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Delhi water crisis: SC pulls up AAP govt for inaction on tanker mafia
Delhi water crisis: The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi government's lack of action against the "tanker mafia" amid a water crisis. It warned of police intervention if necessary. The court the hearing to June 13. SC demanded an affidavit on water conservation measures and criticised the government for false claims, questioning water wastage control efforts. Delhi Water Minister Atishi directed monitoring teams to prevent leakage and ensure water conservation.
Dont' take us for granted: SC slams Delhi govt for not rectifying defects in water scarcity plea
The Supreme Court rebuked the Delhi government for failing to rectify defects in its plea regarding water crisis mitigation. Despite urgency, the court adjourned the matter to June 12, emphasizing the importance of proper procedure. The court directed Himachal Pradesh to release surplus water to Delhi, stressing the need to avoid political issues over water allocation
Dont' take us for granted: SC slams Delhi govt for not rectifying defects in water scarcity plea
The top court said it wants to read the files before the matter is heard as there are so many things being reported in the newspaper. "If we don't read the files at our residential office we will be impressed by whatever the newspapers are reporting. That is not good for any of the parties," the bench said.
Delhi water scarcity: SC directs Himachal Pradesh to release 137 cusecs water; asks Haryana to facilitate uninterrupted flow
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release 137 cusecs of surplus water to Delhi due to water scarcity. The court also instructed Haryana to facilitate the flow of the water. The Upper Yamuna River Board is to measure the water released by Himachal Pradesh at Hathnikund. The Delhi government is asked to ensure water wastage and submit a status report by June 10.
Hold meet with all stakeholders on Delhi water crisis, SC tells Centre
The Supreme Court directed a stakeholder meeting to address Delhi's water crisis amid an extreme heatwave. Various issues, including water wastage and shortage, were discussed, with a meeting scheduled for June 5 and the next hearing on June 6.
Election voter turnout data: SC seeks EC's response on plea for release of voter data within 48 hours
Election Voter Turnout Data: The Supreme Court held an urgent hearing on Friday evening, demanding a response within a week from the Election Commission regarding a plea by an NGO. The NGO requested the Election Commission to upload polling station-wise voter turnout data on its website within 48 hours of the conclusion of polling for each phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
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SC adjourns hearing on Prashant Bhushan's plea challenging provision in passport law
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned till after summer vacations a petition challenging the constitutional validity of a provision of passport law and a notification providing for issuance of passport for only a year to an accused on receipt of a 'no objection certificate' from a court. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhyan deferred the matter after it was informed that senior advocate Jayant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioner, was not available.
Prashant Bhushan accuses Centre of favouring cos like Bharti Telecom, Megha Engg after they donated through electoral bonds
Senior Advocate Prashant Bhushan accused the central government of favoring companies like Bharti Telecom and Megha Engineering after they made donations to the party through electoral bonds. He alleged that these donations were made as quid pro quo arrangements for favors from the government.
Row over appointment of EC: SC to hear plea of NGO on Friday
The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea by the Association for Democratic Reforms challenging the government's exclusion of the Chief Justice of India from the panel selecting the Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners. Filed after Election Commissioner Arun Goel's sudden resignation, the petition refers to a constitutional bench ruling and urges the court to direct the Centre to fill the vacant positions per the Anoop Baranwal v. Union of India case.
Contempt plea in SC against SBI for poll bonds data 'delay'
The Association for Democratic Reforms has asked the Supreme Court to start contempt proceedings against the State Bank of India for not revealing all details of electoral bonds purchased and encashed since April 2019, as mandated. The court had ordered the SBI to provide this information to the Election Commission by March 6. The SBI requested an extension until June 30, citing the complexity of decoding the data. The ADR alleges the SBI's delay is deliberate to avoid disclosing donor details before the Lok Sabha elections.
SC orders creation of panel to go into ecological damage in Corbett Tiger Reserve
The Supreme Court has ordered the formation of a committee to address the damage caused by illegal construction and tree felling in the Corbett Tiger Reserve. This committee, under the Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change, will assess the environmental harm and suggest restoration measures.
Electoral Bonds case: SC assures listing of ADR's contempt plea against SBI, after bank's 'mala fide' extension request
Electoral Bonds case: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday asserted that the Association for Democratic Reforms' (ADR) contempt plea against the State Bank of India (SBI) will be heard on March 11, 2024. This development comes after SBI requested an extension to the deadline for disclosing details of electoral bonds cashed by political parties, missing the earlier set deadline of March 6.
"Some things best left unsaid": Justice Kaul reacts to deletion of judicial appointment case
Speaking for the bench, Justice Kaul verbally said that he neither deleted the case nor expressed unwillingness to preside over the case. "I am sure the CJI is aware of it (deletion of the case). Some things are best left unsaid," Justice Kaul added.
Centre's 'pick and choose' in appointing judges recommended by collegium troublesome: SC
The bench said this pick and choose affects the seniority of those whose names have been recommended for appointment by the collegium and why a person, having reasonable practice a as lawyer, would put his neck on the block and hope that the government will clear it.
Explained: What are electoral bonds? How do they work and why are they challenged in SC?
Electoral bonds are interest-free bearer bonds or money instruments that can be purchased by companies and individuals in India from authorised branches of the State Bank of India (SBI). These bonds are sold in multiples of Rs 1,000, Rs 10,000, Rs 1 lakh, Rs 10 lakh, and Rs 1 crore. They can be purchased through a KYC-compliant account to make donations to a political party.
Shareholders won't know to whom co is contributing: SC
Adjudicating on a clutch of petitions challenging the Centre's electoral bond scheme permitting anonymous funding to political parties, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud orally remarked that electoral bonds facilitate anonymised donation in relation to the rest of the society.
SC seeks Centre's stand on plea for transfer of PIL against NETRA, NATGRID surveillance systems
The Supreme Court of India has asked the government to respond to a petition seeking the transfer of a public interest litigation (PIL) on surveillance systems from the Delhi High Court to the apex court. The PIL claims that citizens' right to privacy is being threatened by surveillance programs such as the Centralised Monitoring System (CMS), Network Traffic Analysis (NETRA), and National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID). The PIL asks for the cessation of these surveillance projects and the establishment of an independent oversight body to review interception and monitoring orders.
Supreme Court refers electoral bond pleas to Constitution bench
The CJI said that keeping in view the importance of the issue raised and with “regard to Article 145(4) of the Constitution of India, the matter be placed before a bench of at least five judges”. At the last hearing on October 10, SC had said that the pleas would be listed for final hearing on October 31.
SC to hear pleas challenging electoral bond scheme on October 31
The Supreme Court has set October 31 as the date for the final hearing on petitions challenging the validity of India's electoral bond scheme for political party funding. The anonymous nature of the funding through electoral bonds has been criticized for promoting corruption and violating citizens' rights. The court will hear the petitions and may continue on November 1 if necessary. Previously, the court had considered referring the case to a constitutional bench. The scheme, introduced in 2018, aims to bring transparency to political funding.
Plea for cross-verification of EVMs with VVPAT by voters: SC adjourns PIL saying no urgency
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing on a plea by an NGO seeking cross-verification of votes cast through the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) until November. The court stated that there is no urgency in the matter, despite the advocate for the NGO arguing that elections are approaching.
Can there be cap on iron ore mining in Odisha, SC asks Centre
The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre's response on whether any cap can be put on mining in Odisha keeping in mind the limited iron ore reserves in the state. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, meanwhile, directed the Odisha government to make efforts, including attaching the properties of the defaulting firms, to recover a compensation of Rs 2,622 crore, excluding interests, due from the defaulters which were held guilty of violating the mining norms.
SC bench recuses from hearing plea challenging appointment of Arun Goel as EC
The bench said the petition has relied on a March 2 verdict of the apex court which had ruled that the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and ECs will be done by the President on the recommendation of a committee, comprising the prime minister, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and the CJI, to maintain the "purity of election".
SC asks Centre why three pesticides banned in India, seeks placing of two reports
"The Union government shall place on the record the final report of the Dr SK Khurana Sub-Committee (referred to in paragraph 10 of the status report) and the report dated September 6, 2022 of the committee chaired by Dr TP Rajendran (referred to in paragraph 11 of the status report)," the court said.
SC 'concerned' over Centre's response to collegium recommendations
The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over the way the Centre was responding to the recommendations of the Supreme Court collegium for appointment/transfer of judges to high courts and the apex court.
Appointment of judges: Make sure most of what is expected is done, SC tells Centre
As Attorney General R Venkataramani was not available, the top court adjourned to March 2 the hearing on two pleas, including one alleging delay by the Centre in clearing the names recommended by the collegium. "Please make sure, most of what is expected is done. Communicate to the attorney general," the bench, also comprising justices Manoj Misra and Aravind Kumar, told the counsel who sought a short accommodation on behalf of the top law officer.
This is how they waste precious time of SC: Rijiju on those moving court against blocking of BBC documentary
A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Monday took note of the submissions of lawyer M L Sharma and senior advocate C U Singh, appearing for N Ram and Bhushan, seeking urgent listing of their separate PILs on the issue.
SC miffed over Centre not framing law for passive euthanasia
A Constitution bench of justices KM Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Aniruddha Bose, Hrishikesh Roy and CT Ravikumar verbally observed that the Centre was passing the buck to the court. In response, the central government's counsel submitted that it had discussed and deliberated the issue and categorically decided against passing a law in this regard.
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