The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice to the ASI for failing to file a status report on 173 protected heritage sites in Delhi. The ASI Director General has been summoned to appear personally before the Court on the next hearing.
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking a CBI probe into the Uttam Nagar Holi death case and asked the victim’s family to approach the Delhi Police Commissioner first. The Court said safety and protection issues are administrative matters that the police can handle.
The Supreme Court agreed to examine a judicial officer’s plea against Delhi High Court directions mandating refresher training in matrimonial laws. The High Court had criticised his handling of family court cases and ordered compulsory training at the Delhi Judicial Academy before further adjudication.
Supreme Court doubled permanent alimony from Rs 15,000 to Rs 30,000, affirming a wife’s right to maintain her marital living standard. The Bench ruled that education or parental support does not absolve a husband from ensuring dignified maintenance.
