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Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision The Supreme Court of India upheld the Gujarat High Court’s decision permitting the partial demolition of the 400-year-old Mancha Masjid in Ahmedabad to facilitate a road-widening project . The Court emphasized that the move was driven by public interest and not a violation of religious freedom under the Constitution. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi clarified that the main mosque structure will remain intact , with only a portion of the vacant land and platform being affected. The Court further noted that the development plan included similar demolitions of a temple , a commercial building , and a residential house , indicating that the action was not discriminatory or targeted . Religious Rights vs. Property Rights The Supreme Court categorically stated that Article 25 of the Constitution — which guarantees the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion — does not apply in this case. Instead, the dispute...

India’s rapid urbanization and vehicle growth have brought with them a troubling reality — pedestrian deaths are rising at an alarming rate . Despite strong legal frameworks and new road safety standards, implementation gaps, weak enforcement, and lack of dedicated funding continue to threaten lives on Indian roads. Pedestrian Fatalities on the Rise Official government data highlights a distressing trend: pedestrian deaths in India surged from 25,858 in 2019 to 35,221 in 2023 , marking an increase of nearly 36% in four years . This means that 96 pedestrians die every single day due to road accidents — a grim indicator of unsafe urban infrastructure. In response to this crisis, the Supreme Court of India intervened on October 7, 2025 , issuing a 35-point directive in a public interest litigation filed in 2012. The directive seeks to enforce safer road designs , pedestrian facilities , and stricter accountability for non-compliance with safety norms. Supreme Court’s Directive...

Supreme Court Dismisses L&T Plea Over Sharavathi Tendering Process In a recent development, the Supreme Court has rejected the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), a prominent infrastructure company, challenging the tendering process for the prestigious Sharavathi Pumped Storage project. The decision came on Monday, following a thorough consideration by the bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. Background and Decision The apex court stated, "We are not inclined to entertain the Special Leave Petition under Article 136 of the Constitution of India," thereby dismissing L&T's plea. L&T had contested the order of the Division Bench comprising Chief Justice NV Anjaria and Justice Krishna S Dixit of the Karnataka High Court. However, their appeal was dismissed by the Supreme Court. Implications for the Sharavathi Project The Sharavathi pumped storage project, a significant hydroelectric initiative, has been the subjec...