state governments
Supreme Court Holds States Accountable for Booth Level Officer Deaths Amid Electoral Pressure
Dec 04, 2025 04:14 pm CST
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over deaths of Booth Level Officers revising voter lists, holding state governments responsible for their working conditions. Chief Justice Surya Kant directed states to grant leave to unwell BLOs and provide substitutes, responding to a petition by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam about 35-40 BLO deaths. The petition alleged Election Commission coercion through Section 32 threats, while opposition parties claim "inhuman" work pressure on electoral staff.
Supreme Court Orders States to Address India's Stray Dog Crisis: Compliance and Implementation Challenges
Oct 27, 2025 02:33 pm CST
The Supreme Court has reprimanded state governments for failing to comply with its August directive on managing stray dogs through catch-neuter-release programs. Despite increasing dog attacks nationwide, most states have not submitted required affidavits, while Rajasthan, Chennai, and Noida have begun implementing dog population control measures including sterilization, vaccination, and microchipping in accordance with Animal Birth Control rules.