Delhi High Court slams PWD officials over unclean sewer lines at Tihar Jail, stating judges have been ‘reduced to municipal commissioners’ while inmates face unhygienic living conditions.
Today, On 13th March, President Droupadi Murmu approved a sanction for Delhi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau to investigate Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain. This allows authorities to proceed with a formal probe into alleged corruption charges. The decision marks a significant development in ongoing investigations against the two leaders. It reinforces the government’s stance on tackling corruption in public office.
A judicial commission investigating the Hathras stampede, which led to 121 deaths, has blamed administrative failures for the tragedy while also hinting at a possible conspiracy. The report highlighted that permission was given for 80,000 people, but the crowd swelled to over 2.5 lakh. Though it did not hold Bhole Baba personally responsible, it pointed to lapses by authorities and his ‘sevadars’ as key reasons behind the disaster.
New Delhi, February 3: The Supreme Court of India stated that all disabled candidates will now be allowed to take scribes to write their exams, even if they do not meet the benchmark disability criteria. This means that individuals with any disability, not just those with 40% or more of a specified disability, will be eligible for assistance.
The controversy over allegations of demolishing a Lord Hanuman temple at the residence of the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken a significant turn. The High Court Registrar General has strongly refuted these claims, calling them misleading and baseless. This statement aims to clarify the misinformation surrounding the issue. The matter continues to stir public interest and debate.
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The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court’s ruling that invalidated R Prasanth’s appointment as an engineer, citing violations of norms and nepotism. The court emphasized the importance of transparency in public appointments and clarified that compassion in hiring should not extend to elected officials’ relatives, ensuring fairness for other candidates.
The Delhi High Court on Monday(25th Nov) criticized the government’s funding dispute over a flyover repair, emphasizing that safety must come first. Concerns arose about accountability if the structure were to collapse, as both the TTDC and PWD shifted responsibility. The court expressed frustration about ongoing bureaucratic delays impacting public safety and infrastructure financing.
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Today, On 23rd October, the Allahabad High Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for not responding to a case regarding demolitions in Bahraich. The court expressed frustration over delays and instructed the state to provide detailed information about the road’s category. Affected residents were given 15 days to respond to demolition notices.
A special bench of the High Court temporarily stayed the demolition of allegedly illegal structures in Bahraich, providing the accused 15 days to respond to the notices. The court emphasized the need for clarity in construction authorizations and directed state authorities to consider responses carefully before making decisions. The next hearing is set for October 23.