The Supreme Court on Monday ruled out imposing a blanket ban on construction activities in Delhi, stating that environmental protection cannot come at the cost of halting essential development. Calling sudden bans merely “temporary solutions,” the Court said such measures do little to address the National Capital Region’s recurring air pollution crisis. The bench stressed Read More…
As Delhi continues to choke under a thick layer of smog, the Supreme Court issued a sharp warning on Thursday, describing the national capital’s air pollution as “very, very serious” and capable of causing “permanent damage” to public health. A bench comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar expressed concern over lawyers attending court Read More…
The Supreme Court has imposed a blanket ban on mining activities within one kilometer of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across the country. The court observed that such activities pose a serious threat to wildlife and fragile ecosystems. The verdict was delivered by a bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, Read More…
In a significant development in the long-running Cauvery water dispute, the Supreme Court on Thursday rejected Tamil Nadu’s petition challenging Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project, calling the plea “premature.” A bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, along with Justices K. Vinod Chandran and N.V. Anjaria, observed that the project is still at the Detailed Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has observed that no one should blame the chief pilot of the Air India Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 260 people. The court said the incident was an unfortunate accident and emphasized that the 91-year-old father of the deceased pilot should not be subjected Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has ordered all state governments to remove stray dogs from public areas and relocate them to designated shelter homes. The order covers high-footfall locations such as schools, hospitals, bus stands, and railway stations, where the presence of stray dogs poses serious risks. The order was issued during a suo motu Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has sought the views of the Madhya Pradesh government and the Madhya Pradesh High Court on a plea demanding an increase in the retirement age of district judges from 60 to 61 years. A Bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Sudhanshu Dhulia issued notices to both the state government and Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed serious concern over the rising incidents of so-called “digital arrests” — a new form of cyber fraud where criminals impersonate police officers or judges to extort money from innocent citizens. A Bench led by Justices Sanjay Kumar and Augustine George Masih noted that such scams are spreading Read More…
New Delhi: The stage is set for a transition at the helm of India’s judiciary as Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai prepares to retire on November 23. The Central Government has initiated the process to appoint his successor, with the Union Law Ministry formally requesting Justice Gavai to recommend a name for the Read More…
New Delhi: In a decisive move to ensure accountability and transparency, the Supreme Court of India has ordered a CBI investigation into the Karur stampede tragedy, which claimed several lives earlier this year. The apex court also announced the formation of a three-member supervisory committee to closely monitor the progress of the probe. A Bench Read More…