The Delhi High Court held that its process cannot be used for blackmail or extortion in unauthorised construction cases, fining a petitioner Rs 50,000. Justice Mini Pushkarna warned against NGOs and individuals filing petitions with dishonest motives.
Today, On 21st April, The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has asked the Srinagar Municipal Commissioner to come to court in person for not filing a report about a slaughterhouse project. The case was filed by an NGO through a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the proper construction of slaughterhouses in Jammu and Srinagar.
Today, On 19th February, The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh, heard petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan argued that removing the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the selection panel could compromise the Election Commission’s independence. The government defended the move, stating that the new process aligns with constitutional provisions. The court adjourned the hearing, extending uncertainty over the Act’s fate.
Today, On 27th January, The Supreme Court decided to hear a petition regarding the admission of Rohingya refugee children in MCD schools, following concerns over their legal status and access to education. The petition questions where these Rohingya families are currently residing, as many have been living in temporary settlements. The court’s decision will address issues surrounding the education of children from refugee communities.
Yesterday, On 26th November, The Supreme Court raised concerns about the ongoing distribution of free rations, emphasizing the unique circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. While directing welfare measures for migrant workers, it questioned the sustainability of these schemes post-pandemic. The court seeks a balance between welfare initiatives and practical governance, with further hearings planned.
The Supreme Court dismissed an NGO’s plea regarding poor conditions in Madhya Pradesh government schools, directing the NGO to approach the High Court instead. The petition highlighted unsafe infrastructure, lack of hygiene, insufficient teachers, and inadequate facilities, emphasizing violations of students’ educational rights, and prompting concerns about the state’s responsibilities in education.
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The Justice for Rights Foundation NGO filed an application in the Supreme Court regarding the criminalization of marital rape, voicing concerns over potential misuse of laws. They argue existing protections are sufficient and warn that new legal frameworks could lead to wrongful accusations, impacting the sanctity of marriage and mediation efforts.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday (Oct 14) a plea by an NGO seeking directions to the Centre to start a 24-hour Sindhi language channel on Doordarshan. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is likely to hear the petition filed by NGO Sindhi Sangat challenging an order of the Delhi High Court which dismissed the plea. The NGO has moved the top court against the May 27 order of the high court which dismissed the plea, saying the decision of Prasar Bharti not to start a 24-hour Sindhi language channel is based on an intelligible differentia.
Today, On 30th September, the Karnataka High Court suspended the investigation of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman related to the Electoral Bonds case, following a petition by BJP member Nalin Kumar Kateel. The complaint, filed by activist Adarsh R. Iyer, alleges extortion linked to electoral bonds, which has faced legal challenges.