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    Public Interest Litigation News

    Appoint regular DGP expeditiously, cannot run on ad hoc basis indefinitely: HC to Punjab

    The government also said that the panel recommended is under active consideration of the state government and it is taking necessary steps. (HT)
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    Published 3 hours ago

    Punjab: HC to hear PIL on LPU violence today

    The plea claimed that unverified claims about women students set off violence at two universities on consecutive nights, a few months before the elections. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 2 days ago

    Quota in 2026-27 NEET UG counselling: Allahabad HC summons ACS medical education, seeks reply

    The Lucknow bench directed the ACS, medical health, to explain the status of compliance with the court’s order. (For Representation)
    Cities
    Published 3 days ago

    SC to hear on Monday plea challenging imposition of MDR on UPI payments above ₹2,000

    SC to hear on Monday plea challenging imposition of MDR on UPI payments above <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,000
    India News
    Published 4 days ago

    Madras HC dismisses PIL seeking mechanism to recover bypoll cost

    India News
    India News
    Published 7 days ago

    HC notice to Ganesh Naik, son over alleged misuse of MIDC plots

    HC notice to Ganesh Naik, son over alleged misuse of MIDC plots. (HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Updated 8 days ago

    Sagar spurious liquor case: 20 died, kin compensated, state government tells HC

    The Sagar hooch tragedy was the latest in a series of such incidents in the country.
    India News
    Published 9 days ago

    MP confirms 20 hooch deaths in report to HC

    India News
    India News
    Published 9 days ago

    Bombay HC takes cognisance of noise pollution during religious processions

    Mumbai police said decibel meters have been issued to personnel for enforcement, with permissible limits set at 55 dB during the day and 45 dB at night.
    Cities
    Updated 10 days ago

    Clarify efforts towards setting up waste plant: HC to Mohali admn

    The case was disposed of in 2012 after authorities promised to take requisite steps. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 12 days ago

    HC seeks annual reports of mental healthcare authorities from Punjab and Haryana

    The Punjab government had submitted that the rules to be framed under the law have been approved by the Central government, but they are yet to be notified, as the rules are required to be placed before the legislature. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 13 days ago

    Delhi HC asks govt if it is contemplating policy to regulate addiction causing features on social media apps

    Delhi HC asks govt if it is contemplating policy to regulate addiction causing features on social media apps
    India News
    Published 15 days ago

    Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking probe into CJP protest lathi-charge claims

    On July 20, the CJP organised “Sansad Chalo” march, after a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar that had continued for more than three weeks. (HT File Photo)
    India News
    Published 15 days ago

    HC issues notice to state over order mandating court’s intervention in post-24-week MTP cases

    The Bombay High Court has sought a response from the Maharashtra government on a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging a government resolution (GR) directing rape survivors, minors, and persons with disabilities seeking medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks to approach courts. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 16 days ago

    PIL challenges 1960 anti-begging law, says it criminalises poverty

    PIL challenges 1960 anti-begging law, says it criminalises poverty
    Cities
    Published 16 days ago

    Chandigarh: PIL challenges GMADA’s ₹15,000 crore borrowing plan

    Net borrowings for the year are estimated at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>38,471 crore and outstanding liabilities are estimated at about 45% of the gross state domestic product. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 17 days ago

    MP high court issues notice over dacoity Act as 1,000 booked after dacoits vanished

    The MP High Court issued show-cause notices after a PIL said over 1,000 people were booked under the dacoity law between 2020 and 2026.
    India News
    Published 18 days ago

    PIL filed in HC seeking regular DGP’s appointment in Punjab

    The petitioner stated that the UPSC panel has reportedly already been received by the state government and that a legal notice was sent on August 24 to the authorities concerned. But the government has not acted so far. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 22 days ago

    Supreme Court pulls up Assam for appointing unqualified teachers

    The Supreme Court directed that no teacher shall be appointed or absorbed unless they possess requisite qualifications.
    India News
    Published 23 days ago

    ED letter to DGP | Late-night hearing: Won’t demolish petitioner’s farmhouse till September 11, says Punjab to HC

    A special bench was constituted by the high court late in the night to hear his plea and during the proceedings of the plea. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 27 days ago

    HC issues contempt notice to judicial officer for ‘aggressive’ outburst in court

    The Bombay High Court bench of Justices AS Gadkari and Kamal Khata heard the matter in connection with a 2013 public interest litigation.
    Cities
    Updated 27 days ago

    Punjab and Haryana HC to hear PIL seeking independent probe into ED letter to DGP today

    The allegations are part of the ED’s investigation and have not been established by a court. (HT FILE)
    Cities
    Published 29 days ago

    PIL challenges closure, proposed demolition of New Mahim municipal school

    Around 1,000 students were enrolled in the school during the 2024-25 academic year before it was shut down, triggering protests from parents and students and demands for reopening the school (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 35 days ago

    ‘Allegations serious’: HC seeks Punjab's response on ‘corruption network’

    The Punjab and Haryana high court has asked the state government and investigating agencies to respond to allegations of a corruption network
    Cities
    Updated 34 days ago

    HC issues notice to RBI, NPCI over recipient-side e-payment control

    Recipient-side mechanism in the electronic payment system allows an account holder to accept or decline an incoming transaction before the money is credited to their account. (For representation)
    Cities
    Published 36 days ago

    Gauhati HC notice to govts on plea linking illegal mining to Upper Assam floods

    The July disaster claimed more than 80 lives and displaced lakhs of people across Sivasagar, Charaideo and surrounding areas. (ANI)
    India News
    Published 36 days ago

    Marathi mandate in Maharashtra ‘targeted at migrant drivers’: Petition in HC

    The state transport department on August 12 amended the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to allow for action against drivers who do not meet the Marathi-language requirement.(Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 37 days ago

    HC stays construction of 144-metre link road in Mashobra forest area

    According to the petition, the official justification claimed that the proposed road would benefit around 245 villagers. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 40 days ago

    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 44 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 48 days ago
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