Allahabad High Court Closes Contempt Case Against Bareilly DM, SSP: Big Relief for Officials

Allahabad High Court closed contempt proceedings against Bareilly officials over alleged interference with namaz at a private residence. The Court earlier ruled that offering prayers on private property in Uttar Pradesh requires no prior permission.

Kerala High Court Says Petrol Pump Toilets on Highways Must Be Open 24/7 for Public Use

The Kerala High Court has ruled that petrol pump washrooms on national highways must be open to the public round-the-clock, while those in other areas should serve customers and transit travellers. The Court also barred authorities from declaring private petrol pump toilets as public facilities.