The minister’s reply only reiterated ABC Rules and limited central support, with no mention of Supreme Court. Yet activists and media projected it as Centre backing dog lovers against the Court’s 11th August directive.
The Supreme Court has directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to repair and supervise the Ashiq Allah Dargah and Baba Farid’s Chillagah in Delhi’s Mehrauli Archaeological Park.
The Solicitor General said that the actions of the President and the Governor fall within the category of proceedings that cannot be called into question in a court of law.
The Supreme Court said that the publication of the list of names excluded from the electoral rolls will enhance the confidence of the voters in the Commission.
The Court did not accept the petitioners' claim that the SIR in Bihar would result in disenfranchisement of lakhs of voters, as they are poor and do not have the necessary documents.
Following Supreme Court’s directive, MCD begins phased stray dog removal, sets up shelter plan, launches complaint helpline, and prioritises catching aggressive and diseased animals from high-risk areas across Delhi.
The verdict of the Supreme Court highlights a grave problem of convicts and undertrials languishing in jails even after serving their sentence or being granted bail by the court.
After reconsidering the order, the Supreme Court clarified that it did not intend to embarrass the judge but to protect the dignity and honour of the institution. "