![[Illegal Tree Felling] "We want the list of all those affluent persons who benefited" - SC Demands Accountability for Illegal Tree Felling in Delhi Ridge](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SURYA-KANT-2.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court is scrutinizing illegal tree felling in Delhi’s Ridge, demanding details on affluent beneficiaries and a comprehensive afforestation plan. The court expressed concern over ecological damage from road widening and a lack of independent monitoring for restoration efforts. The case, highlighting accountability for environmental violations, is set for hearing in January 2025.
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna stressed the urgency for reforms in India’s criminal justice system, highlighting overcrowded prisons and the high number of undertrial prisoners. A campaign was launched to assist elderly and terminally ill inmates. Emphasis was placed on raising legal awareness and ensuring humane treatment to promote a more equitable justice system that respects human rights.
A review petition has been filed by medical professionals in the Supreme Court, challenging a ruling that subjects doctors to the Consumer Protection Act. They argue this classification threatens patient trust and burdens healthcare providers with legal risks, impacting the doctor-patient relationship. This situation reflects ongoing debates about fairness and accountability in India’s healthcare system.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa seeks to quash a sexual assault case filed against him under the POCSO Act. His counsel claims the complainant is a “habitual complainant” with mental health issues and highlights procedural lapses in the case. The court will continue hearing the petition on December 12.
The Bar Association of India condemned remarks made by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court during a lecture, criticizing them for violating secularism and judicial impartiality. The association called for a retraction and public apology from the judge, urging stricter oversight on events held on court premises to maintain judicial integrity and public confidence.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (10th Dec) dismissed the CBI’s plea against medical bail granted to Dheeraj Wadhawan, former DHFL promoter, citing health issues. The trial is expected to last over a decade due to the case’s complexity. The court imposed strict bail conditions while revoking the Wadhawan brothers’ statutory bail, reinforcing procedural errors by earlier courts.
The Kerala High Court summoned Vanchiyoor Police Circle Inspector Girilal D regarding the failure to prevent road obstruction from a December 5 CPI(M) meeting. Petitioner N Prakash seeks contempt action for the violation of past rulings against public meetings on roads. The Court criticized enforcement lapses and set a hearing for December 12, highlighting ongoing public rights concerns.
The Jama Masjid Shamsi versus Neelkanth temple case hearing is scheduled for December 17, following a postponement due to a lawyer’s passing. The dispute revolves around claims by Mukesh Patel of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, alleging the mosque was built over a temple, contested by advocates citing lack of evidence and communal harmony concerns.
![[Gyanvapi Row] 'Wazukhana Survey Plea’: Allahabad HC Adjourns Hearing to Dec 17](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-7-6.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 10th December, the Allahabad High Court postponed the hearing on a plea regarding the Gyanvapi mosque’s ‘wazukhana’ area to December 17. The petition challenges a Varanasi court’s order related to an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey. The case involves ongoing disputes over the historical mosque and its origins.
The Kerala High Court has prohibited the installation of flex boards in temples featuring images of politicians, asserting that such practices distract worshippers and compromise the sanctity of sacred spaces. The Court criticized the Travancore Devaswom Board for misusing funds and directed it to report on similar installations elsewhere, reaffirming the importance of maintaining devotion-focused environments.