PIL

HC asks Raj govt & Centre to file response to PIL on child death

The Rajasthan High Court has asked State and Central government to file its response to a PIL over death of 12 children in a state-run child home for mentally retarded here.

May 04, 2016, 01:41 AM IST

SC notice to Centre, state governments on PIL for uploading FIR within 24 hours

A bench comprising Justices Dipak Misra and Shiva Kirti Singh issued notice to the Union government and all states on the plea of an Uttarakhand based organisation.

May 02, 2016, 19:49 PM IST

Madras HC dismisses PIL against BCCI

Former CBI Director R K Raghavan and others filed the PIL to restrain the Indian cricket board and its Chairman Shashank Manohar from effecting any adverse changes which will reduce BCCI's share of revenue.

Apr 20, 2016, 18:18 PM IST

Dismissal of PIL on Kohinoor may deny govt's legit claim: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said the dismissal of a PIL seeking government action for the return of Kohinoor diamond from the United Kingdom may lead to denial of India's "legitimate claim" over the precious stone estimated to cost over USD 200 million.

Apr 19, 2016, 00:46 AM IST

Maharashtra drought: HC to hear government's stand on shifting IPL matches today

The High Court had earlier also reprimanded MCA for the many litres of water it will use to prepare pitches for the world's richest cricket tournament at a time when large parts of the state are reeling under drought.
 

Apr 12, 2016, 09:11 AM IST

IPL 9: Despite drought concerns, Bombay HC gives go-ahead for first match in Mumbai

The court has asked the government to give a detailed reply by April 12.  

Apr 07, 2016, 16:45 PM IST

Maharashtra drought: Shifting IPL matches could be a major setback, says Rajiv Shukla

A PIL filed in the High Court on Tuesday sought a direction to the IPL Chairman to pay tax on usage of water, claiming that about 60,000 litres of water would be needed every day to maintain the pitches.

Apr 07, 2016, 08:32 AM IST

IPL 9: Rajiv Shukla rules out shifting matches out of Maharashtra due to drought

There was no proposal to shift the matches or change the schedule, he said to a specific question.

Apr 06, 2016, 12:26 PM IST

Allahabad HC dismisses petition on Commission report on Muzaffarnagar riots

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court today dismissed a public interest litigation petition seeking quashing of the report of justice (retd) Vishnu Sahai Commission on Muzaffarnagar communal riots of 2013 and a CBI probe into it.

Mar 29, 2016, 20:41 PM IST

'Environment' trouble for new Andhra capital Amravati as NGT to take up PIL on April 4

The National Green Tribunal on Friday fixed April 4 as the date for hearing a PIL challenging environmental clearance given to Amravati, which is being developed as the new capital of Andhra Pradesh.

Mar 11, 2016, 11:31 AM IST

PIL claims odd-even misdirected: HC seeks Centre, LG's reply

Delhi High Court Friday sought responses from the Centre and Lieutenant Governor on a PIL alleging that the government has "maliciously misdirected themselves" to slash the number of vehicles on road by the odd-even scheme instead of enforcing pollution control rules.

Feb 12, 2016, 15:42 PM IST

Government Caught Unawares, Yet Again!

Indian government’s ignorance and lackadaisical attitude is in focus once again with February 9, 2016 approaching near.

Feb 04, 2016, 21:33 PM IST

MS Dhoni retirement: Skipper tells to 'File a PIL'

Dhoni in his own subtle way made it clear that may be he is still some time away from international retirement.

Jan 23, 2016, 21:57 PM IST

India vs Australia: PIL needed to review my captaincy, says MS Dhoni

India on Sunday suffered a third successive series defeat under Dhoni when the side conceded an unassailable 0-3 lead to Australia.

Jan 17, 2016, 21:35 PM IST

Sunanda Pushkar death case: Subramanian Swamy to file PIL soon

Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Thursday said that he will soon file Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar's death case.

Jan 14, 2016, 19:55 PM IST

SC reserves verdict on PIL against 4G licences to Reliance

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a PIL by an NGO challenging the grant of 4G licences to Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd (RJIL).

Jan 12, 2016, 20:55 PM IST

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Dec 24, 2015, 13:03 PM IST

Delhi HC junks plea seeking ban on cow slaughter, says it's beyond 'judicial decision domain'

The Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking enactment of a law prohibiting slaughter of cows, saying the "issue is beyond the domain of judicial decision" and it's a policy matter.

Dec 20, 2015, 09:33 AM IST

PIL before Delhi HC: Where is public debate in even-odd vehicle system?

The Delhi government announced its plan to restrict the number of cars on roads without first conducting a public debate and a study of the pros and cons of a system based on whether the registration number of a motor vehicle ends in an even or odd digit, argues a petition to be heard on Wednesday by the Delhi High Court.

Dec 07, 2015, 15:57 PM IST

SC rejects PIL on uniform civil code seeking end to 'discrimination' faced by Muslim women

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a public interest petition seeking direction to parliament to enact a uniform civil code to put an end to alleged discrimination being faced by Muslim women.

Dec 07, 2015, 12:53 PM IST