Law & Order
The Supreme Court of India has stayed a recent notification by the central government that exempted certain construction projects from obtaining prior environmental clearance. This decision came in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the NGO Vanashakti, which challenged the dilution of stringent environmental norms. The notification, issued on January
North India State News
In a significant ruling on February 25, the Supreme Court nullified an order issued by the Allahabad High Court that mandated government officials in Uttar Pradesh to obtain medical treatment solely from government-run hospitals. The High Court’s 2018 directive aimed to enhance the condition of state-run medical facilities by requiring public servants to utilize them