Violent protests erupted in Rishikesh during a Supreme Court-ordered forest land encroachment survey. Stone-pelting injured 4 police personnel, disrupting rail & road traffic. Read the full details.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh writes to Environment Minister ahead of Supreme Court hearing, raising concerns over new Aravalli definition and its ecological impact. Read the full story.
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The Delhi government has notified the Abadi Deh survey rules, a key step to regularise residential land in 1,031 villages. Learn how this impacts property rights and development.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravalli deforestation case. A bench led by CJI Chandrachud will hear the matter on Monday, December 30, 2024. Read for details.
The Supreme Court has approved the Bombay High Court's notification to establish Kolhapur as an additional bench. This move aims to enhance judicial access for Maharashtra's western region. Read more about this landmark decision.
The Supreme Court acquits a man in a 2013 rape case, citing a 'sixth sense' that the parties could reconcile. The bench emphasized the need for nuance in consent cases. Read the full legal analysis.
The Supreme Court has clarified that a driving licence becomes invalid the day after its expiry if not renewed. Know the legal implications and renewal process to avoid penalties.
MoEF instructs Survey of India to map Aravalis using a new 100m height definition, raising fears of reduced protected area. Ministry also moves to finalise Sustainable Mining Plan. Experts warn of ecological impact.
A low-flying aircraft over Trichy caused panic among residents. Officials confirm it's a GSI aerial mineral survey. Details on the operation and public reaction inside.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav counters Congress allegations on Aravali protection, asserting a total mining ban. The political clash follows a Supreme Court order on a uniform definition for the hills.
Andhra Pradesh government initiates a door-to-door Unified Family Survey (UFS) to update household records, ensuring timely welfare scheme delivery and efficient governance. Citizens urged to cooperate.
GVMC introduces an online system for survey certificates for plots & buildings, ending manual visits. Get your certificate within 7 days. Apply now on the official website.
BMC initiates an AI-driven pilot project to geotag and manage stray dogs in Mumbai's hospitals and railway stations, following a Supreme Court directive. Discover the city's innovative approach.
Supreme Court reprimands Uttarakhand govt for failing to clear forest land encroachments. Bench demands immediate action plan and status report within 3 weeks.
The Union government has approved cutting 5,000 trees in Chamoli to restore defunct fire-lines before the 2025 forest fire season. This critical move aims to prevent large-scale wildfires in Uttarakhand.
CJI Surya Kant instructs Supreme Court Registry to carefully examine urgent cases for appropriate listing. Special vacation benches are currently operational for immediate hearings. Read the full details.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will lead a special vacation bench on December 22 to hear urgent matters. This move ensures judicial access during the Supreme Court's winter break.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announced that one or two Supreme Court benches may sit on December 22 to hear urgent cases. The registry will verify the urgency before listing. Read for details.
Supreme Court regularises BDS degrees for 2016-17 Rajasthan students admitted with NEET percentile relaxation, but imposes ₹10 crore fines on erring colleges and mandates pro-bono service from students.
Supreme Court collegium approves Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak of Bombay HC as the next Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court. He will succeed Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, who retires on January 8, 2025.
Supreme Court's sharp remarks in stray dogs case as scheduled hearing before a special bench is cancelled. Kapil Sibal informs bench. Details inside.
Himachal Pradesh High Court threatens contempt action against Finance Secretary for defying Supreme Court order to clear pending dues of retired judges. Next hearing could trigger punitive steps.
Supreme Court directs private claimants to halt all construction on disputed Shamshabad land allegedly owned by HMDA. Case involves allegations of fabricated court orders. Read the full legal saga.
India launches NMHS-2, its first national mental health survey since 2015, covering all states & UTs. It aims to assess post-pandemic mental illness burden and guide policy. Read the key details.
Supreme Court stays Bombay HC order enhancing wife's maintenance from ₹50k to ₹3.5 lakh/month. Husband directed to clear arrears. Next hearing in 2026. Details inside.
The Supreme Court directs the Centre and SCBA to propose security measures after a shoe was hurled at CJI Chandrachud. Read the latest updates on judicial security.
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SIT tells Bombay High Court BMC is not cooperating in probe into fake land records & maps in Madh Island. Court demands BMC officials' presence. Key details inside.
Supreme Court increases compensation to Rs 8.65 lakh for parents of a 14-year-old killed in a road accident, citing 'pain and suffering'. Read the full legal analysis.