Delhi Assembly amends law, granting 100% court fee refund for out-of-court settlements, including private deals. Move aims to reduce litigation burden and encourage amicable resolutions. Learn how this benefits litigants.
Uttarakhand High Court directs petitioner to submit evidence against Medical Council chairman within six weeks. Govt must act and report progress. Read the full story.
Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses a contempt petition, imposes Rs 30,000 costs, citing abuse of process. Justice Sharma warns against frivolous litigation clogging courts. Read the full order details.
Allahabad High Court warns district judges of stringent action if they fail to respond on fire-fighting equipment installation within two weeks. Next hearing on Jan 27, 2026.
Ahead of Budget 2025, tax expert Dinesh Kanabar advises against substantive changes to the new Income-tax Act 2025, calling for focus on TDS simplification, R&D incentives, and dispute resolution.
Telangana High Court directs Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd & petitioners to present arguments on Feb 4 regarding heritage impact of Metro Phase II. Stay informed.
Bihar's Mines and Geology Department serves notices to officers in 14 districts for lagging revenue collection. Director seeks explanations as state aims for Rs 3,850 crore annual target. Details inside.
Telangana High Court allows petitioner and Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd to present audiovisual details on Feb 4, 2026, regarding metro's impact on old city heritage sites. Read the full story.
Lucknow High Court directs principals of 6 prominent schools to appear and explain steps taken to ease traffic congestion. Next hearing set for January 19. Read the full story.
Bombay High Court directs petitioner to submit notes on enforcing NOTA in uncontested local body elections. The PIL argues voters' right to dissent is extinguished. Details inside.
Himachal Pradesh High Court imposes Rs 50,000 fine on state govt for procedural delay in PIL challenging Shimla mayor's tenure extension. Next hearing on Feb 24. Read the full details.
The Patna High Court has directed the Bihar government to respond within four weeks to a PIL alleging systemic failures and corruption at PMCH, following the death of a 3-year-old girl. The next hearing is on February 2.
Jharkhand High Court directs immediate action to secure clean drinking water in Ranchi, citing broken pipelines and a risk of tragedy. The state must submit a report in a fortnight.
Telangana High Court directs a doctor to first approach the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation regarding the public health hazard caused by pigeon feeding in residential areas and hospitals.
Telangana High Court directs a doctor to first approach GHMC over pigeon menace in Hyderabad. The plea cites health risks and civic inaction. Read the full details.
Orissa High Court sets aside an order passed without hearing, remands land case. Justice Behera emphasizes substantial justice over technicalities to avoid 'a suit out of a suit'.
A PIL in Calcutta HC demands Kolkata's toxic air be declared a public health emergency after AQI hit 558, surpassing Delhi. Hearing on Jan 19.
Rajasthan High Court issues notice to state govt for failing to frame rules under the Right to Health Act 2022 after 2.5 years. A PIL demands urgent implementation. Read more.
Delhi Assembly introduces bill for 100% court fee refund in amicable settlements, aiming to ease litigation burden and encourage early dispute resolution. Learn how this impacts citizens.
A PIL in Kerala HC seeks eviction of CPM-linked AKG Centre from university land, alleging illegal occupation & misuse. Justice directs registry to treat plea as PIL.
The Supreme Court's recent suo motu action on stray dogs and the Aravalli hills marks a worrying shift from evidence-based rulings to judicial intuition, risking its formidable legacy. Read the analysis.
Explore the profile of Judge Alvin Hellerstein, the 92-year-old overseeing Nicolás Maduro's trial. Known for his independent streak, due process focus, and rulings against Trump. Read his unique judicial journey.
India's 54 million pending cases, nearly half involving the state, shave 1.5% off GDP yearly. A five-point agenda to curb government's compulsive litigation culture is crucial for justice and economic growth.
Mid-tier Indian IT firms struggle to hit the coveted $1 billion revenue mark. Discover why FirstSource Solutions is a rare exception and what others are missing. Read the full analysis.
Madras High Court dismisses PIL for Vaigai water to Ramanathapuram taluks, imposes cost citing vexatious litigation. Court notes water scarcity and earlier petitions.
Multiple recruitments in Punjab's core sectors like education and health face cancellation or indefinite delay due to court cases over the last four years, leaving thousands of aspirants in limbo.
Madhya Pradesh High Court directs Indore authorities to supply clean water and provide best treatment after contaminated water leads to deaths and hundreds ill. Read the full story.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre reveals massive forest land value locked in litigation, stressing urgent protection to prevent human-wildlife conflict. Read more.
MP High Court directs Indore Municipal Corporation and state govt to supply clean drinking water and provide best medical treatment to residents affected by contaminated water in Bhagirathpura. Next hearing on Jan 2, 2026.
Sigachi Industries informed the Telangana High Court it has paid ₹42 lakh compensation to each family of the 54 workers killed in the June 2025 blast. The court emphasized an independent probe.