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Chandigarh: HC pulls up Bar body for disciplinary action against lawyer who filed PIL against encroachments at HC complex

The court, taking serious note of the submissions of Yadav, sought reply from the Bar body on the issues taken up by him and directed that no coercive steps be taken against him pursuant to the resolution by Bar body against him. (HT Photo for representation)

chandigarh news

Published on Sep 17, 2025 08:28 AM IST

Courts cannot fix time to revise poll rolls, ECI tells SC on nationwide SIR

Supreme Court of India

india news

Updated on Sep 14, 2025 04:02 AM IST

Space crunch at HC: UT shoots down proposal to extend complex in forest area

UT’s is of the view that expansion at current site may take place on around 2 lakh square meter area only and can’t be allowed into reserved forest area. (HT File photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Sep 13, 2025 08:24 AM IST

SC seeks govt, EC reply on regulation of parties

india news

Published on Sep 13, 2025 05:44 AM IST

SC seeks Centre, ECI response on PIL for regulation of political parties

The Supreme Court of India. (PTI)

india news

Published on Sep 12, 2025 12:52 PM IST

PIL for action against unrecognised institutions in UP: HC seeks reply from state govt, 4 other respondents

A division bench comprising Justice Rajan Roy and Justice Manjive Shukla passed the order in response to the PIL petition filed by one Saurabh Singh on September 4. (For Representation)

lucknow news

Published on Sep 11, 2025 09:38 PM IST

‘Match should go on’: SC on plea against India-Pakistan Asia Cup match

The India-Pakistan match is scheduled for Sunday. (PTI)

india news

Updated on Sep 11, 2025 02:59 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi citizenship row: ED records statement of complainant

Congress MP Rahul at a rally in Patna, Bihar. (Santosh Kumar/ HT Photo)

india news

Published on Sep 09, 2025 01:55 PM IST

Chandigarh: HC comes down on Nayagaon MC over open manholes

As the hearing began, the lawyer for the petitioner had submitted that manholes are still lying uncovered or damaged. (HT Photo for representation)

chandigarh news

Published on Sep 09, 2025 05:44 AM IST

Encroachments on army firing range land: HC asks LDA, Housing Board about action taken

It was also informed that the notification for the firing range would be expiring in September 2025. The counsel for the Union of India said that there is a request for extension of the notification for the purposes of firing range. (For representation only)

lucknow news

Published on Sep 07, 2025 03:34 AM IST

ED summons complainant in Rahul Gandhi citizenship probe

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (File Photo)

india news

Updated on Sep 06, 2025 09:28 PM IST

Punjab & Haryana high court seeks state, MC reply on illegal constructions near Golden Temple

PIL alleges sealed property being turned into hotel despite court orders; response sought by Oct 15 (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

chandigarh news

Published on Sep 05, 2025 08:08 AM IST

SC takes suo motu cognisance of lack of CCTVs in police stations

The suo motu case comes even as the top court continues to monitor compliance in the Paramvir Singh Saini Vs Baljit Singh matter, in which its 2018 and 2020 ruling laid down the most comprehensive framework for CCTV installation.

india news

Updated on Sep 05, 2025 04:52 AM IST

SC takes suo motu cognisance of missing CCTVs in police stations

The fresh intervention highlights how systemic compliance remains elusive. (Image sourced from Amazon.com)

india news

Published on Sep 04, 2025 12:05 PM IST

What measures taken to stop caste-based rallies, HC asks central and state govts

The plea had urged the court to direct the Election Commission of India (ECI) to derecognise political parties that organise caste-centric rallies and sought directives for the central and the state governments to stop cast-based rallies. (File Photo)

lucknow news

Published on Sep 04, 2025 03:44 AM IST

PIL seeking court’s intervention on floods: Unnecessary suits can distract authorities: HC

The matter will be heard again on September 8. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Sep 03, 2025 07:14 AM IST

Allahabad HC takes serious note of beating of PIL petitioner, issues notice to officials

india news

Updated on Sep 02, 2025 08:16 PM IST

HC orders removal of fish mkt in Thane

(Shutterstock)

mumbai news

Published on Sep 02, 2025 11:59 PM IST

Bengaluru Metro Blue Line: HC refuses PIL for new station, asks BMRCL to review

The high court of Karnataka. (File)

bengaluru news

Published on Sep 02, 2025 02:59 PM IST

J&K HC issues notices to 23 people accused of encroaching historic stream

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has issued notices to 23 people accused of encroaching ‘Shah Kul’, a historic stream that served as the primary water source for the famous Mughal-era Nishat Garden here. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

chandigarh news

Published on Sep 01, 2025 03:06 AM IST

SC to hear on Sept 1 plea over sale of 20 percent ethanol blended petrol

india news

Published on Aug 31, 2025 10:59 AM IST

PIL in Punjab & Haryana HC seeks relief, rehabilitation for floods affected farmers

It also demands Centre be directed to activate and disclose emergency action plans for Pong and Bhakra reservoirs under the Dam Safety Act, 2021. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

chandigarh news

Published on Aug 31, 2025 05:06 AM IST

Delhi HC declines urgent hearing on LG’s police video testimony notification

The move has triggered sharp opposition from lawyers, who argue it compromises fair trial rights, tilts proceedings in favour of the prosecution, and risks manipulation of evidence. Another petition, filed by advocate Kapil Madan, has also challenged the order on similar grounds. (Representational image)

delhi news

Published on Aug 28, 2025 03:48 AM IST

Chandigarh: No space to house HC branches at old secretariat building, UT tells court

UT’s response came to HC on August 18, asking UT to explore the possibility of allotting two floors of the old secretariat building for housing some branches of the HC. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Aug 23, 2025 08:24 AM IST

Plea in SC seeks 'de-registration of Congress', gag on comments against ECI

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi have led the vote chori allegations made by the INDIA bloc.

india news

Published on Aug 22, 2025 12:38 PM IST

‘ ₹25,000 each to 84 students’: Chhattisgarh HC over dog-soiled mid-day meal

While awarding the compensation to the pupils, the bench did not take into account the state's argument that the affected students were found to be fit after a subsequent health check-up.

india news

Published on Aug 21, 2025 01:49 PM IST

HC tells Chandigarh administration to explore possibility of allotting 2 floors of old secretariat

The UT administration has been stressing on setting up a new HC complex in Sarangpur, where, it says, over 40 acres could be allotted for construction of the new court complex. (Shutterstock)

chandigarh news

Published on Aug 20, 2025 07:46 AM IST

HC asks LDA to survey encroachments on army firing range land in city

The court directed to list the case in the first week of September 2025 only for the purposes of considering as to what decision is taken by the state regarding extension of the notification. (For representation only)

lucknow news

Published on Aug 19, 2025 03:12 AM IST