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Delhi HC rejects PIL against 1980 Waqf notification on properties in Jahangirpuri

Published on Feb 23, 2026 14:53 IST

Delhi HC rejects PIL against 1980 Waqf notification on properties in Jahangirpuri

HC bars Punjab government from selling PSPCL properties

The PIL, filed in January by one Rajbir Singh, alleges that PSPCL had been pushed into a severe financial crisis due to unpaid electricity dues and pending subsidy payments from the state government totalling over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>12,500 crore, and that selling its valuable public assets to tide over the crisis is unjustified when recoverable dues remain outstanding.

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 21, 2026 24:14 IST

Supreme Court junks plea seeking ban on structures named after Babar

The court refused to entertain the plea almost immediately after briefly hearing the petitioner’s counsel. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 08:40 IST

Uttarakhand HC takes suo motu cognizance of Kainchi Dham temple mismanagement

The ashram was founded by Neem Karoli Baba, popularly known as Maharaj-ji, on June 15, 1964, along the banks of the Shipra River. The spiritual legacy of Baba, a devoted follower of Lord Hanuman, continues to draw lakhs of devotees annually. (Representative photo)

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 11:52 IST

Delhi: Centre, DMRC asked for stand on renaming station

The petition, a public interest litigation (PIL) filed at a personal capacity, was filed by Umesh Sharma. (Biplov Bhuyan/HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 11, 2026 22:12 IST

SC sets aside HC order staying decision to shift HP OBC panel from Shimla

The Supreme Court on Monday set aside an interim order of the Himachal Pradesh high court staying the decision of the state government to shift the OBC commission from Shimla to Dharamshala. (Representaional photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 9, 2026 08:42 IST

HC seeks 2026 action plan to fill 3,500 vacant judicial posts

HC seeks 2026 action plan to fill 3,500 vacant judicial posts

Published on Feb 8, 2026 22:16 IST

Take action on traffic situation near girls’ schools in Lucknow: HC to UP govt

The court passed the order recently while hearing a PIL filed by Gomti River Bank Residents’ Welfare Association. (For Representation)

Published on Feb 6, 2026 21:46 IST

Missing person cases: HC seeks more details from top Uttar Pradesh officials

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court directed the two officials to appear before it through video conferencing on March 23, the next date of hearing on the public interest litigation filed on the issue. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Published on Feb 6, 2026 03:48 IST

HC notice to Punjab, Centre on relaxing de-addiction rules

The PIL says the state arbitrarily relaxed the regulatory and monitoring mechanism for dispensing de-addiction drugs by de-addiction centres (OPD facility only).

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 5, 2026 23:32 IST

Allahabad HC seeks data from UP govt on over 1 lakh complaints of missing persons

Allahabad HC seeks data from UP govt on over 1 lakh complaints of missing persons

Published on Feb 5, 2026 16:07 IST

Dharmasthala: High court seeks record of 74 unnatural deaths

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and justice CM Poonacha issued the order while hearing a public interest litigation filed by Kusumavati, whose daughter Soujanya, a student, was gang-raped and murdered in Dharmasthala in 2012.

Published on Feb 5, 2026 02:40 IST

HC ‘aghast’ at lack of action in missing person cases, registers PIL; hearing today

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court remarked that the figures indicate a total lack of seriousness with which the authorities take the missing complaints lodged in the state. (FILE PHOTO)

Published on Feb 5, 2026 02:28 IST

HC directs strict enforcement of ban on caste-based political rallies

The petitioner had sought a ban on all caste-based political rallies and directions to the Election Commission of India to cancel the registration of political parties organising such events. (For representation only)

Published on Feb 3, 2026 22:06 IST

HC stays tree felling for devp in Haryana’s Rohtak

As per the counsel, Mohit Rathee it was in the year 2002 the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran had acquired 1,000 acre of land for development of the city. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 29, 2026 24:20 IST

HC seeks expert suggestions on monitoring compliance with directions on air pollution mitigation

(Shutterstock)

Published on Jan 27, 2026 23:56 IST

Allahabad HC dismisses PIL on NEET-PG cut-off for SC/ST/OBCs

A bench comprising chief justice Arun Bhansali and justice Kshitij Shailendra dismissed the petition filed by advocate Abhinav Gaur. (For representation)

Updated on Jan 27, 2026 17:27 IST

Badlapur sexual assault puts focus on defunct child rights panel, pending 1,431 complaints

Badlapur sexual assault puts focus on defunct child rights panel, pending 1,431 complaints

Published on Jan 26, 2026 01:32 IST

Damania opposes Bhujbal’s discharge in money laundering case, writes to CJ

Damania opposes Bhujbal’s discharge in money laundering case, writes to CJ

Published on Jan 25, 2026 24:32 IST

HC dismisses plea challenging appointment of Haryana AG

The Punjab and Haryana high court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed challenging appointment of Haryana advocate general Pravindra Chauhan. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 22, 2026 24:42 IST

Chandigarh: HC takes suo motu note of death of cows at Gaushala

The judge cited news reports stating that postmortem examinations of nine carcasses revealed polythene bags and plastic waste in the stomachs of at least seven. (Representational Image)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 21, 2026 03:14 IST

Ensure Chinese Manjha not made, used and sold: Allahabad HC to Uttar Pradesh govt

The Allahabad high court has disposed of a public interest litigation seeking a complete ban of the use of Chinese Manjha. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Published on Jan 16, 2026 01:10 IST

Set up STF to enforce manja ban, says HC

Set up STF to enforce manja ban, says HC

Published on Jan 14, 2026 01:24 IST

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking removal of Savarkar’s portraits from Parliament

The Supreme Court closed the case. (ANI)

Published on Jan 13, 2026 07:48 IST

SC to hear petition against ‘mass rejection’ of nominations for BMC elections

The Supreme Court has posted the matter for hearing on Tuesday, two days before the elections on January 15. (ANI)

Updated on Jan 13, 2026 04:14 IST

Supreme Court to examine challenge blanket permanent prosecution immunity to CEC, ECs

The matter has been tentatively posted for hearing in March. (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jan 12, 2026 23:18 IST

Irrigation scam: HC seeks affidavit stating whether prosecution sanctions were accorded or not

Irrigation scam: HC seeks affidavit stating whether prosecution sanctions were accorded or not

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 10, 2026 02:04 IST

HC dismisses PIL questioning mass rejection of BMC poll nominations

Mumbai, India – 08 Jan 2026: G/South BMC office has organized a Signature Campaign and Awareness among the people to encourage every person of the society to cast their vote on 15th Jan 2026 for upcoming BMC election, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, Jan 08, 2025. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 10, 2026 24:52 IST

HC seeks list of defaulters flouting land-use norms

The area, which falls in the foothills of the Shivalik hills, has a large number of farmhouses owned by influential persons from Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 9, 2026 03:36 IST

HC rejects PIL seeking mandatory upload of all charge sheets on UP Police website

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court passed the order on January 5. (FILE PHOTO)

Published on Jan 8, 2026 02:44 IST

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