The Patna High Court upheld the conviction of a retired judicial officer and a practising advocate in a 2005 assault case linked to a land dispute. While affirming their guilt, the Court reduced the sentence to the imprisonment already undergone by the convicted appellants.
The Delhi High Court questioned the Centre’s move to reclaim land occupied by major sporting institutions, warning against the loss of green spaces in the capital. Expressing concern over worsening environmental conditions, the Court observed that unchecked urbanisation could severely impact public health and quality of life.
