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HC seeks affidavit from Punjab DGP in Gurdaspur encounter death case

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Published on Mar 6, 2026 24:48 IST

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)

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)

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Published on Feb 28, 2026 02:00 IST

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

For representation only (File)

Published on Feb 26, 2026 22:04 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 07:34 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 01:04 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)

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Published on Feb 25, 2026 24:54 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 24:10 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 24, 2026 21:58 IST

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

Manjinder Singh Lalpura

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Published on Feb 24, 2026 01:56 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 15:54 IST

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

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

Published on Feb 23, 2026 14:53 IST

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.

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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)

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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).

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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)

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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)

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Published on Jan 22, 2026 24:42 IST

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