Supreme Court recognises right to clean environment as fundamental right
Central to this verdict was the Court's decision to lift a ban on overhead power lines spanning 99,000 square kilometres in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Central to this verdict was the Court's decision to lift a ban on overhead power lines spanning 99,000 square kilometres in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
The IUML had earlier moved the Supreme Court, seeking a stay on the CAA and rules notified by the government in March.
The bench also questioned the Uttarakhand government on the deployment of the forest fire staff on poll duty.
“The Right to Life and Personal Liberty is the most sacrosanct fundamental right guaranteed under Articles 20, 21 and 22 of the Constitution of India," the top court said.
Shah said that people of the country believe Kejriwal was given special treatment.
A bench of Justices S K Kaul and M M Sundresh said there must be a mechanism that if an accused approaches high court, then the bail applications are listed promptly for hearing.
The plea has also sought directions to compensate the buyers for losses incurred due to inordinate delays on the part of Promoters-Builders and to recover their money.
The Supreme Court said illegal construction has to be dealt with strictly to ensure compliance with the rule of law.
The NDMA had earlier recommended that Rs 50,000 be given to the kin of those who died of COVID-19.
The apex court was reacting to an incident whereby eight people, including four farmers, were killed in violent protests in an Uttar Pradesh district.