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Supreme Court Orders SIT Probe Into Illegal Gravel Mining In Rajasthan's Luni, Jojari And Bandi Rivers, Bars New Industries Near River Ecosystem
The Supreme Court has directed the Rajasthan government to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) within three days to investigate organised illegal bajri (gravel) mining in the Luni, Jojari and Bandi rivers and their tributaries, including the involvement of public officials in facilitating such activities. A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, in an order dated October 26, also restrained the State from granting permissions for the establishment of new...
Commercial Crop Cultivation Cannot Be Recognized As Forest Right To Justify Presence In Forest Area : Supreme Court
The Court appointed a committee led by ex-CJI BR Gavai to examine the Forest Rights Act claims in Megamalai region in Tamil Nadu.
National Book Trust Qualifies As 'State' Due To Deep And Pervasive Government Control : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the National Book Trust (NBT) is an 'authority' within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitution and, therefore, qualifies as 'State' for the purpose of enforcing fundamental rights. The Court observed that the Government exercises deep and pervasive control over the Trust, including its constitution, governing composition, executive functioning and financial administration. It held that the Trust's registration as a society or its independent income...
Supreme Court Directs Punjab, Haryana To Supply 11,973 Million Units Of Power Arrears To Himachal Pradesh Over 20 Years
It is particularly unfortunate that a dispute remained pending for several decades, the Court commented.
Supreme Court Clarifies Judgment On OBC-Creamy Layer Parental Salary Computation
The Court stated that the jugment will not re-open already concluded selections and promotions.
Supreme Court Expresses Pain Over Death Of Girl Due To School Pillar Collapse, Quashes Criminal Case Against Officer-Bearers
The Supreme Court on Monday (November 02) quashed criminal proceedings against the President and Superintendent of an Ashram School in Maharashtra, who were charged over the death of a 12-year old student after a pillar under construction on the school premises collapsed on her.A bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manmohan quashed the proceedings, allowing the appeal against the Bombay High Court's order by which it had refused to quash it.The deceased was a Class 7 student aged 12 who...
Magistrate May Refuse Remand Of Accused If Detention Exceeded Reasonable Period Within 24-Hour Timeframe : Supreme Court
The detaining authority should ensure that detention should not extend beyond the reasonable period within the 24-hour period.
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : November 5, 2026
Links to the reports of November 5 :24-Hour Period For Production Before Magistrate Runs From Time Of Detention & Not From Formal Arrest : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Expresses Reservations Over Judgment Holding Right To Speedy Trial Cannot Override Stringent NDPS Bail ConditionsIn Freedom Fighters' Pension Claims, Authorities Must Take Practical Approach; Don't Insist On Strict Proof...
For Conviction Under S.304A IPC, Death Must Be Direct Result Of Rash & Negligent Act : Supreme Court
The Court quashed proceedings against school management over the death of a child due to the collapse of a school pillar.
When Co-Accused Charged Under S.302 & S.34 IPC Are Acquitted, One Accused Can't Be Convicted Without Independent S.302 Charge : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that when all accused are charged with murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) on the allegation of having acted in furtherance of their common intention, one accused cannot be convicted individually under Section 302 IPC if the others are acquitted, unless an independent charge under Section 302 IPC simpliciter was framed...
CPC | Plaints Rejected At Pre-Registration Stage Must Be Recorded Under Order IV Rule 2 : Supreme Court
High Courts may amend the civil manual if no provision exists, the Supreme Court said.
Woman Rejected For UP Constable Post Over Squint Eye; Supreme Court Directs Appointment After Medical Board Finds Vision Normal
The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh govt. to issue an appointment order to a woman candidate for the post of Constable Civil Police, who was denied appointment on the ground of an alleged squint eye, despite a medical certificate certifying her vision as proper and normal. The appellant was issued a call letter for Document Verification (DV) and Physical Standard Test (PST)...