The Supreme Court strongly criticised the Centre and several States for not complying with its 2020 order mandating CCTV installation in all police stations, calling custodial deaths a serious “blot on the system”. The Court has granted three weeks for compliance, failing which senior officials will have to personally explain the delay.
Today, On 17th December, the Supreme Court directed the Malankara Orthodox and Jacobite factions to maintain the current status quo regarding church management until a hearing scheduled for January 2025. The court emphasized the state’s role in ensuring peace and requested data on the population and properties of both denominations amid ongoing disputes.
Today, On 27th August, The Supreme Court directed the Central Government to set up teams to inspect and remove encroachments on national highways, aiming to maintain traffic flow. The court instructed the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to form inspection teams and develop a portal for public reporting of encroachments. The matter will be revisited on October 14.