Supreme Court Stays Rs 5 Lakh Compensation Order Against Noida DM

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The Supreme Court has granted interim relief to Noida District Magistrate Medha Roopam by staying an Allahabad High Court order against her. The High Court had directed the Noida DM to pay Rs 5 lakh in compensation from her personal salary. The compensation was ordered in favour of a student activist. The Supreme Court's stay temporarily halts the enforcement of this financial penalty while the matter is under further consideration.

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