The Delhi High Court on 22nd july has sought the Central Government’s response on a PIL challenging the requirement of a ration card under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) umbrella scheme. The petitioner seeks relaxation of this requirement, arguing it is arbitrary and deprives destitute patients of financial aid. The detailed hearing is scheduled for November 25, 2024.
The Supreme Court today granted relief to Power TV, criticizing the High Court’s decision as political vendetta and emphasizing the protection of freedom of speech and expression. The case involves the sex abuse allegations against former JDS MP Prajwal Revanna. The Supreme Court issued notices to the Union government and others, scheduling further hearings.
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The Delhi High Court issued a notice on 10th May, to the deceased sanitation worker’s wife in response to the Delhi Government’s appeal challenging the order for enhanced compensation. The court instructed the government to pay Rs 30 lakh within six weeks, as sought by the woman in accordance with Supreme Court directives on manual scavenging victim compensation. The case is scheduled for the next hearing in October.