Day after Diwali, Delhi gasps for air as toxic haze engulfs city
Delhi’s AQI hit 359 on Tuesday morning, a day after Diwali celebrations saw widespread firecracker use despite restrictions, blanketing the city in toxic haze....
Tag : Supreme Court
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court clears India-backed digital ID project, dismisses rights petitions
Sri Lanka’s top court rejected petitions by opposition leader Wimal Weerawansa challenging the India-backed digital ID project, ruling that no fundamental rights had been violated....
AI171 crash: Pilot’s father, Federation of Indian Pilots seek SC-monitored judicial probe
The father of Air India pilot Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and the Federation of Indian Pilots have moved the Supreme Court seeking a judicial inquiry led by a retired judge into the June 12 Ahmedabad crash that killed 260 people....
Supreme Court reserves verdict on pleas to allow sale, manufacture of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on pleas seeking approval to manufacture and sell green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR ahead of the festive season....
Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on plea by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife challenging his NSA detention
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre on a plea by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, challenging his detention under the National Security Act and seeking his release....
Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife Moves Supreme Court Against His NSA Detention
Gitanjali Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has petitioned the Supreme Court challenging his NSA detention and accused Ladakh police of targeting him to block Sixth Schedule demands....
IND: Supreme Court Judge Calls for Decriminalisation of Defamation, Flags Political Misuse
Justice M.M. Sundresh urges a rethink on criminal defamation, as the Supreme Court stays multiple cases against politicians and journalists amid rising misuse....
Supreme Court Pulls Up Punjab on Stubble Burning, Cites Need for Tough Action
Supreme Court asks Punjab why errant farmers involved in stubble burning should not face arrest to tackle winter air pollution, calls for stricter measures and timely appointments in pollution boards....
IND: Supreme Court Pauses Key Provisions of Waqf Amendment Act Amid Protests
The Supreme Court has paused key provisions of the Waqf Amendment Act, citing risks of arbitrary power, after nationwide protests by Muslim bodies....
Sri Lanka Parliament to Vote on Bill Stripping Former Presidents’ Privileges
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled that a bill to end former presidents’ privileges can be passed by Parliament with a simple majority....