News for 'Public Interest Litigation'

Take action as per law over R-Day violence: HC to Centre, police

Take action as per law over R-Day violence: HC to Centre, police

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Harman Preet Singh had claimed in his petition, filed through advocates Ashima Mandla and Mandakini Singh, that Delhi Police on January 27 said that it has detained over 200 persons in connection with the violence in the national capital on January 26 and 22 FIRs have also been registered thus far.

Bombay HC gives Maha go ahead to hike taxi, auto fares

Bombay HC gives Maha go ahead to hike taxi, auto fares

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The high court order meant that government can start from Thursday the process of recalibration of e-meters of autos and taxis in Mumbai and its metropolitan region.

Gujarat HC dismisses PIL challenging elevation of PP Pandey as state DGP

Gujarat HC dismisses PIL challenging elevation of PP Pandey as state DGP

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Ribeiro had challenged Pandey's appointment as he is an accused in the alleged fake encounter case of Ishrat Jahan and three others, and is currently out on regular bail.

Tushar Gandhi challenges Sabarmati Ashram revamp plan in HC

Tushar Gandhi challenges Sabarmati Ashram revamp plan in HC

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

On Wednesday, Tushar Gandhi, the son of Arun Gandhi, whose father Mani Lal was the Mahatma's third son, said in the PIL he has challenged the government's Rs 1,200-crore Gandhi Ashram Memorial and Precinct Development Project because it goes against the wishes and philosophy of the Father of the Nation.

People unable to reach HC? CJI says he will visit Srinagar

People unable to reach HC? CJI says he will visit Srinagar

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi said it is 'very very serious' if people were unable to approach the high court.

Madras HC asks for update on Jayalalithaa's health

Madras HC asks for update on Jayalalithaa's health

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

People are anxious to know about the health condition of the chief minister as some information is already in public domain, a division bench orally observed when a public interest litigation filed by social activist K R 'Traffic' Ramaswamy came up for hearing.

Centre justifies creation of PM Cares Fund in SC

Centre justifies creation of PM Cares Fund in SC

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

It also opposed the suggestion that the contributions be transferred to the National Disaster Response Fund.

NIA did not ask Rohini Salian to go slow in Malegaon blast case: AG

NIA did not ask Rohini Salian to go slow in Malegaon blast case: AG

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has rubbished allegations in the Supreme Court that Salian was pressurised by the National Investigation Agency to 'go slow' in the case.

PIL seeks NIA probe into activist Dabholkar murder case

PIL seeks NIA probe into activist Dabholkar murder case

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

With no headway in the police probe into the killing of anti-superstition activist Narendra Dabholkar nearly a month ago, a Public Interest Litigation has sought transfer of the case to the National Investigation Agency.

SC allows live streaming of hearing in constitutional matters

SC allows live streaming of hearing in constitutional matters

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

"Once live streaming will be allowed, your problem will be solved," the bench said when Tripathi alleged that students are not allowed to witness proceedings in all matters in the apex court.

Show record of writers who returned Sahitya Akademi awards, says HC

Show record of writers who returned Sahitya Akademi awards, says HC

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The Delhi HC asked the Centre to produce record related to writers who returned their Sahitya Akademi awards.

Does obscenity offence stand against Radhe Maa? HC asks cops

Does obscenity offence stand against Radhe Maa? HC asks cops

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

"Does the offence of indecency and obscenity under section 110 of the Bombay Police Act stand against her (Radhe Maa) as she (Radhe Maa) claims that it happened inside four walls?" the high court asked.

Anil Deshmukh's lawyer arrested for 'trying to subvert' probe

Anil Deshmukh's lawyer arrested for 'trying to subvert' probe

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The CBI has arrested former Maharashtra Home minister Anil Deshmukh's lawyer Anand Daga for allegedly trying to subvert the probe against him, officials said.

CBI arrests its SI for receiving bribe in Deshmukh case

CBI arrests its SI for receiving bribe in Deshmukh case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The central agency Wednesday examined Deshmukh's son-in-law Gaurav Chaturvedi and lawyer Anand Daga in over its probe after which an FIR was registered, they said.

Don't force people to walk long distances: SC to U'khand govt

Don't force people to walk long distances: SC to U'khand govt

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Uttarakhand government not to force people, caught in flash floods, to walk long distances and said that they should be air lifted to safer places.

SC dismisses plea seeking guidelines for conduct of caesarean deliveries

SC dismisses plea seeking guidelines for conduct of caesarean deliveries

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

A bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi also slapped a cost of Rs 25,000 on the petitioner and directed him to deposit the amount within four weeks with the Supreme Court Bar Association.

Delhi HC to hear PIL on PM's security breach on April 20

Delhi HC to hear PIL on PM's security breach on April 20

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice D N Patel initially said that it would ask the Centre to consider as representation the PIL which seeks a declaration that all authorities, civil or military, shall act under the supervision of the Special Protection Group (SPG) in matters of security of the Prime Minister and his immediate family members.

SC notice to Haryana govt on assault on journalists in Hisar

SC notice to Haryana govt on assault on journalists in Hisar

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre and the Haryana government on alleged assault by the police on media persons during an operation to arrest 'godman' Rampal in Hisar and sought their response on a plea of some journalists seeking judicial probe into the incident.

Senior CBI officer is the 'mole': Ranjit Sinha to SC

Senior CBI officer is the 'mole': Ranjit Sinha to SC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

A senior Indian Police Service officer in Central Bureau of Investigation is the 'mole' who supplied documents and file notings to advocate Prashant Bhushan on the basis of which 'false and baseless' allegations were made, agency chief Ranjit Sinha claimed in the Supreme Court on Thursday.

SC rejects plea against PM CARES Fund

SC rejects plea against PM CARES Fund

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The bench did not agree to the contention of the lawyer that the fund has been created without following the schemes enumerated under Articles 266 and 267 (which deal with the contingency and the Consolidated Funds of India) of the Constitution.

SC seeks response from Centre, EC on PIL to ensure maximum voting

SC seeks response from Centre, EC on PIL to ensure maximum voting

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Centre and the Election Commission on a Public Interest Litigation seeking a direction to them to frame of guidelines to ensure that more citizens cast their votes in the polls.

'Satire isn't a crime anywhere in civilised world'

'Satire isn't a crime anywhere in civilised world'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Will Wankhede get additional water supply during IPL? HC asks BMC

Will Wankhede get additional water supply during IPL? HC asks BMC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The court asked the civic body to file an affidavit on this.

Decommissioned INS Vikrant sold for Rs 60 crore

Decommissioned INS Vikrant sold for Rs 60 crore

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The decommissioned aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy, INS Vikrant, which played an important role in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, has been sold for Rs 60 crore.

Pegasus: RS MP moves SC seeking court-monitored probe

Pegasus: RS MP moves SC seeking court-monitored probe

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

A massive political row has erupted after media reports claimed that Pegasus spyware was used to conduct surveillance on about 300 Indians, including ministers, political leaders, government officials and journalists.

HC gives Maharashtra go ahead to hike auto, taxi fares. Do you agree with the order?

HC gives Maharashtra go ahead to hike auto, taxi fares. Do you agree with the order?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The Bombay high court on Wednesday refused to interfere in Maharashtra government's move to hike fares of taxis and auto rickshaws based on the recommendation of the now-scrapped Hakim Committee.

Yasin Malik to argue in-person against NIA seeking death penalty for him

Yasin Malik to argue in-person against NIA seeking death penalty for him

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Turning down the court's suggestion to appoint a lawyer on his behalf, separatist leader Yasin Malik on Friday told the Delhi high court he wished to argue in-person against a National Investigation Agency plea seeking death penalty for him in a terror funding case.

Maha govt seeks HC nod for auto, taxi fare hike

Maha govt seeks HC nod for auto, taxi fare hike

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday sought the Bombay high court's approval for the proposed auto and taxi fare hike.

'NMP is very tough to execute'

'NMP is very tough to execute'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'There will be political opposition, and this monetisation will require continued political will.'

SC dismisses plea of CBI probe against Asaram

SC dismisses plea of CBI probe against Asaram

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking a court-monitored Central Bureau of Investigation probe into an alleged sexual assault case against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu.

1984 anti-Sikh riot: HC refers witness protection plea to DLSA

1984 anti-Sikh riot: HC refers witness protection plea to DLSA

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The Delhi high court on Wednesday referred to Delhi Legal Services Authority the Public Interest Litigation seeking a direction to provide protection to the witnesses in 1984 anti-Sikh riot cases involving senior Congress leader Sajjan Kumar.

Teachers should teach, not supervise cooking of mid-day meals: HC

Teachers should teach, not supervise cooking of mid-day meals: HC

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Close on the heels of the mid-day meal tragedy in Bihar, the Allahabad high court has disapproved of teaching staff at government schools being saddled with the implementation of the scheme in Uttar Pradesh.

SC says it will decide on police chiefs of cities too, 'once and for all'

SC says it will decide on police chiefs of cities too, 'once and for all'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said it will decide "once and for all" the legal issue of whether the earlier apex court judgment laying down procedures for the appointment of the director general of police (DGP) in states will also be applicable to Delhi and other cities.

MPs, MLAs will be disqualified on date of conviction: SC

MPs, MLAs will be disqualified on date of conviction: SC

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down as ultra vires a provision of the Representation of the People Act which protects convicted lawmakers against disqualification on the ground of pendency of appeal against their conviction in the higher courts.

SC allows new CBI director to take charge of 2G probe

SC allows new CBI director to take charge of 2G probe

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed new Central Bureau of Investigation Director Anil Kumar Sinha to take charge of the investigation and prosecution in the 2G scam cases, over three weeks after it had removed his predecessor from the probe following allegations of trying to protect some accused.

Explain rationale of travel expenses of MPs: HC to Centre

Explain rationale of travel expenses of MPs: HC to Centre

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Travel expenses given to members of Parliament have come under the scrutiny of the Delhi high court, which asked the Centre to explain the "rationale" behind such benefits.

Assam govt asked to file detailed affidavit on police encounters

Assam govt asked to file detailed affidavit on police encounters

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The Gauhati high court on Tuesday asked the Assam government to file a detailed affidavit on the police encounters that have been taking place since the Bharatiya Janata Party returned to power in the state in May 2021.

CBIvsCBI: Apex court to consider PIL seeking SIT probe

CBIvsCBI: Apex court to consider PIL seeking SIT probe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi considered the submission of lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for NGO Common Cause that there were wider issues of corruption affecting the probe agency and the PIL needed to be heard urgently.

SC to hear plea seeking details of Rafale deal

SC to hear plea seeking details of Rafale deal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The plea also seeks details of comparative prices during UPA and NDA rule.

SC to hear J-K's beef ban plea on October 5

SC to hear J-K's beef ban plea on October 5

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Highlighting the inconsistency in the orders, senior advocate Amarendra Sharan, appearing for the state government, mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Chief Justice H L Dattu and sought an urgent hearing.