Expressing dissatisfaction with the steps taken to control and combat toxic air pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the Delhi government and police to immediately set up checkpoints at all 113 entry points to the city to monitor the entry of trucks carrying only essential supplies.
The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response from the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee that manages the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi on a plea for a survey by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) of the sealed area of the mosque
A bench of Justices CT Ravikumar and Sanjay Karol held that the Kerala High Court erred in holding that the criminal proceedings were barred due to Section 195(1)(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
As Sibal said air pollution was “getting out of control” and courts be allowed to function online, Chief Justice Khanna said, “We have told all judges here, wherever possible, to allow virtual (hearing).”
In its decision, the Supreme Court bench highlighted the eight-year delay in filing the First Information Report (FIR) as a key reason for granting bail.
The Supreme Court bench headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud ruled that the CBI can directly register a case upon receiving credible information, which discloses cognizable offence.
Senior advocate Anand Grover, amicus curiae in the case, had opined that the NGT cannot exercise suo motu powers on the basis of letters, representations, or media reports.
The apex court asked the UP government to specify the action taken and details of the eight who were killed on Sunday during a protest against Union Minister Ajay Mishra's visit.
The 10-year-old case was disposed off by the Apex Court on Wednesday as SEBI and CERC reached a mutually acceptable agreement following an initiative taken by the Union Power Ministry to carry on further reforms in the power sector.
The top court disposed of the petitions challenging the changes made to NEET SS 2021 pattern.
