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Supreme Court to explore long-term solutions for Delhi’s air pollution; GRAP IV measures to remain in force till December 2 Hot Off The Press

Supreme Court to explore long-term solutions for Delhi’s air pollution; GRAP IV measures to remain in force till December 2

In brief

Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a framework designed to take specific actions based on the level of air quality, with Stage IV being one of the highest…

By Apoorva29 Nov 2024
[Delhi Air Pollution] Supreme Court orders CAQM to consider allowing physical classes in Schools Hot Off The Press

[Delhi Air Pollution] Supreme Court orders CAQM to consider allowing physical classes in Schools

In brief

This directive came in response to an application filed by the parents of some students seeking the reopening of schools.

By Apoorva25 Nov 2024
Supreme Court revives evidence tampering case against Kerala MLA Antony Raju, orders trial completion in 1 year Hot Off The Press

Supreme Court revives evidence tampering case against Kerala MLA Antony Raju, orders trial completion in 1 year

In brief

Antony Raju is an Indian politician who served as the Minister for Road Transport, Motor Vehicles, and Water Transport in the Government of Kerala until 24-12-2023. He is…

By Apoorva20 Nov 2024
SC grants anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in rape case; questions delay in filing of the complaint Hot Off The Press

SC grants anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in rape case; questions delay in filing of the complaint

In brief

The complaint alleging that the actor committed a rape in 2016, came in the wake of revelations made in Justice K. Hema Report detailing several instances of sexual…

By Sucheta19 Nov 2024
[Delhi Air Pollution] Supreme Court orders suspension of physical classes for all school students in Delhi-NCR Hot Off The Press

[Delhi Air Pollution] Supreme Court orders suspension of physical classes for all school students in Delhi-NCR

In brief

Supreme Court criticized the delay in implementing GRAP stages III and IV, stating that the CAQM’s approach of waiting for AQI levels to improve before taking action violated…

By Apoorva18 Nov 2024
Eligibility criteria for Government jobs cannot be changed midway unless allowed by existing Rules: Supreme Court Hot Off The Press

Eligibility criteria for Government jobs cannot be changed midway unless allowed by existing Rules: Supreme Court

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“Recruiting bodies subject to the extant rules may devise an appropriate procedure for bringing the recruitment process to its logical end, provided the procedure is transparent non-discriminatory, non-arbitrary,…

By Apoorva7 Nov 2024
NBDSA directs News18 to takedown Dhirendra Shastri’s interview for promoting superstition & religious disharmony Hot Off The Press

NBDSA directs News18 to takedown Dhirendra Shastri’s interview for promoting superstition & religious disharmony

In brief

“The broadcasters have the editorial freedom to invite any person as a guest in any of its programme(s) however, such freedom has to be exercised within the boundaries…

By Editor7 Nov 2024
[Motor Vehicle Act] LMV License holder not required to obtain separate authorisation for driving transport vehicles under 7500 Kg: Supreme Court Hot Off The Press

[Motor Vehicle Act] LMV License holder not required to obtain separate authorisation for driving transport vehicles under 7500 Kg: Supreme Court

In brief

Supreme Court's observed that no empirical data has been provided to demonstrate that Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) license holders driving transport vehicles are a significant cause of road…

By Apoorva6 Nov 2024