HC to frame charges in Karthigai Deepam contempt case
Madras High Court warns of framing charges against officials for failing to light Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram hill. Next hearing on February 6. Read the full details.
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HC suspends Prabhas' 'Raja Saab' ticket price hike order
Telangana High Court suspends govt memo hiking Prabhas' 'Raja Saab' ticket rates, calling it a blatant contempt of court. Read the full details of the legal clash.
Maharashtra HC monitors mangrove land transfer compliance
Bombay High Court receives compliance report on mangrove land transfer. Over 955 hectares handed to forest department across coastal districts since Oct 2025. Full story on the conservation drive.
HC Warns Officials: Frame Charges Over Deepam Non-Compliance
Madras HC warns contempt charges against officials for failing to light Karthigai deepam at Thiruparankundram. Next hearing on Feb 6. Read the full story.
Madras HC Warns Officials of Contempt in Deepam Row
Madras High Court warns officials of contempt charges for non-compliance in Thiruparankundram Deepam case. Next hearing on February 2, 2026. Read the full details.
HC imposes Rs 30k cost on petitioner for frivolous plea
Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses a contempt petition, imposes Rs 30,000 costs, citing abuse of process. Justice Sharma warns against frivolous litigation clogging courts. Read the full order details.
NCW Seeks Report from Karnataka DGP on Hubballi Incident
The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of a serious incident in Hubballi, directing Karnataka police to file an FIR and conduct a thorough investigation. Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar strongly condemned the act.
Jagan attacks Naidu on Amaravati land acquisition, SC intervention sought
YS Jaganmohan Reddy criticizes Andhra CM Naidu's second phase of Amaravati land acquisition, alleging construction in river bed. He urges Supreme Court suo moto action. Read the full story.
NCW Acts on Viral Video of BJP Worker in Hubballi
The National Commission for Women initiates suo motu proceedings after a video showing a disrobed woman BJP worker in Hubballi goes viral. BJP alleges police assault. Details inside.
Azamgarh Court Sentences Mafia to 3 Years in Jail
Azamgarh court sentences state-level mafia Akhand Pratap Singh to 3 years rigorous imprisonment and Rs 7,000 fine for contempt of court. Read the full details of the case and his criminal history.
Madras HC Bans Book, Starts Contempt Proceedings
Madras High Court prohibits a Tamil book with abusive content against a sitting judge. Suo motu contempt initiated against the publisher. Get the full story.
Dynamite blast death in East Jaintia Hills under probe
A man died from a dynamite explosion at his workplace in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills. Police have registered a case, and the Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance. Read for details.
Madras HC stops 'abusive' book, starts contempt case
Madras High Court orders police to seize copies of a book deemed derogatory to Justice GR Swaminathan, initiating suo motu contempt against the publisher. Hearing on Jan 28.
Tripura HC orders woman to stand in courtroom in contempt case
Tripura High Court orders a woman to stand until court adjourns for contempt over breach of divorce terms and public allegations against judges. Details of the case and the court's ruling inside.
Upa Lokayukta Acts Against 10 Officials in Mandya Quarry Death
Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa initiates a suo motu case against 10 officials for negligence after a truck driver's death in an illegal Mandya quarry. Officials must appear on Feb 16. Read the full report.
SC: More applications in stray dogs case than human cases
Supreme Court notes unusually high number of petitions in stray dogs case, more than in human rights matters. Hearing scheduled for Wednesday. Details on the court's directives and the suo motu case.
JNU seeks FIR for slogans against PM Modi, Amit Shah
JNU administration writes to Delhi Police, alleging students raised inflammatory slogans in contempt of Supreme Court. Get the full details on the developing campus controversy.
HC Contempt Proceedings Against SSA Director for Ignoring Orders
Andhra Pradesh High Court initiates suo motu contempt against SSA Project Director for failing to implement court orders regarding PGT teachers' job security and pay. Details inside.
Uttarakhand HC Questions Officials Over Salary Recovery
Uttarakhand High Court questions forest officials for not halting recovery of Rs 10-12 lakh from 1500+ employees. Justice Maithani hears contempt petitions. Read the full story.
HC Seeks State Reply in Ashtamudi Wetland Contempt Case
Kerala High Court demands state government's explanation for failing to form Ashtamudi wetland management committee. A contempt hearing is set for Tuesday. #Conservation #Kerala
GMCH Patiala professor contempt case heard urgently by HC
Punjab & Haryana High Court hears contempt petition by GMCH Patiala professor against retirement order allegedly violating 2021 stay. Next hearing on Feb 9, 2026.
Charity Commissioner's Notice to Gujarat University Sparks Debate
Gujarat University receives a suo motu notice to frame an administrative scheme for its trust, causing uncertainty. Stakeholders must submit responses by Jan 15. Read the full story.
SC Stays Own Aravalli Definition in Unprecedented Move
In a rare move, the Supreme Court stays its November 20 ruling on Aravalli definition. Explore the legal precedent and environmental implications of this suo motu review.
Hooda: SC on Aravalli Welcome, Govt Avoided Assembly Debate
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda welcomes SC's suo motu on Aravalli, alleges govt avoided discussion. He links illegal mining to deaths, flags injustice in Haryana jobs. Read more.
Prashant Bhushan Clarifies Remarks on Manmohan Singh
Advocate Prashant Bhushan clarifies his controversial remarks about former PM Manmohan Singh, stating they were misinterpreted. Full details on the legal and political reaction.
SC Takes Suo Motu Note of Aravalli Land Row
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravalli land demarcation dispute. The case will be heard on Monday, focusing on the protection of the ecologically sensitive ridge. Read for details.
SC to Hear Aravali Hills Definition Case on Monday
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravali hills definition controversy. A bench will hear the case on Monday, amid environmentalists' fears of increased mining.
SC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Aravalli Case
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravalli deforestation case. A bench led by CJI Chandrachud will hear the matter on Monday, December 30, 2024. Read for details.
4 Officials Suspended for Illegal Temple on Govt Land
West Godavari Collector suspends officials for failing to stop illegal Shivalayam construction on Zilla Parishad land, violating High Court orders. Read about the disciplinary action.
SC Takes Suo Motu Note on Aravalli Destruction
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alarming destruction of the Aravalli range. This critical move aims to enforce environmental protection laws and hold authorities accountable. Read the full story.
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