The Rajasthan High Court recently made some critical observations about the natural resource while taking suo motu cognizance of unauthorised constructions and encroachments over rivers and other water bodies in the state. It is a problem faced by many cities in India
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has taken action against tobacco addiction among school students. Citing concerns over products like smokeless tobacco being smuggled from neighbouring states, the Court has directed the central government to ban such products nationwide
The idiom “can’t see the forest for the trees” means to be unable to understand or appreciate a larger situation because you are too focused on the details. That seems to be the case with the Rajasthan High Court’s ruling on a critical environmental issue
The Bombay High Court has quashed an office memorandum issued by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change which allowed project proponents to seek post-facto clearance for projects constructed in Coastal Regulation Zone areas in violation of rules
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kangana Ranaut’s much-anticipated film Emergency has been facing hurdles in getting certified by the Central Board of Film Certification. Other Bollywood films have had run-ins with the body and gone to court. What are the grounds for granting or delaying the release of a film?
An e-FIR is a digital version of a First Information Report, a document used to report a cognizable offense to the police. It is a convenient and efficient way to pursue justice. e-FIR allows individuals to report a crime without having to physically visit the police station, but it also comes with some drawbacks
A new government portal will enable youth to apply for internships directly with the top 500 companies. This will encourage companies to contribute to skill development and give back to society
The planned mechanism announced by the finance minister is likely to bring comfort to these stressed entities that have faced difficulty in engaging existing credit lines to pay dues. Under the new system, banks will conduct credit evaluation of an MSME based on its digital trail and not on the balance sheet
The Delhi High Court has directed a private school to restore on the rolls the names of certain students after their parents refused to pay increased fees. They argued that the fee had been hiked without the approval of the Directorate of Education