Justices BR Gavai, Prashant Kumar Mishra, and KV Viswanathan today summoned Maharashtra’s Rajesh Kumar over contemptuous comments in an affidavit regarding construction on forest land. The Court warned of contempt proceedings and criticized the government’s lack of seriousness. The case relates to compliance with compensatory afforestation levy and recent budgetary sops. Court may halt the Ladki Bahin Yojana.
The Supreme Court today issued a warning to the Maharashtra Government, threatening to halt welfare schemes if compensation is not paid to landowners. The court criticized the state’s budgetary allocation for schemes, demanding compensation for illegally taken land. The Chief Secretary may be summoned if steps are not taken by August 28. The court also considered a plea for regulation of political party election manifestos.
The Bombay High Court today dismissed a PIL challenging Maharashtra’s ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ scheme, stating it benefits women without discrimination. The court deemed the scheme a valid policy decision beyond judicial interference. The PIL’s arguments about political motivation and discriminatory nature were disregarded, and the court emphasized the scheme’s social welfare intent.
Today, On 2nd August, A PIL filed against Maharashtra’s ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ cash benefit scheme, claiming it burdens taxpayers and violates the Representation of People Act. The High Court refused an urgent hearing, stating the matter will be heard as per the auto-listing system. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to eligible women.
