The Supreme Court has registered a suo motu case over the proposed relocation of the 135-year-old Central Secretariat Library in Delhi, which houses more than 8.5 lakh books, amid concerns that no space has been allocated for it under the Central Vista plan, while the Housing Ministry says space has been earmarked under the Kartavya Path redevelopment plan.
The Supreme Court of India has ordered former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud to vacate his official bungalow due to exceeding the permitted stay following his retirement. Despite his claims of needing more time for family accommodations, the court’s formal request marks an unusual intervention, emphasizing adherence to rules regarding post-retirement housing.
