Tag: Supreme Court
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SC Slams Ad-Hoc Measures as Delhi Air Crisis Worsens, Orders Closure of 9 Toll Plazas
Background: A Call for Practical Solutions Delhi’s air pollution crisis has long tugged at the city’s daily routines, health, and policy debates. While authorities have deployed a mix of temporary fixes and long-range plans, the Supreme Court of India has grown impatient with ad-hoc measures that fail to address the core sources of pollution. In…
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Supreme Court Targets Delhi Air Crisis: Orders Close to 9 Toll Plazas and Helps Idle Workers
SC Slams Ad-Hoc Measures in Delhi’s Toxic Air Crisis The Supreme Court has sharply criticized the ongoing, piecemeal approach to tackling Delhi’s worsening air pollution. Judges described several measures as ad-hoc and called for more practical, enforceable solutions that can deliver immediate relief to residents. The court’s emphasis is on moving beyond symbolic gestures toward…
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Total failure: SC slams ad-hoc Delhi air measures and orders closing 9 toll plazas
SC Criticizes Ad-hoc Measures in Delhi’s Air Crisis In a bold move aimed at turning rhetoric into real action, the Supreme Court (SC) of India challenged the Delhi government’s handling of the capital’s toxic air crisis. Describing recent measures as ad-hoc and insufficient, the court pushed for more practical, accountable steps that could meaningfully reduce…
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Court of Appeal Blocks Trader from Escalating CBK Bonds Cash Dispute to Supreme Court
Background: A High-Stakes Financial Dispute The legal battle between a Kenyan trader, identified as Johmat Distributors, and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has taken a new turn. The Court of Appeal has blocked the trader from escalating what began as a commercial dispute over allegedly “stolen” bonds cash. The ruling effectively stops Johmat Distributors…
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Court blocks trader’s bid to escalate CBK bonds dispute to Supreme Court
Background: A dispute over bonds cash touches the CBK and a trader A Kenyan trader, Johmat Distributors, has found itself at the center of a long-running commercial dispute with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) over allegations related to ‘stolen’ bonds cash. The matter has spanned multiple court rounds, drawing attention to how public authorities…
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Trader’s bid to escalate bonds cash fight with CBK blocked
Ruling blocks escalation in a high-profile Kenya bonds dispute The Court of Appeal in Kenya has halted a long-running commercial dispute between a trader, Johmat Distributors, and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The trader had sought to elevate the case to the Supreme Court over a contentious issue involving cash tied to bonds, alleging…
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Supreme Court Grants Interim Relief to Ex-CM Aides in Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam Case
Overview The Supreme Court has granted interim relief to three accused in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, exempting them from surrender despite the Andhra Pradesh High Court cancelling their default bail. The decision, announced on November 26, provides a temporary reprieve as the legal battle over the case continues in higher courts. Who are the…
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Supreme Court Grants Interim Relief to Ex- Andhra Pradesh Officials in Liquor Scam Case
Overview: Court’s Interim Relief in a High-Profile Case The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday issued a major interim relief in connection with the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, exempting three accused from surrender. The case has long captivated public attention as investigators scrutinize the nexus between political figures, former administration officials, and business interests tied…
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Supreme Court Grants Interim Relief to Ex- CM’s Secretary and Others in Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam Case
Background of the Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam The ongoing Andhra Pradesh liquor scam has dominated political and judicial chatter as investigators probe alleged irregularities in liquor licensing and procurement linked to the state’s earlier liquor policy. Key figures, including the former chief minister’s private secretary and other officials, faced legal scrutiny as part of a…
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Brazil: Bolsonaro Ordered to Start Serving 27-Year Prison Sentence for Coup Plot
Background: The Coup Plot Conviction Brazil’s Supreme Court has ruled that former president Jair Bolsonaro must begin serving his prison sentence of 27 years and three months for plotting a coup after his defeat in the last election. The decision, handed down by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, marks a dramatic turn in a political saga…