Digest for 07 November, 2025
Supreme Court Makes Written Grounds of Arrest Mandatory for All Offences
The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark verdict making it mandatory for authorities to provide arrested individuals with written grounds for their arrest in a language they understand. The ruling extends this constitutional safeguard, previously emphasized for special laws, to all offences, including those under the Indian Penal Code. Non-compliance will render the arrest and subsequent remand illegal. The court stated this is a fundamental safeguard of personal liberty under Article 22(1) and not a mere procedural formality.
Supreme Court Orders Removal of Stray Dogs from Public Premises
Citing an "alarming rise" in dog bite incidents, the Supreme Court has ordered the removal of stray dogs from public premises like schools, hospitals, and railway stations. The court directed local authorities to place the dogs in designated shelters after vaccination and sterilization, and not release them back into the same areas. The bench also mandated the fencing of government premises and the appointment of nodal officers to ensure compliance, aiming to enhance public safety across the country.
Technical Glitch at Delhi ATC Causes Widespread Flight Delays
Over 100 flights were delayed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a significant technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system. The issue with the Automatic Message Switching System forced controllers to process flight plans manually, leading to severe air traffic congestion. The disruption, which began Thursday evening, affected both departures and arrivals at India's busiest airport, causing long waits for thousands of passengers. Authorities are working to resolve the problem.
Supreme Court Halts Calcutta High Court Proceedings on West Bengal OBC List
The Supreme Court has stayed further proceedings at the Calcutta High Court concerning the West Bengal government's preparation of a new Other Backward Classes (OBC) list. A bench led by CJI B.R. Gavai questioned the High Court's "anxiety" to hear the case when the apex court was already seized of the matter. The decision freezes the state-level legal challenge, which arose after the High Court had earlier paused the publication of the revised OBC list.
Google Plans Strategic AI Data Centre on Australia's Christmas Island
Google is planning to build a major artificial intelligence data centre on Australia's remote Christmas Island, located south of Indonesia. The facility is seen as a critical strategic asset for monitoring naval activity in the Indian Ocean, particularly from China. The project, which follows a cloud deal between Google and Australia's Department of Defence, would enhance AI-enabled command and control capabilities. A subsea cable will connect the island to Darwin, which hosts a significant US Marine presence.