Today, On 14th October, Supreme Court questioned the Rajasthan government over missing CCTV cameras in police station interrogation rooms, stressing that the interrogation room is the main place where cameras should be installed. The Court criticized lapses in surveillance and monitoring systems.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court highlighted the growing issue of social media intoxication among police personnel. It urged senior police officers to take immediate action to address intoxication in uniformed departments and implement effective remedial measures to ensure discipline and efficiency.
Today (6th May): The Supreme Court directed the Maharashtra government to implement recommendations from the 1992-93 Mumbai riots case, including handling pending cases, compensating missing victims’ families, and police reforms. It mandated the establishment of a Special Cell to locate accused individuals, urged housing facilities for police personnel, and established a monitoring committee for directive enforcement.
On 30th April: The Delhi High Court expressed concern about unauthorized constructions on Waqf properties, highlighting the lack of oversight. It emphasized the need for effective monitoring. The court discussed a specific case in Nizamuddin East and questioned the authorities about the ongoing dispute between the Waqf Board and the Delhi Development Authority. There are also concerns about the administrator’s actions.
The Delhi High Court expressed serious concern about the state of record rooms in district courts, urging swift action to weed out outdated files and implement regular monitoring. The court instructed principal judges to oversee the process and submit quarterly reports. Additionally, centralized filing and mandatory e-filing for civil and criminal cases have been implemented for efficiency.
Today (15th April): The Supreme Court has sought clarification from the Uttar Pradesh Government regarding the case of a teacher allegedly instigating students to slap a Muslim classmate. The court also emphasized the need for quality counseling for the affected students and raised concerns about the government’s response. The incident falls under the Right to Education Act, which ensures free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 in India.
