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    Public Interest Litigation News

    Calcutta HC rejects PIL on removal of loudspeakers from mosques

    The state’s lawyers questioned the maintainability of the PIL saying the allegations were vague and lacked documentary evidence. (ANI/Representative Photo)
    India News
    Published 4 days ago

    HC junks PIL challenging Hry AG’s recommendation as judge

    Imposes <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh cost on petitioner to be deposited in the poor patient welfare fund at PGIMER. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 7 days ago

    Bombay HC reserves verdict on PoP idols, keeps 6-feet immersion rule in force

    The court clarified that its interim order will remain in force until the final judgment.
    Cities
    Updated 7 days ago

    Allahabad HC dismisses PIL over chicken shops’ closure in Amroha

    Allahabad HC dismisses PIL over chicken shops’ closure in Amroha
    Cities
    Updated 7 days ago

    SC asks states, UTs to declare cancer as notifiable disease for early detection

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    India News
    Updated 10 days ago

    ‘Heavens will not fall if Vande Mataram sung in madrasas': Calcutta High Court

    The court orally observed that “heavens will not fall” if all six stanzas of Vande Mataram are sung in madrasas
    India News
    Updated 17 days ago

    SC to hear plea on alternative protest site to Jantar Mantar

    During the hearing, the bench observed that the petition raised important concerns related to public access and movement. (Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 18 days ago

    SC questions Bihar over continuation of minister without being elected legislator

    The Supreme Court posted the matter for hearing on Tuesday. (HT PHOTO)
    India News
    Published 23 days ago

    Chandigarh: HC Bar body calls for general house on legal-aid policy

    The HC lawyers had abstained from work on Friday to support lawyers in Punjab, who are agitating over the issue. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 25 days ago

    Himachal HC directs edu secy to appear in person over delay in releasing ₹30 crore for Central Varsity’s Dharamshala campus

    The bench pointed out that despite repeated directions, the amount sought under Section 2(ii) of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, has not yet been released. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 27 days ago

    HC declines urgent hearing on plea challenging Wangchuk's shift to hospital

    The Delhi Police on Saturday hospitalised Sonam Wangchuk. (PTI)
    India News
    Updated 33 days ago

    SC steps in as Allahabad HC faults judiciary, NHRC in UP custodial death case

    The court ordered that “further proceedings in the related public interest litigation shall remain stayed” pending its consideration of the matter.
    India News
    Published 33 days ago

    Himachal HC seeks govt response on decongesting Sanjauli-AIMSS corridor

    The advocate general sought time to obtain instructions from the state government on the suggestions, following which the matter was adjourned to August 13. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 34 days ago

    HC seeks report on illegal construction, ‘benami’ land deals in Solan

    The petition alleges that land was sold to outsiders through “benami deals” in violation of Section 118 in areas, including Kheel, Jashli, Korol, Kainthari, Padgyani, Barog, and Kumarhatti. (File)
    Cities
    Published 36 days ago

    Wangchuk refuses to end fast, calls for Parliament march: ‘Not in good shape…’

    Activist Sonam Wangchuk undergoes a morning medical check-up as he continues his indefinite hunger strike for the eighteenth consecutive day at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
    India News
    Published 37 days ago

    Himachal HC seeks affidavit over ‘illegal tree felling’ in Una

    The matter has been listed for further consideration on July 13, 2026. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 55 days ago

    Adhir moves SC over Bengal SIR deletions

    Adhir moves SC over Bengal SIR deletions
    India News
    Published 56 days ago

    NCERT Class 9 book describes judiciary as ‘impartial and independent’

    In February, a controversy broke out over NCERT’s social science textbook for Class 8 part 2 which included a section on “corruption in the judiciary” in a chapter.
    India News
    Updated 57 days ago

    HC seeks reply on threat to historic Ridge water tank from heavy vehicle movement

    Taking note of the submissions, the HC issued notices to the state government and the Shimla MC. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 62 days ago

    PIL challenging constitutionality of Shivakumar’s council of ministers dismissed

    DK Shivakumar took over as the Karnataka chief minister on June 3. (PTI)
    India News
    Published 67 days ago

    J’khand HC issues directives for rape survivors’ rehab, speedy justice

    J’khand HC issues directives for rape survivors’ rehab, speedy justice
    Cities
    Updated 74 days ago

    Allahabad HC bins PIL seeking probe into 'anti-national activities' of Cockroach Janta Party

    Allahabad HC bins PIL seeking probe into 'anti-national activities' of Cockroach Janta Party
    Cities
    Published 81 days ago

    HC seeks Punjab’s response on vacancies in education tribunal

    The court directions came on a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Association of United College Teachers. (Shutterstock)
    Cities
    Published 83 days ago

    High court seeks responses from Centre, Uttar Pradesh government, CBSE on OSM

    The petitioner will be able to file a reply within two weeks thereafter. (FOR REPRESENTATION)
    Cities
    Published 84 days ago

    SC refuses to entertain plea challenging decision to grant cabinet rank to MLAs, MLCs in Karnataka

    SC refuses to entertain plea challenging decision to grant cabinet rank to MLAs, MLCs in Karnataka
    India News
    Published 88 days ago

    Punjab civic polls: High court refuses to entertain Bajwa’s PIL, imposes ₹25k fine

    When confronted by the court, Bajwa’s counsel admitted the omission but argued that it was unintentional. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 88 days ago

    Contempt plea filed over over delay in reopening model ESIC hospital

    Prior to its closure, the ESIC Model hospital in Andheri provided essential medical services including outpatient and in-patient facilities, intensive care unit, super speciality treatment, diagnostic facilities, and emergency care
    Cities
    Published 89 days ago

    Punjab without Lokpal for 7 months, plaints pile up

    The vacancy arose following the retirement of justice Vinod Kumar Sharma (retd) on October 8 last year. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
    Cities
    Published 90 days ago

    J’khand HC directs filing PIL in Hotwar jail scandal

    J’khand HC directs filing PIL in Hotwar jail scandal
    Cities
    Published 91 days ago

    Civic body polls: EVMs sent from Raj: EC to HC; state poll panel opposes switch from ballot papers

    The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday told the Punjab and Haryana high court that requisite electronic voting machines (EVMs) for May 26 municipal elections in Punjab have been dispatched from Rajasthan and could reach Chandigarh/Mohali by Thursday night. (PTI File)
    Cities
    Published 92 days ago
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