The Supreme Court declined to intervene in the closure of schools amid Delhi’s worsening air pollution, calling the crisis a recurring issue. It issued notice to NHAI and sought concrete long-term measures to curb pollution.
The Supreme Court, hearing the Phalodi highway accident case, strongly questioned NHAI over safety failures, fog-related risks, and illegal roadside dhabas. The Court stressed accountability and examined whether NHAI can shift responsibility to local authorities.
The Supreme Court will hear NHAI’s review plea challenging the retrospective application of its 2019 land compensation verdict that could cost Rs 32,000 crore. The Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan has listed the case for open court hearing on November 11, 2025.
Today, On 24th September, The Delhi High Court struck down the NHAI notification for recruiting lawyers based on CLAT PG scores. The court observed, “A public employment, such a provision hits Article 16,” emphasizing equality in government recruitment processes.
The Kerala High Court ruled that non-highway fuel stations can decide whether to allow the general public to use their toilets, while stressing that NHAI has failed to provide proper public conveniences on National Highways. Justice Amit Rawal remarked, “We get challans but no public toilets.
NHAI informs Delhi High Court that it will reconsider using CLAT-PG scores for lawyer recruitment, addressing concerns over fairness, eligibility, and merit-based selection in public employment.
The Kerala High Court has stopped NHAI from resuming toll collection at Paliyekkara, citing incomplete service roads and slow construction. The court warned congestion will worsen during Onam unless repairs and widening are completed.
The Supreme Court dismissed NHAI’s appeal against the Kerala High Court order suspending toll collection at Paliyekkara, stressing that citizens cannot be charged for bad roads. The court said toll is a public trust and must match proper road maintenance.
Supreme Court pulled up NHAI after a 12-hour traffic jam on Kerala’s NH-544, questioning toll charges for poor roads. CJI Gavai also said, “The city becomes paralysed if it rains for two hours.”
The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the Kerala High Court’s four-week suspension of toll collection at Paliyekkara, citing poor road conditions. The petitioner claims the halt is causing a daily loss of Rs 50 lakh.
