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Delhi Pollution Crisis | Supreme Court seeks clarity on compliance with colour-coded stickers
As GRAP IV gets reimposed in Delhi, the top court steps up its efforts to tackle vehicular emissions
16th Jan 2025
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Delhi Pollution Crisis | Supreme Court flags inconsistencies in rules for colour-coded stickers on vehicles
As the Court continues evolving its expansive monitoring of the pollution in Delhi, its focus is now on emissions from vehicles
7th Jan 2025
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“Shocking state of affairs”: SC slams authorities for inaction on anti-pollution measures
The Court asked for greater accountability from state authorities on waste management, construction worker disbursements & firecrackers
20th Dec 2024
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Delhi Pollution Crisis | ‘Will initiate contempt against Delhi govt if solid waste management data not given,’ warns SC
The bench also summoned the Chief Secretary of Delhi to justify non-compliance with data collection on solid waste management
17th Dec 2024
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Supreme Court’s evolving role in mitigating Delhi’s air pollution crisis
With improving air quality, the top court is shifting focus from damage control to long-term sustainability
13th Dec 2024
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Gaps in GRAP: SC pushes for accountability and action
Judicial scrutiny of the pollution crisis highlights systemic failures, poor coordination, & the challenges in enforcing emergency measures
2nd Dec 2024
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“No earnest effort to implement…”: SC cracks down on negligence amid Delhi’s pollution crisis
A Division Bench bench flagged GRAP violations in Delhi, questioning police and state inaction as pollution continues to choke the capital
25th Nov 2024
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Delhi pollution crisis: Can the Supreme Court clear the air?
A Division Bench appointed 13 advocates as Court Commissioners to ensure compliance with the ban on trucks at Delhi checkpoints
23rd Nov 2024
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The top 10 judgements of Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
A subjective list of 10 (plus five bonus mentions) of the outgoing Chief Justice of India’s most important judgements in the Supreme Court
8th Nov 2024
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Special Benches and suo moto hearings
The sub-classification decision has dominated Supreme Court coverage but here’s a recap of other noteworthy developments in August so far
11th Aug 2024
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Kejriwal’s interim bail lays the ground for a ‘public interest’ argument in personal liberty cases
The Delhi CM’s release to participate in campaigning suggests that the operation of special laws must meet constitutional parameters.
11th May 2024
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Granting Kejriwal interim bail sends the message that the law treats politicians differently, ED argues
The Court observed that if interim bail is granted, Kejriwal should not perform official duties as Chief Minister
7th May 2024
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Government of NCT of Delhi v Union of India
The Supreme Court will hear a plea challenging the constitutionality of the Union Government's Ordinance which granted control over 'services' in the NCT of Delhi to the Union.
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Government of NCT of Delhi v Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the Delhi government, and not the Union, has control over the civil servants and day-to-day administration of the NCT of Delhi.
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Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Krishna Murari J, M.R. Shah J, Hima Kohli J, P.S. Narasimha J