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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)

Published 16 days ago

Adhir moves SC over Bengal SIR deletions

Adhir moves SC over Bengal SIR deletions

Published 17 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.

Updated 18 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)

Published 23 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)

Published 27 days ago

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

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

Updated 34 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

Published 41 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)

Published 44 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)

Published 45 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

Published 48 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)

Published 49 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

Published 50 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)

Published 51 days ago

J’khand HC directs filing PIL in Hotwar jail scandal

J’khand HC directs filing PIL in Hotwar jail scandal

Published 52 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)

Published 53 days ago

Punjab civic body polls: Can provide EVMs in 2-3 days, EC tells HC

After hearing arguments, the bench of chief justice Sheel Nagu and justice Sanjiv Berry kept the matter for hearing tomorrow while asking the SEC counsel to clear their stand.

Published 54 days ago

HC puts Punjab election commissioner on contempt notice

The petitioner had sought implementation of an optional online nomination filing system for the elections of municipal corporations, municipal councils and panchayati raj institutions (PRIs). (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published 56 days ago

30 years on, Centre defends delay in enforcing Delhi Rent Act before SC

Supreme Court asked not to interfere as Centre says Delhi Rent Act awaits ‘conducive’ conditions.

Updated 56 days ago

Punjab: HC questions FIR registration delay in ₹500cr post-matric scholarship ‘fraud’

The court of chief justice Sheel Nagu and justice Sanjiv Berry had summoned the chief secretary for the proceedings as it came to light during previous proceedings that court orders protecting certain institutions from coercive recovery steps were wrongly interpreted as a shield against criminal prosecution as well by the state authorities.

Published 60 days ago

Himachal HC stays shifting of gynae OPD from Kamla Nehru Hospital to IGMC

The Himachal Pradesh high court on Wednesday granted interim relief by staying the shifting of the gynaecology OPD from Kamla Nehru Hospital (KNH) to the Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital (IGMC), Shimla. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Published 61 days ago

Delhi HC rejects PIL against tax exemption for agricultural income

Delhi HC rejects PIL against tax exemption for agricultural income

Published 61 days ago

Delhi HC seeks Prasar Bharti reply on plea to broadcast FIFA W’Cup

A giant model of the football called "Trionda" is displayed at Mexico City International Airport, ahead of the World Cup. (REUTERS)

Updated 62 days ago

HC seeks Centre stand on plea seeking FIFA World Cup broadcast

HC seeks Centre stand on plea seeking FIFA World Cup broadcast

Published 62 days ago

Attempting to fast-track process on airfare pricing: Centre to SC

The matter was listed before the bench on Monday but was adjourned without any substantive hearing. (File image)

Published 62 days ago

Punjab and Haryana high court allows release of ZEE5 docuseries, but with riders

After hearing the arguments, the high court bench of justice Jagmohan Bansal orally said he had seen the series and it did not glorify a particular person. (HT file)

Published 63 days ago

Chandigarh: HC asks Zirakpur MC for names of officers who failed to act against illegal hoardings

The PIL also referred to an incident reported in June 2025 in which seven cars were damaged when two unipoles in Zirakpur fell on these vehicles due to a dust storm. (HT File)

Published 63 days ago

Strictly prohibit loud noise at functions after 10 pm: Allahabad HC to officials

The HC took cognizance of the public problem of loud noise during commercial and social activities in parks and playgrounds. (For Representation)

Published 63 days ago

HC dismisses PIL against GMADA’s plan to raise ₹2,500-cr loan

The Punjab and Haryana high court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the decision of the Greater Mohali Development Authority (GMADA) to borrow <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,500 crore from various urban development agencies in Punjab for infrastructure and land acquisition projects.

Published 67 days ago

Chhattisgarh HC seeks chief secretary’s personal affidavit on enforcing plastic ban

The court directed the state counsel to immediately communicate the order to the Chief Secretary for compliance. (Image sourced from UN website)

Published 67 days ago

Sabarimala PIL papers should have been ‘thrown in dustbin’: Supreme Court

Supreme Court of India. (PTI)

Published 69 days ago

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