NEW DELHI: On Friday(31st Jan), the Supreme Court decided not to entertain a petition that challenged the senior designation of 70 advocates by the Delhi High Court. This petition was filed by Advocate Sanjay Dubey, who had applied for the senior designation but was not granted it by the Delhi High Court.
Bombay: The Bombay High Court has set up an 8-member committee to examine thirty maternity homes run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). This comes after the tragic death of a pregnant woman who allegedly underwent surgery under a mobile flashlight at one of these maternity homes due to poor infrastructure.
NEW DELHI: On January 20, 2025, the Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a writ petition that sought the establishment of a dedicated Ministry for senior citizens. The petition, filed by Advocate G Priyadharshi, a lawyer and social worker, was withdrawn after the Court allowed the petitioner to make a representation to the relevant government ministries instead.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India, on Wednesday (15th Jan) issued a notice to the Central Government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding a petition filed by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. The petition challenges the recent amendments made to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, which limit citizens’ rights to access election-related records.
The Delhi High Court, On January 9, 2025 led by Justice Jyoti Singh, questioned the maintainability of a petition by Vijay Kumar challenging the AAP’s promise of a monthly stipend for women before the assembly elections. The petitioner argued the announcement was misleading. The petitioner had also reported this to the Election Commission, seeking urgent action.
The Supreme Court on Monday (6th Jan) declined to hear a petition challenging Ashwani Kumar’s appointment as Administrator of the Delhi Waqf Board. The petitioner argues that Kumar unlawfully occupies the position post the Board’s term expiration in August 2023, and claims conflicts of interest exist due to his previous demolition recommendations of historical Waqf properties.
Justice Sanjeev Narula observed that the negligence in maintaining these facilities cannot be ignored, and the lack of hygiene products, along with infrastructural shortcomings, requires immediate attention. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has taken note of the “distressing” state of female washrooms in the district courts and has ordered authorities to ensure a uniform […]
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