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The Court acknowledged the concerns raised by the petitioner, however, asserted that the “issue at present is not ripe for adjudication before this Court.”
“Huge increase in volume of traffic and everyday traffic congestion in both sides of the BRTS Corridor persuaded the Expert Committee to conclude that BRTS Corridor has lost its utility in the present-day scenario.”
“The Constitution of India is blind to the differences between able-bodied and differently abled citizens in matters of providing equal opportunity to all citizens in all spheres of life, including employment, and envisages equality and non-discrimination.”
“Section 154(5) of the Electricity Act, 2003 gives exclusive jurisdiction to the Special Court to determine civil liability in electricity theft cases.”
The Court stated that failure to comply with Court’s guidelines will amount to contempt of court, and strict contempt proceedings will be initiated against the erring officers under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
The instant matter pertains to the disposal of hazardous waste from the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) site.
“Revenue Officers, including the Tehsildar, do not have judicial authority to resolve disputes related to wills or non-testamentary documents. These matters must be decided by the Civil Court.”
The Court found the Sub Divisional Officer’s handwritten order-sheets, nearly illegible, making it difficult for the higher authority to discern the proceedings.
The Court clarified that under Section 125(4) CrPC, maintenance can only be denied if the wife is living in adultery, which requires proof of a sexual relationship.
The Court directed accused to handover his all electronic gadgets like mobile, laptop etc. to the investigating agency along with the password of his all social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, whatsapp etc. for the investigation.
The right to peaceful and secure living environment for father-in-law under Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act outweighed the son-in-law’s legal ownership or adverse possession claims.
“Cases of missing persons are to be registered under the regular provisions of the Penal Code and the Police officials concerned are bound to investigate the same in the manner prescribed under the Code of Criminal Procedure.”
The petitioner stated that college authorities compelled him to participate in activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) which does not align with his personal beliefs.
“Being a journalist, petitioner ought to have conducted a survey in Indore or Madhya Pradesh about all the illegal constructions before filing this PIL. Therefore, such a petition cannot be treated as Public Interest Litigation when the petitioner is interested only in one temple.”
The Court held that lodging an FIR does not equate to conviction as per the requirements of the M.P. Rajya Suraksha Adhiniyam, 1990.
“Since no research or scientific report has been placed by the petitioner to support the claims, we are not inclined to entertain the present petition.”
“The petitioner has unnecessarily given the negative publicity of this matter against the Panchayat has resulted into delay of sale of the shops.”
“Religious terrorism is a tragic and dangerous phenomenon that distorts the true teachings of faith and causes immense harm to individuals and societies. While the roots of religious terrorism are deep and complex, it is crucial to understand that no religion inherently supports violence or terror.”
The case pertains to the clean-up and removal of toxic waste from the Union Carbide Factory site in Bhopal, following the catastrophic gas leak disaster that occurred 40 years ago on this date.
The petitioner’s right to organize and participate in a religious event is protected under Article 25 of the Constitution of India and merely based on certain objections raised by the member of one community, it cannot be denied.