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India Gazette
3 days ago
- General
- India Gazette
SC refuses to grant relief to journalists alleging police assault over reporting on illegal sand mining in MP's Bhind
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Madhya Pradesh and Delhi governments seeking their responses to a plea filed by two MP-based journalists who were allegedly assaulted by Bhind police over their reporting on illegal sand mining. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Satish Chandra Sharma, however, refused to grant any interim relief to the journalists, noting that the Court was completely unaware about the offences that may have been committed by the journalists and a response from the State authorities in this regard was necessary. 'Because you're the fourth pillar, we're telling you. We will issue a notice and list it on Monday. Let the other side respond. We are not aware (about the case)', the bench noted before issuing notice to the aforesaid state respondents in the case. The top court also raised doubts over the allegation that there was a threat to the lives of the journalists, as had been stated by the counsel appearing for the duo. 'Suppose you're arrested for murder? What do we do? We don't know Madam? Can we grant a blanket Protection that if you (may) commit a crime against the nation? This phantom of a story you created the other day, unfortunately, it is not being reflected in the writ petition? From the writ petition, could you tell us where the threat to your life is?' the Court asked the counsel representing the petitioners. Further, the Court also took a dim view of the fact that certain allegations had been made against an IPS officer in connection with the alleged assault on the journalists without affording him an opportunity to explain the matter. 'You have made Mr Yadav (Superintendent of Police) a party. Saying all kinds of things about an IPS officer. You didn't even give him a chance to explain', the Court said. The journalists had moved to the top court seeking interim protection for their lives. They have alleged that their lives are under threat since they reported on illegal sand mining going on in the Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh. As per their plea, they had been abducted, assaulted and were subjected to casteist slurs by the Bhind police. After hearing the counsel, the Court listed the matter to be heard next on Monday. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
SC refuses to interfere with Bhopal gas waste incineration
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant an urgent hearing against an order passed by the Madhya Pradesh high court directing incineration of the toxic chemical waste from the Bhopal gas tragedy site at Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, observing that a long time has already elapsed 'fighting' to dispose the waste and the same is being done under supervision of experts. The court was dealing with an urgent plea mentioning made by a MP-based social activist challenging a March 27 order passed by the MP high court giving 72 days for the state government to incinerate the chemical waste from the erstwhile Union Carbide factory at the incineration plant in Dhar district. The activist told the court that since the 72-day period will expire by June 8, the lawyer for the activist sought urgent listing of the matter. Also Read: MP HC approves trial run before final disposal of Union Carbide waste at Pithampur A bench of justices Sanjay Karol and Satish Chandra Sharma, sitting during the partial court working days, said, 'For how many years, we are fighting to get this waste removed but for all these years, these so-called NGOs and social activists... The high court is monitoring the matter, and under the supervision of experts, it (incineration) is being done.' As the activist insisted that the issue concerns public health and needs urgent intervention apprehension adverse consequences, the court said, 'You made this prayer before the MP high court. It was not entertained. Then you approached this court, it was not entertained. Now you want a stay in the vacation. Very sorry. We will not entertain this.' The toxic waste has been lying abandoned in the defunct Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) factory for the past 40 years, following the leakage of Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) on the night of December 2-3, 1984, which killed 5,295 people, according to official figures. Activists, however, later estimated that at least 15,000 lives were lost, with many more suffering from long-term health issues due to exposure to toxic gas. The HC order came on a petition filed by one late Alok Pratap Singh seeking disposal of waste from UCIL factory. The HC was informed by state that the waste will be incinerated in small quantities under supervision of experts in three phases. The HC had recorded the submission of the state government that the incineration will commence within a week and be completed in 72 days. It was in December 2024 that the MP high court approved trial runs for incineration of UCIL waste at Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF), Pithampur and the state had started unloading the 337 tonnes of toxic waste in Pithampur on February 13. Since then, objections have been raised by local NGOs and individuals apprehending that the disposal will affect people's health and the environment. Some activists approached the high court. Deciding one such objection on February 27, the top court bench headed by justice Bhushan R Gavai (as he then was) had brushed aside public safety concerns over the incineration of waste at Pithampur and noted that a committee of experts, including the director of the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), the director of the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), and representatives from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), was overseeing the transportation and disposal of 337 metric tonnes of toxic waste from the UCIL site. The top court had additionally instructed the Madhya Pradesh government to outline the safety measures being implemented to prevent harm to the local population. The top court was dealing with a petition filed by Chinmay Mishra, one Indore resident who claimed that the life and health of residents of nearby villages to Pithampur were at extreme risk. The city of Indore is 30 kms away from Pithampur and the Gambhir River flows besides the facility and caters waters to Yashwant Sagar Dam, which supplies drinking water of 40 % of the Indore population, the petition by Mishra had pointed out.
News18
15-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Rajat Patidar Back In Nets Amid Injury Concerns Ahead Of RCB Vs KKR Match: Watch
Last Updated: Rajat Patidar was seen back in the nets showing signs of improvement amidst injury concerns ahead of RCB's upcoming game against KKR at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru could be receiving a big boost ahead of their Indian Premier League 2025 campaign, which is set to restart after the league was temporarily suspended. The tournament was brought to a halt after the escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, which saw the game between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala being abandoned midway through the first innings. Rajat Patidar, the captain of the Bengaluru-based franchise, was seen batting in the nets ahead of their upcoming fixture against the Kolkata Knight Riders. This comes as a big boost for the franchise as the skipper had suffered a finger injury during RCB's home game against Chennai Super Kings, and was advised to wear a splint to protect the finger. Rajat Patidar is well and fine — RCBXTRA (@RCBXTRAOFFICIA) May 15, 2025 It would've meant that Patidar could have missed at least two games after the win against CSK due to the injury. However, the league's suspension meant that the MP-based batter had enough time to recover. His participation in the next game would come down to the results of a medical evaluation. Under his leadership, the franchise is one of the best-performing teams in the 2025 edition as they are currently sitting at second in the points table with 16 points, level with the league leaders, Gujarat Titans. Whilst he has not been outstanding with the bat, Patidar has been able to deliver decent cameos whilst the run-scoring duties are primarily taken by Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal and Phil Salt. Patidar has scored just 239 runs in the league stages so far after having played all 11 games for the franchise. The side has three more games left in the league stages to ensure their qualification to the playoff stages. The remaining games are against Kolkata Knight Riders (home), Sunrisers Hyderabad (home) and the Lucknow Super Giants (away). The franchise will also have to deal with some overseas stars possibly missing out on the playoff stages, should they secure a top-four spot. Josh Hazlewood has been reportedly struggling with a shoulder injury, whilst the likes of Lungi Ngidi and Jacob Bethell could miss out due to international commitments as well. First Published: May 15, 2025, 21:46 IST
