MP HC Orders Clean Water for Indore After Contamination Deaths
Madhya Pradesh High Court directs Indore authorities to supply clean water and provide best treatment after contaminated water leads to deaths and hundreds ill. Read the full story.
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Rs 50k Cr Karnataka Forest Land Under Litigation
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre reveals massive forest land value locked in litigation, stressing urgent protection to prevent human-wildlife conflict. Read more.
MP HC Orders Clean Water for Indore's Bhagirathpura Area
MP High Court directs Indore Municipal Corporation and state govt to supply clean drinking water and provide best medical treatment to residents affected by contaminated water in Bhagirathpura. Next hearing on Jan 2, 2026.
Sigachi paid ₹42 lakh per family in Hyderabad blast: HC told
Sigachi Industries informed the Telangana High Court it has paid ₹42 lakh compensation to each family of the 54 workers killed in the June 2025 blast. The court emphasized an independent probe.
HC Seeks Report on 45 Tribal Hostel Student Deaths in AP
Andhra Pradesh High Court directs state to submit report on 45 student deaths in tribal hostels since 2016, questions healthcare failures. Read the latest developments.
Telangana HC: No pressure on Sigachi blast trial court
Telangana High Court clarifies it is not monitoring the Sigachi blast probe, only seeking info on compensation & progress. Next hearing on January 29, 2026. Read the latest updates.
Punjab Passes 3 Bills to Speed Up Revenue Cases, Property Rights
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial bills to expedite revenue litigation, strengthen property rights under 'Mera Ghar Mere Naam', and rationalise stamp duty to improve ease of doing business. Details inside.
Post-Ayodhya, 30+ Religious Cases Filed: CPM MP in Madurai
CPM MP Su Venkatesan reveals over 30 litigations filed around religious sites since 2019 Ayodhya verdict, accuses BJP of communal politics. Read details from Madurai protest.
India's Forest Districts Need Urgent Governance Modernisation
The Supreme Court's Aravalli ruling signals a critical need for India's forest governance to shift from file-driven control to evidence-based district operations. Can DFOs manage ecology and economy?
AP Cabinet Sub-Committee Meets on State Litigation Policy 2025
Andhra Pradesh's cabinet sub-committee held its first meeting on the State Litigation Policy-2025, aiming to reduce unnecessary court cases and promote alternative dispute resolution. Read more.
India's Poverty Mindset: A Barrier to Higher Standards
Manu Joseph argues India's low standards, justified by poverty, hold the nation back. The Supreme Court's 'luxury litigation' remark on water packaging reveals a deeper issue. Read why aiming higher is key to progress.
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.
Deer rescued in Chatra, released back into forest
A deer that strayed into Gopda village in Chatra was safely returned to the wild thanks to a joint effort by villagers and forest officials on Thursday. Read about this heartwarming rescue operation.
Uttarakhand leads India in winter forest fire alerts
Uttarakhand records highest winter forest fires in India, causing ecological damage and health issues. Officials seek community help. Read more on the crisis.
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.
Sariska Forest Outposts Renovated, Empower Women Staff
Two women forest staff in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Saroj Kumari Khorwal and Ravina Meena, now study for competitive exams in renovated outposts. The administration has refurbished 59 posts with basic amenities. Read their inspiring journey.
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.
5,000 Trees to be Felled in Chamoli for Fire-Line Restoration
The Union government has approved cutting 5,000 trees in Chamoli to restore defunct fire-lines before the 2025 forest fire season. This critical move aims to prevent large-scale wildfires in Uttarakhand.
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.
Karnataka's Forest Dept to Seek Land Compensation for Lost Forest
Karnataka's forest department plans to seek compensatory land for every hectare of deemed forest lost. A joint survey to verify 3.3 lakh hectares is underway, with a March 2026 deadline. The move aims to protect green cover and wildlife habitats.
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.
50+ Wild Elephants Roam Krishnagiri, Damage Farms
A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.
SC Allows Karnataka to Reclaim 134 Acres of Forest Land
Supreme Court cancels agricultural lease in Dharwad forest, orders Karnataka govt to reclaim 134 acres. Ruling stresses forest land cannot be used for farming. Read the full verdict.
Gurgaon Forest Fire Damages 1 Acre, Rs 2.4 Lakh Loss
A fire in a protected Aravali forest in Gurgaon's Taoru, caused by burning scrap, damaged 1 acre and caused Rs 2.4 lakh loss. Two villagers named in FIR. #ForestFire #Gurgaon
4 Arrested in Jajpur for Killing Monkeys, Hides Seized
Forest officials in Jajpur's Nagada forest arrested four tribal men for killing four rhesus macaque monkeys. Hides, meat, and weapons were seized. Read the full story.
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