Public Interest Litigation
Karnataka: No protection for cow vigilante groups, says Siddaramaiah
State govt has never supported vigilantism and misrepresentation of facts by certain media houses is unfortunate, said K'taka CM.
PIL in Bombay HC questions govt policy on tobacco
The PIL was recently filed by Sumitra Pednekar, widow of former state home and labour minister Satish Pednekar who died of oral cancer.
Maharashtra in soup over inaction in tackling malnutrition
The government’s counsel said that she was unaware of the NGOs objections and sought time to file replies to the allegations.
Bombay High Court asks how Relief Fund has been spent
A division bench of the high court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by city-based NGO, Public Concerns for Governance Trust.
PIL challenges money spent on Shivaji Memorial
A division bench of the high court was hearing the PIL filed by Mohan Bhide a chartered accountant and professor with Kapasi-Bhide classes in Mumbai.
4,000 resident doctors stay away from duty in Maharashtra hospitals
The doctors did not report to work to protest the two recent incidents - one in Dhule and another at the Sion hospital in Mumbai.
Ramjas row: Delhi HC rejects plea on action against cops for assaulting students
Following the emerging reports about the extreme violence, the NHRC issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner.
PIL not a weapon to challenge financial decisions: RBI to HC
The plea has alleged that the surcharge levied by financial institutions on card transactions was "illegal" and "discriminatory".
Will send back penguins if not cared for: Bombay High Court
The petitioner had brought to the notice of the court that one penguin had died because it could not adjust to Mumbai’s atmosphere.
List steps taken over death of 11 inmates: Delhi HC to govt
The inspection was conducted by DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal on February 4 night.