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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.
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.
“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.”
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.
Allahabad High Court: In a suo motu cognizance of the issue of open manholes and ducts within the municipal limits of Lucknow,
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.
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.
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.
“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.”
“The delay at the instance of the Jail Superintendent in accepting Bail Bonds is not acceptable to the conscience of this Court.”
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.
The Court suo motu impleaded the State of Himachal Pradesh as party respondent in the petition.
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 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.
The Manipur High Court took suo motu cognizance of a news report published in Imphal Free Press, titled “State facing water scarcity due to deforestation in hill areas”.
Orissa High Court: The division bench comprising of S. Talapatra and S.K. Panigrahi, JJ. directed for the issue of notice
Madras High Court: In the suicide case inside the premises of the Madras High Court, S.M. /Subramaniam, J. has observed that the
Kerala High Court: In a suo motu cognizance of the case relating to the use of contract carriages vehicles that
Allahabad High Court: In a bail application filed by the applicant for committing offence under Section 302 of Penal Code,
Tripura High Court: In a public interest litigation concerning custodial torture on a 28-year-old woman in the police lockup, the division bench