Tushar Mehta

The SG also mentioned that there might have been a similar systematic failure on part of the Delhi government, but this was the first time that a top government official admitted to a ‘systematic failure’ on part of the Union government, that too before the Supreme Court.

The flawed and prejudiced opinion of the highest legal representative of Union government reflects how shabbily important issues are being handled.

The petitioner highlighted that the plea challenging electoral bonds has been pending in the Top Court since September 2017.

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The Delhi High Court on Thursday has heard the arguments presented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the Central Government in its plea against Vedanta seeking clearance of dues of Rs. 3686 Crores in lieu of renewal of the contract for Rajasthan oil block.

The three-judge bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subash Reddy and MR Shah has listed the matter for hearing day after tomorrow. On the previous occasion, the bench had asked the Centre to file an affidavit seeking response on the issue within a period of 2 weeks.

In a positive move, IARI has developed capsules which can decompose stubble from paddy harvest to manure. This will be used in states to reduce pollution, an issue that has gripped courts too.

In major succour for borrowers, the Supreme Court extended an interim loan moratorium and told banks not to declare such accounts as non-performing assets till further orders

In dealing with some critical aspects of this incredibly complex case, it would be necessary to separate the legal wheat from the garrulous chaff.

The Supreme Court case relating to dues by telecom operators shows that a proactive government machinery has realised the need to support jobs and livelihoods and let the telecom industry survive