Today, On 3rd September, The Supreme Court criticized Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister for appointing an officer with a controversial past as the Director of Rajaji Tiger Reserve. They emphasized the importance of upholding the integrity of public office and expressed concerns over the lack of transparency in the appointment process. The court’s remarks were in response to a report by the Central Empowered Committee.
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Today, On 23rd July, The Supreme Court mandated that all necessary steps be taken to prevent forest fires in Uttarakhand before the upcoming season. This directive emphasizes the urgency and importance of proactive measures to protect the region’s forests. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday emphasized the need for authorities to prepare measures to […]
Today, On15th May, The Supreme Court strongly criticized Uttarakhand for its response to forest fires, emphasizing the need for decisive action and implementation of measures. The Chief Secretary was summoned to explain the state’s efforts, including deployment of forest personnel and fund utilization. The court also highlighted the critical need to address vacancies in the forest department.
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Today (15th May): The Uttarakhand Government faced criticism from the Supreme Court for its ineffective response to forest fires. The court summoned the Chief Secretary to appear and highlighted the serious consequences of the lack of action. The government claimed that only 0.1% of wildlife areas were affected, but the court emphasized the need for immediate and proactive measures.
Today, 10th April, The Supreme Court
scolded Uttarakhand’s drug licensing authority for failing to act against Patanjali Ayurved’s misleading ads, suspending three officers. The court also criticized Patanjali’s founders and the central AYUSH Ministry for not intervening. This follows a petition by the Indian Medical Association over misleading claims against COVID-19 and vaccines.
The Supreme Court has directed States and Union Territories to retain their panel lawyers for at least six weeks after a change in government to prevent unnecessary adjournments in court proceedings. The directive aims to ensure the smooth functioning of courts and avoid inconvenience to litigants. This order followed a hearing of a bail plea by an individual accused of cheating in an examination conducted by the Uttarakhand government.