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Jharkhand peon fired for ‘stealing tea and biscuits’, court sets aside ‘grossly disproportionate’ punishment
June 29, 2026 10:54 pm
After 17 years of service at District Rural Development Agency, Bokaro, Ranjeet Kumar Himanshu was terminated from service for allegedly stealing some tea powder and biscuits from office
Citing ‘public utility’, Bombay High Court allows felling of 208 mangroves for Vadhavan Port link road
June 25, 2026 8:45 pm
Bombay HC allowed diversion of mangrove forest land and felling of 208 trees for the Vadhavan Port connectivity project, citing public utility and economic benefits.
Kanjurmarg dumping site: BMC, MPCB 'fully activated,' special measures needed as nuisance continues on occasions: HC
June 25, 2026 1:04 am
Kanjurmarg dumping site pollution remains under scrutiny as the Bombay High Court seeks stricter compliance and monitoring to address odour-related complaints.
Gujarat High Court quashes POCSO FIR after girl says she married the man she 'eloped' with when she turned 18
June 23, 2026 4:35 pm
The girl appears before court, produces their marriage certificate
75 years after independence, in court 'for water': Judges slam Maharashtra government
June 22, 2026 8:04 pm
Bombay HC drinking water case highlights concerns over access to potable water, with the court seeking a concrete statewide implementation plan.
Must every romance end in marriage? What Allahabad High Court said
June 19, 2026 6:29 pm
The court quashed proceedings in a rape case filed over a failed promise of marriage
Gujarat govt again changes Special Public Prosecutor in 2019 ‘custodial death’ of Telangana man, family rings alarm
June 17, 2026 1:51 am
Trial is at an advanced stage following directions from SC and Gujarat HC, victim’s son says will challenge decision
Delhi excise policy case: Three AAP leaders appoint lawyers after ‘satyagraha’ stand
May 25, 2026 4:59 pm
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak had opted to remain legally unrepresented, alleging bias against Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court
High Court stays Himachal government notification exempting Vigilance Bureau from RTI Act
May 21, 2026 7:28 pm
Plea challenged March 12 notification, says exemption violated RTI provisions in corruption-related cases
HC quashes Haryana Asst Prof recruitment, says criteria adopted violates UGC norms
May 12, 2026 9:21 pm
Court holds exam-based selection process for 613 posts of Assistant Professors illegal; orders fresh recruitment strictly under UGC 2018 Regulations
HIGH COURT VIDEOS
Security tightened outside Delhi HC ahead of Kanhaiya's hearing
February 23, 2016 6:33 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): The security has been beefed up outside the Delhi High Court ahead of Kanhaiya Kumar's bail plea hearing on Tuesday. Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union President Kumar had moved the High Court on Friday after a lower court sent him to judicial custody till March 2 on charges of sedition.
SC declines to hear Kanhaiya’s bail plea
February 19, 2016 10:15 am
New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain the bail plea of JNU Students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar and asked him to approach the Delhi High Court in this regard. The apex court also noted that it would not be appropriate in its precedence to hear the matter. Advocate RP Luthra said the Supreme Court declined to hear bail plea of JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar. Kanhaiya on Thursday moved a petition before the apex court, seeking his release from police custody under Article 32 of the Constitution.
SC declines to hear Kanhaiya’s bail plea
February 19, 2016 10:15 am
New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain the bail plea of JNU Students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar and asked him to approach the Delhi High Court in this regard. The apex court also noted that it would not be appropriate in its precedence to hear the matter. Advocate RP Luthra said the Supreme Court declined to hear bail plea of JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar. Kanhaiya on Thursday moved a petition before the apex court, seeking his release from police custody under Article 32 of the Constitution.
SC gives nod to govt. formation in Arunachal
February 18, 2016 3:54 pm
New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): In a major setback to the Congress, the Supreme Court on Thursday vacated the status quo order of maintaining President's Rule in Arunachal Pradesh, thereby giving its nod to government formation in the state. After going through High Court and assembly records, the Supreme Court decided that it doesn't see any reason to interfere with HC order at this stage. Lawyer Satyapal Singh said the SC has transferred the case of revocation of 12 suspended MLA's to Guwahati High Court.
Odd-Even formula to continue till Jan 15: HC
January 11, 2016 6:36 am
New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): The Delhi government's Odd-Even formula will continue till January 15 as planned. The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to interfere with Delhi Government's notification.
Delhi HC reserves order on Odd-Even for Monday
January 08, 2016 10:45 am
New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Delhi High Court (HC) on Friday reserved their order on the extension of the Odd-even formula for a week after lawyer R. K. Kapoor presented the loopholes of the formula and said it has failed to control the city's pollution. He further emphasised that the formula has only been limited to petrol cars which do not contribute to pollution as much as the exempted diesel cars and trucks, which generate maximum pollution.
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