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 top court has listed the matter for further hearing on September 7, to consider interim order
A bench headed by chief justice N.V. Ramana and comprising justices Surya Kant and Justice Aniruddha Bose issued notice on the plea filed by Purie challenging the Delhi High Court order refusing to quash the defamation case against him, and also issued an interim order of stay. "Notice and interim stay", said the bench.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta's response came after the top court queried whether it is possible to have a specialized national force for judges' security on the lines of the RPF, the CISF, etc.
The bench headed by Chief Justice observed that the Centre's 2-page affidavit was not enough to satisfy the issues raised by various petitioners.
Ramesh argued by fixing the tenure of persons appointed to tribunals to four years, and mandating the recommendation of two names for selection to a post, abrogates the complementary principles of separation of powers and judicial independence that are foundational to the judicial branch.
