The tragic Air India crash Today (June 12) in Ahmedabad brings attention to India’s flight safety laws. Here’s a detailed look at how aviation safety is regulated and what protections passengers have.
The Supreme Court directed 23 states and seven union territories to submit compliance reports on the Motor Vehicles Act for electronic monitoring and road safety. Six states have complied. The court emphasized the use of advanced technologies to enhance traffic law enforcement, ensuring proper implementation to improve road safety. Future reviews are scheduled for March 2025.
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the Modi government’s commitment to “democratizing technology” in the Lok Sabha, emphasizing potential AI regulation and the need for societal consensus. He highlighted the importance of addressing misinformation and promoting AI education through data labs in smaller cities, while ensuring responsible AI adoption aligns with safety and transparency principles.
The Delhi High Court directed the Chief Secretary to address complaints of selective CCTV camera installation in Laxmi Nagar following allegations by BJP MLA Abhay Verma. The MLA claimed bias in the installation process, accusing the AAP-led government of favoring areas represented by their party. The petition seeks equitable distribution of cameras and challenges the current approval process.
BJP MLA Abhay Verma today filed a petition in the Delhi High Court, alleging that the AAP-led Delhi government is showing bias in the installation of CCTV cameras by prioritizing areas represented by AAP members and neglecting those under BJP’s jurisdiction. The case, set to be heard on August 27, aims to ensure fairness and improve security in Laxmi Nagar.
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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to establish a 10-member Task Force to address violence against medical professionals. The IMA will continue to push for a Central Law to protect medical professionals. The Supreme Court also directed the CBI to provide updates on the investigation into the recent rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata.
The Government introduced the Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill 2024 to replace the outdated Aircraft Act of 1934, aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative to boost business efficiency in the civil aviation sector. The bill aims to streamline processes, enhance regulatory clarity, and empower the government to manage airspace effectively, but has sparked controversy over its Hindi naming.
