Today, On 21st August, The Supreme Court refused to urgently hear a plea challenging the mandatory registration of all waqfs, including waqf-by-users, on the “UMEED Portal”, observing that registration is not being denied by authorities.
The Supreme Court ruled that cleaning, washing, and dry cleaning of clothes are considered ‘manufacturing’ under the Factories Act. The Court explained that something does not need to change completely or become a new product to be called a manufacturing process. This decision gives a wider meaning to what activities are included under the Act. It may also affect labor rules and workplace laws in the service industry.
Madras: The Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) to submit an urgent report regarding a petition seeking to stop permission for Maha Shivaratri celebrations at the Isha Foundation. Thousands of devotees are expected to visit the spiritual center throughout the night on February 26, raising concerns over environmental violations.
The Orissa High Court directed that all police stations and out-posts must be fully equipped with CCTV cameras by March 31. Additionally, the court emphasized the strict acceptance to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the arrest of armed forces personnel by the police. These measures aim to enhance accountability and ensure proper protocol in law enforcement practices.
The Competition Commission of India fined Meta Rs. 213.14 crore for abusing its market dominance related to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy, which forced users to accept new data-sharing terms. The CCI issued cease-and-desist orders, requiring changes to data handling practices, including opt-out options and transparency in data sharing.