Supreme Court Delivers Key Verdicts and Directions

On Monday, September 30, the Supreme Court addressed several significant issues. It criticized Andhra Pradesh's CM for political misuse of religious sentiments, urged West Bengal to expedite medical facility upgrades, reprimanded Delhi's forest department, aided a Dalit student's education, granted interim protection to actor Siddique, and sought responses on multiple pleas.

On Monday, September 30, the Supreme Court addressed a range of significant issues in its sessions.

The Court criticized Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for alleging that animal fat was used in Tirupati laddus under a previous regime, stating that religious figures should remain separate from politics.

The SC expressed serious concern over the slow progress by West Bengal's government in installing CCTVs and building essential facilities in medical centers, demanding completion by October 15.

Reprimanding the Delhi government's forest department for its neglect in enhancing the city's green cover, the SC criticized its complete lack of interest and lacklustre efforts.

In a compassionate verdict, the SC facilitated the admission of a Dalit youth into IIT Dhanbad after he missed a fee deadline.

Interim protection from arrest was granted to Malayalam film actor Siddique, who faces a rape case.

The SC also sought responses regarding a defamation case involving Delhi CM Atishi and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, and on a plea for contempt proceedings against Assam's government for violating a no-demolition order.

Finally, the SC took note of former CJI Ranjan Gogoi being involved in a PIL regarding a previously dismissed service dispute case.

(With inputs from agencies.)