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The Public Interest Litigation calls for clear, time-bound judicial directions to ensure India’s disability rights framework aligns with both its legal obligations and moral responsibilities.
“It is high time to contemplate that will Jaipur remain the proud Pink City known for its beauty and heritage or turn into a sink city that crumbles under its own infrastructural problem.”
“The citizens have a fundamental right to use the roads, parks, and other public conveniences provided by the State. If the streets or footways are in bad condition, the citizens are deprived of the effective use of the same, thereby infringing their constitutional rights.”
“In the garb of running orchestra/dance groups, minor children are subjected to trafficking and exploitation, which is impermissible and if allowed to be continued unchecked, would only lead to frustration of the very policy for protecting the children.”
“Young students of an impressionable age are enticed into consumption of such drugs and cigarettes virtually opening the path towards addiction and their physical destruction”.
A PIL was filed by a social worker-petitioner in 2014 in relation to New Year eve liquor party, but no action was taken, hence, petitioner sought re-enquiry.
Marking the conclusion of an extraordinary judicial career spanning more than four decades, Justice Abhay Oka retires on 23-5-2025. His journey, from the courtrooms of Thane to the pinnacle of the Indian judiciary, has been defined by a deep commitment to justice, tireless work ethic, and unshakable integrity.
Plastic waste cannot be easily recycled or safely destroyed. It causes waste management problems because of its long natural life; it chokes waterbodies and the drainage system, accumulating garbage in public places.
The PIL was filed regarding the facilitation of the cremation of persons belonging to the Khasi, Jaintia and Hindu communities throughout the State.
“Social Auditors ought to be the men of integrity, intelligence, common sense and must be passionate about the work they are assigned to. They must work without fear and favour and without ill-will”.
The State Government is required to follow the guidelines laid down by National Health Mission Conditionalities Framework 2022-2024 and increase the number of ambulances as per the population norms.
The Court did not find “any illegality prima facie in the case of engaging lawyers by the autonomous body i.e. MPNRC and paying the professional fees as per their norms.”
“Despite being a historically significant city and a tourist destination, Jodhpur airport remains limited in capacity, with fewer direct flights to and from the major cities. This lack of efficient air travel options makes it less accessible as compared to other major cities of the country, limiting business as well as tourism potential.”
The Court directed the State to instruct every applicant to append an annexure to the form, in explanation of the reason: “has become dangerous to life and property”, and show details how the tree has become dangerous to life and property.
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 petitioner has unnecessarily given the negative publicity of this matter against the Panchayat has resulted into delay of sale of the shops.”
The Court directed the respondent authorities to ensure circulation of guidelines to field officers to prevent further violations.
A PIL was instituted before the Manipur High Court seeking direction to make public buildings accessible to disabled and elderly people by providing Ramps & Toilets.