The Supreme Court on Friday (20th Dec) addressed a plea alleging illegal construction near Uttarakhand’s Rajaji National Park, questioning its legitimacy. If violations are found, demolition may occur; otherwise, a penalty may be imposed. The court noted concerns about road construction breaching wildlife protection laws, emphasizing the need for compliance and accountability in environmental matters.
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The Supreme Court is reviewing a plea to transfer the Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath dispute cases to the Allahabad High Court. This follows a January ruling allowing Hindu prayers in the Gyanvapi Mosque’s cellar. Legal debates center on historical claims, the influence of the Places of Worship Act, and concerns of conflicting judgments in ongoing cases.
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The Supreme Court (25th Oct) refused to maintain the status quo on alleged illegal demolitions of Muslim places of worship in Gujarat. Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan deemed it unnecessary to issue an order. The case involved a contempt petition concerning demolitions without prior approval, with conflicting claims about land ownership.
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The Supreme Court of India Today (Oct 23) nullified the Rs 158 crore settlement between Byju’s (Think and Learn Pvt Ltd) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The decision overturned a previous ruling by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), which had closed the insolvency proceedings against the ed-tech giant Byju’s, following a settlement with BCCI. The court criticized the NCLAT for prematurely concluding the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) by invoking its inherent powers under Rule 11 of the NCLAT Rules 2016.
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 26) reserved its judgment on U.S.-based Glas Trust Company LLC’s appeal against the NCLAT’s stay on insolvency proceedings for BYJU’s, which also approved a Rs 158.9 crore settlement with BCCI. The SC has halted today’s 4 PM creditors’ committee meeting and any further meetings until its decision.
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 25) expressed doubts over whether the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) had applied its mind while deciding to close insolvency proceedings against ed-tech firm Byju’s. The Court indicated that it is inclined to send the matter back to the NCLAT to take a fresh decision.
Today, On 2nd September, The Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of two bar associations occupying the same High Court premises in Madhya Pradesh. This comes after the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled the allocation of premises to one of the associations as unlawful. A status quo has been ordered while the Supreme Court deliberates on the matter, following an appeal by the Senior Advocates Council.
Today, On 23rd July, The Supreme Court praised Nagaland for holding local body elections with a 33% women’s quota and closed the contempt case against the state government. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan commended the participation and success of women candidates. The Court had previously mandated the reservation of one-third of the seats for women in these elections.
Today, On 11 June, The Delhi High Court instructed the police to take action against those responsible for the stage collapse at Kalkaji Temple, where a woman died and 17 others were injured during a religious gathering. The court raised concerns about contradictory statements by the temple’s Mahant and appointed a lawyer to assess the temple’s conditions. The matter is set for further hearing in August.