NHAI sparks outrage with insensitive court comment after a 40-hour Indore-Dewas highway jam left 3 dead. MP High Court demands answers from all responsible parties.
Today, On 4th February, The Supreme Court rejected NHAI’s plea to apply the Tarsem Singh verdict on compensation for landowners prospectively. A Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh dismissed the request , stating that granting it would nullify the ruling. The Tarsem Singh judgment ensures fair compensation, and its retrospective application remains intact.
On January 3rd, the Supreme Court reminded government agencies like the NHAI of the importance of adhering to procedural timelines, criticizing delays in case filings. The NHAI’s appeal regarding an insolvency case was dismissed due to a 295-day delay. The court highlighted the need for introspection and better procedural discipline among governmental bodies.
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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.
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Today, On 4th November, the Chief Justice of India will review a Public Interest Litigation concerning frequent bridge collapses in Bihar, deemed a public safety hazard. The PIL requests a structural audit and formation of an expert panel to ensure bridge safety, following multiple collapses that threaten lives, particularly in flood-prone areas.
Today(on 29th July), The Supreme Court of India has requested responses from the Bihar government and the NHAI regarding a PIL addressing safety concerns over Bihar’s bridges, following recent collapses. The court, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, has called for a structural audit and expert panel to assess whether the bridges need strengthening or demolition.
