Delhi High Court Calls Satya Niketan PG Collapse “Callous and Criminal”
The Delhi High Court described the Satya Niketan PG building collapse that killed seven people, including students, as the result of "callous and criminal condu…
PIL: Legal News & Updates
Articles, case updates and legal news tagged "PIL".
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Petition Filed In Supreme Court Challenging UPI Transaction Fees
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the government's decision to impose a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on ce…
Supreme Court to Examine Whether Minors Should Be Allowed on Social Media
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether minors should be allowed to operate social media accounts, while emphasizing the need for safeguards to protect …
Supreme Court Bars Appointment and Continuation of Unqualified Teachers
The Supreme Court has directed that no teacher in schools or colleges may be appointed or allowed to continue in service unless they possess the qualifications …
Supreme Court May Frame Pan-India Guidelines After Satya Niketan Building Collapse
The Supreme Court has indicated that it may frame pan-India guidelines on building safety and unauthorized constructions following the collapse of a student acc…
Plea in Supreme Court Seeks Warning Labels for Any Excess Salt, Sugar or Fat in Food Products
A plea before the Supreme Court has sought mandatory warning labels on packaged food products containing excess salt, sugar, or fat, even if only one of these i…
Supreme Court to Hear Plea Seeking Mandatory Ethanol Disclosure at Petrol Pumps
The Supreme Court will hear a PIL on August 31, 2026, seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content at petrol pumps and on fuel invoices. The petition also se…
Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre & FSSAI Over Delay in Front-of-Pack Warning Labels
The Supreme Court has strongly criticised the Central Government and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for delaying the implementation of…
Allahabad HC rejects PIL against Sambhal tehsildar's notice to mosque constructed on graveyard
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a PIL challenging a show-cause notice issued to a mosque in Sambhal allegedly constructed on land recorded as a graveyard…
Rajasthan High Court Warns Udaipur Hills Are Being Replaced by Hotels
The Rajasthan High Court has expressed serious concern over the rapid commercialization of Udaipur's hill regions, observing that natural hills are increasingly…
Karnataka Voter Deletion PIL: High Court Seeks Clarification
The Karnataka High Court has sought clarification regarding Supreme Court directions while hearing a PIL alleging that nearly 67 lakh voters could face deletion…
Delhi High Court Begins Suo Motu PIL on Stray Dog Management
The Delhi High Court has initiated a suo motu PIL to monitor the implementation of Supreme Court directions regarding stray dog management in the national capit…
Ensuring law and order, not snooping: Delhi Police on PIL in Delhi HC alleging surveillance of CJP protests
Delhi Police has defended its videography and monitoring of protesters at Jantar Mantar before the Delhi High Court, arguing that the measures are intended sole…
Supreme Court Hearing on Plea Seeking Action Against Violence on Christians
The Supreme Court heard a petition filed by Archbishop Peter Machado and others seeking stronger measures to prevent violence against Christians and ensure prot…
Supreme Court Allows Release of Animated Film on Lord Jagannath After Rath Yatra
The Supreme Court has permitted the nationwide release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath after the conclusion of the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra festiviti…