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HC seeks explanation from Punjab chief secy over delay in judicial infra

The court took the example of three districts in Punjab, where the government has failed to provide required infrastructure even as districts were formed decades back. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on May 4, 2026, 7:48 AM IST

SC to hear on May 4 PIL seeking stringent guidelines for issuing Aadhaar to adolescents, adults

SC to hear on May 4 PIL seeking stringent guidelines for issuing Aadhaar to adolescents, adults

Published on May 3, 2026, 11:53 AM IST

SC seeks govt replies on plea for Revenue Judicial Service

SC seeks govt replies on plea for Revenue Judicial Service

Published on May 1, 2026, 3:36 AM IST

Jharkhand HC institutes suo motu PIL for scarcity of doctors in jails across state

Jharkhand HC institutes suo motu PIL for scarcity of doctors in jails across state

Published on Apr 30, 2026, 9:03 PM IST

Punjab questions maintainability of PIL challenging anti-sacrilege law

During the hearing, Punjab’s advocate general MS Bedi claimed that the petitioner was a “habitual” complaint filer. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Apr 30, 2026, 7:56 AM IST

PIL in Supreme Court challenges Ajay Pal Sharma’s role as Bengal poll observer

Petition in SC claims Ajay Pal Sharma’s actions threaten free and fair West Bengal polls, seeks his replacement as observer.

Published on Apr 29, 2026, 5:50 PM IST

HC asks Delhi govt to explain why chairman, member posts vacant in minority panel since 2023

HC asks Delhi govt to explain why chairman, member posts vacant in minority panel since 2023

Updated on Apr 26, 2026, 3:30 PM IST

Mental healthcare law: HC tells Punjab, Haryana to notify rules within 15 days

The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed both states to notify rules for the implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, within 15 days.

Published on Apr 24, 2026, 8:14 AM IST

How far is it justified to club doctors with other cadres of bureaucracy for determining pay structure: HC

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has listed the case on May 25 for the next hearing. (REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE)

Published on Apr 24, 2026, 7:18 AM IST

Plea in HC against Punjab’s anti-sacrilege law

The plea also says that the law is in violation of secularism and Article 14.`

Published on Apr 23, 2026, 5:18 AM IST

Warring moves HC against new docuseries on Bishnoi

Promotional material and credible public sources reveal that the docuseries is purportedly based on the life and activities of a notorious gangster Lawrence Bishoni, the plea said. (HT file)

Published on Apr 23, 2026, 5:14 AM IST

HC seeks Uttarakhand govt’s response to plea over illegal constructions in foothills

The state government amended building by laws in 2015 to introduce Clause 4.4 to regulate constructions in fragile hill belts.

Published on Apr 22, 2026, 4:36 PM IST

Supreme Court agrees to hear plea challenging NIA Act

SC agrees to hear plea challenging NIA Act.

Published on Apr 22, 2026, 7:44 AM IST

HC raps UT over liquor vend being run in unsafe building in Sector 17

Wine shop running on unsafe building in sector 17 Chandigarh. (Ravi/HT)

Published on Apr 22, 2026, 6:14 AM IST

Congress demands ban on Lawrence of Punjab docuseries

State Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Tuesday condemned the docuseries, Lawrence of Punjab, as an affront to Punjab, Punjabis, and Punjabiyat. (HT file photo)

Updated on Apr 22, 2026, 4:38 AM IST

Remission of sentence: HC seeks data on prisoners who have completed 14 years in Uttar Pradesh jails

The matter has been listed for further hearing on May 11 and will be taken up within the top 10 cases. (FILE PHOTO)

Published on Apr 21, 2026, 5:50 AM IST

HC seeks Centre’s response to PIL seeking policy for fatal SSPE disorder

HC seeks Centre’s response to PIL seeking policy for fatal SSPE disorder

Published on Apr 18, 2026, 6:22 AM IST

Fire tragedy in Lucknow’s Vikas Nagar: Ensure basic amenities, medical help for victims, directs Allahabad HC

The HC has directed to make the PWD and the state relief commissioner as opposite parties in the PIL filed in the fire case. (For Representation)

Updated on Apr 17, 2026, 10:32 PM IST

SC agrees to examine feasibility of biometric, facial recognition for voters

Representational image. (Shutterstock)

Published on Apr 13, 2026, 1:26 PM IST

HC notice on PlL seeking lokpal’s appointment in Punjab

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday sought response from the Punjab government on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Punjab government to initiate the process for the appointment of lokpal. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Published on Apr 11, 2026, 5:18 AM IST

'Badtameezi ki bhasha…’: SC rejects plea to stop caste Census, slams petitioner

During the hearing, the bench took strong objection to the language used in the PIL.

Updated on Apr 10, 2026, 3:54 PM IST

HC junks PIL questioning approvals for Altamount Road tower

HC junks PIL questioning approvals for Altamount Road tower

Published on Apr 10, 2026, 7:02 AM IST

Groundwater concerns: HC asks LDA, other depts for progress report on rainwater harvesting measures in housing schemes

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court. (For representation)

Published on Apr 10, 2026, 5:36 AM IST

HC seeks reply from Punjab, Centre over plea challenging Dhuri ROB construction

HC seeks reply from Punjab, Centre over plea challenging Dhuri ROB construction

Published on Apr 9, 2026, 6:53 PM IST

PIL in SC seeks stringent guidelines for issuing Aadhaar cards to adolescents, adults

PIL in SC seeks stringent guidelines for issuing Aadhaar cards to adolescents, adults

Published on Apr 9, 2026, 5:20 PM IST

₹790 crore road development project: HC imposes ₹25 thousand fine on deputy mayor; dismisses PIL

Bedi had challenged the tender process by GMADA for Mohali’s <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>790 crore road development project announced in January. (HT File)

Published on Apr 9, 2026, 4:48 AM IST

Panchayat polls: Powers given to DCs to modify reservation roster stayed by Himachal HC

The high court further said any reservation roaster made under the new regulations will have to be redrawn. (File)

Published on Apr 7, 2026, 6:58 AM IST

HC seeks update on eviction of encroachments on Ludhiana police land

The encroached police land near the Ludhiana railway station. (HT Photo)

Published on Apr 6, 2026, 7:22 AM IST

HC notice on PIL against liquor vends operating along highways in Fazilka

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday sought response from the Punjab government on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking removal of all liquor vends operating within 500 meters of national and state highways in Fazilka.

Published on Apr 2, 2026, 8:14 AM IST

Punjab: Is govt dutybound to give free copies of DDR, other documents, asks HC

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday asked the petitioners in a public interest litigation (PIL) to apprise the court whether providing free copies of daily diary report (DDR) and other such documents is a sovereign function of the state.

Published on Apr 2, 2026, 6:02 AM IST

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