Today, On 20th December, The Supreme Court instructed Punjab authorities to take farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was on an indefinite fast at the Khanauri border, to a hospital due to health concerns. Dallewal has been protesting to demand a legal guarantee for minimum support prices (MSP) on crops. The court acted after he had cooperated with medical tests earlier.
The Punjab government dismissed DSP Gursher Singh for facilitating gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s interview while he was in custody, following a report by the Special Investigation Team highlighting police collusion. This decision was presented in court, alongside actions against senior officers and plans for further departmental inquiries. Bishnoi is tied to the Sidhu Moosewala murder case.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday (28th Nov) upheld emergency measures under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi’s air pollution until December 2, criticizing authorities for failing to enforce restrictions. The court urged prompt action against officials and called for alternative strategies as air quality continues to deteriorate.
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Today, On 22nd November, the Supreme Court dismissed the Punjab government’s request for witness statements regarding the security breach during Prime Minister Modi’s visit in January 2022. The court emphasized that the state should conduct its own inquiry into the negligent officers involved, maintaining confidentiality around the existing investigation.
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the state to provide a transcript of a press conference where the DGP claimed no interviews occurred in Punjab jails. The court is addressing the controversial interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, emphasizing accountability for senior police officers and not just lower-ranked personnel.
Today, On 24th September, the Supreme Court of India expressed concern over stubble burning’s role in air pollution during a hearing focused on Delhi’s air quality. The Court demanded explanations from the Commission for Air Quality Management regarding enforcement actions against violators and reiterated the necessity of stopping stubble burning to improve air quality.
Today, On 20th September, the Supreme Court stayed an NGT order requiring Punjab to pay over Rs 1,000 crore for legacy waste management. The court issued notices to the Centre and the CPCB following Punjab’s appeal against the NGT ruling, emphasizing the state’s ongoing non-compliance with environmental laws and the pressing issue of legacy waste management.
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Today, On 18th September, the Supreme Court will hear Punjab’s petition for the urgent release of over Rs 1,000 crore in Rural Development Funds claimed to be withheld by the central government. The state’s ongoing rural projects depend on these funds, with a broader dispute regarding over Rs 4,200 crore owed by the Centre.
Today, On 10th September, The Supreme Court expressed concerns to the Punjab government regarding ambiguity in laws enacted and repealed by different administrations. The court questioned the lack of clarity and consistency in the legislative process, particularly in relation to the Khalsa University (Repeal) Act, 2017. The bench reserved its decision on the matter after hearing arguments from both sides.
