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    Public Interest Litigation News

    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 1 day 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 3 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 7 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 7 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 8 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 14 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 14 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 16 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 16 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 16 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 19 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 24 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 27 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 27 days ago

    Allahabad HC dismisses PIL over chicken shops’ closure in Amroha

    Allahabad HC dismisses PIL over chicken shops’ closure in Amroha
    Cities
    Updated 27 days ago

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

    HT Image
    India News
    Updated 30 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 37 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 38 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 43 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 45 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 47 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 53 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 53 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 54 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 56 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 57 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 76 days ago

    Adhir moves SC over Bengal SIR deletions

    Adhir moves SC over Bengal SIR deletions
    India News
    Published 77 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 77 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 82 days ago
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