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“Despite being a historically significant city and a tourist destination, Jodhpur airport remains limited in capacity, with fewer direct flights to and from the major cities. This lack of efficient air travel options makes it less accessible as compared to other major cities of the country, limiting business as well as tourism potential.”
The Court directed the State to instruct every applicant to append an annexure to the form, in explanation of the reason: “has become dangerous to life and property”, and show details how the tree has become dangerous to life and property.
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
The Court acknowledged the concerns raised by the petitioner, however, asserted that the “issue at present is not ripe for adjudication before this Court.”
“Huge increase in volume of traffic and everyday traffic congestion in both sides of the BRTS Corridor persuaded the Expert Committee to conclude that BRTS Corridor has lost its utility in the present-day scenario.”
“If certain persons were held to be ineligible to contest the election having more than two children, such persons may be ‘persons aggrieved’ and could have assailed that decision in an independent capacity and not as a PIL.”
The Court stated that the State’s affidavit showed the dismal picture of incumbency and vacant positions in the Hospital as only two Medical Officers were posted against 39 sanctioned posts.
Illegal coal mining was being done by coal smugglers destroying the historical Tipam Hills, hence, the Court directed for Continuous monitoring of Tipam Hills for illegal coal mining.
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
“The petitioner has unnecessarily given the negative publicity of this matter against the Panchayat has resulted into delay of sale of the shops.”
A PIL was instituted before the Manipur High Court seeking direction to make public buildings accessible to disabled and elderly people by providing Ramps & Toilets.
“Only in cases of gross failure of the administrative machinery causing injury to the public at large who are unable to obtain any redress except with the intervention of the Court, should the Court intervene and this dividing line should be strictly maintained.”
The PIL raised concerns that members of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) [constituted under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013] do not have protection from arbitrary and retaliatory actions such as arbitrary termination at private workplaces.
“There is an absolute need for the Municipal Board to acquire a shelter where these street dogs can be kept.”
The issue raised is of substantial importance particularly to those residing in rural areas and not having access to adequate and sufficient medical and health necessities by way of hospitals and other ancillary facilities offered in those hospitals.
“Research and experience have shown that these plastic products have some very adverse impact on the eco-system and environment. Plastic waste cannot be easily recycled or safely destroyed. It causes waste management problems.”
Read about the significant criminal law matters heard and decided by the Supreme Court and High Courts in October 2024
The Justice Jain Commission Report pertains to the 2017 Mandsaur farmers’ protest, during which police action resulted in five deaths and several injuries.
The Court observed that the effect of the order was limited to 17-09-2024, indicating that the immediate urgency of the issue may be moot, however, recognised the need to address the concern of setting a future precedent.