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The Supreme Court has given the Bihar government six weeks to respond to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) addressing safety concerns following multiple bridge collapses. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna highlighted the urgency of the matter, directing both the state and the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to provide detailed responses.
The Gujarat High Court has criticized the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for its mishandling of land acquisition cases, emphasizing the prolonged neglect and suffering of landowners. The court’s rebuke underscores the importance of responsible governance and the need for transparent and fair land acquisition processes. The NHAI’s lack of accountability and disregard for landowners’ rights were strongly condemned.