Tag: PIL

PIL in Madhya Pradesh HC seeks implementation of CAA in state.

Source – www.devdiscourse.com PIL in Madhya Pradesh HC seeks implementation of CAA in state Jabalpur, Jan 16 (PTI)A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Madhya Pradesh High Court here seeking implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in the Congress-ruled state. The PIL was filed recently by office-bearers of four social organisations in the state. Talking

Allahabad high court takes cognisance of situation in UP.

Source – telegraphindia.com Allahabad High Court on Tuesday took cognisance of the “situation in Uttar Pradesh” and registered a public interest litigation (PIL). A bench of Chief Justice Govind Mathur and Justice Vivek Varma took suo moto cognisance of incidents that took place in the state after the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, was enacted, including

Rajasthan HC Dismisses PIL over ICICI Prudential’s Alleged Mis-Selling Practices.

Source – thewire.in Jaipur: The Rajasthan high court on December 2 dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) into cases where ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company allegedly tricked people into buying its policies. The order is yet to be uploaded on the high court’s website. The plea was filed by a former employee of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance

Uttarakhand High Court stays ‘deemed forest’ definition of government.

Source – newindianexpress.com DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand high court on Tuesday Uttarakhand government’s office order which defined deemed forests as as ‘a land patch of 10 hectares or above with 60% canopy density and 75% native plant species’. Rajeev Singh Bisht, counsel for the petitioner said, “The honourable court has stayed this office order of the state

Delhi High Court disposes of plea on delay in sanctions in JNU sedition case.

Source – wionews.com Delhi High Court on Wednesday disposed of the public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to Delhi government for immediate grant of sanction to proceed with the trial against former Jawaharlal Nehru Unversity Students’ Union (JNUSU) president Kanhaiya Kumar and others in connection with a sedition case. A Division Bench headed by Chief Justice DN

NOCs mandatory for holding Numaish: Telangana High Court.

Source – newindianexpress.com HYDERABAD:  A division bench of the Telangana High Court on Monday made it clear that the Numaish (industrial exhibition), to be held at Nampally exhibition grounds from Jan 1, 2020, cannot be held until the exhibition society takes No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from all departments concerned. Even if the State government accords permission

Karnataka HC seeks CID report on ashram abuse.

Source – newindianexpress.com BENGALURU: Incidents of sexual and verbal abuse and exploitation of minor girls in Samrakshana Anatha Ashrama in Kengeri Upanagara, run by Jadugar Jagannath, has shocked the conscience of the court, the Karnataka High Court said on Monday. The court directed the state government to submit a report on the CID investigation into the case, within

Orissa HC gives CBSE 4 weeks to decide on Class X, XII fee hike.

Source – newindianexpress.com CUTTACK:  The Orissa High Court on Monday asked the Chairman of Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) to take a decision within four weeks on Odisha Abhibhabak Mahasangh’s representation seeking withdrawal of hike in examination fee for Class X and XII examinations conducted by it. The division bench of Chief Justice KS

RTC has to immediately pay out Rs 2,210 crore, Govt tells Telangana HC.

Source – deccanchronicle.com Hyderabad: The state government has informed the Telangana High Court that the strike-ridden Telangana State Road Corporation, which is grappling with financial issues must address its immediate and long-term liabilities. Chief Secretary S.K. Joshi filed an affidavit before the High Court stating that in so far as immediate liabilities are concerned, the outstanding