Today, On 12th July, The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea to change coaching center guidelines, stating it was beyond their jurisdiction. The plea also sought a holistic education system. The court refused to intervene in the matter, permitting the petitioner to withdraw and seek a suitable forum. The petition called for stricter regulations and accountability to address issues in coaching institutes.
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Today, On 6th August, The Delhi High Court criticized the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for negligence after a tragic incident of a mother and son falling into an open drain. The court demanded video evidence, questioned jurisdictional issues, and scrutinized the lack of maintenance and oversight, prompting the need for immediate actions to prevent further tragedies.
Today, On 5th August, The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the lieutenant governor’s authority to nominate aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi could intensify the turf war between AAP and BJP. The ruling may hamper the AAP’s efforts to secure funds from the standing committee and strain the relationship between the LG’s office and the AAP-led Delhi government.
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The Delhi High Court today criticized the police and MCD for negligence in the drowning of three civil services aspirants. It transferred the probe to the CBI and emphasized the need for a thorough investigation, cautioning against leniency for those in power and directing the Delhi Police to resist external pressures in conducting a scientific investigation.
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Today(on 26th July), the Supreme Court criticized the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for its failure to enforce Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, deeming Delhi’s waste situation a severe problem. The court directed the Union environment ministry to arrange a meeting with MCD and Delhi government officials to address the crisis. The issue will be further reviewed on September 6.
The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government and civic agencies to address the decline in the city’s green cover. It emphasized the need for vigilance to prevent illegal tree felling, issuing notices to relevant authorities. Concerns about tree loss impacting residents led to the mandate for comprehensive measures to enhance Delhi’s green cover.
The Delhi High Court has sought the MCD’s response on the operation of banned horse-drawn carts, ‘tongas’, following a petition by PETA. The plea alleges the MCD’s failure to enforce its resolution to phase out tongas and support their owners. The court has scheduled a hearing for August 7 alongside the main case. Operations of tongas continue despite the ban, raising concerns about public safety.
Today, On 10th May, the Delhi High Court ordered the closure of coaching centers violating safety regulations, aiming to ensure student and resident safety. The MCD and DDA were directed to seal non-compliant premises. The court emphasized the importance of fire safety and instructed authorities to conduct a survey to identify non-compliant coaching centers within four weeks.