The Supreme Court of India has summoned the Central Government to address a PIL highlighting over 700 heatwave-related deaths. Filed by activist Vikrant Tongad, the petition demands strict national guidelines, urgent action plans, and systems for heatwave alerts. The Court emphasized the importance of immediate measures for vulnerable populations.
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The Supreme Court praised the Uttar Pradesh Government’s adherence to legal procedures in its ‘bulldozer action’ to demolish properties of individuals accused of crimes. However, the Court also proposed nationwide guidelines to regulate such demolitions and raised concerns about ethical and legal implications, emphasizing the need to ensure adherence to established legal standards.
