Today, On 17th October, Supreme Court quashed criminal cases against SHUATS Vice Chancellor and officials over alleged forced religious conversions, citing legal defects in FIRs and lack of credibility, while interim protection continues for petitioners as serious IPC offences need further proof.
On June 11, Prayagraj Municipal Corporation demolished 151 illegal temporary advocate chambers, leading to protests by lawyers demanding alternative arrangements. The demolition followed prior notices and continued a campaign against encroachments. After escalating tensions and damage to property, talks commenced, with a proposal for permanent accommodations for displaced advocates being discussed.
NEW DELHI: A recent report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has concluded that the water quality of the Ganga River during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj was fit for bathing. The CPCB report highlighted the need for statistical analysis due to the “variability of data” in water samples collected from the same and different locations on various dates.
The Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for its high-handed approach in a demolition case in Prayagraj. A bench comprising Justices Abhay Oka and N Kotishwar Singh expressed strong disapproval of the action. The court ruled that the demolished structures must be rebuilt, holding the authorities accountable.