The Bombay High Court observed that Mumbai’s recurring monsoon flooding is not solely the BMC’s responsibility, stating that encroachments, blocked drains and illegal constructions by citizens have worsened the crisis. The Court urged shared accountability, remarking, “We should stop blaming the corporation.”
A PIL before the Supreme Court seeks an independent judicial commission to frame constitutional safeguards against online misinformation. Filed under Article 32, the plea highlights risks from algorithm-driven content amplification, viral fake narratives and children’s social media access, arguing that existing laws lag behind digital challenges.
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking a creamy layer principle for income-tax exemption granted to Scheduled Tribes in the North Eastern Region. CJI Surya Kant-led Bench said the issue concerns legislation and allowed petitioner Ashwini Upadhyay to approach the parliamentary committee.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the transfer of veterinary institution land for judges’ residential quarters and a super-speciality hospital. Holding that judges’ quarters are essential for judicial independence, the Court said the State must provide suitable accommodation, noting only 19 judges currently have official quarters.