SC Orders On Firecracker Ban In Delhi's Neighbouring Rajasthan
Concerned about the rising pollution in Delhi, Mumbai and Haryana, the Supreme Court on November 7, said that its directives against the use of banned chemicals in firecrackers applied to all states and not just Delhi and its neighboring areas. The top court's clarification came during a hearing on an application seeking to direct Rajasthan to implement the court's order banning certian firecrackers and reducing air and noise pollution.
Tags: Rajasthan, Firecracker Ban, Supreme Court, Pollution, Legal News
Courtesy: India Today
SC Orders Punjab & Haryana To Stop Stubble Burning Amid Pollution
The Supreme Court in its order has directed that the state governments of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi to ensure that crop burning is stopped, for which a meeting will be convened tomorrow. It also added that the local Station House Officer (SHO) will be responsible for it under the overall supervision of the Chief Secretary. The decisiion after the Delhi AQI worsened.
Tags: Environment news, Pollution, Stubble Burning, Supreme Court, delhi pollution
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AAP Leader Files Bail Plea In SC, Challenges ED Arrest: Delhi
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate last month for his connection with the alleged Delhi Liquor Scam. The leader has now filed a petition in the apex court, challenging the decision of the Delhi High Court taken against him. The plea filing came after the Delhi High Court dismissed the plea of Sanjay Singh, challenging ED arrest.
Tags: ED Case, Delhi Excise Liquor Scam, Sanjay Singh, AAP Leader, Supreme Court
Courtesy: India.com
Maratha Reservation Which Led To Violence In Maharashtra Is Old Demand
The demand for Maratha Reservation is long pending demand, that has led to raging violence across Maharashtra, saw a long legal battle with the Supreme Court in 2021, that resulted in the court calling the issue "unconstitutional". A curative petition mentioned before the bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud for urgent listing last month, is set to be heard in due course by the Supreme Court.
Tags: Maratha Reservation, violence, Supreme Court, Maharashtra Government, Maharashtra News
Courtesy: India Today
ED Summons Arvind Kejriwal For Questioning In Delhi Excice Policy Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued a summons notice to Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi CM and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President, in the 2021–2022 Delhi Excise Policy Scam. As per the issued summons, Kejriwal has been asked to appear before the ED, for questioning on November 2. Earlier, the CBI questioned Kejriwal in the case, in which Manish Sisodia is the prime accused, and is in Tihar Jail, after bail denial.
Tags: Arvind Kejriwal, ED, Delhi excise policy, Supreme Court, Summon
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Supreme Court Refuses Marriage Equality Rights To Same Sex In India
The Supreme Court, on October 17, refused to legalize same sex marriage for LGBTQ+ community in India. In the court hearing, the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, said, in a 3-2 majority, the court said, cannot make laws and it is up to the government to give legal status to marriages between transgender people. However, the SC mentioned that unmarried people and queer couple can adopt.
Tags: Same Sex Marriage, Supreme Court, Indian government, Historic Judgement, Legal Marriage Act
Courtesy: Economic Times
SC Raises Delay In Adoption Process Issue, Hears Pleas
Terming child adoption a "human thing", the Supreme Court on Friday flagged the issue of "great delay" in the process and said several children are awaiting adoption in hope of a better life. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud-led bench heard pleas, including one seeking to simplify the legal process for child adoption in India. He said the petitioners have said this process has virtually come to a standstill.
Tags: adoption, Supreme Court, Legal News, CJI DY Chandrachud, Legal Process
Courtesy: NDTV
Baba Ramdev Files Plea In Supreme Court, Demands Protection From FIRs In COVID-19 Comments
Yoga guru and entrepreneur Baba Ramdev has approached the Supreme Court with a plea for protection from multiple criminal FIRs filed against him in different states in relation to his controversial comments on the effectiveness of evidence-based medicines in treating Covid-19. The bench of Justices AS Bopanna and MM Sundresh has issued notices to the central government and the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in response to Ramdev's request… read-more
Tags: Baba Ramdev, Legal News, Supreme Court, Covid-19, Petition
Courtesy: Outlook India
SC Slams UP Govt Over Shabby Investigation Into Muzaffarnagar Muslim Student Slap Incident
The Supreme Court on September 25, pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government for a shoddy probe into a case lodged in Muzaffarnagar against a woman teacher, who allegedly encouraged her students to slap a Muslim classmate and made communal remarks at a private school, directs an IPS officer to monitor and submit reports. Furthermore, the Apex Court also sought a report by the Uttar Pradesh Government.
Tags: Supreme Court, Muzaffarnagar School, Muslim boy, Indian student
Courtesy: NDTV
Clear Credit Dues Of $1 Million In 6 Months, SC To SpiceJet
The Supreme Court allowed SpiceJet to pay Credit Suisse $1 million per month for six months, and $500,000 per month thereafter, to clear its dues to the global investment bank. On September 22, the Apex Court noted that SpiceJet is behind on monthly payments by $3 million. he Hon’ble Supreme Court has noted our compliance with its previous orders, agreeing with the proposal of paying in six months, said SpiceJet.
Tags: SpiceJet, Airways, Travel, Legal News, Supreme Court
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