Today, On 21st July, The Supreme Court heard a plea by the SC Women Lawyers Association seeking chemical castration for sexual offenders and nationwide safety reforms, as Justice Surya Kant said, “We should not only take steps after a tragedy.”
The Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KELSA) has filed a PIL in the Kerala High Court, urging a stronger mechanism to tackle the growing issue of ragging in educational institutions. Citing a concerning rise in such incidents, KELSA emphasized the need for stricter measures. The petition seeks enhanced enforcement of anti-ragging laws to ensure student safety. The court’s intervention is expected to improve preventive and punitive actions against ragging.
NEW DELHI: Today (11th Feb): The Supreme Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW), which is associated with the CPI. The PIL raised concerns about the rising incidents of mob lynching and violence, especially by cow vigilantes. The Bench, led by Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, referred to its previous ruling in the case of Tehseen Poonawalla v. Union of India and stated that while the ruling is binding on all authorities, the Court cannot oversee or monitor such incidents in every part of the country.
New Delhi, Feb 3: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea concerning suicides among armed forces personnel, stating that the allegations were too broad in nature. A bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and K Vinod Chandran observed that it was not feasible for the apex court to conduct a “roving inquiry” under Article 32 of the Constitution.
The Kerala High Court seeks comprehensive measures to prevent environmental disasters like the Wayanad floods. It will hold weekly hearings to monitor rehabilitation progress, identify vulnerable areas, and ensure disaster prevention. With over 200 casualties and extensive damage, the court emphasizes the need for a balanced development approach and policy review.
Karnataka High Court, today led by Chief Justice NV Anjaria and Justice KV Aravind, treated a letter to the editor as a PIL along with news items on the dengue outbreak in Bengaluru. The bench instructed the state government and BBMP to provide information on preventive measures and medical facilities. The Karnataka government issued directives for managing dengue cases.
Today (7th May): The Supreme Court has directed all police departments to cease making caste-based entries in history sheets, aiming to prevent discriminatory profiling and ensure fair treatment. The Court highlighted the need for periodic audits by senior police officers to eradicate discriminatory practices and uphold the right to human dignity as per the Indian Constitution.