Madras High Court held IAS officer Anshul Mishra in contempt and sentenced him to one month in jail for disobeying its order to return land acquired by the TN Housing Board in 1983 to its rightful owners.
The Supreme Court of India has authorized the Uttar Pradesh government to utilize funds from the Shri Banke Bihari Temple to acquire 5 acres of land for developing facilities to manage the high influx of devotees. This decision overturns a previous High Court ruling, reflecting the urgent need for improved infrastructure at the temple.
Today, On 9th April, A special court reserved its order until April 15 on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) objection to a closure report filed in a case allegedly involving the Chief Minister. The ED opposed the closure, citing unresolved issues and pending evidence. The court heard detailed arguments from both sides. The final decision is now expected next week.
Today, On 8th April, In the MUDA scam case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has opposed the ‘B report’ submitted by the Lokayukta police in the Special Court. The ED says that important information it gave was not included in the report. It has asked the court to review the report and allow more investigation. The case is about suspected wrongdoing in land allotments by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
Today, On 7th February, The Karnataka High Court rejected a petition seeking to transfer the MUDA scam investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the CBI. The plea was filed by activist Snehmayi Krishna, the original complainant in the case. Justice M Nagaprasanna, a single-judge bench, dismissed the request, stating that no grounds warranted a CBI probe. The decision upholds the ongoing investigation by state authorities.
The Supreme Court was updated on the relocation progress of the Bombay High Court to a new complex. The Advocate General requested an extension for land handover until January 31, citing challenges. Meanwhile, a structural audit of the current building is planned. The Court’s next hearing is scheduled for April to review progress.
The Kerala High Court has allowed the state government to acquire land for a model township to rehabilitate Wayanad landslide victims, dismissing petitions from Harrisons Malayalam Ltd and Elstone Tea Estates Ltd. The court mandated compensation for the land acquired and required adherence to legal compensation guidelines despite the petitioners’ objections.
Today, On 6th November, the Supreme Court criticized Uttar Pradesh for unlawfully demolishing a house in 2019, ordering Rs 25 lakh in compensation to the homeowner. The court emphasized the need for lawful procedures in property demolition and directed an investigation into the involved officials, reinforcing citizens’ rights against arbitrary state actions.