Today, On 28th July, The Supreme Court has issued a notice on YouTuber Savukku Shankar’s petition seeking a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in Tamil Nadu’s Ambedkar Business Champions Scheme. He had challenged the Madras High Court’s dismissal of his plea.
The Karnataka High Court has directed the State to urgently draft guidelines to prevent manual scavenging in sewage treatment plants (STPs) following worker deaths in Bengaluru. The court emphasized the need for mechanization and stringent regulations, calling for a comprehensive policy to ensure worker safety while urging prompt action from authorities.
Burnt pieces of Rs 500 notes were discovered near Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence by sanitation workers, who reported finding these over several days. This incident coincides with an ongoing investigation into alleged cash recovery from Varma’s home. The Supreme Court has formed a committee to probe the allegations.
The Delhi High Court’s decision to increase compensation to Rs 30 lakh for the families of manual scavenging victims is a significant move towards addressing injustices. This followed a Supreme Court ruling to enhance compensation, emphasizing the need for adequate measures. The families of the deceased workers are rightfully entitled to this enhanced compensation, and the court has ordered for the remaining amount to be paid within eight weeks.