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‘Did you conduct research before rape ordinance?’

It questioned whether any of the victims were asked what they want before coming out with the rape ordinance.

24 Apr 2018 5:56 AM

Delhi HC disallows AAP tender to buy 1,000 buses

The tender is proposed to be issued in June and the supply of vehicles will be after March 31 next year.

03 Apr 2018 6:13 AM

According to the petitioner, these lapses have resulted in thousands of deaths due to speeding.

Violation of mandatory MVA clause

The court has asked the state to file its reply in this regard.

30 Mar 2018 2:17 AM

SC penalty on govt shows its callousness: Manoj Tiwari

But the Kejriwal-led Delhi government has let down the city traders again on Monday by not submitting any blue print.

27 Mar 2018 3:26 AM

Follow due process while razing structures, says Bombay HC

The court further directed the BMC that as they had decided to demolish the structures in light of the previous court order.

18 Mar 2018 6:17 AM

Resolve issues around land transfer for law varsity: Bombay HC

The PIL claimed that while the government announced in 2014 that it would allot a 50-acre plot for the varsity, it was yet to do so.

17 Mar 2018 5:02 AM

Bombay HC raps state for not providing land for MNLU campus

After hearing the submissions, the court said that it was unable to understand why the issue had been pending for more than 18 months.

23 Feb 2018 7:34 AM

Bombay HC raps ACB for closing probe on FSI for parking

The court questioned the ACB’s procedure in forwarding complaints against departments to them.

22 Feb 2018 7:42 AM

Don’t strike, go to labour court: Bombay HC to MSRTC staff

The bench upheld the submissions by the MSRTC and said that PIL had served its purpose.

21 Feb 2018 5:58 AM

According to the PIL, there was a total mismanagement in collection of toll from commercial vehicles, which was causing a huge problem for other vehicles. (Photo: PTI)

PIL in Delhi HC for smooth traffic on city borders

He also sought direction to the NHAI and the Delhi government to ensure smooth flow of traffic at the Delhi borders.

13 Feb 2018 1:42 AM

On Tuesday, when the PIL came up for hearing government pleader Milind More informed the court that the strikes had taken place in 2015 and now it was 2018 and the PIL was still pending. (Representational Image)

PIL against strikes by docs dismissed

The court also said that as the strikes had happened in 2015 and it was 2018, a realistic approach was required and hence dismissed the PIL.

10 Jan 2018 3:29 AM

Exhaust all measure before PIL: Bombay HC

The court said that the litigants must exhaust all other legal remedies before approaching the high court with PIL.

05 Jan 2018 6:00 AM

Murdered Dalit youth’s kin seek retrial

The case has assumed political significance following protests by the Republican Party of India.

14 Dec 2017 1:29 AM

The plea was filed by Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Judicial Reforms (CJAR). (Photo: PTI)

Medical college bribery case: SC to pronounce verdict on December 1

Case pertains to medical college bribery scam against I M Quddusi who was arrested among others, by CBI under Prevention of Corruption Act.

27 Nov 2017 5:44 PM

Appearing for another petitioner, counsel Loknath Chatterjee prayed that dengue be declared an epidemic in the state and that necessary measures be taken to control the spread of the disease.

PILs demand compensation for dengue deaths in West Bengal

Hearing in the petitions was adjourned till Thursday, when the government would put forward its submissions.

15 Nov 2017 6:38 AM

72 buildings in Mahul are ready for project-affected persons. (Photo: Shripad Naik)

Bombay High Court seeks report on BRIMSTOWAD

Tells BMC not to allot houses meant for water disposal system’s PAPs to others.

12 Nov 2017 1:31 AM

Sunanda Pushkar was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a suite of a five-star hotel in Delhi on the night of January 17, 2014. (Photo: File)

Political Interest Litigation: Delhi HC dismisses Swamy's plea in Sunanda Pushkar death

The bench also said that 'Courts need to be careful that judicial process is not used by political persons for their own purposes.'

26 Oct 2017 3:22 PM

Footwear and other items lie on the bridge after the stampede broke out during the peak hours on Friday morning. (Photo: AP)

Mumbai stampede: PIL filed in Bombay HC to book railway officials

The public interest litigation (PIL) was submitted on Friday to the high court registry by city resident Pradeep Bhalekar.

30 Sep 2017 12:09 PM

The high court has asked all the authorities concerned to make a representation before it on November 8.

Bombay HC to officials: Explain bad roads across Maharashtra

The court was hearing suo motu (on its own) a public interest litigation (PIL) on the “pathetic” condition of roads.

29 Sep 2017 1:35 AM

Marital rape case: Delhi HC adjourns matter for September 20

The PIL filed requests that marital rape be criminalized and treated as rape.

08 Sep 2017 5:27 PM

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