By Inderjit Badhwar The Supreme Court of India, often referred to as the “sentinel on the qui vive,” has played an indispensable role in upholding constitutional values and safeguarding the rights of citizens. In 2024, the apex court delivered several landmark judgments that demonstrated its commitment to justice, transparency and equity. However, its performance has…
The Allahabad High Court has granted conditional bail to Kamal Vir, accused of murder by shooting due to old rivalry in Moradabad. A Single Bench of Justice Siddharth passed this order while hearing a Criminal Misc Bail Application filed by Kamal Vir. This is the second bail application of the applicant. The first bail application…
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of the increasing scale of illegal mining in the Yamuna floodplain between Alipur in North Delhi and Panchayara in Ghaziabad. The original application is registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item dated November 30, 2024. As per the article, sand miners in the…
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo moto cognizance of a news article highlighting the presence of “forever chemicals” in Chennai’s drinking water. The article, published on April 7, 2024, revealed that a study conducted by IIT Madras found high levels of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Buckingham Canal, Adyar river, and Chembarambakkam…
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act Tribunal has upheld the Central government’s decision to extend the five-year ban imposed on Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The Central government had declared the pro-Khalistan group as an unlawful organisation in 2019 on account of 11 FIRs registered against it under the UAPA. In…
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the University Grants Commission to collate and furnish data from all Universities, including Central, State, private, and deemed, regarding the establishment of equal opportunity cells and the total number of complaints received under the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2012, along with action taken reports….
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has heard a suo motu application related to the large-scale evasion of plastic waste disposal norms under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system and the extent to which plastic waste generating firms are evading the system. The NGT has impleaded several respondents, including the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the…
The Chhattisgarh High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a news article highlighting the negligence and inefficiency of the Railways. The news report, published on December 25, 2024, revealed that padded seats meant for trains were being misused by railway employees and placed over drains, posing a threat to road safety and hygiene. The…
The Chhattisgarh High Court heard a suo moto public interest litigation (PIL) regarding noise pollution. The Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a news article highlighting noise pollution issues in Raipur. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad heard arguments from the Advocate General and various counsel representing…
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a petition filed by Karnataka Congress MLA TD Rajegowda against a plea before the Karnataka High Court challenging his victory in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly polls. The election petition in question, moved by Bharatiya Janata Party leader DN Jeevaraja, was pending before the Karnataka High Court. Rajegowda…