The Supreme Court On Thursday (9th Jan) raised concerns about the Allahabad High Court’s case listing issues during a hearing for MLA Abbas Ansari’s property dispute. Despite earlier orders for an urgent hearing, the case remains unheard, prompting anxiety over judicial inefficiencies. The Supreme Court maintained the status quo on the property until resolved.
Today, On 8th January, The Allahabad High Court issued a stay order to the civil court case regarding the Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The mosque’s management committee filed a revision petition after a Supreme Court ruling. There were concerns raised about the fast pace of early judgments and surveys. The High Court has asked for responses by February 25.
The Supreme Court of India adjourned the farmers’ protest hearing until January 10, 2025, pending a report from a committee meeting with protesting farmers. Concerns regarding the health of leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike, remain critical, with calls for medical intervention amid ongoing negotiations.
The Special Protection Group (SPG) appealed to the Supreme Court for a five-year extension on the registration of three armoured vehicles, after the National Green Tribunal denied their request. Concerns arose about the SPG seeking NGT approval instead of the Supreme Court, particularly amid air pollution monitoring efforts in Delhi. A hearing is scheduled for December 16.
A group of 47 residents from Assam has filed a contempt petition against state authorities for violating a Supreme Court order that halted demolitions without permission. The petition, representing residents from Sonapur District, will be reviewed by the same bench on September 30, as they claim the government continues to demolish homes despite the court’s directive.
After the Supreme Court on Tuesday (September 17, 2024) ordered that the identity of the medic murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata should be removed from Wikipedia, the Wikimedia Foundation moved to avert a confrontation with the highest court.
Today(17th Sept),The Supreme Court of India has ordered Wikipedia to remove the name and photograph of the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder victim, emphasizing the legal protection of rape victims’ identities. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud reiterated that Indian law strictly prohibits disclosing such details in sexual assault cases.
Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal of the Allahabad High Court has scheduled the next hearing for the Gyanvapi Case on September 9. The Anjuman Intezamia Committee argued that an ASI survey of the Wazukhana in the Gyanvapi Mosque is not permissible due to a Supreme Court order. Petitioner Rakhi Singh challenged the denial of the ASI survey.
Today(on 22nd July), The Madhya Pradesh High Court’s Indore bench adjourned the hearing on the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque complex dispute after ASI submitted its survey report. The matter will be heard following the Supreme Court’s order. The complex is a site of contention between Hindu and Muslim communities, and a previous order regulates access for worship.
Today (15th May): The Supreme Court closed the contempt of court case against two NCDRC members in the Ireo Grace Realtech case, despite dissatisfaction with their explanation. The court stressed the importance of obeying orders and urged caution. The case originated from non-bailable warrants issued against Ireo Grace’s directors despite a Supreme Court stay order.
