The Rajasthan government told the Supreme Court that panchayat and municipal elections will be held by April next year. Accepting the assurance, the Court declined to interfere with the Rajasthan High Court’s order fixing the deadline.
The Supreme Court of India has notified the Rajasthan government regarding a plea from Jaipur’s royal family, who claim ownership of the Town Hall, arguing the government’s usage license has expired after relocating the Vidhan Sabha. The court will hear the case soon, amid previous dismissals by the Rajasthan High Court.
Today, On 8th April, The Rajasthan High Court issued a notice to Padmesh Mishra, the son of Supreme Court Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, seeking his response to a petition challenging his appointment as Additional Advocate General (AAG). The plea raises concerns over potential conflict of interest, as Padmesh was appointed in 2024 to represent the state before the Supreme Court. The petition questions the transparency and fairness of the selection process. The matter is currently under judicial scrutiny.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that courts can determine interest rates in disputes, modifying them for a 52-year-old case involving share valuation between I K Merchants Pvt Ltd and the Rajasthan government. It established a new interest rate framework to ensure fair compensation while avoiding excessive burdens on the debtor.
New Delhi: Today, 19th March, The Supreme Court has instructed the Rajasthan government to appoint a nodal officer in Alwar district to handle complaints regarding illegal mining near the Sariska Tiger Reserve. A bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih issued this directive while hearing petitions that claimed illegal mining was still happening within one kilometer of the tiger reserve, despite the apex court’s ban on such activities.