Today, On 15th December, The Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response on a plea seeking a national expert committee to frame comprehensive guidelines. The panel would focus on care, rehabilitation, and protection of persons with autism and other intellectual disabilities across India.
The Supreme Court today (23rd Oct) highlighted the necessity of enhancing legal aid awareness for prisoners by mandating the display of legal aid information in public places. The court urged collaboration between legal services authorities to implement effective aid frameworks, promote local language literature, and conduct campaigns, ensuring access to justice for all, especially the marginalized.
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Today, On 2nd August, The Education Minister criticized “propaganda” following the Supreme Court’s NEET-UG 2024 verdict, emphasizing the need for accurate information dissemination. The Supreme Court defended its decision not to cancel the exam due to lack of systemic breach, advising the NTA to avoid “flip-flops.” The Court highlighted NTA’s deficiencies and expanded the mandate of a committee to review its functioning.
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.
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.
The Supreme Court emphasized the need for a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to streamline the organization of paper books for Special Leave Petition (SLP) cases. This aims to reduce errors, speed up case reviews, and improve overall judicial effectiveness. Once implemented, this SOP will standardize the documentation process, benefiting all stakeholders and enhancing the judiciary’s efficiency.
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The NCDRC has introduced a hybrid mode for hearings starting from April 15, allowing both physical appearances and video conferencing. This pilot project aims to streamline dispute resolution and make it more accessible for consumers. The NCDRC has released standard operating procedures to govern virtual proceedings, representing a significant step towards enhancing consumer access to justice.