The Delhi High Court instructed the DDA to develop comprehensive SOPs for booking Ramleela sites within five weeks, aiming to ensure transparency and fairness. This comes after petitions raised concerns about irregularities in the current process. The court has also prohibited new bookings until the new guidelines are established. The aim is to maintain the integrity of this tradition.
The Supreme Court questioned the government’s denial of Aadhaar cards to those excluded from the NRC, emphasizing accountability. An initiated writ petition contests this decision, seeking Aadhaar Cards for the affected individuals. The petition argues that withholding Aadhaar based on NRC exclusion lacks reasonable correlation and affects basic facilities for 27 lakh people.
Today, On 20th May, The Delhi High Court issued a contempt notice to the Health Ministry over the absence of specific standard operating procedures (SOP) for sample collection and transport in diagnostic laboratories. The court granted a six-week period for the ministry to submit a status report on actions taken. The urgency of establishing guidelines for diagnostic laboratories emphasized, highlighting crucial public health and safety issues.
In a significant move to enhance the efficiency of legal proceedings, the Supreme Court of India has established a committee of judges dedicated to formulating a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for lawyers seeking adjournments in court cases. This initiative is a direct response to the concerns raised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and […]
Supreme Court to Establish Guidelines on Summoning Government Officials In a pivotal move, the Supreme Court announced its intention to establish comprehensive guidelines concerning the appearance of government officials in court, especially in cases involving the government. This decision was voiced during a hearing that centered around an order from the Allahabad High Court. This […]
Government Proposes Draft SOP on Appearance of Officials in Courts: Key Highlights The Union government has recently proposed a draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to the Supreme Court concerning the appearance of government officials in court proceedings. This initiative is aimed at fostering a harmonious relationship between the judiciary and the government. Central to the […]