AP High Court Orders Shelter for Destitutes on Footpaths
Andhra Pradesh High Court directs state to shift destitutes to shelters, seeks affidavit on steps taken. Shocked by lack of women's shelter in Vijayawada.
Category : Search result: Bombay High Court PIL
SC Approves Kolhapur as Additional Bombay High Court Bench
The Supreme Court has approved the Bombay High Court's notification to establish Kolhapur as an additional bench. This move aims to enhance judicial access for Maharashtra's western region. Read more about this landmark decision.
Govt to HC: Judicial GST direction violates Constitution
Centre tells Delhi High Court that directing a GST cut on air purifiers would breach separation of powers. Hearing on PIL seeking reduction from 18% to 5% adjourned to Jan 9.
HC to hear PIL on delayed lift safety law implementation Jan 8
Bombay High Court will hear a PIL on Jan 8 seeking enforcement of the 2017 Lift Act, as outdated 1958 rules still govern safety. Activist demands digital tracking and accountability.
HC reserves order on Amaravati underground cable PIL
Andhra Pradesh High Court reserves judgment on PIL alleging Rs 400 crore loss in Amaravati underground cable tender. Petitioner claims norms favoured inexperienced firm.
PIL Challenges Legality of Madras HC Collegium's Judge Recommendations
A PIL questions the Madras High Court collegium's legality for excluding Justice Nisha Banu in judge recommendations. Calls for interim order to halt process. Read the full details.
Odisha HC sets Jan 13 deadline for Lokayukta report
Orissa High Court directs state govt to file report on Lokayukta search committee by Jan 13. The anti-corruption body has been defunct for over a year, stalling hundreds of cases.
J&K Court Rejects Mufti's Plea on Undertrial Transfers
J&K and Ladakh High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's PIL seeking transfer of undertrials. Bench calls petition vague and politically motivated. Read the full details.
HC Notice to J&K Admin on 1947 PoJK Displaced Persons PIL
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court issues notice to UT administration on PIL for 1947 PoJK displaced persons. Next hearing on February 10. Read for details.
PIL in Delhi HC: Reclassify Air Purifiers as Medical Devices
A PIL before Delhi High Court challenges 18% GST on air purifiers, calling them a necessity, not luxury. It seeks reclassification as medical devices to slash tax to 5% for public health.
HC Warns NHAI Official Over Misleading Highway PIL Info
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench reprimands NHAI official for incorrect information in PIL about stalled Nagpur-Katol highway, demands explanation by Jan 13, 2026. Read the full report.
Court Rejects Mehbooba Mufti's Plea on Kashmiri Prisoners
Jammu and Kashmir High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's PIL seeking transfer of Kashmiri political prisoners, calling it a tool for political gain. Read the full details.
Odisha HC dismisses PIL against MLA salary hike as premature
Orissa High Court refuses to intervene in three-fold hike of MLA salaries, terming PIL premature. Bill pending governor's assent would make Odisha MLAs among highest paid in India.
J&K HC rejects Mehbooba Mufti's PIL on undertrial prisoners
Jammu and Kashmir High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's PIL seeking repatriation of undertrial prisoners, citing lack of specifics. Read the full details of the court's decision.
HC summons BMC, MPCB chiefs over Mumbai air pollution
Bombay High Court directs BMC and MPCB chiefs to appear personally after a panel finds serious non-compliance at 36 sites, including bullet train and Metro projects. Read the full report.
HC Orders FIRs, Compensation in RIMS Land Scam
Jharkhand High Court mandates action against officials & builders for illegal land registry at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences. Residents to be compensated. Next hearing on Jan 6, 2026.
Ranchi Meat Shops Operate in Unhygienic Conditions
Ranchi faces a public health crisis as numerous meat shops flout hygiene laws, slaughtering animals in the open. The Jharkhand High Court has ordered immediate action. Read more.
J&K Court Quashes PIL Against Vaishno Devi Board for Landslide
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court dismisses a PIL blaming the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board for a 2022 landslide that killed 12. The court attributes the tragedy to a natural disaster. Read the full legal analysis.
HC Seeks Shimla Traffic Solution Report by March 19
Himachal Pradesh High Court directs Chief Secretary for detailed affidavit on Shimla's traffic decongestion progress. Next hearing set for March 19. Read the latest.
Lokesh: YSRCP PILs Stall 100K Jobs in Andhra Pradesh
AP Minister Nara Lokesh alleges YSRCP is filing PILs to block major IT investments like TCS & Raheja, threatening over 100,000 jobs for the state's youth. Read more.
Rajasthan HC Orders Status Quo on Central Park Building
Rajasthan High Court stops JDA's construction in Jaipur's Central Park, demands site report. Key details on the PIL and legal battle inside.
HC Questions Tree Felling for Highway Widening, Suggests Elevated Road
Uttarakhand High Court questions felling of 4,000 trees for highway widening, suggests an elevated road. Next hearing on Dec 31. Read the full story.
PIL Against Kolkata 'Babri Masjid' Construction Withdrawn
A PIL challenging the proposed 'Babri Masjid' in Kolkata was withdrawn from the Calcutta High Court. The petitioner plans to refile. Details on the legal move and its implications.
Mahesh Sonak Recommended for Jharkhand HC Chief Justice
Bombay HC Judge Justice Mahesh Sonak recommended for elevation as Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court by SC Collegium. Learn about his career and background.
Nagpur HC seeks reply on 204 villages without crematoriums
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench demands Zilla Parishad's response by Dec 22 on 204 villages lacking crematorium facilities, forcing open-air last rites. Read the full story.
Nagpur HC Slams Admin for Evicting Protesters in Cold
Nagpur High Court expressed anger as authorities failed to provide shelters to Winter Session protesters despite orders, forcing evictions. Read the full story.
Mahesh Sonak to be Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice
Supreme Court collegium approves Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak of Bombay HC as the next Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court. He will succeed Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, who retires on January 8, 2025.
Vedanta's Green Copper Plea Tagged with Sterlite Demolition PIL
Madras HC to hear Vedanta's plea for an expert panel on its green copper facility alongside a PIL seeking Sterlite demolition. A crucial case for Tuticorin and India's copper vision.
Calcutta HC dismisses PIL against Babri Masjid replica
Calcutta High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the construction of a mosque named 'Babri Masjid' in Murshidabad by suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir. The court cited lack of locus standi. Read details.
Bomb Threat at Bombay High Court, Mumbai Courts Evacuated
A bomb threat email triggered mass evacuations at Bombay High Court and other Mumbai courts. Police conducted searches, operations resumed. Stay updated on the security situation.
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