India's 54 million pending cases, nearly half involving the state, shave 1.5% off GDP yearly. A five-point agenda to curb government's compulsive litigation culture is crucial for justice and economic growth.
Mid-tier Indian IT firms struggle to hit the coveted $1 billion revenue mark. Discover why FirstSource Solutions is a rare exception and what others are missing. Read the full analysis.
Madras High Court dismisses PIL for Vaigai water to Ramanathapuram taluks, imposes cost citing vexatious litigation. Court notes water scarcity and earlier petitions.
Multiple recruitments in Punjab's core sectors like education and health face cancellation or indefinite delay due to court cases over the last four years, leaving thousands of aspirants in limbo.
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.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre reveals massive forest land value locked in litigation, stressing urgent protection to prevent human-wildlife conflict. Read more.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
Supreme Court sets aside Rajasthan HC order, rules state cannot name revenue villages after people, citing 2009 policy to maintain communal harmony. Read the full legal analysis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Punjab's revenue surged by 25% in 2025-26, hitting Rs 1,200 crore. FM Harpal Cheema attributes growth to GST reforms and anti-evasion measures. Read the full analysis.
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 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 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.
The Supreme Court has overturned a Rajasthan High Court order, ruling that the state cannot name revenue villages after individuals, as it violates its own 2009 policy aimed at maintaining communal harmony. Read the full legal analysis.
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 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 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.
Maharashtra revenue officers suspended their statewide agitation after Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule addressed key demands on pay, promotions, and suspensions. Read the full details.
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.
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.