Ritu, Author at SCC Times

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NGT seeks comprehensive plan from CPCB addressing Environmental Compensation Fund misuse and Health Hazards of Air Pollution

The National Green Tribunal expressed doubt about the permissibility and potential misuse of Environmental Compensation funds by CPCB, specifically for road construction by local bodies like GMC.

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NCLAT upholds Resolution plan and affirms parties’ right to seek redress for ‘reliefs and concessions’ in Competent Court

The NCLAT upheld the grant of reliefs and concessions regarding shared utilities and services in Resolution Plan to facilitate the smooth and successful implementation of the Resolution Plan.

Case Briefs High Courts

Not providing food to married woman over dowry demands constitutes physical & mental harassment: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Regarding the timing of the FIR in relation to the divorce petition, the Madhya Pradesh High Court held that the pendency of a civil proceeding does not bar criminal proceedings.

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Challenge to MPPSC’s 87:13 percent formula: Madhya Pradesh High Court issues notice

The MPPSC adopted a two-list formula, 87:13 percent formula, to divide the whole advertisement into two parts to declare result, i.e., holding back the results of 13% of both general and OBC category candidates for appointment and declaring result of 87%.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court issues notice in petition challenging BJP MLA Bhagwandas Sabnani’s election victory

The petitioner, Congress candidate PC Sharma, has alleged irregularities in the election process, specifically regarding the functioning of EVMs.

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MP High Court issues notice to Congress MLA Arif Masood over alleged concealment of loan information in Nomination Papers

The election petition is filed by Dhruv Narayan Singh, a BJP candidate from Bhopal Central Constituency, the same constituency as of the respondent.

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Punjab’s groundwater pollution: NGT orders demarcation of contaminated sources as ‘unfit for drinking purposes’

The issue revolves around groundwater contamination in the State of Punjab, specifically due to anthropogenic and geogenic factors, resulting in severe health hazards and the negligent response of the State authorities exacerbates the situation.

Hot Off The Press News

Rajasthan High Court stays coercive action against Judicial Magistrate who asked Rape survivor to strip; directs media restraint

Rajasthan High Court directed the media to refrain from sensationalizing the case, emphasizing the need to avoid tarnishing the image of the judiciary.

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NGT takes suo motu cognizance of Telangana Forest Land Encroachments; issues notice to Forest officials

NGT noted that the news item raises substantial issue relating to compliance of the environmental norms, especially implementation of the provisions of the Indian Forest Act, 1980 and Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

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NGT bans further construction in Gurugram’s “Mayfield Garden” amidst Environmental Norms violation allegations

The National Green Tribunal acknowledged the serious concerns raised by the applicant regarding the alleged violations of environmental norms by the Respondent in developing the “Mayfield Garden” residential colony.

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Woman living with man for considerably long period of time entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that Supreme Court has emphasised on the broad interpretation of the term “wife” under Section 125 of CrPC and the presumption of marriage in cases of long cohabitation.

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NGT seeks Bihar State Pollution Control Board’s clarification on Rs. 39,25,000/- Environmental Compensation Notice

The NGT directed the State Pollution Control Board to furnish the methodology of computation of Environmental Compensation within 15 days to enable the appellant to respond effectively.

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MP/MLA Court’s bailable warrants against former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan and BJP State President, stayed

Madhya Pradesh High Court noted petitioners’ contentions that they were busy with election-related responsibilities and thus couldn’t submit the personal undertaking for permanent exemption.

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Rajasthan High Court grants bail to SFJ members accused of uttering words ‘Khalistan Zindabad’; finds invocation of UAPA incomprehensible

Rajasthan High Court held that the continuation of the incarceration would be an abuse of the legal process, especially considering the likelihood of a prolonged trial.

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NGT takes suo motu cognizance of water supply to Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL 2024 amid Bengaluru water crisis

Bengaluru is facing a water shortage of 500 million liters per day against the actual requirement of 2,600 MLD. 6,900 out of 14,000 borewells in the city have dried up, and the use of drinking water for certain purposes has been banned.

Case Briefs High Courts

Madhya Pradesh High Court rejects man’s plea to participate in ongoing ASI Survey of Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque

Madhya Pradesh High Court, vide order 11-03-2024, directed ASI survey of the complex stating that it is Constitutional and statutory obligation of the ASI to have a scientific survey.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court imposes exemplary cost of Rs. 1,50,000/- on parties for treating court as playground

Madhya Pradesh High Court note that questions regarding the petitioner’s status in the ancestral house and the subsequent eviction suit cannot be adjudicated in Section 482 CrPC petition.

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Rajasthan High Court grants permission to admit students for B.Sc Nursing Course 2023-24 amidst pending NOC decision

Rajasthan High Court noted that respondents have put the consideration of NOC on hold until the formation of a High Level Committee and implementation of a new policy.

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Rajasthan High Court criticises Registry for compiling 145-pages long cause list with 1,609 cases; likens situation to ‘unscrambling a scrambled egg’

Rajasthan High Court stated that what baffles the Court is “how the Registry anticipates this Bench to navigate through this labyrinthine situation, akin to unscrambling a scrambled egg”.

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Rajasthan High Court affirms constable recruitment candidature of woman rejected in PST due to height discrepancy; orders Rs. 1 Lakh compensation

Rajasthan High Court directed the respondents to pay compensation of Rs. 1,00,000 for the mental agony and litigation costs incurred due to the incorrect measurement of her height during the Physical Standard Test.