Goa HC flags illegal structures after fatal nightclub fire
Following the tragic Arpora nightclub fire that claimed 25 lives, the Goa High Court has registered a suo motu PIL to address illegal structures and accountability. Read the full story.
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Karnataka HC convicts ex-employee for criminal contempt
Karnataka High Court convicts a dismissed astrophysics institute employee for criminal contempt. Division bench imposes fine. Read the full details and legal implications here.
Bombay HC Launches Suo Motu PIL After Arpora Nightclub Fire
Bombay High Court registers suo motu PIL after 25 die in Arpora fire, probing illegal commercial structures in Goa. Court demands accountability and corrective measures from state authorities.
Bengaluru resident jailed for contempt of court
The Karnataka High Court sentences K Dhananjay to four months in prison and fines him for criminal contempt, including forging an advocate's signature. Read the full details of the case.
ED Officer Apologizes to Madras HC in Contempt Case
ED assistant director tenders unconditional apology for issuing summons despite court stay. Madras HC also summons senior ED officials. Details on the TASMAC investigation inside.
HC Suspects Cyber Fraud Syndicate in Bank Account Petitions
Kerala High Court raises alarm over petitions to unfreeze cybercrime-linked accounts, suspects a syndicate. Lawyers issued show-cause notices. Details inside.
Judicial Officers Seek Contempt Action for Social Media Posts
Kerala Judicial Officers Association files a contempt plea against malicious posts targeting the judge in the 2017 actor assault case. Read about the growing trend of attacking judges online.
Chhattisgarh HC displeased with state over road hooliganism
Chhattisgarh High Court reprimands state for ineffective handling of traffic violations by affluent. Court cites Bilaspur stunt, BMO's highway birthday. Demands strict action. Read more.
NCW to Issue Notice in Jalandhar Teen's Assault, Murder Case
The National Commission for Women will take suo motu cognizance of the sexual assault and murder of a 16-year-old girl in Jalandhar. The NCW seeks a detailed action taken report from the Punjab DGP within 3 days.
HC jails man for remarrying while ex-wife's divorce appeal was pending
Punjab & Haryana High Court sentences Gurdeep Singh to 3 months jail for contempt after he remarried while his ex-wife's appeal against divorce was pending. Justice Alka Sarin says it breached Section 15 of Hindu Marriage Act.
Madurai Karthigai Lamp Row: Collector Moves SC
Madurai District Collector moves Supreme Court against HC order on Karthigai festival lamp lighting. Faces contempt for allegedly defying court directive. Read the full legal battle.
Nagpur HC Acts on Noise Pollution, Flags Govt Inaction
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court takes suo motu cognisance of rampant noise pollution, calling it a public health threat. It directs PIL registration to probe enforcement failures.
Bombay HC Acts on Nagpur's Dangerous Air Pollution Levels
Nagpur's air quality plummets, prompting Bombay High Court to initiate suo motu PIL. AQI levels exceeded Mumbai and Pune, signaling a public health emergency. Read the full story.
Mangaluru Police Case Against 13 Accounts for Hate Posts
Mangaluru police register a suo motu case against 13 social media accounts for sharing threatening and provocative content. Read the full details of the investigation and the accounts involved.
NGT Contempt Petition Filed for Buddha Dariya Pollution
Ludhiana's Public Action Committee files contempt petition against MC & officials for violating NGT order, risking floods and health crises. Read the full report.
Kerala HC Orders Byju's RP, GLAS, EY India Heads to Appear
Kerala High Court directs Byju's RP, GLAS representative & EY India Chairman to appear personally in contempt case over alleged asset transfer. Key hearing set for July 17.
Kerala HC Warns Govt of Contempt in Cashew Case
Kerala High Court threatens contempt proceedings against state government for denying prosecution sanction in KSCDC corruption case. Court says govt misused judicial courtesy. Details inside.
Ex-minister booked for remarks on Lord Ram in Karnataka
Karnataka police file suo motu case against former minister and writer for criticizing Lord Ram, Lakshmana, and Ravana at symposium. Latest developments on the controversy.
Telangana HC Warns HYDRA Chief of Arrest Warrant
Telangana High Court threatens HYDRA chief AV Ranganath with non-bailable warrant for failing to appear in Bathukammakunta lake contempt case. Next hearing on December 9.
Nagpur Lake Flooding: HC Steps In After 15 Years
Bombay High Court initiates suo motu proceedings after Sonegaon Lake flooding leaves Nagpur residents battling knee-deep water for 15 years. Court appoints amicus curiae for immediate relief.
Karnataka child rights panel acts on newborn death
Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights registers suo motu case after newborn's death in Haveri. Commission demands thorough investigation and legal action against responsible medical staff.
Gauhati HC acts on missing criminal records of inmates
Gauhati High Court takes suo motu cognizance after criminal case records of four jailed inmates go missing. Government clueless about sentence status. Court orders urgent reconstruction of documents.
KSCPCR Demands Report on Karnataka School Closures
Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights asks education department to submit detailed report on school closures. Stay informed about education developments.
Contempt Notice to Punjab, Haryana Over Old-Age Homes
Mohali Deputy Mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi serves contempt notice to Punjab and Haryana governments for failing to build old-age homes. States given 4 weeks to comply with court orders.
Supreme Court Contempt Notice to Telangana Speaker
Supreme Court serves contempt notice to Telangana Speaker for delaying BRS MLA disqualification pleas. Constitutional crisis looms as judiciary intervenes in legislative matters.
AFT holds DESW Secretary in contempt over pension orders
Armed Forces Tribunal holds DESW Secretary in contempt for ignoring pension implementation orders. Tribunal demands immediate compliance for armed forces personnel. Read full details.
HC imposes ₹25,000 cost for frivolous contempt plea
Punjab & Haryana High Court upholds judicial independence, imposes heavy costs on petitioner for frivolous contempt case against judicial officer. Read full details.
Haryana HC Warns Forest Dept Over False Affidavits
Punjab and Haryana High Court issues stern warning to Haryana Forest Department for submitting false affidavits in land dispute case. Court considers contempt proceedings.
Chhattisgarh HC enforces strict Chinese manja ban
Chhattisgarh HC mandates rigorous enforcement of Chinese manja ban after compliance report, closing suo motu case. Authorities directed to prevent sale and use of dangerous kite strings.
Delhi HC fines litigant ₹1L for court misrepresentation
Delhi High Court imposes heavy costs on a litigant who attempted to mislead the court by misrepresenting himself, marking a strong stance against abuse of legal process.
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