The Madras High Court slammed police officers for refusing to register an FIR on an SC man’s land complaint by wrongly calling it a civil dispute. The court ruled that SC/ST Atrocities Act mandates compulsory FIR registration and ordered swift investigation.
The Karnataka High Court has temporarily halted the Special Investigation Team’s inquiry into alleged land encroachment by Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy in Kethaganahalli village. Kumaraswamy contested the legality of the SIT’s formation and claimed political motives behind the investigation. The court will further examine these concerns in upcoming hearings.
The Rajasthan High Court, led by Justice Birendra Kumar, dismissed SC/ST Act charges against four men for using terms deemed non-caste specific during a land inspection incident. The court found insufficient evidence of caste-based insults, although it upheld other charges under the IPC related to obstructing public servants.
Today, On 27th August, The Supreme Court directed the Central Government to set up teams to inspect and remove encroachments on national highways, aiming to maintain traffic flow. The court instructed the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to form inspection teams and develop a portal for public reporting of encroachments. The matter will be revisited on October 14.
Today, On 20th August, The Supreme Court criticized lawyers for submitting misleading mobile phone photographs in legal pleadings, warning of potential severe consequences, including license revocation. The remarks came during a review of photos submitted in a land encroachment case. The Court’s scrutiny arose from an appeal against a Madras High Court ruling regarding an alleged encroachment by a temple in Chennai.
The Kerala High Court today directed against illegal religious structures on Government land, stating that God is omnipresent and does not need such encroachments. It mandated the removal of encroachers, including those with illegal religious structures, within six months. The court highlighted the potential for communal discord and emphasized the need to uphold institutions for religious and charitable activities.
The Gujarat High Court criticized the state government for a vague report on unauthorized religious structures in public spaces, demanding a more detailed affidavit. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of clarity on actions taken against these structures, highlighting the need for compliance with Supreme Court directives. Government’s response was deemed unsatisfactory, and a comprehensive affidavit is now required by February 27.