YS Jaganmohan Reddy criticizes Andhra CM Naidu's second phase of Amaravati land acquisition, alleging construction in river bed. He urges Supreme Court suo moto action. Read the full story.
The National Commission for Women initiates suo motu proceedings after a video showing a disrobed woman BJP worker in Hubballi goes viral. BJP alleges police assault. Details inside.
Azamgarh court sentences state-level mafia Akhand Pratap Singh to 3 years rigorous imprisonment and Rs 7,000 fine for contempt of court. Read the full details of the case and his criminal history.
Madras High Court prohibits a Tamil book with abusive content against a sitting judge. Suo motu contempt initiated against the publisher. Get the full story.
A man died from a dynamite explosion at his workplace in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills. Police have registered a case, and the Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance. Read for details.
Madras High Court orders police to seize copies of a book deemed derogatory to Justice GR Swaminathan, initiating suo motu contempt against the publisher. Hearing on Jan 28.
Tripura High Court orders a woman to stand until court adjourns for contempt over breach of divorce terms and public allegations against judges. Details of the case and the court's ruling inside.
Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa initiates a suo motu case against 10 officials for negligence after a truck driver's death in an illegal Mandya quarry. Officials must appear on Feb 16. Read the full report.
Supreme Court notes unusually high number of petitions in stray dogs case, more than in human rights matters. Hearing scheduled for Wednesday. Details on the court's directives and the suo motu case.
JNU administration writes to Delhi Police, alleging students raised inflammatory slogans in contempt of Supreme Court. Get the full details on the developing campus controversy.
Andhra Pradesh High Court initiates suo motu contempt against SSA Project Director for failing to implement court orders regarding PGT teachers' job security and pay. Details inside.
Uttarakhand High Court questions forest officials for not halting recovery of Rs 10-12 lakh from 1500+ employees. Justice Maithani hears contempt petitions. Read the full story.
Kerala High Court demands state government's explanation for failing to form Ashtamudi wetland management committee. A contempt hearing is set for Tuesday. #Conservation #Kerala
Punjab & Haryana High Court hears contempt petition by GMCH Patiala professor against retirement order allegedly violating 2021 stay. Next hearing on Feb 9, 2026.
Gujarat University receives a suo motu notice to frame an administrative scheme for its trust, causing uncertainty. Stakeholders must submit responses by Jan 15. Read the full story.
In a rare move, the Supreme Court stays its November 20 ruling on Aravalli definition. Explore the legal precedent and environmental implications of this suo motu review.
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda welcomes SC's suo motu on Aravalli, alleges govt avoided discussion. He links illegal mining to deaths, flags injustice in Haryana jobs. Read more.
Advocate Prashant Bhushan clarifies his controversial remarks about former PM Manmohan Singh, stating they were misinterpreted. Full details on the legal and political reaction.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravalli land demarcation dispute. The case will be heard on Monday, focusing on the protection of the ecologically sensitive ridge. Read for details.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravali hills definition controversy. A bench will hear the case on Monday, amid environmentalists' fears of increased mining.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravalli deforestation case. A bench led by CJI Chandrachud will hear the matter on Monday, December 30, 2024. Read for details.
West Godavari Collector suspends officials for failing to stop illegal Shivalayam construction on Zilla Parishad land, violating High Court orders. Read about the disciplinary action.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alarming destruction of the Aravalli range. This critical move aims to enforce environmental protection laws and hold authorities accountable. Read the full story.
Allahabad High Court gives UP Chief Secretary one month to pay compensation for land acquired in 1977, warning of contempt charges. The court slammed departments for treating the applicant like a 'shuttlecock'.
Kolkata Police registers suo motu case against BLOs for protest at Bengal election commission. DC Indira Mukherjee confirms charges. BLOs cite harassment, work pressure. Read full details.
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.
Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government for inaction on forest land encroachment. The court has initiated suo motu proceedings to protect vital green cover. Read the full story.
Terrorists targeted a villager's house in Jammu & Kashmir's Udhampur district, forcing him to provide food before fleeing. Security forces have launched a massive combing operation in the forest belt.
Security forces launch a massive search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur after terrorists took food from a village house. The combing op follows a recent deadly encounter in Majalta. Read the latest updates.
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.