The Supreme Court praised Piplantri village in Rajasthan for its innovative initiative of planting trees for every new-born girl, referencing the Bhagavad Gita in its praise. This program, which emphasizes women’s empowerment, promotes both environmental sustainability and gender equality. The Court highlighted how this effort reflects values of nature and respect for life, highlighting the thoughtful impact of community-led actions in driving social and ecological progress.
Rajasthan is taking measures to protect Bikaner House in Delhi after a court’s attachment order linked to a Rs. 50 crore recovery due to Enviro Infra Engineers. The state has appointed a senior lawyer to seek a stay, citing the property’s cultural significance and the need to address previous legal negligence.
On Tuesday(23rd July),The Supreme Court of India has allowed the Rajasthan government-constituted committee to proceed with its investigation into the Ekal Patta case. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjwal Bhuyan issued this order, underscoring the committee’s vital role, as highlighted by Rajasthan’s Additional Advocate General Shiv Mangal Sharma.
The Supreme Court allowed desilting of Rajasthan’s Bisalpur Dam to address severe water shortages, overriding the NGT’s ban until July. The Rajasthan government stressed the dam’s vital role in supplying water to Jaipur, Ajmer, and Tonk. The decision aims to mitigate the urgent water crisis in these districts, affecting around 3.5 million people.