"Politically Induced" : Bombay High Court On PIL Seeking Direction To Eknath Shinde To Return To Maharashtra
2 years, 8 months ago

"Politically Induced" : Bombay High Court On PIL Seeking Direction To Eknath Shinde To Return To Maharashtra

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The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL seeking an FIR against Uddhav Thackeray and directed another PIL petitioner to deposit Rs. 1 lakh as a pre-condition to hear his plea against MLA Eknath Shinde and others.The bench comprising Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice MS Karnik was of the view that the PIL against Shinde was politically motivated and without enough. Shortly thereafter the bench dismissed the second petition filed by Hemant Patil seeking registration of an FIR against the Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackarey, his son Aditya Thackarey and close aide MP Sanjay Raut for alleged "public nuisance" and sedition. The first PIL by one Utpal Baburao Chandawar and other ordinary citizens alleged that Eknath Shinde and other rebel 38 Shiv Sena MLAs were "neglecting" their official duties by camping in a hotel in Gauhati.

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Delhi High Court Junks PIL Against 'Illegal Constructions' At Ajmeri Gate, Imposes ₹10K Costs
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi High Court Junks PIL Against 'Illegal Constructions' At Ajmeri Gate, Imposes ₹10K Costs

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking to demolish the alleged illegal and unauthorized constructions within the regulated area of city's Ajmeri Gate. 10,000 costs on the petitioner- Mirza Aurangzeb to be deposited with Delhi High Court Staff Welfare Fund. “The jurisprudence which surrounds the development of PIL petitions in India concerns itself primarily to give voice to …

PIL filed against KCR for skipping assembly sessions; allegations of suppressing farmers' voices
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

PIL filed against KCR for skipping assembly sessions; allegations of suppressing farmers' voices

New Indian Express  

PIL filed against KCR for skipping Assembly sessions General Secretary of Federation of Farmers Associations in Telangana D Vijaypal Reddy filed a PIL in the Telangana High Court, challenging the prolonged absence of BRS president and Leader of Opposition K Chandrashekar Rao from the Legislative Assembly since December 2023. Comments against Revanth: KTR files quash petition BRS working president and …

SC seeks Bihar's response on PIL challenging BPSC chairperson appointment
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SC seeks Bihar's response on PIL challenging BPSC chairperson appointment

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response of the Bihar government on a PIL challenging the appointment of Bihar Public Service Commission chairperson Parmar Ravi Manubhai. A bench comprising justices P S Narasimha and Manoj Misra took note of the submissions of lawyer petitioner Brajesh Singh challenging the appointment of Manubhai as the Commission head. The plea challenged the appointment …

SC issues notice to Bihar government on PIL challenging BPSC's chairperson appointment
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SC issues notice to Bihar government on PIL challenging BPSC's chairperson appointment

India TV News  

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Bihar government regarding a PIL challenging the appointment of Parmar Ravi Manubhai as chairperson of the Bihar Public Service Commission. Bench appoints amicus curiae to pursue PIL While issuing notices to the state government and the BPSC chairperson, the bench remarked, "As a lawyer, you should avoid filing these types of …

Allahabad High Court Allows Withdrawal Of PIL Against Appointment Of SP Gupta As State Information Commissioner
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court Allows Withdrawal Of PIL Against Appointment Of SP Gupta As State Information Commissioner

Live Law  

On Wednesday, the Allahabad High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea as withdrawn, challenging Swatantra Prakash Gupta's appointment as the State Information Commissioner. The PIL plea, filed by the petitioner in person, Ashish Kumar Singh, challenged Gupta's appointment as the SIC, contending that it violates Section 15 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, a provision that bars the …

Plea in Bombay High Court seeking ED investigation against Dhananjay Munde
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Plea in Bombay High Court seeking ED investigation against Dhananjay Munde

India Today  

A slew of Public Interest Litigations has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking the court to monitor the ongoing investigation in the Beed Sarpanch murder case. Meanwhile, the plea also sought a direction for the Election Commission of India to scrutinise the affidavit filed by the cabinet minister Dhananjay Mundhe and act as per law. Sanjay Deshmukh, the …

Bombay High Court Dismisses Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader's PIL Against Withdrawal Of 12 MLC Nominations By Governor
2 months, 1 week ago

Bombay High Court Dismisses Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader's PIL Against Withdrawal Of 12 MLC Nominations By Governor

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a plea filed by Shiv Sena leader Sunil Modi, challenging the Governor's decision permitting the Eknath Shinde-led government to withdraw 12 Member of Legislative Council's nominations that were recommended by the State when Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Agadi was in power. In July 2023, Sunil Modi filed the Public Interest Litigation against the …

Allahabad HC dismisses PIL against Justice Shekhar Yadav’s impeachment motion
2 months, 1 week ago

Allahabad HC dismisses PIL against Justice Shekhar Yadav’s impeachment motion

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav, calling it “not maintainable.” The motion was initiated after Justice Yadav allegedly made controversial remarks during a Vishva Hindu Parishad event in Prayagraj last month. The court clarified that PILs must represent issues concerning vulnerable sections of society, …

Madras HC imposes Rs 10k cost on woman for filing PIL for personal gain
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Madras HC imposes Rs 10k cost on woman for filing PIL for personal gain

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently imposed Rs 10,000 cost on a litigant for filing a Public Interest Litigation petition for personal gain by projecting a private land dispute as an encroachment case involving a public road. The litigant, Usha Maheswari, had filed the PIL alleging encroachment of a public road in Madurai city by two …

PIL In Bombay High Court Challenges Governor's Decision Appointing 7 MLCs To State Legislative Council
3 months ago

PIL In Bombay High Court Challenges Governor's Decision Appointing 7 MLCs To State Legislative Council

Live Law  

A fresh Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court challenging the notification issued by the Maharashtra Governor on 14 October 2024, where 7 MLCs were nominated to the State Legislative Council. Today, the petitioner's counsel argued that the decision of the Governor to nominate the 7 MLCs was 'malice in law'. The petitioner's counsel argued that …

Sambhal Violence | Allahabad High Court CJ-Led Bench Directs Listing Of PIL Seeking FIR Against DM, SP Before Appropriate Bench
3 months, 1 week ago

Sambhal Violence | Allahabad High Court CJ-Led Bench Directs Listing Of PIL Seeking FIR Against DM, SP Before Appropriate Bench

Live Law  

A Bench led by Chief Justice Arun Bhansali of the Allahabad High Court today directed that a Public Interest Litigation plea, which seeks the filing of an FIR against the Sambhal District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, the concerned SHO, and other responsible officers in connection with their alleged involvement in the violence that occurred last month in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, …

“Either Lied In Court Or Has Been Set Up”: Madras High Court Imposes ₹20 Lakh Cost On Litigant, Restrains Him From Filing PILs For 1 Year
3 months, 2 weeks ago

“Either Lied In Court Or Has Been Set Up”: Madras High Court Imposes ₹20 Lakh Cost On Litigant, Restrains Him From Filing PILs For 1 Year

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation filed by a 62-year-old man and imposed a cost of Rs. The court also restrained the PIL petitioner from filing any PILs in the court without prior permission for 1 year. The court was hearing a petition by T H Rajmohan challenging a Government Order issued by the Revenue Department …

Allahabad High Court CJ-Led Bench Directs Listing Of PIL Seeking CBI Probe Into Sambhal Violence Before Appropriate Bench
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court CJ-Led Bench Directs Listing Of PIL Seeking CBI Probe Into Sambhal Violence Before Appropriate Bench

Live Law  

The Chief Justice Arun Bhansali-led Bench of the Allahabad High Court today directed the listing of a Public Interest Litigation plea seeking a CBI probe into the violence that erupted last month in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, before a bench with the jurisdiction to hear criminal PILs. The PIL plea also prays for the following reliefs: Appoint a special investigation team, …

Telangana HC rejects plea for CBI probe into land allotments to IMG Bharata
6 months ago

Telangana HC rejects plea for CBI probe into land allotments to IMG Bharata

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: A division bench of the Telangana High Court, comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J Sreenivas Rao, has dismissed two public interest litigations seeking a CBI investigation into land allotments made to M/s. The petitioners, A B K Prasad and another person, sought a directive to the central government to issue a notification under the Delhi Special Police …

PIL seeking facilities for cricketers on Mumbai grounds: SC rejects plea against HC order
6 months, 1 week ago

PIL seeking facilities for cricketers on Mumbai grounds: SC rejects plea against HC order

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea challenging the Bombay High Court's order which had disposed of a petition seeking directions to provide drinking water and other facilities to cricket players during practice or unofficial matches on public grounds in Mumbai. PIL seeking facilities for cricketers on Mumbai grounds: SC rejects plea against HC order "What kind …

PIL In Kerala High Court Seeks Probe Into MLA PV Anwar's Corruption Allegations Against ADGP Ajith Kumar
6 months, 2 weeks ago

PIL In Kerala High Court Seeks Probe Into MLA PV Anwar's Corruption Allegations Against ADGP Ajith Kumar

Live Law  

A PIL has been filed in the Kerala High Court seeking an investigation by a national agency in the allegations made by MLA P. V. Anwar against Additional Director General of Police M.R. According to the plea, a recorded phone call between the MLA Anwar and Pathanamthitta Superintendent of Police Sujit Das was leaked to the media on August 3. …

PIL against caste-based rallies: Poll panel, Centre get six more weeks to file reply
6 months, 2 weeks ago

PIL against caste-based rallies: Poll panel, Centre get six more weeks to file reply

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has given six more weeks to the Election commission of India and the Union government to reply on a plea related to the ban on caste-based rallies. PIL against caste-based rallies: Poll panel, Centre get six more weeks to file reply This order was passed by a division bench comprising justices Rajan …

PIL In Delhi High Court Seeks Release Of CM Arvind Kejriwal On Interim Bail In All Pending Cases, Cites Safety Risk In Jail
11 months ago

PIL In Delhi High Court Seeks Release Of CM Arvind Kejriwal On Interim Bail In All Pending Cases, Cites Safety Risk In Jail

Live Law  

A PIL has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking release of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on “extra ordinary interim bail” in all the criminal cases registered by against him, including the Enforcement Directorate, which are pending for inquiry or trial, till completion of his tenure. The PIL states that being the Chief Minister, there is a requirement to …

Sharad Pawar moves Bombay HC against PIL seeking CBI probe against him for alleged irregularities in Lavasa
1 year ago

Sharad Pawar moves Bombay HC against PIL seeking CBI probe against him for alleged irregularities in Lavasa

The Hindu  

NCP founder Sharad Pawar has moved the Bombay High Court against a PIL filed by an advocate seeking a CBI probe against him, his daughter Supriya Sule and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar over alleged illegal permissions given to construct a private hill station at Lavasa in Pune district. Mr. Chinoy said in 2022, the high court had dismissed …

Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence
1 year ago

Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking a court-monitored CBI or SIT probe into the violence in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali village on February 19. When Mr. Srivastava referred to the top court having formed a committee of three former women high court judges to oversee the investigation, relief and remedial measures in Manipur, where also women were sexually …

PIL Challenging RPA Provisions Dismissed
1 year, 1 month ago

PIL Challenging RPA Provisions Dismissed

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A two-judge bench of the Telangana High Court dismissed a PIL challenging provisions of The Representation of People’s Act, 1951, pertaining to the arrangement of names of candidates on ballot papers. Ban on rooftop hoardings: SCB refrained from taking further action Justice S. Nanda of the Telangana High Court directed the Secunderabad Cantonment Board not to take any further …

'Half-cooked, half-baked petitions are filed': Bombay High Court on Maratha-Kunbi plea
1 year, 1 month ago

'Half-cooked, half-baked petitions are filed': Bombay High Court on Maratha-Kunbi plea

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday reprimanded the advocate representing petitioners in a Public Interest Litigation against the 'Maratha' community being given 'Kunbi' certificates in the OBC category. The bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Arif Doctor questioned advocate Ashish Mishra, representing the petitioners, about adding Maharashtra Advocate General Birendra Saraf as a respondent in the PIL. Section …

Bombay High Court issues notice to Maharashtra Speaker, Uddhav Sena MLAs on Shinde faction pleas
1 year, 2 months ago

Bombay High Court issues notice to Maharashtra Speaker, Uddhav Sena MLAs on Shinde faction pleas

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday issued notices to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar and the 14 MLAs aligned with Uddhav Thackeray, responding to petitions filed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The chief whip of Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Bharat Gogavale, has filed petitions challenging Mr. Narwekar’s January 10 order dismissing disqualification petitions against 14 MLAs from the Thackeray …

HC refuses urgent hearing on PIL against Manoj Jarange Patil
1 year, 2 months ago

HC refuses urgent hearing on PIL against Manoj Jarange Patil

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Friday declined an urgent listing for a public interest litigation that sought a ban on strikes and protests related to the Maratha reservation issue in Mumbai. A petition of activist Hemanth Patil was mentioned for urgent hearing by advocate RN Kachhwe, who argued that a large gathering of people was anticipated at Azad Maidan …

Correct Writ Prayer, HC Directs
1 year, 5 months ago

Correct Writ Prayer, HC Directs

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A two-judge bench of the Telangana High Court on Monday granted the opportunity to a practising advocate of the Central Administrative Tribunal to amend his prayer, if necessary, in a writ petition essentially assailing the appointment of Ranjan Misra as judicial member of the CAT. HC allows writ petition if CM, CS removed as parties A two-judge bench of …

Dismissed Punjab cop Raj Jit Hundal gets arrest shield from Supreme Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Dismissed Punjab cop Raj Jit Hundal gets arrest shield from Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to dismissed Punjab Police officer Raj Jit Singh Hundal who is facing drug trafficking charges and sought the Punjab government’s response in four weeks on his petition that alleged he was made a “scapegoat” in a power tussle between two groups of Punjab Police officers at the highest level. The …

CJI DY Chandrachud Expresses Disapproval Of Manipur High Court Admitting PIL Seeking To Quash Editors Guild Report
1 year, 6 months ago

CJI DY Chandrachud Expresses Disapproval Of Manipur High Court Admitting PIL Seeking To Quash Editors Guild Report

Live Law  

On Friday, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud expressed his disapproval of the manner in which the Manipur High Court admitted a PIL seeking to quash the fact-finding report published by the Editors Guild of India on the ethnic violence in Manipur. The bench led by the CJI and comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was hearing the petition …

‘Public Interest Or Political Interest Litigation?’: Calcutta High Court In Plea For FIRs Against Suvendu Adhikari Over Panchayat Election Comments
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Public Interest Or Political Interest Litigation?’: Calcutta High Court In Plea For FIRs Against Suvendu Adhikari Over Panchayat Election Comments

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court today took up a PIL upon directions of the Supreme Court, pertaining to registration of FIRs and initiation of criminal proceedings against BJP's Leader of Opposition in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari. Mukherji, which had lifted a stay on coercive action against Adhikari, and directed the West Bengal police to register an FIR for his comments during …

Manipur violence: Supreme Court declines PIL seeking SIT probe
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur violence: Supreme Court declines PIL seeking SIT probe

Live Mint  

Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider a new Public Interest Litigation regarding the Manipur violence. The Supreme Court requested a "more specific" petition, expressing difficulty in entertaining the current one, as it appeared to single out only one community in its blame. “This petition is very difficult to entertain because it places blame on one community,” said the bench …

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Against 'Conman' Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s Letters To Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi From Jail
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Against 'Conman' Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s Letters To Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi From Jail

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected a public interest litigation seeking to restrain alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, accused in a cheating case, from releasing the alleged derogatory letters from jail to media about actors Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi and Chahatt Khanna. The PIL was moved by Nishant Singh, a public servant calling himself as “one of the hard-core fans” …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking High Level Enquiry In Patwari Recruitment Scam; Imposes ₹10K Costs
1 year, 7 months ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking High Level Enquiry In Patwari Recruitment Scam; Imposes ₹10K Costs

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation which sought high-level enquiry into an alleged scam in recruitment of Patwari by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, with rupees ten thousand costs. While finding the petition unmerited, the Division Bench of Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice Hirdesh observed, “In the facts and circumstances of the case, …

Can't Be Taken Lightly: Karnataka High Court Refuses To Quash Proceedings Against Five For Allegedly Demanding Money To Withdraw PIL Against Mutt
1 year, 8 months ago

Can't Be Taken Lightly: Karnataka High Court Refuses To Quash Proceedings Against Five For Allegedly Demanding Money To Withdraw PIL Against Mutt

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court recently dismissed a petition filed by five persons seeking to quash proceedings initiated against them for allegedly demanding money from the Chief Administrator Officer of Ramachandrapura Mutt for withdrawing a PIL filed by Gokarna Hitha Rakshana Samithi against the Mutt, alleging financial irregularities. A single judge bench of Justice K Natarajan said, “Considering the facts and …

Details missing, court says it could dismiss plea against Eknath Shinde
1 year, 8 months ago

Details missing, court says it could dismiss plea against Eknath Shinde

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday expressed its apprehension regarding a PIL petition filed against Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, stating that the details of the petitioner were not disclosed. During the proceedings, a bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Arif Doctor was hearing multiple PILs, including one filed by social activist and lawyer Deepak Jagdev. READ …

Telangana HC slams PIL seeking speedy trial in Jagan assets cases
1 year, 9 months ago

Telangana HC slams PIL seeking speedy trial in Jagan assets cases

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea or even direct the court registry to allot a registration number to a petition requesting direction to the CBI court in Hyderabad to expedite trial in cases pertaining to Y.S. The division bench of Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice N. Tukaramji faulted petitioner Chegondi Venkata Harirama Jogaiah, …

'Supreme Court Broad Enough...' : SC Rejects PIL For Action Against Law Minister & Vice President Over Comments Against Judiciary
1 year, 10 months ago

'Supreme Court Broad Enough...' : SC Rejects PIL For Action Against Law Minister & Vice President Over Comments Against Judiciary

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by Bombay Lawyers Association challenging High Court's order dismissing its PIL against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Law Minister Kiren Rijiju for their remarks in public about the basic structure doctrine evolved by the Top Court and the Collegium system for appointment of Judges. The Apex Court noted, “we …

Shiv Sena Vs Shiv Sena- Supreme Court Judgement Today- LIVE UPDATES
1 year, 10 months ago

Shiv Sena Vs Shiv Sena- Supreme Court Judgement Today- LIVE UPDATES

Live Law  

Supreme Court to deliver its judgment today in the Shiv Sena case relating to the rift between EknathShinde and UddhavThackeray factions.The judgment will decide the fate of the present Eknath Shinde-led government in Maharashtra The Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice MR Shah, Justice Krishna Murari, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha had. The judgment …

Shiv Sena Vs Shiv Sena- Supreme Court Judgement Today- LIVE UPDATES
1 year, 10 months ago

Shiv Sena Vs Shiv Sena- Supreme Court Judgement Today- LIVE UPDATES

Live Law  

Supreme Court to deliver its judgment today in the Shiv Sena case relating to the rift between EknathShinde and UddhavThackeray factions.The judgment will decide the fate of the present Eknath Shinde-led government in Maharashtra The Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice MR Shah, Justice Krishna Murari, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha had. The judgment …

Shiv Sena Vs Shiv Sena- Supreme Court Judgement Today- LIVE UPDATES
1 year, 10 months ago

Shiv Sena Vs Shiv Sena- Supreme Court Judgement Today- LIVE UPDATES

Live Law  

Supreme Court to deliver its judgment today in the Shiv Sena case relating to the rift between EknathShinde and UddhavThackeray factions.The judgment will decide the fate of the present Eknath Shinde-led government in Maharashtra The Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice MR Shah, Justice Krishna Murari, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha had. The judgment …

Breaking | Bombay High Court Dismisses PIL Against Vice President, Law Minister Over Remarks On Basic Structure Doctrine, Collegium System
2 years, 1 month ago

Breaking | Bombay High Court Dismisses PIL Against Vice President, Law Minister Over Remarks On Basic Structure Doctrine, Collegium System

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL against the Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Law Minister Kiren Rijiju for their constant public criticism of the judiciary’s ‘collegium system’ and remarks against the basic structure doctrine. Petitioner - the Bombay Lawyers Association sought to restrain them from discharging their duties claiming that the two have disqualified themselves from holding …

PIL In Bombay HC Seeks To Restrain Vice President, Law Minister From Discharging Duties Over Remarks On Basic Structure Doctrine, Collegium
2 years, 1 month ago

PIL In Bombay HC Seeks To Restrain Vice President, Law Minister From Discharging Duties Over Remarks On Basic Structure Doctrine, Collegium

Live Law  

A PIL has been moved in the Bombay High Court to restrain the vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar and law minister Kiren Rijiju from discharging their duties after constant public criticism of the ‘collegium system’ and remarks against the basic structure doctrine. Petitioner - the Bombay Lawyers Association claims that the two have disqualified themselves from holding constitutional posts of Vice …

PIL against Vice President Dhankar, Law minister Rijiju for 'no faith' in Constitution
2 years, 1 month ago

PIL against Vice President Dhankar, Law minister Rijiju for 'no faith' in Constitution

India Today  

The Bombay Lawyers Association approached the Bomby High Court with a Public Interest Litigation against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and Union Law minister Kiren Rijiju saying they should be discharged from their duties because they have shown a "lack of faith" in the Constitution. It said the VP and the law minister "insulted the Supreme Court using derogatory language". The …

Supreme Court Pulls Up LLM Student For Filing PIL To Remove Reservation System
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Pulls Up LLM Student For Filing PIL To Remove Reservation System

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a PIL seeking to remove the system of reservations in the country while terming the said PIL "an abuse of process". The PIL, which was filed by an LLM student was listed before a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha. At the very outset, CJI DY Chandrachud expressed …

Delhi riots accused Sharjeel Imam moves Supreme Court against high court order calling him 'main conspirator'
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi riots accused Sharjeel Imam moves Supreme Court against high court order calling him 'main conspirator'

India Today  

Sharjeel Imam has moved the Supreme Court seeking expunction of observations and remarks made about him by the Delhi High Court while denying bail to Umar Khalid in the Delhi riots' larger conspiracy case. Denying bail, the high court said that Khalid was constantly in touch with Sharjeel Imam, who was arguably ‘at the head of the conspiracy’ and also …

‘How Is This A PIL?’: HC on Petition Seeking Order to Restrain Maharashtra Guv Koshyari 'From Speaking'
2 years, 3 months ago

‘How Is This A PIL?’: HC on Petition Seeking Order to Restrain Maharashtra Guv Koshyari 'From Speaking'

News 18  

How is this a PIL, asked a division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Abhay Ahuja on Thursday, questioning the petitioner as to how can the court restrain the Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari “from speaking”. WHAT IT STATES The petition stated that Koshyari on February 2 had said that Samarth Ramdas was the ‘Guru’ of Chhatrapati …

[Judges' Appointment] No Reason To Assume That Collegium Isn't Mindful Of Its Duty: Uttarakhand High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

[Judges' Appointment] No Reason To Assume That Collegium Isn't Mindful Of Its Duty: Uttarakhand High Court

Live Law  

Dealing with a Public Interest Litigation plea pertaining to the appointment of judges in the HC as per the sanctioned strength, the Uttarakhand High Court recently observed that it is the Job of the HC Collegium to make the recommendations and that there is no reason to assume that the collegium is not mindful of its duty, or that it …

PIL In Bombay High Court Seeks CBI, ED Probe Into Ex-Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray's Wealth
2 years, 4 months ago

PIL In Bombay High Court Seeks CBI, ED Probe Into Ex-Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray's Wealth

Live Law  

A PIL has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking a CBI and ED investigation into the wealth of ex-Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, his wife Rashmi and two sons Aditya and Tejas. The petitioner has a "hunch" that BJP leader Kirit Somaiya or both agencies must have "huge information" and links pertaining to Thackerays. According to the petitioner, Uddhav, …

Kerala High Court Dismisses PIL Filed Against Bharat Jodo Yatra Alleging Traffic Snarls
2 years, 5 months ago

Kerala High Court Dismisses PIL Filed Against Bharat Jodo Yatra Alleging Traffic Snarls

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday dismissed the petition which alleged Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra was causing traffic snarls in the state.The Division Bench consisting of Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P. Chaly dismissed the petition as the petitioner failed to produce documents proving the allegations averred in the plea. The Kerala High Court on …

Delhi Riots: Congress Leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi Oppose PIL In Delhi High Court Over Alleged Hate Speeches
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Riots: Congress Leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi Oppose PIL In Delhi High Court Over Alleged Hate Speeches

Live Law  

Congress Leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have opposed a public interest litigation seeking registration of FIR against them for alleged hate speeches given during the anti CAA-NRC protests which led to the 2020 Delhi riots.The Congress leaders filed their replies before the Delhi High Court opposing a PIL filed by NGO Lawyers Voice which also sought constitution of an …

1979: The first PIL petition
2 years, 7 months ago

1979: The first PIL petition

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 14, 2022 06:00 IST Public interest litigation petitions are cases filed in a court that highlight a public cause and seek to redress for those affected. Technically, the 1979 Hussainara Khatoon vs State of Bihar was the first PIL petition though Justice Krishna Iyer spoke about it in the 1976 Mumbai Kamgar case SCC 832)). He noted: …

Kerala High Court Questions Maintainability Of MLAs' PIL Against ED Probe Into KIIFB, Reserves Verdict
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala High Court Questions Maintainability Of MLAs' PIL Against ED Probe Into KIIFB, Reserves Verdict

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a PIL moved by five MLAs against the ongoing Enforcement Directorate probe into the financial transactions of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board. A Division Bench of Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly doubted the maintainability of the plea on the grounds that it may not qualify …

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