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Set up family court in Chandigarh at the earliest: High court to UT administration

According to government of India guidelines it is mandatory for the state government to set up a family court for every area in the state comprising population exceeds 1 million. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Aug 08, 2026 09:20 am IST

‘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 on Aug 05, 2026 06:04 pm IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Aug 04, 2026 02:49 pm IST

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 on Jul 30, 2026 12:43 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 28, 2026 09:04 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 26, 2026 08:27 am IST

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

The Delhi Police on Saturday hospitalised Sonam Wangchuk. (PTI)
india news
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 12:37 pm IST

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 on Jul 20, 2026 10:52 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 19, 2026 08:56 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:23 am IST

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 on Jul 16, 2026 02:08 pm IST

Contentious chapter row: NCERT’s revised Class 8 textbook hails judiciary

India News
india news
Published on Jul 07, 2026 09:14 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 28, 2026 03:00 am IST

Adhir moves SC over Bengal SIR deletions

Adhir moves SC over Bengal SIR deletions
india news
Published on Jun 27, 2026 03:54 am IST

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 on Jun 26, 2026 04:35 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 21, 2026 05:50 am IST

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 on Jun 16, 2026 02:57 pm IST

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

J’khand HC issues directives for rape survivors’ rehab, speedy justice
ranchi news
Updated on Jun 09, 2026 10:46 pm IST

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
lucknow news
Published on Jun 03, 2026 12:01 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 31, 2026 03:32 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on May 30, 2026 05:12 am IST

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 on May 26, 2026 01:06 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 26, 2026 07:24 am IST

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
mumbai news
Published on May 25, 2026 03:18 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 24, 2026 06:44 am IST

J’khand HC directs filing PIL in Hotwar jail scandal

J’khand HC directs filing PIL in Hotwar jail scandal
ranchi news
Published on May 24, 2026 08:38 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 22, 2026 06:20 am IST

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.
chandigarh news
Published on May 21, 2026 08:08 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 19, 2026 07:44 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on May 19, 2026 06:23 am IST
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