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.
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has dealt a decisive blow to the shadows that have long shrouded political funding in the country.
The Muslim body said that the CAA is "unconstitutional and discriminatory" against Muslims.
The top court has also directed the Election Commission to furnish the details on its official website by March 15.
The petition has been filed by Congress leader Jaya Thakur.
Justice Gavai, speaking for the bench, stated: “We are amazed at the audacity of the then Hon’ble Forest Minister and Mr. Kishan Chand, DFO, in giving a total go-by to the statutory provisions.
