NGT hears suo motu case on arsenic contamination in rice
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) heard an original application registered suo motu on the basis of the news article highlighting arsenic contamination in rice, which is a staple for millions…
Chhattisgarh High Court takes suo motu cognizance of alleged irregularities in Jal Jeevan Mission
The Chhattisgarh High Court recently took suo motu cognizance of a news article alleging irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Bilaspur District. The news article, published…
Allahabad High Court says school farmland can’t be leased without reasoned decision
The Allahabad High Court while disposing a public interest litigation pertaining to illegal leasing of land belonging to schools, directed that school’s farm land cannot be leased out without a…
Gauhati High Court dismisses PIL challenging notification on renaming of Badripar Gaon Panchayat
The Gauhati High Court, comprising Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice Kaushik Goswami, has recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition challenging the validity of a notification issued by…
Abhishek Manu Singhvi hails Supreme Court Collegium for reforming appointment process for judges
Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi has showered praises on the Supreme Court Collegium for taking up initiatives to reform the appointment process for judges to the Constitutional courts in India.…
Dallewal may accept medical aid if Centre agrees to talks with farmers: Punjab government tells Supreme Court
The State of Punjab on Tuesday apprised the Supreme Court that farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been sitting on a fast-unto-death since November 26, seeking a statutory guarantee…