KELSA Files PIL in Kerala High Court for Stronger Mechanism: “Implement Stricter Anti-Ragging Measures”

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.

[Illegal Tree Felling] “We Hope Delhi Govt. Ceased its Tree Authority Powers”: SC Approves Centre’s Recommendation to Develop Customized Module to Preserve Green Cover in Delhi

The Supreme Court today approved recommendations by the Central Empowered Committee to protect Delhi’s green cover. The court directed the creation of a custom management information system to track tree-cutting projects and emphasized that the Delhi government should stop exercising tree authority powers due to past misuse. Non-compliance may lead to contempt proceedings.