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Study proposal to make schools in Lucknow responsible for traffic management: HC to UP govt

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court (HT File)

Published on Apr 2, 2026, 4:38 AM IST

HC disposes of PIL challenging Punjab government’s Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra scheme

The PIL by Hoshiarpur resident Parvinder Singh Kittna had questioned the government’s move, terming it a “wastage” of tax payers’ money, adding that it would not result in any development or welfare. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Mar 31, 2026, 7:40 AM IST

Activists demand UP govt lay down process for environmental approval for brick kiln operators

Activists demand UP govt lay down process for environmental approval for brick kiln operators

Published on Mar 28, 2026, 1:50 PM IST

‘5,000 trees facing axe for Tricity Ring Road project’: HC puts Centre, NHAI on notice

During the hearing, appearing for the petitioners, senior advocate Anand Chhibbar also questioned the compensatory afforestation policy. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Mar 26, 2026, 7:28 AM IST

After backlash, Punjab withdraws ₹80 fee for downloading FIRs

Hundreds of cancer patients have benefitted from using computer algorithms to manage their symptoms and improve their wellbeing in a unique UK trial.

Updated on Mar 27, 2026, 8:28 AM IST

Punjab’s FIR download charges challenged in HC

A public interest litigation has been filed in high court seeking quashing of the notification/policy whereby the Punjab police has started imposing <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>80 charge for downloading first information reports (FIRs) from the Saanjh portal.

Published on Mar 26, 2026, 5:36 AM IST

HC notice on PIL challenging election of Anurag Sharma to Rajya Sabha

The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday has issued notice on a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the election of Anurag Sharma, the recently elected Rajya Sabha MP from Himachal Pradesh. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Published on Mar 26, 2026, 3:08 AM IST

Chandigarh: High court hearing on plan to cut 5,000 trees for road project today

The ring road project is estimated to cost Rs. 1,878 crore. (HT File)

Published on Mar 25, 2026, 9:26 AM IST

No nationwide holiday for Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti as SC flags governance, productivity

Devotees light candles and oil lamps at Golden Temple on the occasion of birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh. (HT File Photo)

Published on Mar 25, 2026, 8:52 AM IST

Supreme Court questions its registry over delay in listing PIL

The matter was ordered to be listed for hearing in March last year. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026, 9:15 AM IST

Start Morni demarcation work by April 16, HC directs Haryana govt

The court was hearing a public interest litigation filed in 2017 by Vijay Bansal, a Panchkula resident, who had demanded settlement of the Morni Hills area as prescribed under the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887. (HT File)

Published on Mar 24, 2026, 8:22 AM IST

HC raps govt on vacant constitutional posts; CM to chair selection meet on March 25

Jharkhand High Court (HT FILE)

Published on Mar 24, 2026, 3:02 AM IST

HC summons DGP, transport commissioner over noise pollution by Illegal hooters, modified silencers

The court observed that loud noise from modified silencers and hooters is frequently heard even at midnight, causing inconvenience to the public. (For representation)

Published on Mar 22, 2026, 10:18 PM IST

HC seeks Delhi govt stand on PIL over limited beds for EWS in ILBS

HC seeks Delhi govt stand on PIL over limited beds for EWS in ILBS

Published on Mar 18, 2026, 3:35 PM IST

Menstrual leave law not in women’s best interest: SC

Supreme Court Bench Turns Down Plea On Menstrual Leaves, Calls It 'Plans To Call Women Inferior'

Updated on Mar 14, 2026, 12:53 AM IST

Beyond the court rooms

Forty years after Mehta first raised his voice for environmental justice, the Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of his PIL that led to continuous judicial oversight on pollution control in Delhi. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026, 8:29 PM IST

‘Voluntarily given is excellent’: Why SC junked plea on period leave for women

Supreme Court Bench Turns Down Plea On Menstrual Leaves, Calls It 'Plans To Call Women Inferior'

Updated on Mar 13, 2026, 9:16 PM IST

Supreme Court closes MC Mehta's PIL on Delhi pollution after 40 years

The bench directed the registry to register fresh suo motu proceedings captioned under “Issues of Air Pollution in NCR".

Published on Mar 13, 2026, 6:25 AM IST

‘I will ask you to take an exam in English’: CJI to man with AI-drafted plea

The court expressed doubts about whether the petitioner had actually drafted the plea himself. (ANI)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026, 10:45 AM IST

Chandigarh: High court slams Punjab govt over continued violations

Earlier, the Punjab government counsel told the court that the area in question is not a forest area and falls under the delisted forest area. (HT File)

Published on Mar 11, 2026, 8:22 AM IST

HC seeks affidavit from Punjab DGP in Gurdaspur encounter death case

The bench had taken suo motu note of the incident on Thursday morning and summoned the DGP, Gaurav Yadav, in the afternoon hearing through the video-conferencing. (Shutterstock)

Published on Mar 6, 2026, 6:18 AM IST

Punjab: HC order barring sale of PSPCL properties to continue till March 13

The stay will continue till March 13, the next date of hearing. (HT File)

Published on Feb 28, 2026, 7:30 AM IST

Allahabad HC seeks district action plans to tackle rising monkey menace in UP

For representation only (File)

Published on Feb 27, 2026, 3:34 AM IST

SC directs Centre to participate in meeting on lack of functional CCTVs

SC directs Centre to participate in meeting on lack of functional CCTVs

Published on Feb 26, 2026, 1:04 PM IST

HC asks Centre to respond to a PIL on mining project

HC asks Centre to respond to a PIL on mining project

Published on Feb 26, 2026, 6:34 AM IST

Mohali: HC seeks GMADA’s response on PIL alleging cutting of 900 trees in Sector 69

During the hearing, the respondents had pointed out that it was a private property and land was allotted decades ago and only construction is being started by the society owners now. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Feb 25, 2026, 6:24 AM IST

Hardly made an impact in 10 years: Supreme Court on NOTA

The court observed that over a decade since it was introduced by an order of the court, it has hardly impacted the choice of candidates selected by political parties. (Amal KS/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 25, 2026, 5:40 AM IST

Creation of over 9K courts in UP: Allahabad HC summons legal remembrancer

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court listed the matter for next hearing on March 9. (For Representation)

Published on Feb 25, 2026, 3:28 AM IST

Following AAP MLA’s conviction, HC notice to Punjab on plea seeking to declare Khadoor Sahib seat vacant

Manjinder Singh Lalpura

Published on Feb 24, 2026, 7:26 AM IST

Allahabad HC seeks Centre’s response to ‘Chinese’ garlic ban

Listing the case on March 30 for next hearing on the request made by the Centre’s counsel to provide time to obtain instructions from Union of India in the matter. (For Representation)

Published on Feb 23, 2026, 9:24 PM IST

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