Delhi High Court reprimands Indian Railways for failing to file an affidavit on the 2025 New Delhi station stampede that killed 18. Court questions if authorities are waiting for another accident.
Justice M S Sonak, in his Bombay HC farewell, urged the bar to be guardians of the bench. He takes charge as Jharkhand HC Chief Justice. Read his powerful message.
The Patna High Court has directed Bihar's Chief Secretary to align state prison laws with the central Model Prison Manual within nine months. Read the full details of the PIL and judicial order.
Andhra Pradesh High Court questions YSRCP's fresh PIL against PPP model medical colleges, asks state govt to respond. Hearing adjourned for six weeks.
Vijayawada High Court declines to hear PIL alleging misuse of government ads for political promotion. The bench advises petitioner to approach the Supreme Court instead. Read the full details.
Andhra Pradesh High Court declines interim relief against shifting Annamayya district headquarters from Rayachoti to Madanapalle. Govt asked to file counter affidavit. Details inside.
Andhra Pradesh High Court issues notice to state govt over PIL alleging non-implementation of 4% reservation for persons with disabilities in jobs and promotions. Read the full story.
Bombay High Court will hear a PIL on Friday challenging the rejection of nomination forms for BMC polls. The plea alleges arbitrary actions by officials to favour the ruling party. Read the full story.
Orissa High Court seeks response on PIL against construction at Chandrabhaga beach's Magh Saptami fairground near Konark Sun Temple. Hearing on Jan 20.
Nearly three decades after the landmark Vishaka judgment, several High Courts and district courts have failed to set up mandatory mechanisms to address workplace sexual harassment, undermining women's rights.
Nagpur's Bombay High Court bench enforces a total vehicle parking ban and ramps up security following a 'highly sensitive' terror threat classification. Read about the new measures and reactions.
Madras High Court demands explanation for Semmencherry water body reclassification, threatening demolition of police station and other constructions if answers are unsatisfactory.
A PIL filed in Calcutta High Court demands recognition of Kolkata's 'very poor' air quality as a public health emergency. Hearing set for January 19. Details inside.
Telangana High Court threatens to impose costs on the state for not filing counters in the PIL challenging Osmania General Hospital's move to Goshamahal. Next hearing in three weeks.
The Bombay High Court closes online applications today, Jan 5, 2026, for 2,381 vacancies. Eligible Maharashtra domicile candidates must apply on bombayhighcourt.nic.in before 5 PM. Apply now!
Madhya Pradesh government informs High Court of 4 deaths, 201 hospitalizations due to contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura. 32 patients in ICU. Next hearing on Jan 6.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu govt to probe encroachment complaints within 30 days, complete action in 3 months. Officials face disciplinary action for delays. #Chennai #TamilNadu
Uttarakhand High Court directs forest dept to protect Bhimtal's Jones Estate, a key watershed. Next hearing on Feb 25. A win for environmental conservation.
Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak, a Bombay High Court judge, has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. He will assume charge on January 8, 2024, following the retirement of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan.
Sigachi Industries told Telangana High Court it paid ₹42 lakh compensation to each family of the 54 workers killed in the June 2025 blast. The remaining ₹58 lakh of the ₹1 crore total is to be paid by the government. Full details inside.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to file a counter affidavit in a PIL challenging the Building Penalisation Scheme (BPS) for unauthorised constructions. Stay updated on this crucial legal development.
Andhra Pradesh High Court directs state to submit report on 45 student deaths in tribal hostels since 2016, questions healthcare failures. Read the latest developments.
Uttarakhand High Court forms a medical committee led by an AIIMS Rishikesh neurologist to investigate fraudulent reservation claims using invalid disability certificates. Report due by March 15.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Andhra Pradesh High Court reserves judgment on PIL alleging Rs 400 crore loss in Amaravati underground cable tender. Petitioner claims norms favoured inexperienced firm.
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.
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.