The Delhi High Court held that its process cannot be used for blackmail or extortion in unauthorised construction cases, fining a petitioner Rs 50,000. Justice Mini Pushkarna warned against NGOs and individuals filing petitions with dishonest motives.
The Delhi High Court directed NGO Kutumb to submit a fresh plea for a court-monitored investigation into the July 4 fire at Vishal Mega Mart in Karol Bagh that resulted in two deaths. The court distinguished this case from a separate flooding incident, emphasizing the need for distinct legal handling and accountability in fire safety measures.
Today, On 8th April, The Supreme Court directed the Centre and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to take immediate action to remove encroachments near the historic ‘Gumti of Shaikh Ali’. The court emphasized the need to protect heritage sites from illegal occupation. Authorities have been asked to submit a compliance report within a stipulated timeframe. The move comes amid growing concerns over urban encroachments on protected monuments.
New Delhi, March 19: The Delhi High Court has asked for a response from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other authorities regarding a plea seeking the closure of slaughterhouses near Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. The petition argues that these establishments pose a serious risk of bird strikes, which endanger the safety of passengers and aircraft.
