News for 'Public Interest Litigation'

'OTT Has Become Desi Porn'

'OTT Has Become Desi Porn'

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'This kind of content will destroy our culture.'

Plea against INDIA acronym: HC grants last chance to govt, Oppn to respond

Plea against INDIA acronym: HC grants last chance to govt, Oppn to respond

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The high court, which refused to prepone the date of hearing of the petition, said an endeavour shall be made to hear and dispose of the petition on April 10.

Asthana's posting: Delhi HC pulls up petitioner for 'copy-paste' plea

Asthana's posting: Delhi HC pulls up petitioner for 'copy-paste' plea

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Delhi High Court Thursday termed as "copy-paste" a petition filed before it challenging the appointment of IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police Commissioner and warned the petitioner that such activity shall not be repeated in the future.

Companies bribed parties via electoral bonds for projects: Prashant Bhushan

Companies bribed parties via electoral bonds for projects: Prashant Bhushan

Rediff.com12 May 2024

He said a petition has been filed before the Supreme Court, seeking an independent probe by a special investigation team into the alleged nexus between political parties and companies for corruption through electoral bonds.

PIL in Bombay HC against use of Shivaji Park for funerals

PIL in Bombay HC against use of Shivaji Park for funerals

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who died on February 6, was cremated at the ground situated in Dadar.

HC raps Morbi civic body for allowing public to use 'critical' bridge

HC raps Morbi civic body for allowing public to use 'critical' bridge

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The HC sought the information from the Morbi municipality while hearing a suo motu (on its own) public interest litigation on the collapse of the bridge.

Aaditya Thackeray moves HC, seeks to be heard in Sushant death case PIL

Aaditya Thackeray moves HC, seeks to be heard in Sushant death case PIL

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray has moved the Bombay high court seeking to be heard before any order is passed in a public interest litigation demanding a CBI probe in connection with the deaths of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and his former manager Disha Salian.

Can't allow unvaccinated people on public transport: Maha govt to HC

Can't allow unvaccinated people on public transport: Maha govt to HC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The decision to prohibit people, who were yet to receive both doses of COVID-19 vaccine, from using public transport in the state had been taken to ensure those unvaccinated do not endanger the lives of others, it said.

Bombay high court dismisses suit against Hazare's stir

Bombay high court dismisses suit against Hazare's stir

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

The PIL was dismissed by justices M L Tahaliyani and Girish Godbole after the central government's counsel R V Desai argued that it was a "frivolous" petition and not in the public interest

What Sitharaman said about Adani fiasco

What Sitharaman said about Adani fiasco

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the country's regulators are very experienced and are seized of the matter relating to the Adani Group crisis. The minister was replying to a question on the observations of the Supreme Court on public interest litigations (PILs) alleging exploitation of investors and "artificial crashing" of the Adani Group's stocks. "I will not disclose here what the government will be saying in the court...India's regulators are very, very experienced and they are experts in their domain.

Former AAP MLA moves HC to get Kejriwal removed from CM's post

Former AAP MLA moves HC to get Kejriwal removed from CM's post

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Former Aam Aadmi Party MLA Sandeep Kumar has approached the Delhi high court seeking the removal of arrested party leader Arvind Kejriwal from the post of chief minister of the national capital.

'Let there be some cacophony': HC junks PIL on noise during IPL

'Let there be some cacophony': HC junks PIL on noise during IPL

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

According to the petition, during the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL), the matches held in Pune and Mumbai began at 8 pm and went on till midnight, including the prize distribution ceremony.

Telangana: SC rejects ex-MP's PIL on resignations

Telangana: SC rejects ex-MP's PIL on resignations

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Questioning the locus standi of the petitioner, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation filed by former Member of Parliament M Narayana Reddy seeking a direction to the Andhra Pradesh assembly speaker to accept the resignation submitted by 139 MLAs on the Telangana issue.

PM Cares not govt fund, 3rd party info can't be revealed, Centre tells HC

PM Cares not govt fund, 3rd party info can't be revealed, Centre tells HC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The affidavit was filed in response to a petition seeking a direction to declare the PM CARES Fund a 'State' under the Constitution to ensure transparency in its functioning.

Not job of constitutional court to monitor spitting, littering in public: Delhi HC

Not job of constitutional court to monitor spitting, littering in public: Delhi HC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

It is not the duty of a constitutional court to regulate and monitor the movement of every citizen to see whether one indulges in public urination, spitting and littering, the Delhi high court said on Monday while dismissing a plea seeking to prohibit the practice of putting up images of deities on walls to prevent people from urinating in public places.

ULFA killings: SC issues notice to Centre, Assam

ULFA killings: SC issues notice to Centre, Assam

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

The Supreme Court Friday issued notices to the Centre and Assam government on a public interest litigation seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into "secret killings" of 265 ULFA activists between 1998-2001.

'Digital Act Will Kill RTI Slowly, Surely'

'Digital Act Will Kill RTI Slowly, Surely'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'By extending the definition of 'personal' to include institutions and not just individuals, the State has equipped itself with a tool to block access to most kinds of information.'

Cartoon row: SC rejects PIL against UP minister

Cartoon row: SC rejects PIL against UP minister

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Terming the episode as 'unfortunate,' the Court said petitioner Vijay Kumar Tiwari could file a criminal complaint against Qureshi.

Badlapur case: Why school trustees not arrested, HC asks police

Badlapur case: Why school trustees not arrested, HC asks police

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan questioned as to how the police, that usually go to any extent to nab an accused, are unable to arrest them in this case.

Pesticides: SC asks Coke, Pepsi to reply

Pesticides: SC asks Coke, Pepsi to reply

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

The Supreme Court on Monday asked aerated drink makers PepsiCo and Coca Cola to file their replies within six weeks on the N K Ganguly Committee report that concluded cola drinks contained pesticide residues.

#MeToo: SC declines urgent hearing for FIRs based on allegations

#MeToo: SC declines urgent hearing for FIRs based on allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Besides FIRs, the petition also seeks a direction to the National Commission for Women to give security and assistance to women who have come out in the open with their allegations.

Ashamed to see commuters travelling like cattle in Mumbai trains: HC

Ashamed to see commuters travelling like cattle in Mumbai trains: HC

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The Bombay high court on Wednesday said it was ashamed to see commuters forced to travel like cattle in the local trains, the lifeline of the Mumbai region.

SC to hear on Nov 20 plea against prior nod to probe babus for corruption

SC to hear on Nov 20 plea against prior nod to probe babus for corruption

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The plea came up for hearing before a bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan.

Small traders should not be affected by FDI: SC

Small traders should not be affected by FDI: SC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

A bench headed by Justice R M Lodha asked the Centre to file its response within three weeks.

SC for making public the loan default amount, RBI opposes

SC for making public the loan default amount, RBI opposes

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The petition was filed in 2003 by NGO Centre for Public Interest Litigation.

PIL seeks ban on Sonia's photos in Union govt ads

PIL seeks ban on Sonia's photos in Union govt ads

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Gujarat high court seeking a prohibition order on Central government's advertisements carrying photos of United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi, who does not hold any constitutional position.

HC turns down PIL seeking to book BMC for doc's death

HC turns down PIL seeking to book BMC for doc's death

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The HC said these matters cannot be considered in a PIL and the relatives of the doctor should file a separate plea or complaint before the correct forum.

'There are mining sharks in every party'

'There are mining sharks in every party'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

In an interview with Vicky Nanjappa, S R Hiremath of the Samaj Parivartana Samuday claims he has irrefutable evidence that the Reddy brothers are involved in illegal mining. Hiremath had filed a petition in the Supreme Court for a probe in illegal mining in Bellary district.

Citizens free to use India or Bharat, SC had said in 2016

Citizens free to use India or Bharat, SC had said in 2016

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

The apex court's summary dismissal of the PIL becomes relevant in view of a massive nation-wide debate which got triggered following the G20 dinner invitation from President Droupadi Murmu describing her position as 'President of Bharat'.

Dom's Take: Is PM-CARES allergic to RTI?

Dom's Take: Is PM-CARES allergic to RTI?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Dominic Xavier mulls over the intriguing puzzle why the PM-CARES fund is opposed to the transparency guaranteed by the RTI.

Madras HC seeks Centre's response to DMK's plea against 10% quota

Madras HC seeks Centre's response to DMK's plea against 10% quota

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

A division bench comprising justices S Manikumar and Subranmonium Prasad rejected the contention by additional solicitor general G Rajagopalan that the petition filed by the DMK as a "political interest litigation" and moved to push its agenda.

SC notice to Centre on plea seeking uniform grounds of succession

SC notice to Centre on plea seeking uniform grounds of succession

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the central government and others seeking gender-neutral, religion-neutral, uniform grounds of succession and inheritance for all citizens throughout the country.

CAS: Consumer bodies to file new petition

CAS: Consumer bodies to file new petition

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

The Delhi high court on Friday gave liberty to the consumer bodies, which have challenged the introduction of CAS, to file fresh petition before a vacation bench as their public interest litigation was not heard due to paucity of time.

SC refuses ban on obscene photos in newspapers

SC refuses ban on obscene photos in newspapers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

A bench headed by Justice A R Laxman, however, directed the Union government to consider suggestions made by Press Council of India for bringing certain regulation in the publication of such objectionable matter.

Delhi HC slaps Rs 10 lakh cost on NGO for 'blackmail' PIL

Delhi HC slaps Rs 10 lakh cost on NGO for 'blackmail' PIL

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The Delhi high court has slapped Rs 10 lakh costs on an NGO which had filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging unauthorised construction in New Delhi, saying it was unfortunate that the noble forum of PIL was being used for blackmailing citizens.

SC to hear PIL on mobile radiation tomorrow

SC to hear PIL on mobile radiation tomorrow

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

A Public Interest Litigation seeking a directive to the government to establish guidelines to safeguard the health of the public from radiation emitting out of cell phone towers will be heard by the Supreme Court on Thursday. Vicky Nanjappa reports

HC rejects 2 PILs against operations of Google Pay

HC rejects 2 PILs against operations of Google Pay

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Dismissing the petitions, a bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma said Google Pay is "mere third-party app provider" which requires no authorisation from RBI under the Payments and Settlement Systems Act.

PIL filed in Bombay HC against renaming Aurangabad as Sambhaji Nagar

PIL filed in Bombay HC against renaming Aurangabad as Sambhaji Nagar

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed on Wednesday in the Bombay high court challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to change the name of Aurangabad to Sambhajinagar.

Stop eating onions, SC tells petitioner

Stop eating onions, SC tells petitioner

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The court observation came even as it declined to entertain a public interest litigation seeking direction to the government to regulate the prices of onions and other vegetables.

Substandard drugs: SC's clean chit to Ranbaxy

Substandard drugs: SC's clean chit to Ranbaxy

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The petitioner failed to bring in evidence against Ranbaxy, said Supreme Court.