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Punjab's Rs 25,000 Cr Railway Push: New Trains, Revived Links
Punjab witnesses a massive railway transformation in 2025 with Rs 5,421 crore budget, new Vande Bharat, and revival of stalled projects worth Rs 25,000 crore. Read about the state's rail infrastructure leap.
Telangana HC protects school land from private reclaim
Telangana High Court overturns order to return 4 acres of school land to donors, citing constitutional rights to education and playgrounds. The land is deemed vital for KGBV students' development.
HC Reclaims School Playground from Illegal Encroachment
Telangana High Court directs removal of illegal construction on 2.11 acres of school playground land in Kamareddy. Court stresses playgrounds are 'indispensable' for education. Read the full verdict details.
Punjab Police Case Demands New Public Engagement
The Punjab & Haryana HC quashes an FIR against Punjab Police officers, highlighting systemic issues. This editorial argues for new rules of public engagement to restore trust. Read the full analysis.
Punjab teachers reject Rs 10 lakh compensation, demand justice
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
Punjab Police's 2025 Paradox: High Busts, Low Morale
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
Madras HC dismisses PIL, fines petitioner ₹1000 over rice mill
Madras High Court dismissed a PIL against a rice mill on a Pudukottai wetland, imposing a ₹1000 fine on the petitioner for acting on 'premature apprehension'. Read the full details of the court's decision.
PIL Challenges Punjab Land Auction Over Unpaid Dues
A new PIL in Punjab & Haryana HC challenges the state's land auction plan, demanding recovery of Rs 2,582 crore in unpaid bills first. Hearing set for Jan 12, 2026. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand HC Seeks Detailed Report on Forest Fires
Uttarakhand High Court directs forest officials to file a detailed report on state forest fires by Jan 9, warning of personal appearance for non-compliance. Get the latest updates.
J&K High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's undertrial plea
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's petition on undertrial transfers, calling it politically motivated. Read the full details and court's strong observations.
Madras HC Directs TN to Monitor Women, Child Safety Laws
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu govt & commissions to monitor enforcement of laws protecting women & children. Details on PIL, SOP, and court's crucial observations inside.
Uttarakhand HC bans stone crusher in Nainital fruit belt
Uttarakhand High Court imposes a ban on a stone crusher in Papri village, citing violation of norms in a protected fruit belt. The next hearing is on Feb 26, 2026. Read the full details.
HC disposes PIL on Hyderabad airport land encroachment
Telangana High Court directs petitioner to submit fresh representation with evidence on alleged encroachment of 97.6 acres of airport land in Rangareddy district. The court gives four weeks to file details.
Bombay HC Rejects PIL for Probe Against Pawars in Lavasa
Bombay High Court dismisses PIL seeking CBI probe against Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, and Ajit Pawar over Lavasa project permissions. Court cites lack of evidence and delay in filing. Read the full details.
Madras HC Protects Tuticorin School Playground from Construction
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu authorities to preserve a school playground in Tuticorin, ensuring it remains solely for educational use. The state assured no construction on the playground for a proposed ITI. Read the full story.
Mann Gives 505 Bus Permits, Ends Transport Monopoly in Punjab
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann awards 505 mini bus permits to youth, dismantling family-run monopolies. New buses, app-based booking, and toll plaza closures announced to boost public transport.
Jharkhand HC Bans Open Sale of Meat, Chicken
Jharkhand High Court directs state to enforce central food safety regulations, banning open sale of meat. Next hearing on February 27, 2026. Read for details.
Bombay HC Questions Liquor Policy for Sunburn Festival
The Bombay High Court has raised serious concerns over the Maharashtra government's decision to allow liquor at the Sunburn Festival in Mumbai, questioning the safety of thousands of attendees.
Jharkhand HC fines state Rs 1 lakh for frivolous plea
Jharkhand High Court imposes Rs 1 lakh costs on state officials for filing a review petition to stall court proceedings. The court said the state is not an 'ordinary litigant'.
HC halts cutting of 371 trees in Bengaluru railway colony
Karnataka High Court issues interim order protecting 371 trees in Bengaluru's Cantonment Railway Station colony after a PIL challenges the move. Next hearing on February 13, 2026.
Karnataka HC Stresses Public Interest in Politics
Karnataka High Court makes a key observation on public interest in politics. The court heard a plea regarding AYUSH centres in hospitals. Read the details and implications.
Nagpur HC seeks reply on 204 villages without crematoriums
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench demands Zilla Parishad's response by Dec 22 on 204 villages lacking crematorium facilities, forcing open-air last rites. Read the full story.
Chandrapur Civic Polls Face Legal Threat Over Reservation
Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections face legal uncertainty as a former corporator alleges reservation structure violates SC's 50% ceiling, risking post-poll litigation and annulment. Read more.
HC Criticizes Karnataka Govt's Janaushadhi Closure Order
Karnataka High Court questions the state government's decision to shut down Janaushadhi stores, stating the order lacks material and harms public interest. Read the full details.
Delhi HC fines serial litigant for multiple pleas
Delhi High Court imposes costs on a 'serial litigant' for filing multiple petitions against illegal constructions with hidden agendas. The court emphasizes bona fide litigation. Read the full judgment.
SC rejects PIL on bottled water standards as 'luxury'
Supreme Court declines PIL seeking stricter limits on chemicals in packaged water, urges focus on drinking water scarcity. Read the full details and court's remarks.
HC Takes Over Acid Sale PIL as Suo Motu Case
Allahabad High Court converts 2014 PIL on acid sale regulation into suo motu proceeding after petitioner's withdrawal, appoints amicus curiae to ensure justice.
HC fines Telangana govt Rs 5k per delayed affidavit in land case
Telangana High Court imposes Rs 5,000 cost for each delayed counter-affidavit by the state in a Kondapur land dispute. Final deadline set for Jan 9, 2026. Read the full details.
ICJ Judge: No Climate Change Cases Yet, Principles Apply
ICJ judge Leonardo Nemer Caldeira Brant says climate cases can use environmental law framework. He urges young lawyers to study hard and find luck. Madras HC Justice notes 60,000+ practising lawyers in TN.
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