Tag: Government

Punjab HC seeks Haryana govt’s response on proposal to limit timings for transporting cows

Source: indianexpress.com THE PUNJAB and Haryana High Court has asked the Haryana government to respond to a proposal on limiting the timing for transportation of cows in the state to between 7 am and 5 pm to ensure proper implementation of its anti-cow slaughter law — the Haryana Gaunash Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, 2015. The

Waterlogging in focus at High Court

Source: thehindu.com The Kerala High Court has sought explanation from the government on the severe waterlogging in many parts of the city during the recent floods. The court sought explanation on a petition filed by Thrissur Corporation councillor A. Prasad. The torrential rain that lashed the city in the beginning of the month had submerged

Madras High Court pulls up Tamil Nadu government over helmet rule implementation

Source: indiatvnews.com The Madras High Court has expressed displeasure over non-implementation of orders related to mandatory wearing of helmets by two-wheeler and pillion riders despite the lapse of over an year, and sought an explanation from the Tamil Nadu government. It also asked the state director general of police to furnish the details of number

Supreme Court slams government for denying pension to freedom fighter

Source: thehindu.com The Supreme Court has slammed the Centre for harassing a 90-year-old freedom fighter by filing repeated appeals in higher courts, often at the last minute, to deny him a freedom fighter’s pension. The government had challenged a Delhi High Court order directing the Centre to pay Dev Narayan Mishra his freedom fighter pension. The High

Andhra HC suspends pre-closure orders on Polavaram

Source: webindia123.com In a setback to the YSRCP government, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday suspended pre-closure orders to Navayuga Engineering Company for developing a hydroelectric station as part of the multipurpose Polavaram project. The court in its interim orders suspended the pre-closure orders issued by Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (AP Genco). Justice