SC: Court's power of contempt can't be taken away by legislative enactment

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the court's power of contempt cannot be taken away even by a legislative enactment.

New Delhi, Sep 29: The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the court's power of contempt cannot be taken away even by a legislative enactment.

A bench comprising justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and M.M. Sundresh held the chairperson of an NGO guilty of contempt for not depositing Rs 25 lakh for "scandalising and browbeating" the apex court.

The bench said the Rajiv Dahiya, chairperson of NGO Suraz India Trust, has been "throwing mud" at all -- including the court, administrative staff and the state government.

It said Dahiya is clearly guilty of contempt of court and added, it cannot approve, his action to scandalize the court.

The top court noted: "The power to punish for contempt is a constitutional power vested with this court which cannot be taken away even by a legislative enactment."

The apex court has issued notice to Dahiya and directed him to be present on October 7, for hearing on the sentence. In connection with the recovery of money from Dahiya, the court said it can take place as arrears of land revenue.

Dahiya had told the bench about his inability to pay the cost imposed and cited lack of resources for the same. Dahiya had submitted before the bench that he would approach the President with a mercy plea.

The top court's order came on Dahiya's application seeking recall of its 2017 judgement, where costs of Rs 25 lakh, was imposed on him for filing 64 PILs over the years without any success.
(IANS)

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Kapil Sharma Questions Indigo For Flight Delay, Airline Attributes It To Operational Reasons

by Utkalika Mohanty

New Delhi, Nov 30: Actor Kapil Sharma questioned IndiGo airline for making passengers wait inside the ferry bus and not informing them about the reason for the delay at Chennai airport on Wednesday.

Taking to X, Kapil Sharma wrote, "Dear @IndiGo6E first you made us wait in the bus for 50 minz, and now your team is saying pilot is stuck in traffic, what ? Really ? we supposed to take off by 8 pm n it's 9:20, still there is no pilot in cockpit, do you think these 180 passengers will fly in indigo again?."

https://x.com/KapilSharmaK9/status/1729891235538821496?s=20

Again, in another post, he wrote that airline had deboarded all the passengers saying they would be flown out in another aircraft, but subject to another security check at the airport terminal.

"Now they r de boarding all the passengers n saying we will send you in another aircraft but again we have to go back to terminal for security check," he wrote on his X timeline, attaching a video where passengers could be seen deboarding the aircraft.

https://x.com/KapilSharmaK9/status/1729898518758977948?s=20

"People r suffering bcoz of you @IndiGo6E lying lying n lying, there r some old passengers on wheel chairs, not in a very good health condition. Shame on you," he further wrote.

https://x.com/KapilSharmaK9/status/1729910884749713876?s=20

Meanwhile, Indigo put out a statement saying the flight between Chennai to Mumbai was delayed due to "operational reasons".
"Flight 6E 5149 from Chennai to Mumbai on Nov 29 was delayed due to operational reasons. Passengers were kept informed about the delay. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused," the airline said in a brief statement.

(ANI)

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PM Modi Virtually Interacts With Beneficiaries Of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

by Manisha Das

New Delhi, Nov 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on Thursday.

The Prime Minister enquired about their experiences, and how they benefited from various central government schemes.

PM Modi launched a program to increase the number of Jan Aushadi Kendras from 10,000 to 25,000 in the country. He directed the volunteers running Jan Aushadi kendras in villages to ensure that people receive the full benefits of the schemes.

Making healthcare affordable and easily accessible has been the cornerstone of the Prime Minister's vision for a healthy India. The establishment of Jan Aushadhi Kendra to make medicines available at affordable prices is among the major initiatives in this direction.

He also launched Pradhan Mantri Mahila Kisan Drone Kendra during the event. Speaking about the same to a beneficiary, the Prime Minister said that though many were sceptical about the Drone scheme, it proved to be empowering to women like many other women-oriented welfare programmes.

Under this programme, drones will be provided to women Self Help Groups (SHGs) so that this technology can be used by them for livelihood assistance.

Women will also be provided the necessary training to fly and use drones. The initiative will encourage the use of technology in agriculture.

The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra was launched by the Prime Minister on November 15 from Khunti, Jharkhand. As a part of On-Spot services under the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, Health Camps are being organized at the places of halt of the IEC Van in the Gram Panchayats.

As of 26 November 2023, 5,470 Health camps have been conducted in 995 Gram Panchayats reporting a total footfall of more than 7,82,000 people, according to a government release.

Screening of patients for TB is being carried out for symptoms, sputum testing, and by using NAAT machines wherever available. Under Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (PMTBMA), consent is being taken for patients suffering from TB to receive assistance from Nikshay Mitras.

Both these initiatives of providing drones to women SHGs and increasing the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras from 10,000 to 25,000 were announced by the Prime Minister during his Independence Day speech this year. (ANI)

Laser Scanning Of Puri Ratna Bhandar Over; Meeting Between ASI SI and SJTA

by Swati Sucharita

Puri, Nov 30: The laser scanning of Ratna Bhandar's outer walls has ended after going on for two days. The Archaeological Survery of India and the Shree Jagannath Temple Association (SJTA) has jointly sat for a meeting today. The data transfer of the laser scanning will take place soon.

After the data is transferred successfully, analysis of the report will be done. Following the report, the chief administrator of Puri Mandir will submit his report.

According to information, laser scanning was conducted at 45 points and whose documentation has been already done.

Also read Puri Srimandir: Laser Scanning On Ratna Bhandar Outer Walls to Begin Today

After the laser scanning of the main deity, the Gods and goddesses temples in the premises will also be done. The scanning was done from five degree angles for two days.

The ASI Superintendent DB Gadnayak said," After the outer wall scanning of the temple was done, the scanning of the Ratna Bhandar's interior walls will be requested to the SJTA."

SC: Court's power of contempt can't be taken away by legislative enactment

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