PIL
Bombay High Court Converts Goa Nightclub Fire Case to PIL: Luthra Brothers Face Legal Challenges in Thailand
Dec 16, 2025 02:42 am CST
The Bombay High Court has converted a civil suit regarding the Goa nightclub fire into a Public Interest Litigation, emphasizing accountability for the tragedy that killed 25 people. Meanwhile, Thai authorities prepare to present the case of nightclub co-owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra to a Bangkok court, as India seeks their deportation following the issuance of an Interpol Blue Corner Notice. The case involves complex legal and diplomatic considerations between Indian and Thai authorities.
Legal Challenge to Bengaluru's Rs 17,000 Crore Tunnel Road Project: Environmental Concerns and Political Tensions
Oct 25, 2025 10:56 pm CST
Actor Prakash Belawadi files PIL against Bengaluru's Rs 17,000 crore Tunnel Road Project, citing environmental concerns and procedural lapses. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya represents the case while Deputy CM DK Shivakumar defends the 35km underground network designed to ease the city's traffic congestion.
Unhygienic Court Toilets Violate Fundamental Rights: Supreme Court Report Highlights Widespread Sanitation Failures
Oct 21, 2025 10:50 pm CST
A comprehensive status report submitted to the Supreme Court reveals that unhygienic toilets in court complexes nationwide constitute a violation of fundamental rights for all court users. The report highlights systemic failures in maintaining sanitary facilities, providing disability access, and ensuring gender-inclusive amenities, particularly affecting subordinate judiciary in rural areas. The Supreme Court has issued directives mandating proper toilet facilities across all court premises in India.
Allahabad High Court Bans Commercial Activities on Educational Institution Grounds in Uttar Pradesh
Oct 19, 2025 05:02 pm CST
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that properties belonging to educational institutions in Uttar Pradesh, including playgrounds, cannot be used for commercial activities such as exhibitions or fairs. The division bench directed the state government to issue a circular enforcing this directive across all educational institutions within one month, emphasizing that educational infrastructure should be strictly reserved for educational and curricular activities.
Supreme Court Calls For Dedicated Online Portal To Trace Missing Children
Sep 24, 2025 06:57 pm CST
The Supreme Court today asked the Union Home Ministry to consider bringing in a dedicated online portal to deal with cases of Kidnapping and child trafficking from across the country.
"12 Years Since He Was Buried. Why Now?" High Court On Afzal Guru, Maqbool Bhat Grave Plea
Sep 24, 2025 05:24 pm CST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking removal of graves of Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhat, both executed for terror-related offences, from Delhi's Tihar Jail.
Plea Seeks Removal Of Afzal Guru, Maqbool Bhatt's Graves From Tihar Jail Premises
Sep 22, 2025 10:36 pm CST
A plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking directions to remove the graves of terrorists Mohammad Afzal Guru and Mohammad Maqbool Bhatt, who were awarded death penalty and executed in Tihar jail.