The Punjab government has strongly opposed the jail transfer request of Jagtar Singh Hawara, convicted in the 1995 assassination of ex-Punjab CM Beant Singh, citing security risks. The Supreme Court, hearing the plea, has sought a response from Chandigarh and Tihar Jail. Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves argued for Hawara, highlighting his good conduct and the political unrest of 1984 that influenced his actions. The case will be heard again on March 18.
The Supreme Court expressed frustration over Telangana, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir for failing to respond to a plea seeking enforcement of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. Despite receiving notices, they have not submitted replies, delaying the case. The Court warned that if responses are not filed before the next hearing, the Chief Secretaries of these States must appear in person. The case, filed by Md Imran Ahmad, aims to ensure that private schools reserve 25% of entry-level seats for underprivileged children, as mandated by the RTE Act.
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday clarified that farm fires in Punjab are not the only reason behind Delhi’s air pollution problem during winter. While these farm fires do contribute to the city’s air quality issues, the Court directed the Punjab government to work with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to find better ways of managing agricultural waste.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has today (20th Jan) stated that it will either wait for the Union Government to take a decision or will proceed to decide on the merits of a mercy petition filed by Balwant Singh Rajoana. This petition seeks to reduce his death sentence to life imprisonment. The petition has been pending before the President of India since 2012.
The Supreme Court will hear a contempt plea on Monday regarding the alleged non-compliance with its orders concerning farmer leader Dallewal. Earlier, the court criticized the Punjab government and some farmer leaders for making irresponsible media statements about efforts to end Dallewal’s indefinite hunger strike.
The Supreme Court directed six states to respond within six weeks regarding non-compliance in DGP appointments, including Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Allegations of violations include preferential appointments undermining seniority and politicization of police leadership. The UPSC must prepare appointment panels and report status by March 2025.
A Punjab social activist’s petition seeks Supreme Court intervention to lift restrictions on farmers’ protests blocking national highways, including the Shambhu border. The blockade poses national security risks and hinders emergency services. Farmers demand legalization of Minimum Support Price. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case, highlighting ongoing tensions.
The Supreme Court mandated states to expedite approvals for Unitech’s stalled housing projects to relieve homebuyers. Deadlines have been set for clearances, allowing construction to resume. Despite a new board’s establishment in 2020, progress has been minimal, leaving around 10,000 homebuyers awaiting possession and facing financial strain.
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Today, On 2nd December, the Supreme Court summoned the Chief Secretaries of Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh for failing to comply with an order to provide subsistence allowances to construction workers during pollution bans. The court expressed concerns over air quality measures and emphasized the need for a permanent policy addressing severe pollution levels.
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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.