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The Supreme Court will hear several important petitions on 17 December, including those related to severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR, detention under the NSA, criminal defamation, the Phalodi accident, and the safety of individuals with autism.
Supreme Court Takes Up Suo Motu Plea on Phalodi Incident
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for 17 December on a petition filed regarding the continuously worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The court acknowledged that the pollution levels have become a serious threat to public health. The apex court has indicated that it will not only issue directives but also pass orders that are practically implementable and strictly enforced.
The Supreme Court will also hear the petition filed by Geetanjali J Angmo, wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. The petition challenges Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the National Security Act (NSA) as an arbitrary and unjustifiable use of power. The court's observations in this case are expected to be significant regarding personal liberty and the scope of the law.
The apex court will also hear a criminal defamation case involving Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. This petition has been filed by senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha. The case concerns freedom of expression in public life and the limits of defamation law, and the Supreme Court's decision could have far-reaching implications.
The Supreme Court will also consider a suo motu petition related to the 'Phalodi accident'. This case will address justice for the victims, accountability of those responsible, and measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents in the future. Petition regarding the safety of individuals with autism.
The court will also hear a petition concerning the formation of an expert panel to formulate guidelines for the safety of individuals with autism. This case is considered crucial in strengthening the safety and rights of vulnerable sections of society.
