Today (6th May): The Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Chandrachud, has halted land clearance for the proposed Silchar Greenfield Airport. The Court found that authorities violated the 2006 EIA notification by conducting extensive clearance without proper environmental clearance. The NGT was criticized for dismissing the plea without verification, and the Court directed no further action until an EIA report is available.
Today(on 24th April), The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on West Bengal’s lawsuit against CBI to May 1, granting more time for arguments. The lawsuit alleges that CBI conducted investigations without state consent. This postponement allows both parties to present their arguments, with significant implications for CBI’s jurisdictional authority and state government independence in law enforcement.
Today (22nd March) The Supreme Court set guidelines for Lokayukta appointments, emphasizing the need for meaningful consultation with opposition leaders. This follows a plea contesting the Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta’s appointment without Leader of the Opposition consultation. The court aims to ensure transparency and statutory compliance in such appointments nationwide. The plea challenges the appointment’s transparency and demands its annulment.
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has recently addressed the contentious issue of one three-judge bench scrutinizing the verdict of another bench of the same strength. This move, which has been met with objections from the Centre, follows a precedent set by the Court’s earlier interpretation of land acquisition law. Also read- […]
