The Delhi High Court directs Centre to verify claims that lawyers appointed to represent the government in the Supreme Court are yet to clear the AIBE. The Court heard a PIL challenging appointment of 650 lawyers for the Union.
The Supreme Court has ordered continuous hearings in the Delhi-NCR air pollution case and pulled up authorities for delays and lack of clarity on pollution sources. CJI Surya Kant directed CAQM to bring experts together and submit a consolidated report within two weeks.
A committee has been formed to investigate cracks in villages of Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district, allegedly due to illegal soapstone mining. This action follows the Uttarakhand High Court’s directive for an on-site inspection and a report within two weeks.
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court dismissed Mehbooba Mufti’s PIL seeking transfer of prisoners from outside jails to J-K, terming it politically driven. The court said PILs cannot be used to gain political mileage or turn courts into platforms for electoral advantage.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the Indore Municipal Corporation to urgently remove stray dogs from major tourist areas like Chhappan Dukan and Sarafa. The Court warned that the Municipal Commissioner may be summoned if the action report and sterilisation data are not satisfactory.
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking an investigation into Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, and Ajit Pawar over alleged illegal permissions for the Lavasa project. The court ruled that no case was made out against the leaders.
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Delhi government and police on a PIL alleging widespread refusal by auto rickshaw drivers to follow meter-based fares. The Court has sought details on enforcement actions, challans issued, and passenger grievance mechanisms.
Today, On 17th December, Delhi High Court slammed the government over poor regulation of used vehicle sales and transfers. Warning of grave security risks, the court asked, “Will you take a call when two, three more bomb blasts take place?”
Today, On 2nd December, The Supreme Court questioned a plea alleging the custodial disappearance of five Rohingyas, asking the petitioner to show the notification that recognises them as refugees. The Bench led by CJI Surya Kant flagged maintainability concerns and security issues.
Calcutta High Court will hear a PIL seeking to stop the foundation stone for a mosque modelled on the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad. The plea argues that holding the event on December 6 could disturb communal harmony and warrants urgent judicial intervention.
