HC orders official to fund school toilet for contempt of court
Madras High Court directs a Salem tahsildar, found guilty of contempt, to personally fund a new girls' toilet at a school. Justice P T Asha's order emphasizes judicial dignity.
Madras High Court directs a Salem tahsildar, found guilty of contempt, to personally fund a new girls' toilet at a school. Justice P T Asha's order emphasizes judicial dignity.
Karthi's film 'Vaa Vaathiyaar' is stuck in legal battle. Madras HC bans release over unpaid Rs 21.78 crore loan. Producer moves Supreme Court. Read the full story.
Madras High Court criticizes Tamil Nadu government for citing 'law and order' to avoid implementing court orders. Justice Swaminathan calls the attitude unacceptable. Details inside.
Madras High Court criticizes Tamil Nadu government for using 'law and order' as a pretext to not implement court orders. Justice G R Swaminathan calls the attitude unacceptable. Details inside.
Justice J Nisha Banu, transferred from Madras HC, will be sworn in at Kerala High Court on Dec 19. Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar will administer the oath. Get the full career details.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot calls Supreme Court's 100-metre Aravalli definition a death sentence for 90% of the range, warning of desertification and drought. Urges judicial review.
A drone survey reveals systematic illegal mining across 64 hectares near Bhilwara, with 57 lakh tonnes of stone extracted beyond legal limits. Potential penalty nears Rs 256 crore. Read the shocking details.
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.
ED assistant director tenders unconditional apology for issuing summons despite court stay. Madras HC also summons senior ED officials. Details on the TASMAC investigation inside.
Patna's new Mines and Geology Director, Manesh Kumar Meena, orders strict action against illegal mining and transport to ensure scientific mining and higher revenue. Details inside.
Nashik revenue officials file a police complaint against 10 illegal miners in Sarul for operating with expired permits, causing a Rs 1.1 lakh royalty loss. Read the full details.
Madras High Court overturns 2021 order, permits Coimbatore Corporation to recover encroached open space reserve land in Sanganoor. Landmark judgment upholds SC ruling on OSR land protection.
Tamil Nadu's DMK government defies Madras HC orders on Karthigai Deepam lighting, appeals to Supreme Court. CJI gives no urgent hearing assurance. Contempt proceedings initiated.
Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted and adjourned till noon as DMK members protested against a Madras HC order on lighting a lamp near a dargah in Madurai. The Supreme Court refused to entertain the state's plea.
Supreme Court rejects Tamil Nadu's urgent hearing request against Madras HC order allowing lamp lighting at disputed Madurai site during Karthigai festival. Details on the legal and political storm.
Madurai District Collector moves Supreme Court against HC order on Karthigai festival lamp lighting. Faces contempt for allegedly defying court directive. Read the full legal battle.
A police patrol was targeted by the mining mafia in Chandigarh's Kansal area. Two suspects were arrested after a dramatic midnight chase. Read the full details of the brazen attack.
A joint police-forest force raid in Koderma's Chatarbar Wildlife Sanctuary seized heavy machinery, cracking down on illegal mica mining. Officials vow to continue operations. Read more.
Malaysian authorities intensify action against illegal Bitcoin mining, uncovering 14,000 sites causing massive power theft losses. A new taskforce leads the charge. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to boost mining revenue through exports, domestic use, and a North Andhra metal cluster. Learn about the state's new mining strategy.
Haryana police seized 20 vehicles for illegal mining violations in Panchkula. The crackdown follows a high-level order and involves survey teams for compliance checks. Read more.
A Chennai flat owner moves Madras High Court against illegal construction of a ₹6.46 crore stadium on public open space. Justice V Lakshminarayanan admits plea. Details inside.
IIT Madras starts its 2024-25 placement season with over 300 companies, including 100+ mature startups. Director V Kamakoti highlights a positive trend with more core engineering firms. Read for key insights.
Panchkula police intensify crackdown on illegal mining, seizing heavy machinery and registering multiple cases. Authorities vow to continue operations against environmental offenders.
Joint police-mining department operation in Etawah seizes 4 trucks, arrests 3 drivers for illegal mineral transport. Over ₹5 lakh fine imposed in midnight raid.
Deccan Gold Mines Ltd engages in crucial discussions with Afghan authorities to extract valuable minerals from Afghanistan's rich mines. Historic opportunity for Indian mining sector.
Over 100 Scheduled Caste families in Bageshwar mining areas live in cracked, sinking homes. Poverty prevents them from seeking help as authorities ignore pleas. Read their harrowing story.
Himachal Pradesh mining tippers flood Nangal for overnight parking after Una implements evening-to-morning road ban. Local residents face noise, pollution, and safety concerns.
Cuttack administration imposes ₹12 crore penalties after drone survey exposes massive illegal sand extraction across 15 quarries. Operators given 15-day deadline for payment.
Maharashtra govt orders on-the-spot permit suspension & cancellation for vehicles involved in illegal sand mining. A three-tier penalty system is now in effect to curb revenue loss.