Luxury cars blocked a national highway in Chhattisgarh for Instagram reels. The Chhattisgarh High Court slammed police inaction, questioning why strict laws weren’t applied and vehicles not seized immediately.
In the ongoing Waqf Act controversy, the Karnataka High Court criticised the state government for allowing protests while the matter is pending before the Supreme Court. The Court firmly stated, “Protest should not be permitted as matter is seized by apex court.”
Today, On 27th August, The Supreme Court directed the Central Government to set up teams to inspect and remove encroachments on national highways, aiming to maintain traffic flow. The court instructed the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to form inspection teams and develop a portal for public reporting of encroachments. The matter will be revisited on October 14.
Today(on 12th July),The Supreme Court directed the Haryana government to remove barricades blocking the Ambala-New Delhi highway at the Shambhu border, where farmers have been protesting since February 13. The court questioned the justification for blocking the highway amid ongoing farmer protests for MSP and other demands.
Today, On 7th May, The Kerala High Court refused to be a battleground for political conflicts, emphasizing fair investigation without political interference. The PIL raised concerns over the Kodakara black money heist, involving BJP’s K Surendran. The court stressed on non-politicization of legal proceedings, endorsed law enforcement’s proactive role, and highlighted the thorough investigative process. The next hearing is scheduled for May 10.
