Allahabad HC Rejects PIL Seeking Clarification From UP Govt That It Isn't Working Under BJP's Command
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Allahabad HC Rejects PIL Seeking Clarification From UP Govt That It Isn't Working Under BJP's Command

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea filed seeking a direction to the state government to clarify that it not working under the commands of the Bharatiya Janata Party.The PIL Plea, filed by Advocate Manjesh Kumar Yadav, referred to a statement the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Keshav Prasad Maurya, made last month during a. The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea filed seeking a direction to the state government to clarify that it not working under the commands of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The PIL Plea, filed by Advocate Manjesh Kumar Yadav, referred to a statement the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Keshav Prasad Maurya, made last month during a one-day state working committee meeting of the BJP. For context, Maurya had said that 'संगठन सरकार से बड़ा है' Case citation: 2024 LiveLaw 497

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HC issues notice to Lodha Ventures in PIL over ‘One Goa’ project
2 days, 15 hours ago

HC issues notice to Lodha Ventures in PIL over ‘One Goa’ project

The Hindu  

A Public Interest Litigation petition filed in the Bombay High Court Bench in Goa has alleged irregularities in One Goa, a plotted real estate development project promoted by The House of Abhinandan Lodha. The petition accuses the company of benefiting from policy violations, backdoor regulatory clearances, and a questionable land deal with Goa’s Town and Country Planning Minister Vishwajit Rane. …

Bombay HC Dismisses PIL Against MMRDA, MEIL in Borivali-Thane Tunnel Project
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bombay HC Dismisses PIL Against MMRDA, MEIL in Borivali-Thane Tunnel Project

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking a probe into the bank guarantees given by Megha Engineering & Infrastructure Ltd for the ₹16000 crore Borivali-Thane Twin Tube Tunnel project. Representing MMRDA, Solicitor General of India Mr. Tushar Mehta argued that the PIL was not maintainable, as the petitioner lacked locus standi. On behalf of MEIL, …

HC refuses to entertain plea in New Delhi railway station stampede
4 weeks ago

HC refuses to entertain plea in New Delhi railway station stampede

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to entertain an application seeking to intervene in an ongoing PIL concerning the February 15 stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela ruled that the applicants were free to pursue appropriate legal remedies independently, but their intervention …

'HC Facing Gravest Crisis In Its History': PIL In Allahabad High Court Seeks Expeditious Filling Of Over 50% Judicial Vacancies
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

'HC Facing Gravest Crisis In Its History': PIL In Allahabad High Court Seeks Expeditious Filling Of Over 50% Judicial Vacancies

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation plea has been moved before the Allahabad High Court seeking a direction for the timely and expeditious filling of all the current 81 judicial vacancies in the High Court in a time-bound manner.Stating that the HC is "facing gravest crisis in its history", the PIL plea A Public Interest Litigation plea has been moved before the …

PILs reduced to suspicion due to misuse: SC Judge Nagarathna
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

PILs reduced to suspicion due to misuse: SC Judge Nagarathna

Hindustan Times  

Public interest litigation, once a “virtuous weapon” for the weak and oppressed, has now been reduced to suspicion due to its misuse for monetary or publicity gains, Supreme Court judge justice BV Nagarathna said on Tuesday. Justice Nagarathna commended Baxi for his role in shaping legal thought, especially in human rights and constitutional law. The event marked the unveiling of …

Delhi HC declines urgent hearing on PIL against election freebies
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi HC declines urgent hearing on PIL against election freebies

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant an urgent hearing on a PIL filed by retired Justice S N Dhingra, challenging the cash-oriented schemes announced by political parties ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. A bench comprising Chief Justice Devender Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela directed the petitioner’s counsel to first address objections in …

SC seeks Bihar's response on PIL challenging BPSC chairperson appointment
1 month, 4 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
2 months 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
2 months 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 …

Allahabad HC dismisses PIL against Justice Shekhar Yadav’s impeachment motion
2 months, 3 weeks 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, …

Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Against Motion To Impeach Justice Shekhar Yadav Over His VHP Event Speech
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Against Motion To Impeach Justice Shekhar Yadav Over His VHP Event Speech

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court today DISMISSED a Public Interest Litigation plea filed against an impeachment motion submitted to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General by 55 MPs seeking the impeachment of Justice Shekhar Yadav over the speech delivered by him at Prayagraj on December 8 at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. #AllahabadHighCourt to shortly hear a Public Interest …

Madras HC imposes Rs 10k cost on woman for filing PIL for personal gain
3 months, 1 week 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 …

'Against Secularism': PIL In Allahabad HC Seeking Dismissal Of UP CM For Backing Justice SK Yadav's Recent Statements
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Against Secularism': PIL In Allahabad HC Seeking Dismissal Of UP CM For Backing Justice SK Yadav's Recent Statements

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation plea has been moved before the Allahabad High Court today seeking the DISMISSAL of Yogi Adityanath as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for publicly backing Justice Shekhar Yadav's recent controversial statements at a Vishva Hindu Parishad event. For context, speaking at the World Hindu Economic Forum 2024 on Saturday in Mumbai, CM Yogi Adityanath had …

PIL In Bombay High Court Challenges Governor's Decision Appointing 7 MLCs To State Legislative Council
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Allahabad HC Adjourns Subramanian Swamy's PIL Against UP Govt's Action Declaring Temples' Fairs As Govt 'Melas' Till Jan 17
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Allahabad HC Adjourns Subramanian Swamy's PIL Against UP Govt's Action Declaring Temples' Fairs As Govt 'Melas' Till Jan 17

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court today adjourned the hearing of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy's PIL plea moved challenging the Uttar Pradesh government's 2017 decision to take over the management of Melas and festivals associated with three temples of the state. For context, Swamy's PIL plea challenges the State Government's notification on the grounds that it violates Articles 14, 25, …

Sambhal Violence | Inquiry Panel Already Formed By UP Govt: Allahabad HC Allows Withdrawal Of PIL Against 'Police Atrocities'
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Sambhal Violence | Inquiry Panel Already Formed By UP Govt: Allahabad HC Allows Withdrawal Of PIL Against 'Police Atrocities'

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court today allowed the withdrawal of a PIL plea seeking an independent probe into the alleged incidents of police atrocity during the Sambhal violence. A bench of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Dr Gautam Chowdhary allowed the withdrawal of the PIL plea filed by the Association of Protection of Civil Rights, noting that the State Government …

Allahabad High Court CJ-Led Bench Directs Listing Of PIL Seeking CBI Probe Into Sambhal Violence Before Appropriate Bench
3 months, 4 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, …

PIL In Allahabad HC Seeks CBI Probe Into Sambhal Violence, SIT To Investigate Alleged Involvement Of UP Govt, Its Officials
4 months ago

PIL In Allahabad HC Seeks CBI Probe Into Sambhal Violence, SIT To Investigate Alleged Involvement Of UP Govt, Its Officials

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation plea has been filed in the Allahabad High Court seeking a Special Investigation Team probe under the chairmanship of a retired HC judge into the alleged involvement of the Uttar Pradesh government, its administrative officials, including the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police, in the violence that erupted in. A Public Interest Litigation plea has been …

Delhi HC rejects PIL on removing blockades at Singhu border
6 months ago

Delhi HC rejects PIL on removing blockades at Singhu border

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking the removal of roadblocks on National Highway 44 at the Singhu Border as it has been causing inconvenience to commuters. A division bench consisting of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela advised the petitioners to file a formal representation with the Delhi Police Commissioner …

HC Dismisses PILs Seeking CBI Probe Into Land Allocation to IMG Bharata
6 months, 3 weeks ago

HC Dismisses PILs Seeking CBI Probe Into Land Allocation to IMG Bharata

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has dismissed two public interest litigations filed in 2012, seeking a CBI probe into the alleged conspiracy in alienating around 850 acres of land in Hyderabad to IMG Bharata Academies Private Limited for a throwaway price by the then Telugu Desam-led government in united Andhra Pradesh. In its judgment, the division bench of the High …

PIL against caste-based rallies: Poll panel, Centre get six more weeks to file reply
7 months 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 Allahabad HC Against ECI For 'Inaction' On Congress' 'Ghar Ghar Guarantee' Scheme Launched Ahead Of 2024 LS Polls
7 months, 3 weeks ago

PIL In Allahabad HC Against ECI For 'Inaction' On Congress' 'Ghar Ghar Guarantee' Scheme Launched Ahead Of 2024 LS Polls

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation plea has been filed in the Allahabad High Court against the Election Commission of India over its alleged inaction to act against the Indian National Congress for launching its much debated 'Ghar Ghar Guarantee' scheme/campaign ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. The PIL plea argues that Congress' 'Ghar Ghar Guarantee' scheme, which involves the distribution …

'Can't Question Govt's Political Wisdom': Allahabad HC On PIL Challenging Centre's 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' Notification
8 months, 1 week ago

'Can't Question Govt's Political Wisdom': Allahabad HC On PIL Challenging Centre's 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' Notification

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday disposed of former Indian Police Service officer Amitabh Thakur's Public Interest Litigation petition challenging the Central government's recent notification declaring June 25, the day Emergency was imposed in the country in 1975, as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'.A bench of Justice Sangeeta Chandra and Justice Shree Prakash Singh said that the. The Allahabad High Court on …

SC to Review PIL Seeking Probe into Electoral Bonds Scheme
8 months, 3 weeks ago

SC to Review PIL Seeking Probe into Electoral Bonds Scheme

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider listing a public interest litigation that urged a court-monitored investigation into the electoral bonds scheme. The PIL, filed by NGOs Common Cause and the Centre for Public Interest Litigation, alleges an "apparent quid pro quo" between political parties, corporations, and investigative agencies. A five-judge Constitution bench had on February 15 …

PIL Challenging Rahul Gandhi's LS Election: Allahabad HC Seeks Registry Report On HC's 2016 Directive Against Petitioner's Advocate
9 months ago

PIL Challenging Rahul Gandhi's LS Election: Allahabad HC Seeks Registry Report On HC's 2016 Directive Against Petitioner's Advocate

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday directed its registry to submit its report on a 2016 Judgment of the High Court passed related to the advocate representing the petitioner in a Public Interest Litigation plea challenging Rahul Gandhi's election to the Lok Sabha. "This court has perused the judgment of the Division Bench of this Court in the case of …

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Challenging Appointment Of National Small Industries Development Corporation's Chairman
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Challenging Appointment Of National Small Industries Development Corporation's Chairman

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the appointment of Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya, the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of National Small Industries Development Corporation Limited.A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora said that a PIL is not maintainable in service matters and. The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest …

PIL In Allahabad High Court Seeks Judicial Committee For Recovering Money, Assets Embezzled From Union/State Exchequer
10 months, 2 weeks ago

PIL In Allahabad High Court Seeks Judicial Committee For Recovering Money, Assets Embezzled From Union/State Exchequer

Live Law  

Recently, a public interest litigation was filed in the Allahabad High Court seeking constitution of a judicial committee comprising of retired judges of the Supreme Court or High Court for recovering the money and assets which have been embezzled and “looted” from the Union and State Exchequers. Enlisting various scams from the internet, the petitioner pleaded that the various law …

PIL Before Delhi High Court Against Circulation Of Deepfake Videos During Lok Sabha Polls
11 months ago

PIL Before Delhi High Court Against Circulation Of Deepfake Videos During Lok Sabha Polls

Live Law  

A public interest litigation has been filed before the Delhi High Court against circulation of deepfake videos trying to influence the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. The plea was mentioned by Senior Advocate Jayant Mehta today before a division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora. Mehta informed court that the plea has been filed by …

Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking 'Authoritative Interpretation' Of Section 66 Of PMLA
11 months ago

Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking 'Authoritative Interpretation' Of Section 66 Of PMLA

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking “authoritative interpretation” of Section 66 of PMLA, alleging that ED is pressurizing the police and CBI to file FIRs under predicate offence on the basis of the information shared by it with the agencies.A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora granted …

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, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

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 …

'Your Credentials Don't Convince Us To Hear You': Gujarat HC Refuses To Hear PIL Citing Petitioner's Involvement In 6 FIRs
1 year, 3 months ago

'Your Credentials Don't Convince Us To Hear You': Gujarat HC Refuses To Hear PIL Citing Petitioner's Involvement In 6 FIRs

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court recently refused a Public interest litigation petition, citing the petitioner's involvement in six first information reports as a basis for declining to entertain the plea. The division bench of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha P Mayee held, “Having noted that six First Information Reports had been lodged against the petitioner on the allegation of …

PIL plea filed in Patna High Court challenging quota hike
1 year, 4 months ago

PIL plea filed in Patna High Court challenging quota hike

The Hindu  

A Public Interest Litigation petition has been filed in the Patna High Court on Monday challenging the decision of the Bihar government to increase reservation in the State from 50% to 65%. Following the caste-based survey report, the government of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had taken the decision to increase the reservation for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes …

PIL in SC to Maintain Sanctity of Electoral Process in AP
1 year, 4 months ago

PIL in SC to Maintain Sanctity of Electoral Process in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: A PIL filed in the Supreme Court by former AP election commissioner and secretary to ‘Citizens for Democracy’, N. Ramesh Kumar, with a plea to maintain the “sanctity” of the electoral process, is likely to come up for hearing shortly. The former SEC wanted the apex court to restrain the state government from having any blatant interference in preparation …

‘Public Interest Or Political Interest Litigation?’: Calcutta High Court In Plea For FIRs Against Suvendu Adhikari Over Panchayat Election Comments
1 year, 7 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 …

Details missing, court says it could dismiss plea against Eknath Shinde
1 year, 9 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 …

'No Power To Ban Caste Rallies By Political Parties In Non-Election Period', ECI Submits Before Allahabad High Court
2 years ago

'No Power To Ban Caste Rallies By Political Parties In Non-Election Period', ECI Submits Before Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Election Commission of India has submitted before the Allahabad High Court that it has no Jurisdiction to either ban caste-based rallies organized by political parties in the non-election period or to ban them from contesting subsequent polls.The submission was made by the Election watchdog in a Public Interest Litigation plea filed by one Moti Lal Yadav before the High …

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 …

'Misconceived': Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL For 'Default Bail' To Rape Accused If Chargesheet Not Filed Within 2 Months Of FIR
2 years, 2 months ago

'Misconceived': Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL For 'Default Bail' To Rape Accused If Chargesheet Not Filed Within 2 Months Of FIR

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea which prayed for a declaration that a rape accused may seek 'Default Bail', in case a chargesheet is not filed against him within two months of lodging of FIR. The Bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Vikas Budhwar dismissed the plea for being ‘misconceived’ as it noted …

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Constitution Of 'Politically Neutral Body' For FCRA Implementation
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Constitution Of 'Politically Neutral Body' For FCRA Implementation

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking constitution of an independent and "politically neutral body" for implementation of Foreign Contribution Act to avoid misuse of law by the executive.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad pronounced the decision. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL Challenging Election Commission's Power To Remove/Reduce Period Of Disqualification Of Legislators
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL Challenging Election Commission's Power To Remove/Reduce Period Of Disqualification Of Legislators

Live Law  

Supreme Court on Friday issued notice in a Public Interest Litigation challenging the constitutional validity of Section 11 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. At the outset, the counsel for petitioner submitted that Section 11 had to either be struck down or read down by the court since it suffered from the vice of "excessive delegation". Section 11 …

"Names Recommended By RSS": PIL Moved In Allahabad HC Challenges Recent Appointments Of State Law Officers
2 years, 7 months ago

"Names Recommended By RSS": PIL Moved In Allahabad HC Challenges Recent Appointments Of State Law Officers

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation Plea has been moved before the Allahabad High Court challenging the recent appointments of state law officers alleging that the officers were appointed based on the recommendations of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.The PIL plea has been moved by Advocates Rama Shankar Tiwari, Shashank Kumar Shukla, and ​​Arvind Kumar through Advocates Alok Kirti Mishra and. A Public Interest …

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: …

PIL Seeks Special Assistance For All Differently-Abled Students In Exams; Kerala High Court Issues Notice To Centre, State & Education Dept
2 years, 7 months ago

PIL Seeks Special Assistance For All Differently-Abled Students In Exams; Kerala High Court Issues Notice To Centre, State & Education Dept

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation has reached the Kerala High Court seeking assistance for all differently-abled students in examinations, regardless of the percentage of their disability.A Division Bench of Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P. Chaly recently issued notice to the Centre, State and the relevant State Education Separtments in the plea. A Public Interest Litigation has reached the …

PIL Filed Before Delhi HC Seeking Disqualification of Arrested AAP MLA Satyendar Jain
2 years, 7 months ago

PIL Filed Before Delhi HC Seeking Disqualification of Arrested AAP MLA Satyendar Jain

News 18  

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking to declare AAP leader Satyendar Jain, arrested in a money laundering case, a person with unsound mind and disqualify him as MLA and minister. The plea, filed through lawyer Rudra Vikram Singh, stated that in response to Jain’s bail application before the trial court, the ED informed …

Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Formation Of Panel To Ascertain Nature Of Structure Found Inside Gyanvapi Mosque
2 years, 8 months ago

Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Formation Of Panel To Ascertain Nature Of Structure Found Inside Gyanvapi Mosque

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea seeking the appointment of a committee/commission headed by a judge of the high court or supreme court to study the nature of the structure found in the Gyanvapi campus.The PIL plea had also sought a direction to the panel to ascertain whether a Shiva linga, as claimed by the …

Calcutta High Court Seeks State Govt Reply On PIL Alleging Irregularities, Corruption In Primary Teachers' Recruitment
2 years, 8 months ago

Calcutta High Court Seeks State Govt Reply On PIL Alleging Irregularities, Corruption In Primary Teachers' Recruitment

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday sought the reply of the state government on a Public Interest Litigation plea moved alleging irregularities, illegalities, and corruption in the recruitment of Assistant Teachers in Primary Schools of the State on the basis of the Teacher Eligibility Test, 2014.The Bench of Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj. The Calcutta High Court …

PIL plea in HC seeks FIR against the Thackerays, Raut
2 years, 9 months ago

PIL plea in HC seeks FIR against the Thackerays, Raut

The Hindu  

A public interest litigation petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court on Tuesday seeking registration of First Information Report against Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Cabinet Minister Aaditya Thackeray and Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut. The PIL sought a direction to restrain all the three from making any statements against the members of the legislative assembly who are …

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