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HC dismisses PIL seeking CBI probe into ‘irregularities’ in Mahakumbh

The petitioners had sought a report on the budget meant for the event, the amount spent and the income generated

Additional advocate general, appearing for the state government, submitted that the petition was not maintainable, as the same is solely based on newspaper reports. (Pic for representation)

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Published on Mar 18, 2025 05:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Safety measures: Scheme for inspection of all schools in state finalised, govt informs HC

The state’s additional advocate general has submitted that the government will file a status report with regard to the exercise conducted by it.

The petitioner sought directives for proper security arrangements in schools. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Mar 18, 2025 05:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow:

HC strikes down section of Goa Town and Country Planning Act, calls it private interest-driven

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Published on Mar 14, 2025 10:11 AM IST

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HC reserves order on petitioner’s challenge to mandatory FASTag usage

The Bombay high court reserved its order on a PIL challenging the mandatory use of FASTag at tolls and double fees for cash payments, citing accessibility concerns.

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Published on Mar 11, 2025 07:58 AM IST

ByKaruna Nidhi

'Women shown as just sex objects': Neetu Chandra files PIL against Honey Singh

Neetu Chandra has asked Honey Singh to amend the lyrics of his song Maniac. The song was released on February 22 and has amassed over 7 crore views on YouTube.

Neetu filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in Patna High Court, accusing Honey Singh of vulgarity and sexualising women in his latest song Maniac.(Instagram)

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 11:06 AM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sugandha Rawal

Honey Singh's song ‘Maniac’ faces PIL for vulgarity, sexualising women

The PIL filed in Patna high court has alleged that Honey Singh's song ‘Maniac’ overtly sexualised women while also disrespecting the Bhojpuri language.

Honey Singh's new song 'Maniac' has faced accusations of overtly sexualising women

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Updated on Mar 07, 2025 07:21 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Allahabad HC Chief Justice recuses from hearing PIL on judges’ appointments

Following his recusal, the PIL filed by senior advocate Satish Trivedi will now be heard by another division bench, where the chief justice is not a member.

The PIL argued that the high court is in a “state of functional paralysis” as it is operating at less than 50 percent of its sanctioned strength (Sourced)

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Published on Mar 06, 2025 10:36 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Punjab: HC seeks state’s response on ‘unlawful’ demolition of drug peddlers’ properties

The PIL, filed by the People Welfare Society, an NGO based in Mohali, seeks to implement the Supreme Court (SC) guidelines against bulldozer action

The plea comes in the wake of reported demolition of properties belonging to drug peddlers in Punjab. (HT File)

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Published on Mar 06, 2025 08:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Twin tunnels project: HC reserves order on PIL seeking probe into ‘fake bank guarantees’

The PIL said that Megha Engineering & Infrastructures used the allegedly fraudulent bank guarantees to obtain advance payments from the authorities, thereby jeopardising the project and public funds

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Published on Mar 06, 2025 07:50 AM IST

ByKaruna Nidhi

PILs reduced to suspicion due to misuse: SC Judge Nagarathna

Speaking at the launch of a four-volume compilation of the works of legal scholar Upendra Baxi, justice BV Nagarathna urged Baxi to write on the deteriorating standards of PILs

Justice Nagarathna commended Baxi for his role in shaping legal thought, especially in human rights and constitutional law. (PTI)

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Published on Mar 05, 2025 05:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Himachal HC dismisses plea seeking Afroz’s reinstatement as Baddi SP

Ilma Afroz took over as Baddi SP in January last year and her confrontations with an MLA started last August when she issued challans to some mining-related vehicles; she is now posted at Shimla police headquarters

It is the prerogative of the state government as to which officer is to be transferred or kept in a particular place, rules high court. (Shutterstock)

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Published on Mar 04, 2025 08:42 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Provide status report on setting up panels to safeguard students: Madras HC to TN govt

A bench consisting of justices J Nisha Banu and S Srimathy from the Madurai bench of the high court issued the directive following a PIL filed by Advocate G Shabna from Theni district

In cases of sexual abuse against students in schools, the committee is required to immediately report the incident to the state-level central complaint centre established by the school education department. (Representational image)

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Published on Feb 27, 2025 07:08 AM IST

ByKA Shaji

Jammu: Levy only 20% fee at Lakhanpur, Ban toll plazas, high court tells govt, NHAI

Petitioner said a stretch of Pathankot-Udhampur highway in J&K was under construction since December 2021, even then people are being charged toll tax at Lakhanpur toll plaza, Thandi Khui toll plaza and Ban toll plaza

The court observed that respondents were charging hefty toll fees at Ban toll plaza, whereas toll fees at other toll plazas are also high. (Shutterstock)

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Published on Feb 26, 2025 06:44 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Delhi HC denies urgent hearing of plea seeking DeepSeek ban: ‘If it’s harmful…'

The Delhi high court bench observed that users have the option to refrain from using the Chinese AI platform if it poses a threat

The Delhi high court refused to hold an urgent hearing after a PIL was filed to ban DeepSeek AI in India.(REUTERS)

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Published on Feb 25, 2025 06:29 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Slugfest erupts over murder of man who filed case against KCR

The deceased, Nagavelli Rajalingamurthy, was returning to Bhupalpally after attending a family function at Jangedu Shivaru Pakkirugadda on a two-wheeler at around 7.30 pm

Nagavelli Rajalingamurthy filed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K Chandrasekhar Rao (PTI)

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Published on Feb 21, 2025 08:44 AM IST

BySrinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad

RG Kar case: Calcutta HC CJ recuses from hearing PIL against ex-Kolkata police chief

The case, which the division bench of the chief justice and justice Chaitali Chatterjee was scheduled to hear, will be reassigned to another bench

Social activists protest outside the Civil and Criminal Court, Sealdah as court pronounced accused Sanjay Roy (not in picture) guilty of rape-murder of on-duty PGT doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata, India, in January (HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 20, 2025 09:08 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

HC terms power outage at Patiala hospital ‘shocking’; seeks report from chief secy

Punjab and Haryana High Court calls January 24 power failure at Rajindra hospital "shocking," demands report on automatic power backup systems in hospitals.

The Punjab and Haryana high court has termed January 24 incident of power failure at Rajindra hospital in Patiala “shocking” and sought a report from the chief secretary, Punjab about establishments equipped with automatic power back up system. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

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Updated on Feb 18, 2025 09:36 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

11 names proposed for eight judicial officers’ posts in AFTs: Centre to Punjab and Haryana high court HC

Additional solicitor general of India, Satya Pal Jain told a bench of high court that a meeting of the search-cum-selection committee (SCSC) was held on January 22, which recommended 11 candidates against eight advertised vacancies of judicial officers.

The Centre has told the Punjab and Haryana high court that names of 11 candidates have been sent against eight advertised posts of judicial officers in the Armed Forces Tribunals (AFTs). (HT File)

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Published on Feb 16, 2025 06:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

PIL on Mahakumbh stampede: HC directs advocate to bring on record all relevant material on missing persons

A division bench of Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra told the petitioner’s advocate that it could call upon the state government only if there is some material on record.

the petitioner also requested time to present newspaper reports and social media videos related to the incident. (File Photo)

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Published on Feb 14, 2025 06:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj:

PIL on Mahakumbh stampede: HC directs advocate to bring on record all relevant material on missing persons

A division bench of Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra told the petitioner’s advocate that it could call upon the state government only if there is some material on record.

Following this request, the court posted the matter for a hearing on February 19 as fresh. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Feb 14, 2025 05:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

PIL seeks probe into ‘fake’ bank guarantees in Thane-Borivali twin tunnels project

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay high court seeking an investigation into allegedly fake bank guarantees furnished by Megha Engineering Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL) in the ₹16,600-crore contract for the construction of the Thane-Borivali twin tunnels project

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Published on Feb 13, 2025 06:28 AM IST

ByKaruna Nidhi

HC orders survey of illegal buildings in Lucknow

The court criticised profit-driven builders and officials for failing to perform their duties and suggested that they should compensate affected buyers and occupants

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Published on Feb 13, 2025 05:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow:

Shorter route to Chandigarh airport to be complete by December 2025: Punjab to HC

Besides this, the government has also told the court that the road starting from Jagatpura village is an 18-ft wide road which is being upgraded and 90% work has been completed.

The <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>125-crore project is being pitched as an alternative route to the airport in place of the one proposed by the UT. However, it will not help airport goers from Chandigarh side as the distance remains almost the same. (Shutterstock)

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Published on Feb 12, 2025 09:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

HC notice to authorities for inaction against hawkers near Vikroli station

Bombay HC issues notices to BMC, CR, and Vikroli police over PIL for clearing hawkers and illegal parking near Vikroli railway station.

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Published on Feb 12, 2025 07:50 AM IST

ByPrateem Rohanekar

Former corporator moves HC for action against illegal construction at Khar Dhanda

The Bombay HC directed ex-Shiv Sena corporator Chavan to detail actions against illegal constructions during his BMC tenure in a PIL over Khar Danda issues.

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Published on Feb 12, 2025 07:42 AM IST

ByPrateem Rohanekar

Allahabad HC nixes PIL seeking removal of loudspeakers from Mahakumbh

The court observed that the petitioners had only filed pictures of loudspeakers installed for making announcements and were placed on temporary public roads

The HC said the petition lacked data to indicate that the public address system was causing noise pollution above permissible limits. (For Representation)

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Published on Feb 12, 2025 05:14 AM IST

ByJItendra Sarin, Prayagraj

‘Daydreaming’ about cycle tracks in all cities when basic needs unmet: SC

A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a directive for dedicated cycle tracks across all major cities

The court said that infrastructure priorities in India must focus on more urgent issues. (ANI)

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Published on Feb 11, 2025 09:24 AM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand

HC raps state over vacancies in govt hospitals, seeks timeline on recruitment

The Bombay high court on Wednesday directed the Maharashtra government to file an affidavit by February 20, disclosing the timeline of the recruitment of medical professionals in government hospitals.

Mumbai, India - Aug. 28, 2015 : Bombay High Court : ( Photo by Bhushan Koyande )

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Updated on Feb 07, 2025 12:05 PM IST

ByKaruna Nidhi

Illegal coal mining: Gauhati HC summons top Assam officials over non-compliance of orders

The court directed the home department and the state police to file an affidavit on February 13 indicating the steps taken for closure of all illegal mining activities within the area covered by the PIL.

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Updated on Feb 07, 2025 09:58 AM IST

ByUtpal Parashar

Many govt websites contaminated, redirect users to betting sites: PIL

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay high court complaining that several government websites have been contaminated with malicious programming codes which redirect users to betting websites.

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Published on Feb 07, 2025 09:02 AM IST

ByKaruna Nidhi

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The petitioners had sought a report on the budget meant for the event, the amount spent and the income generated

The state’s additional advocate general has submitted that the government will file a status report with regard to the exercise conducted by it.

HC strikes down section of Goa Town and Country Planning Act, calls it private interest-driven

The Bombay high court reserved its order on a PIL challenging the mandatory use of FASTag at tolls and double fees for cash payments, citing accessibility concerns.

Neetu Chandra has asked Honey Singh to amend the lyrics of his song Maniac. The song was released on February 22 and has amassed over 7 crore views on YouTube.

The PIL filed in Patna high court has alleged that Honey Singh's song ‘Maniac’ overtly sexualised women while also disrespecting the Bhojpuri language.

Following his recusal, the PIL filed by senior advocate Satish Trivedi will now be heard by another division bench, where the chief justice is not a member.

The PIL, filed by the People Welfare Society, an NGO based in Mohali, seeks to implement the Supreme Court (SC) guidelines against bulldozer action

The PIL said that Megha Engineering & Infrastructures used the allegedly fraudulent bank guarantees to obtain advance payments from the authorities, thereby jeopardising the project and public funds

Speaking at the launch of a four-volume compilation of the works of legal scholar Upendra Baxi, justice BV Nagarathna urged Baxi to write on the deteriorating standards of PILs

Ilma Afroz took over as Baddi SP in January last year and her confrontations with an MLA started last August when she issued challans to some mining-related vehicles; she is now posted at Shimla police headquarters

A bench consisting of justices J Nisha Banu and S Srimathy from the Madurai bench of the high court issued the directive following a PIL filed by Advocate G Shabna from Theni district

Petitioner said a stretch of Pathankot-Udhampur highway in J&K was under construction since December 2021, even then people are being charged toll tax at Lakhanpur toll plaza, Thandi Khui toll plaza and Ban toll plaza

The Delhi high court bench observed that users have the option to refrain from using the Chinese AI platform if it poses a threat

The deceased, Nagavelli Rajalingamurthy, was returning to Bhupalpally after attending a family function at Jangedu Shivaru Pakkirugadda on a two-wheeler at around 7.30 pm

The case, which the division bench of the chief justice and justice Chaitali Chatterjee was scheduled to hear, will be reassigned to another bench

Punjab and Haryana High Court calls January 24 power failure at Rajindra hospital "shocking," demands report on automatic power backup systems in hospitals.

Additional solicitor general of India, Satya Pal Jain told a bench of high court that a meeting of the search-cum-selection committee (SCSC) was held on January 22, which recommended 11 candidates against eight advertised vacancies of judicial officers.

A division bench of Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra told the petitioner’s advocate that it could call upon the state government only if there is some material on record.

A division bench of Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra told the petitioner’s advocate that it could call upon the state government only if there is some material on record.

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay high court seeking an investigation into allegedly fake bank guarantees ​furnished by Megha Engineering Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL) in the ₹16,600-crore contract for the construction of the Thane-Borivali twin tunnels project

The court criticised profit-driven builders and officials for failing to perform their duties and suggested that they should compensate affected buyers and occupants

Besides this, the government has also told the court that the road starting from Jagatpura village is an 18-ft wide road which is being upgraded and 90% work has been completed.

Bombay HC issues notices to BMC, CR, and Vikroli police over PIL for clearing hawkers and illegal parking near Vikroli railway station.

The Bombay HC directed ex-Shiv Sena corporator Chavan to detail actions against illegal constructions during his BMC tenure in a PIL over Khar Danda issues.

The court observed that the petitioners had only filed pictures of loudspeakers installed for making announcements and were placed on temporary public roads

A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a directive for dedicated cycle tracks across all major cities

The Bombay high court on Wednesday directed the Maharashtra government to file an affidavit by February 20, disclosing the timeline of the recruitment of medical professionals in government hospitals.

The court directed the home department and the state police to file an affidavit on February 13 indicating the steps taken for closure of all illegal mining activities within the area covered by the PIL.

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay high court complaining that several government websites have been contaminated with malicious programming codes which redirect users to betting websites.

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A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay high court seeking an investigation into allegedly fake bank guarantees furnished by Megha Engineering Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL) in the ₹16,600-crore contract for the construction of the Thane-Borivali twin tunnels project