Congress has petitioned the Supreme Court to oppose the petitions challenging provisions of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. Congress has moved an intervention application in a pending public interest litigation against the constitutional validity of the Act. “The applicant seeks to intervene in this matter to emphasise the constitutional and societal significance … Read more
New Delhi: The Supreme Court, on Monday, December 2, will hear the public interest litigation (PIL) relating to the control of pollution in Delhi and the adjoining NCR area. As per the cause list published on the website of the apex court, a bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka and A.G. Masih will resume hearing … Read more
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to a plea challenging the constitutional validity of Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act of 1986. A bench headed by justice BR Gavai issued notice to the government on a plea which contends that the Act allows the police … Read more
Guwahati: With public outcry over the proposed falling of centuries old trees in Dighalipukhuri on Mohammad Tayabullah Road due to ongoing flyover construction, the Assam government has responded with assurance of re-look. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma assured the citizens of Guwahati that one of the government’s priorities is to protect the greenery along the … Read more
The Supreme Court dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) on Friday calling for the establishment of a regulatory board to oversee and manage over-the-top (OTT) and streaming platforms in India. The petition argued that these platforms function without the same checks and balances that traditional media, such as films and television, are required to adhere … Read more
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to remove Arvind Kejriwal from the post of Delhi chief minister. A division bench headed by acting Chief Justice Manmohan verbally observed that the court cannot decide the matter and that it was for Delhi lieutenant- governor … Read more
