The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the preliminary findings in the Air India flight 171 crash probe, calling the “pilot error” narrative unfortunate. The bench has directed the Centre and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to respond to a petition seeking an independent inquiry into the June…
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Supreme Court Acts on Jojari River Pollution in Rajasthan
The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of severe industrial pollution in Rajasthan’s Jojari River, highlighting the grave threat to drinking water and the health of surrounding villages. Factories discharging untreated effluents into the river have made water unsafe for consumption, prompting urgent judicial intervention. A bench…
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Supreme Court Blocks Govt From Denotifying Waqf Lands
New Delhi, Sept 15: The Supreme Court has stayed crucial provisions of the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 that empowered the government to denotify Waqf properties alleged to be encroachments on government land. The Court ruled that disputes over ownership of such lands must be decided by judicial or quasi-judicial bodies,…
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Justice Surya Kant: Relationships Outlast Applause
Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant reminded young law graduates that while professional success brings recognition, it is personal relationships and compassion that provide lasting fulfilment. Speaking at the combined convocation of Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) in Visakhapatnam, he urged future lawyers to cherish bonds with family, friends, and…