Bharat Express

Supreme Court

On Friday, a PIL filed before the Supreme Court called for a comprehensive structural audit of all bridges across Bihar.

Justice Sudhir Agarwal recalled his three-year tenure at the NGT, where he was frequently told that stubble burning caused pollution. He noted that 20-25 years ago, stubble burning was not blamed for air pollution.

The Supreme Court note that the right to a speedy trial is a fundamental right guarantee by the Constitution.

The Bihar government has taken its stance on the reservation issue to the Supreme Court, challenging recent decision by the Patna High Court.

On Wednesday, a PIL was filed in the Supreme Court seeking a five-member expert committee to investigate the Hathras stampede incident.

The SC raised concerns regarding a writ petition filed by a coaching institute alleging irregularities in the conduct of the NEET-UG exam.

A PIL challenges the Supreme Court over new criminal laws replacing colonial-era IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act.

The Supreme Court has sought reply from Uttar Pradesh Government over a petition filed by UP Cong President Ajay Rai. 

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, in its decision, concluded that no state possesses the authority to confer such benefits exclusively to its residents based on socio-economic criteria.

The Supreme Court's bench, while hearing the case, provided a conditional reprieve to Sahu, preventing his immediate arrest.