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.
"We will have advantage of your assistance in those matters also if we hear this with that", said Justice Kant.
The top court on August 18, had agreed to examine the NGO's petition, argued by advocate Saurabh Mishra, who sought an immediate stay on proceedings before justice Lokur's commission to avoid any parallel inquiry.
A bench headed by chief justice N.V. Ramana said: "We are not against the withdrawal of cases if there is a malicious prosecution. But this needs to be examined by the judicial officer in the high court. If the high court agrees then the cases can be withdrawn".
The Committee would look at whether Karnataka started construction without getting the necessary clearance and assess the damages, if any, that would be caused to the environment, and submit its Report.
“There are some problems about senior designation in various courts. The SCBA (the Supreme Court Bar Association) has also requested senior designation. I want to take this up,” said the CJI.
