Centre notifies rules for ‘Radar Equipment’ for measurement of vehicles speed, ET LegalWorld
The Legal Metrology Division of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has notified the Rules for Radar Equipment for the measurement of speed of vehicles under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011. According to an official release, these rules will come into force from July 1, 2025, to give enough time to industries […]
SC stays HC decision ordering Delhi govt, Centre to enter MoU on Ayushman Bharat scheme, ET LegalWorld
In an interim order passed on Friday, the Supreme Court paused implementation of the Delhi High Court’s decision, which had asked the city government and the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for implementing Ayushman Bharat scheme in the national capital. A bench of Justices B.R. […]
SC issues notice to Centre on PIL over rising cyber crimes, spam calls, ET LegalWorld
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Centre on a PIL alleging an “enormous rise” in cyber crimes and “nuisance” of unsolicited calls in the country. Observing government agencies were doing their bit, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar issued a notice to the Department […]
Centre appoints Justice Harpreet Singh Brar as Permanent Judge of Punjab and Haryana HC, ET LegalWorld
The Centre on Wednesday notified the appointment of Justice Harpreet Singh Brar as a permanent Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The appointment follows the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. Notification issued in this regard stated that, in the exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the […]
NGT issues notice to Centre over CPCB’s recommendations, ET LegalWorld
The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Centre on the “feasibility and mechanism” for implementation of the CPCB’s recommendations for controlling ozone levels, which were found beyond the permissible limits in some areas of the national capital. The green body earlier directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and other agencies to […]
Centre & state government must act in Manipur, not us: Supreme Court, ET LegalWorld
Realising that its intervention failed to douse the 18-month-old Kuki-Meitei ethnic conflagration that continues to singe Manipur, SC on Monday focused on remedial measures by asking the state to give details of properties burnt, damaged, looted or illegally occupied during the crisis. “We want every detail of such incidents. Also give details of action taken […]
Centre clears Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan’s appointment as Supreme Court judge, ET LegalWorld
The Centre on Tuesday notified the elevation of Delhi High Court’s Chief Justice Manmohan as a judge of the Supreme Court. In a related post, Minister of State, Ministry of Law and Justice (independent charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal on X wrote, “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after […]
Formulate proposal to address inter-state trafficking of bonded labourers: SC to Centre
The Supreme Court has directed the central government to collaborate with states and union territories to combat inter-state trafficking of bonded laborers, including minors. The court emphasized the need for a unified approach, including a simplified procedure for disbursing immediate financial assistance to rescued laborers, particularly children trafficked across state lines. Source link
SC issues notice to Centre over vacancies in Debt Recovery Tribunals, ET LegalWorld
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Ministry of Finance on a PIL highlighting critical vacancies in Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) across India. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar heard the submissions of senior advocate KB Sounder Rajan along with lawyer Sudarshan Rajan, appearing for PIL petitioner Nischay […]
SC notice to Centre on plea for robust policy for age check at liquor sale points, ET LegalWorld
The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from the Centre on a petition seeking direction for an effective protocol and robust policy for the enforcement of mandatory age checks at liquor sales points. The plea said that the excise policy of different states has age legislation making it illegal to consume or possess alcohol […]