A national workshop in New Delhi focused on building a unified geospatial framework to support Viksit Bharat 2047. Key discussions included the National Geospatial Mission, data interoperability, and emerging tech. Read more.
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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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is informally rejecting contractors with litigation history, even if lowest bidders. A major Rs 87 crore lake project was scrapped and re-tendered due to this unwritten rule. Read the full report.
Jharkhand High Court directs the state government to clear encroachments from water bodies in Ranchi, expressing dissatisfaction with current progress. Read the full story.
Supreme Court asks Centre & Tamil Nadu to cooperate on establishing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, stressing education for rural students over language policy disputes. Read the full story.
Delhi High Court asks authorities to consider round-the-clock traffic signals for late-night gig workers. Committee to review PIL plea within 2 months. Read for details.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, pledged to reduce litigation costs and set reasonable case timelines to make the Supreme Court accessible to every citizen. Read his full vision for judicial reform.
Rajasthan High Court dismisses appeal against Padmesh Mishra's AAG appointment, stating state litigation policy lacks statutory force and appointment was not arbitrary. Read the full details.
A recent Delhi High Court order in the Novo Nordisk vs Dr Reddy's case highlights the complexities of Indian patent litigation. We examine the system's challenges and the push for specialized IP courts.
Bombay HC's Kolhapur bench mandates regular compliance reports from KMC & ZP on road construction. First report due Dec 11. Details on quality, timeline, and public disturbance.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu government to formulate steps against child begging, probing if kids are trafficked or drugged. Read the full story.
The Indore bench of MP High Court dismissed a PIL on a police assault case over a missing dog, imposing a Rs 1 lakh fine for 'ulterior motives'. Read the full details of the court's order.
Bombay High Court criticises Maharashtra govt for 'inequitable' claim against Tata Communications, quashes ₹26 crore demand. Court imposes ₹25 lakh cost for 'avoidable' decade-long litigation.
Jharkhand High Court orders Ranchi administration to remove all encroachments from RIMS within 72 hours. Failure may lead to contempt charges. Next hearing on Dec 11.
Punjab & Haryana High Court takes suo motu cognizance of graffiti announcing open drug sale in Maur Kalan village. Court seeks report from Punjab Chief Secretary, treats case as PIL. Details inside.
The Afghan national behind the deadly DC troop attack had a history of mental episodes. The incident sparks a major US visa policy review and global political shifts. Read the full analysis.
Punjab and Haryana High Court questions petitioner over historical basis for PIL against Aaj Tak's Valmiki portrayal. Court asks: 'What is the history?' Read the details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs deputy commissioners to strictly follow Section 163 BNSS, use prohibitory powers only for urgent nuisance or danger. Read the full court order details.
MP High Court directs Indore Municipal Corporation to complete removal of one side of BRTS corridor within 15 days. A lawyers' committee will monitor progress. Details inside.
Uttarakhand High Court directs Haridwar DM to submit a detailed action report on removing encroachments from a rural road in Nathukhedi, Roorkee, within two weeks. The next hearing is scheduled for July 15, 2024.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services announces new vetting rules for 19 high-risk countries following Washington shooting by Afghan national. Read full details.
Nagpur Bench combines two environmental PILs addressing tree felling and concrete suffocation. Joint hearing in two weeks aims to strengthen urban green cover protection. Read the full story.
President Trump condemns targeted shooting of National Guard members near White House, demands re-examination of Afghan immigrants under Biden administration. Read full details.
Bangalore Development Authority plans to empanel law firms to handle over 3,500 pending cases delaying key projects. New initiative aims to expedite legal processes.
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court dismisses PIL alleging police-drug mafia links, calling it 'grossly misconceived' and noting petitioner's mental health concerns. Read the full details.
President Vladimir Putin signs sweeping National Policy Strategy guiding Russia until 2036. 61 provisions focus on unity, security and national goals. Read the full analysis.
India's Supreme Court refuses to legislate or monitor every hate speech incident, directing petitioners to approach high courts and local authorities first. Key hearing set for December 9.
Karnataka High Court mandates education department to release 4 teachers' salaries withheld for 19 months by Dec 4, with Rs 25,000 litigation cost penalty.
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs governments to address food safety violations. RTI data shows 80% samples unsafe in Punjab, 30% in Haryana. Read about the court's intervention.