Bar Council of India launches One-Time Special Relief Scheme 2025 to help Punjab and Haryana bar associations recover from recent floods. The initiative aims to support the legal community in rebuilding and overcoming damages caused by heavy rainfall.
The Supreme Court slammed the district bar associations in Haryana, stating that lawyers’ chambers have turned into hubs for property dealers. A Bench led by Justice Surya Kant warned that it may order a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into their activities if necessary. The court expressed concern over the misuse of legal chambers, which should be dedicated to legal work but are instead being used for commercial dealings.
Today, On 18th November, the Supreme Court will hear a case about Delhi’s severe pollution levels, questioning why the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) failed to implement necessary measures. The court emphasized the right to a pollution-free environment and criticized authorities for inaction amid worsening air quality, highlighting concerns over environmental health.
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The Environment Ministry is contemplating revising penalties for stubble burning, potentially increasing fines and compensation for farmers. Discussions with the Law Ministry aim to expedite changes without public consultation, prompted by Supreme Court criticism of past methods. Current regulations impose fines based on land size, amid worsening air quality during stubble burning season.
Despite Supreme Court criticism, stubble burning persists in Punjab and Haryana, contributing to severe air pollution. The Court condemned these states for inadequate actions and suggested fines are not deterring farmers. Haryana offers Rs. 1,000 per acre to prevent burning while farmers seek lasting solutions to this environmental issue.
The Supreme Court urged the Central government to engage with protesting farmers and proposed the formation of an independent committee to address the trust deficit. It directed both Punjab and Haryana to plan the removal of barricades at the Shambhu border and emphasized the importance of avoiding conflict between the states.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, led by Acting Chief Justice Ritu Bahri and Justice Aman Chaudhary, has taken a decisive step against drug trafficking, particularly in the border areas of Punjab. This action was spurred by a news report in “The Pioneer” Chandigarh edition, which revealed that the Border Security Force (BSF) had identified […]
