Public Interest Litigation
Delhi High Court to Hear Critical Petition Addressing Life-Threatening Air Pollution Crisis in National Capital
Dec 02, 2025 11:17 pm CST
The Delhi High Court will hear an urgent petition filed by the Greater Kailash-II Welfare Association seeking immediate and effective measures to combat dangerous air pollution levels in Delhi. The case highlights the city's deteriorating air quality that frequently reaches hazardous levels, causing serious health issues among residents while authorities allegedly respond with delayed and inadequate actions despite expert warnings of life-threatening conditions.
Supreme Court Declines to Monitor All Hate Speech Incidents Across India, Directs Petitioners to Approach High Courts
Nov 25, 2025 07:36 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has stated it will not legislate or monitor every incident of hate speech nationwide, instructing petitioners to utilize existing mechanisms including high courts and police authorities. During a hearing addressing calls for economic boycott of a community, Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta emphasized that proper legal channels already exist, while Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued public interest litigation should not be selective to one religion.
Pakistani Woman Challenges Government Over Period Tax on Sanitary Pads: A Fight for Women's Rights
Oct 28, 2025 04:48 pm CST
A 25-year-old Pakistani lawyer, Mahnoor Omer, has filed a landmark public interest litigation against the government's heavy taxation on sanitary pads. Her petition argues that the 40% tax burden on menstrual products violates women's constitutional rights to equality and dignity, making essential hygiene items inaccessible for many. With only 12% of Pakistani women using sanitary pads due to high costs, this case highlights the intersection of taxation policy and gender inequality in healthcare access.
Madras High Court Issues Notice on Petition to Include Actor Vijay as Accused in Karur Stampede Case
Oct 17, 2025 07:06 pm CST
The Madras High Court has issued notices regarding a petition seeking to include TVK leader Vijay as an accused in the Karur stampede tragedy that killed 41 people. The petition also calls for banning children at political rallies and establishing safety protocols for political gatherings, while the Election Commission clarified TVK's unrecognized status.
"Unfortunate": Supreme Court On Pilot's "Fuel Cut-Off" Mention In Air India Crash Report
Sep 22, 2025 03:30 pm CST
"Unfortunate": Supreme Court On Pilot's "Fuel Cut-Off" Mention In Air India Crash Report