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SC refuses to entertain PIL on putting up draft laws in public domain

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to the Centre and the states to publish draft laws prominently on government websites and in the public domain at least 60 days before they are introduced in Parliament and state assemblies. A bench of Chief Justice U U Lalit and Justice Bela M Trivedi, however, hoped that the governments would put the laws in public domain in local languages so that citizens know about the legislations made for them. With regard to the pleas seeking a direction to put future laws in public domain, the bench said, It would not be proper on our part to direct the government to publish draft legislations. It is entirely left up to the government to take such decisions. As regards to the second prayer, we do believe that people must know the legislations made for them and such legislations must be provided in public domain in local languages. Senior lawyer Gopal Sankarnarayanan, appearing for petitioner Ashwini Upadhyay, said t

Delhi HC sends notice to LG on Delhi school Tribunal head appointment PIL

Delhi High Court issued notice on a PIL seeking direction to authorities for the appointment of Presiding Officers of the Delhi School Tribunal with an additional charge of Appellate Authority

Delhi HC to hear PIL against political persons holding govt posts on Friday

The Delhi High Court will hear on Friday a public interest litigation (PIL) matter objecting to the appointment of persons holding important positions in political parties as public servants at various government posts. The petition, filed by lawyer Sonali Tiwary, says the "principle of political neutrality of public servants" prohibits them from taking part in political activities but there is "non-conformance to the above principle", which is not only causing huge losses to the public exchequer, but also propagating the beliefs of the political parties. The PIL is listed for hearing before a bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad. Citing the example of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Sambit Patra, who is the chairman of the India Tourism Department Corporation, and BJP Parliamentary Board member Iqbal Singh Lalpura, who is the chairperson of the National Minorities Commission, the petitioner has contended that those occupying "such ..

Population control: All problems can't be resolved by coming to us, says SC

Society will always have some disputes needing resolution but every problem cannot be resolved by approaching the apex court directly, the Supreme Court said on Friday while expressing disinclination to continue hearing a PIL on population control. A bench comprising Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit and Justice J B Pardiwala was also reluctant to issue notices to all the states, as sought by petitioner Ashwini Upadhayay, on the plea which sought directions to the Centre and states to take steps, including enforcing a two-child norm, to control the country's rising population. You have filed the petition. The notice was issued and their (government) attention has been invited. They have applied their mind to the problem and now it is for them to take a policy decision. Our job is over. Therefore, we will close the petition now, the bench said. The observation came when Upadhyay, a lawyer, said since population comes under the concurrent list of the Constitution state governments can

14 of 25 HCs registered a decline in pending PILs in 2021, shows data

Overall, they cleared 83.7 per cent of instituted cases until August 2021- the highest in four years

Govt takes PLIs back to the drawing board amid critical challenges

With this signature manufacturing scheme facing critical challenges, the government is reworking parts of the programme in consultation with companies

PIL challenging redevelopment of Gandhi Ashram's encircling areas dismissed

Tushar Gandhi in the PIL had challenged the state government's redevelopment plan on the grounds that it will lose its ethos if redevelopment is allowed

GST amendment on registration cancellation: Bombay HC notice to Centre

The Bombay High Court has issued notices to the Union and Maharashtra governments seeking their response to a petition against an amendment to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Rules by which GST registration can be suspended without giving the affected party a hearing. A division bench of Justices K R Shriram and A S Doctor, on August 29, issued notice to the Attorney General of India and Advocate General of Maharashtra as the plea challenges the validity of a provision of law. The order was made available on Monday. The court was hearing a petition filed by SAT Industries Limited challenging a show cause notice issued to it in August 2022 for cancellation of its GST registration. As per the firm's plea, in the notice itself it has been stated that "please note that your registration stands suspended with effect from 08/08/2022". Senior counsel Vineet Kothari, appearing for the petitioner, claimed the original Rule 21A (2) of the Central Goods and Service Tax Rules, 2017 provided t

SC issues notice to Karnataka govt over pleas against hijab ban verdict

The Supreme Court expressed anguish at petitioners' counsel seeking adjournment on pleas against the Karnataka HC judgment, which upheld the right of educational institutions to ban wearing of hijab

India at 75: Here's how much our per capita income has zoomed since 1950

Since 1950, India's per capita income (PCI) has jumped over 500 times. In 1950, it stood at Rs 265, and increased to Rs 1,28,829 in 2020-21

SC to hear PIL on 1991 law prohibiting lawsuits to reclaim place of worship

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on September 9 a plea challenging certain provisions of the 1991 law which prohibit filing of a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship

SC notice to NHRC on PIL by trafficked man who worked as 'bonded labourer'

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, the National Human Rights Commission and seven states and union territories to a PIL seeking enforcement of fundamental rights of people

SC stays Patna HC proceedings in PIL related to Bihar Vidyapeeth land

The Supreme Court Monday stayed the proceedings before the Patna High Court which has been passing directions to the government concerning take over of the 32-acre "private" land of Bihar Vidyapeeth'

PIL in Delhi HC seeks direction to prohibit forcible religious conversion

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been moved in Delhi High Court seeking appropriate direction to the Centre and Delhi Government to prohibit forcible religious conversion by intimidation

'DGCA is very much working': Delhi HC rejects plea to stop SpiceJet airline

Delhi High Court rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to stop the operation of SpiceJet airline for allegedly flying its aircraft in breach of professional and safety obligations

Delhi HC issues notice to Centre on PIL for uniform education system

The petitioner BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay submitted that "different syllabus and curriculum by CBSE, ISCE and state Board is arbitrary and contrary to Articles 14, 15, 16, 21, 21A, 38, 39, 46

SC junks PIL seeking cooling-off time for civil servants to contest polls

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a PIL to impose restrictions to prevent civil servants from contesting elections immediately after retirement from service, by imposing a cooling off period

PIL has turned into personal interest litigation, says CJI Ramana

These days, PIL has become a tool for those who want to settle political scores or corporate rivalry. Realising the potential for misuse, courts are now highly cautious in entertaining the same

PIL business stealing attention from other important matters: SC

This PIL business is stealing attention from other important matters, the Supreme Court observed when a matter related to the expansion of Karwar port in Karnataka was mentioned for urgent listing

Over 7,800 PILs filed in HCs since 2019 on violation of fundamental rights

Over 7,800 Public Interest Litigations (PILs) regarding the violation of fundamental rights have been filed in various high courts across the country since 2019, according to government data.