: Today, 28th Feb, The Supreme Court of India granted pre-arrest bail to Satish Chandra Verma, former Advocate General of Chhattisgarh, in connection with the Nagrik Apurti Nigam (NAN) scam case. The decision was made on Friday by a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, who also directed Verma to fully cooperate in the investigation.
New Delhi: On 19th Feb, The Supreme Court ordered the West Bengal government to pay a fine of Rs 10 lakh to a retired government employee who has not received his full retirement benefits even after 18 years. The employee, who retired in 2007, has been getting only a provisional pension while waiting for his dues.
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The Supreme Court of India on Friday (6th Dec) has requested the CBI to respond within four weeks to British national Christian Michel’s bail plea related to the AgustaWestland chopper scam. Michel, extradited in December 2018, has been in custody since after previous bail applications were denied. The case involves significant corruption allegations linked to VVIP helicopter contracts.
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Today, On 2nd August, The Supreme Court reasserted its stance that it cannot compel High Courts to resolve cases within specific timeframes, emphasizing the independent status of High Courts. During a plea hearing, a woman’s request for timely disposal was declined, with the court clarifying that High Courts are not subordinate to the Supreme Court. High Courts’ autonomy has been reaffirmed in previous rulings.