Explained | Mental Healthcare as a Right: Patna High Court’s Suo Motu Action in Bihar
“Mental health is an integral component of the right to life Under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.”
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Rajasthan HC takes suo motu cognizance of stray animal menace on public roads; Issues directions to Municipal bodies for their removal
“The Municipal bodies shall also undertake a special drive to remove stray dogs and other animals from city roads while ensuring that minimum physical harm is caused to them.”
“Pink City turning into Sink City”: Rajasthan High Court takes suo motu cognizance of Jaipur’s deplorable public roads
“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.”
Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate cannot transfer a case from one Court or another on application or suo motu under Section 450 BNSS: Delhi HC
The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate cannot exercise the administrative power of transfer of case from one Court to another within its jurisdiction, unless an order is passed by the High Court under Section 10(2) of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Gauhati High Court directs Assam to survey & protect Ahom Dynasty historical monuments
Illegal coal mining was being done by coal smugglers destroying the historical Tipam Hills, hence, the Court directed for Continuous monitoring of Tipam Hills for illegal coal mining.
Chhattisgarh HC registers suo motu PIL based on news report highlighting non-functional oxygen plants worth crores of rupees at Bilaspur District Hospital
The news report alleged that at present, oxygen supply is being made from the oxygen cylinders which are brought from outside. Despite various authorities inspecting the Hospital, no heed is being paid for restarting the closed Oxygen plants.
[Rights of Disabled Persons] | Bombay HC directs State Govt. to constitute Advisory Board in 30 days
The Court reiterated the observations of the Supreme Court in the case of Exploitation of Children in Orphanages in State of Tamil Nadu v. Union of India, (2017) 5 SCC 578, that it would be extremely unfortunate if the Governments voluntarily and knowingly flouted the provisions of law solemnly enacted by Parliament.
‘Healthy and constructive criticism should always be welcome’; Punjab and Haryana HC drops criminal contempt proceedings against a man for his pleadings against a Judge
The Court stated that the contempt jurisdiction should not be exercised lightly at the drop of a hat. It ought to be invoked only in rare or exceptional cases where there is interference with administration of justice or such action amounts to scandalizing or lowering the authority of the Court.
Delhi High Court initiates contempt against advocate for writing derogatory comments in chat box during virtual hearing
“Petitioner appears to have taken a wrong end of law, aggrieved against adverse orders passed by the Judicial Officers of the District Courts as well as this Court and cannot be permitted to cross the red line, thereby making personal attack on the Judges which undermines the integrity of the Institution.”
Chhattisgarh HC registers suo motu PIL based on news report highlighting lack of sufficient staff and experts at Cyber Police Stations
The Court opined that it is highly disturbing and a matter of great concern that the people are being misled, allured and deceived by the persons using digital technology and electronic devices which come under the category of cybercrime.
Tragic death of 8-year-old prompts Allahabad High Court to take suo motu cognizance of open manholes and ducts around Lucknow
Allahabad High Court: In a suo motu cognizance of the issue of open manholes and ducts within the municipal limits of Lucknow,
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.
Chhattisgarh HC directs Advocate General to seek information about non-payment of compensation to victims’ parents/victims of sexual offences
The report states that because of lack of allotment of fund, the payment could not be made to the victims/family members of the victim, till date.
Bombay HC initiates suo motu PIL against BMC after news reports raise questions on the death of 2 young children by drowning in water tank maintained by BMC
It seemed inconceivable to the Court that a Municipal Corporation could have no responsibility or liability at all when it is demonstrated that an accident or a death has been caused due to such Corporation’s negligence.
‘Open jail provides a congenial atmosphere’; Chhattisgarh HC registers suo motu PIL regarding feasibility of open jails in State
“When a criminal/offender is confined in jail, it is not only the person who had committed the crime suffers, but at times, when the said offender is also the sole bread earner of the family, the entire family suffers.”
Delhi High Court registers suo motu petition on delay by Jail Superintendents in accepting bail bonds
“The delay at the instance of the Jail Superintendent in accepting Bail Bonds is not acceptable to the conscience of this Court.”
Severe Air Quality Index | NGT directs States’ Chief Secretaries to take immediate remedial action
The Air Quality Bulletins showed that there are various cities where the air quality index has dipped to ‘very poor’ or even to ‘severe’ stage.
[Luhri Hydroelectric Project] Himachal Pradesh HC directs DLSA to submit report of muck dumping and damage caused to rock above village Narola
The Court suo motu impleaded the State of Himachal Pradesh as party respondent in the petition.
Himachal Pradesh HC seeks response from Union on its intention to ensure that NHAI officials do not permit muck dumping in forest areas and water bodies
Himachal Pradesh High Court remarked that merely paying the concession to the State on account of illegal dumping won’t dissolve the muck and disappear it in the air.
[Kerala Boat Tragedy] High Court initiates suo motu proceedings; next hearing on May 12
Kerala High Court prima facie viewed that the Tanur boat accident could be avoided if the authorities would have invested vital legal and statutory duty to watch and monitor the situation.