Nagalaxmi Laxmi Narayan has petitioned the Supreme Court against Delhi’s 2024 vehicle scrapping policy, which mandates the scrapping of diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years, regardless of condition. The petitioner argues the policy is arbitrary, violates property rights, and should be applied prospectively with compensation for affected owners.
The Supreme Court overturned an NGT order, absolving banks from liability for illegal activities carried out by borrowers on mortgaged premises. The Court emphasized that the onus for such misconduct lies with the borrower, granting the bank permission to transfer the property and advised the NGT to exercise prudence in attributing accountability to financial institutions.
In a landmark decision, the Allahabad High Court has put a temporary halt to the demolition drive in Lucknow’s Akbar Nagar I and II, emphasizing the constitutional right to livelihood under Article 21. This stay, affecting over 15,000 residents of this nearly half-century-old locality, comes at a crucial time during the harsh winter season. Also […]
