Supreme Court Declines to Entertain AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s Petition Challenging Uttar Pradesh Government’s Closure of 105 Primary Schools
With the recent move of the Supreme Court to reject a roding in the case by AAP Member of Parliament,…
Tag: Public Interest Litigation
PROTECTING THE HONEST v. PROSECUTING THE CORRUPT: SUPREME COURT WEIGHS IN
The Constitutional validity of the Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act has been left pending by the Supreme Court, which asks that investigation on public servants must first be sanctioned by the government. The petition filed by the Centre of Public Interest Litigation heads contends that the clause is used to protect the corrupt. It is justified by the government because it acts as a protection to clean-handed administrators securing fearless governance. The ruling made by the court will play a critical role in determining the effort of anti-corruption versus the administrative protection.
Madras High Court Issues Split Verdict on Animal Sacrifice Controversy at Thiruparankundram Hill
The present article evaluates an important Madras High Court ruling which approached various controversies involving Thiruparankundram Hill, which is a holy place for people of different religions. The court discussed matters of religious practices, land rights and civic facilities, with a strong focus on the historic judicial precedents and the constitutional right to religious freedom and ensuring interfaith harmony.
Should film shoots be permitted in reserved forests?
Commercial filming in reserved forests Kerala High Court, in its order dated June 2, 2025 in W.A. No. 2179 of 2023, issued a policy review regarding commercial filming in reserved forests. The court ordered the stakeholders to look into environmental protection measures, fee systems, and regulation transparency, and then give permission to shoot.
Supreme Court Clears Verandah, Green Paver Parking at Chandigarh High Court.
The Supreme Court, in Chandigarh Administration v. Registrar General (May 28, 2025), ruled that building a verandah aligned with existing ones at the High Court does not risk its World Heritage status, and green paver blocks in the parking area used by lawyers and litigants are acceptable, as these do not violate heritage guidelines or involve major construction within the main building.