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Ghaziabad: 2 residents move Allahabad high court over human-monkey conflict

The petition has sought directions with respect to relocation/rescue of monkeys to forests/forest-like areas in vicinity in a time-bound manner. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published on May 07, 2025 09:36 AM IST

High court asks chief secy, PSPCL MD about power backup at Rajindra Hospital

In February, the petition was disposed of as the Punjab chief secretary had told the high court that the health department has been told to ensure that auto-switch facilities for DG sets/power backup are installed in all government hospitals across Punjab, to address any power failure issues. (Shutterstock)

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Published on May 02, 2025 08:25 PM IST

‘Don’t demoralise forces’: SC junks plea seeking probe into Pahalgam attack

A view of the Supreme Court (SC) of India in New Delhi. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said, “This is the crucial hour when each and every citizen of this country has joined hands to fight terrorism.”

Updated on May 01, 2025 03:45 PM IST

HC dismisses PIL challenging demolition of Elphinstone bridge

Residents of Prabhadevi fear work on the elevated connector will damage their buildings (Hindustan Times)

Published on Apr 30, 2025 08:04 AM IST

Encroachments, debris cleared from Lotus Lake in Nerul: NMMC to HC

the residents allege that continued chestnut farming increased the threat of harming the water and the lotuses . (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)

Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:58 AM IST

HC rejects plea on law colleges’ irregularities

HC rejected the plea due to lack of information on attendance lenience (HT Photo)

Published on Apr 25, 2025 07:14 AM IST

SC moots vote threshold for unopposed poll candidates

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought the Centre’s response on a suggestion to have unopposed candidates in an election secure a minimum threshold of votes to be elected to Parliament and state assemblies (HT Photo)

Published on Apr 25, 2025 06:53 AM IST

Rajasthan HC imposes ₹1.5 lakh fine on petitioner for ‘misusing’ PIL

The petitioner has been given two months to pay the amount. (e-Committee, Supreme Court of India)

Updated on Apr 24, 2025 04:25 PM IST

Protesters block Jalandhar-Pathankot NH for 3 hours against bio-CNG plant

Protesters said the administration is planning to discard waste from Jalandhar and nearby areas for bio management at the plant, which will turn the whole area into a garbage dump. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 24, 2025 08:38 AM IST

HC orders collector to demolish 5-storey Nalasopara building, if found illegal

The five-storey building is located opposite the Anthony High School in Nallasopara East.

Published on Apr 24, 2025 07:48 AM IST

HC appoints committee to lay down animal slaughter guidelines

These guidelines will lay down criteria for animals not suitable for milking, agricultural, or any other purposes

Published on Apr 23, 2025 08:30 AM IST

Restart Model ESIC Hospital by Jan 2026: HC

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Published on Apr 20, 2025 08:00 AM IST

Mechanism for living wills underway, state tells HC

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Published on Apr 18, 2025 08:10 AM IST

Baner-Pashan Link Road: HC orders PMC to acquire land in 2 months, complete road in 4 months

Muley pointed out that the civic body repeatedly failed to act, forcing residents to endure hardship. (HT)

Published on Apr 18, 2025 06:54 AM IST

HC directs NMMC to remove encroachment from Lotus Lake in Nerul

Navi Mumbai, India - April. 15, 2025:Lotus Lake at Sector -27, Nerul in Navi Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)

Published on Apr 16, 2025 09:32 AM IST

Sea view, not sea link: Yoga enthusiasts file PIL to protect their view

Juhu residents Ushaben, Himanshu Mehta, Ummed Nahata and Jayantilal Patel addressed a press conference on Tuesday (Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times)

Published on Apr 16, 2025 09:12 AM IST

HC slams authorities over seized vehicles choking Mumbai roads, seeks policy by April 29

The plea raised concerns regarding unchecked dumping, parking, and storing of seized vehicles—often for years—on roads (HT Archives)

Published on Apr 14, 2025 07:26 AM IST

HC dismisses PIL for guidelines to protect artistes, public speakers like Kamra

HC dismisses PIL for guidelines to protect artistes, public speakers like Kamra

Published on Apr 10, 2025 07:38 AM IST

HC dismisses PIL challenging medical services tender

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Published on Apr 09, 2025 06:35 PM IST

Bombay High Court directs Pune civic body to keep all footpaths obstruction-free

The PMC has been directed to devise and implement measures to relocate fuse boxes and other obstructions on footpaths “expeditiously, in a manner that does not hinder pedestrian movement.” (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)

Published on Apr 09, 2025 08:32 AM IST

BVG partner had no role in drafting ambulance tender: State to HC

Bombay high court (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 05, 2025 05:44 PM IST

Appoint expert to probe lapses in ambulance tendering: Amicus curiae to HC

Representational Image (Hindustan Times)

Published on Apr 03, 2025 08:14 AM IST

HC asks Centre, Delhi govt to disclose regulatory mechanism for blood banks in city

HC asks Centre, Delhi govt to disclose regulatory mechanism for blood banks in city

Published on Mar 29, 2025 04:17 PM IST

SC junks plea for FIR in cash discovery case

The PIL alleged that a substantial amount of unaccounted cash was discovered at Justice Varma’s residence after Delhi Fire Services (DFS) officials arrived to douse a fire at his bungalow while he was in Bhopal (PTI)

Published on Mar 29, 2025 07:28 AM IST

PIL urges HC to lay down guidelines for protecting artists, public speakers like Kunal Kamra

PIL urges HC to lay down guidelines for protecting artists, public speakers like Kunal Kamra

Published on Mar 29, 2025 07:26 AM IST

Unauthorised occupation of govt bungalows: HC to J&K govt for status report

A division bench of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh comprising chief justice Tashi Rabstan and justice MA Chowdhary, on Thursday, directed the J&K government to file latest status report with regard to former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and former chief of the J&K BJP Ravinder Raina in a Public Interest Litigation. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

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Updated on Apr 09, 2025 11:37 AM IST

Supreme Court rejects PIL on Karnataka honey-trap scandal

Supreme Court (SC) of India, in New Delhi (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 06:09 PM IST

HC upholds derecognition of CPS courses, restrains new admissions without NMC nod

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Published on Mar 25, 2025 07:56 AM IST

HC junks PIL seeking probe into ‘fake bank guarantees’ for Thane-Borivali twin tunnels project

Mumbai, India - Aug. 28, 2015 : Bombay High Court : ( Photo by Bhushan Koyande )

Published on Mar 19, 2025 06:48 AM IST

HC dismisses PIL seeking CBI probe into ‘irregularities’ in Mahakumbh

Additional advocate general, appearing for the state government, submitted that the petition was not maintainable, as the same is solely based on newspaper reports. (Pic for representation)

Published on Mar 18, 2025 05:30 AM IST