Delhi High Court dismisses PIL against Dalai Lama for alleged molestation of minor child
The Delhi High Court took judicial notice of the fact that Dalai Lama had already expressed his apology to those who may have been offended by his action.
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‘Right of dead to receive decent, respectful last rites’; Bombay HC orders Commissioner, Municipal Corpn. to issue directions to find plots of land to be used as burial grounds
For the Municipal Corporation, providing adequate place for burial of the dead is their statutory duty and obligation, thus, the authorities cannot shirk their shoulders away from such statutory responsibility.
Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking to direct medical professionals to inform patients about side effects of a drug
Delhi High Court stated that since the legislature in its wisdom has elected to impose this duty on the manufacturer and the pharmacist, we do not find any ground for issuing a direction as prayed for in this PIL as it would amount to judicial legislation.
Delhi High Court dismisses petition seeking issuance of guidelines for putting cap on airfares
“The aviation sector being a capital-intensive sector, the regulated free play given to the airlines to implement dynamic pricing of the fares for each flight appears to be in conformity with the norms followed worldwide and appears to be essential growth of the said sector.”
Delhi High Court dismiss PIL seeking directions to allow Delhi CM to interact with the Delhi Assembly for efficient governance
A PIL was filed seeking issuance of directions to GNCTD to provide arrangements for efficient governance of Delhi by allowing the Chief Minister to interact with the Delhi Assembly and Cabinet Ministers via video conferencing subject to any conditions that may be imposed.
‘Computation of 25% students strictly in compliance with S. 12(c) RTE Act’; Gujarat HC dismisses PIL against Gov. Resolution
The instant petition was filed at the verge of commencement of the admission process in the schools in the State and seems to be a result of pre-empting the whole issue.
Chhattisgarh HC registers suo motu PIL based on news report highlighting lack of sufficient staff and experts at Cyber Police Stations
The Court opined that it is highly disturbing and a matter of great concern that the people are being misled, allured and deceived by the persons using digital technology and electronic devices which come under the category of cybercrime.
Tragic death of 8-year-old prompts Allahabad High Court to take suo motu cognizance of open manholes and ducts around Lucknow
Allahabad High Court: In a suo motu cognizance of the issue of open manholes and ducts within the municipal limits of Lucknow,
Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking extraordinary interim bail for Arvind Kejriwal; imposes cost of Rs. 75,000
“Petitioner’s claim to be custodian and representative of the people of India, is nothing but a fanciful claim which is devoid of any basis.”
Bombay HC initiates suo motu PIL against BMC after news reports raise questions on the death of 2 young children by drowning in water tank maintained by BMC
It seemed inconceivable to the Court that a Municipal Corporation could have no responsibility or liability at all when it is demonstrated that an accident or a death has been caused due to such Corporation’s negligence.
Bombay HC dismisses PIL filed by Auto Rickshaw and Bus Unions against levy of additional fee under MV Rules, 1989
The petitioners questioned the levy of additional fee for renewal of driving license and renewal of registration certificate in case of motorcycles and other classes of non- transport vehicles under Rules 32 and 81 of Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 and termed the same to be as a penalty in disguise.
[Delhi Excise Liquor Policy] Delhi High Court rejects PIL seeking removal of Arvind Kejriwal from Chief Minister post
The PIL filed in the Delhi High Court raises concerns about potential obstruction of due process of law and disruption of justice amidst legal proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal. The petitioner argues that allowing Kejriwal to remain in office could undermine fair administration of justice and potentially lead to a breakdown of the constitutional machinery in Delhi.
‘Open jail provides a congenial atmosphere’; Chhattisgarh HC registers suo motu PIL regarding feasibility of open jails in State
“When a criminal/offender is confined in jail, it is not only the person who had committed the crime suffers, but at times, when the said offender is also the sole bread earner of the family, the entire family suffers.”
Delhi High Court upholds GNCTD’s jurisdiction over UCMSB-Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital administration
Delhi High Court affirmed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi’s (GNCTD) authority over the administration of the UCMSB-GTB Hospital. The ruling solidifies the GNCTD’s jurisdiction in healthcare governance, setting a significant precedent for future administrative matters in the capital region.
Patna High Court rejects PIL filed by a teacher seeking exemption from attending LLB classes due to his employment in a school
“There is no public interest either in the exemption from classes for LLB course sought for or the prayers made under the Right to Information Act, 2005.”
Delhi High Court dismisses PIL against ‘Aankh Micholi’ movie being derogatory and discriminatory against persons with disabilities
“In films to address social evils, it is necessary to depict such social evils itself to bring out their consequences and the overall message of the movie and the core storyline is centered around overcoming disability.”
Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking usage of expression ‘Union Government’ instead of ‘Central Government/Centre’
“Federalism which was the basic structure of the Constitution could not be diluted or violated by usage of the expression ‘Central Government’.”
Delhi High Court dismisses plea by Centre for PIL and Harsh Mander seeking probe into alleged over invoicing by Essar Group, Adani Group among others
The petitions are premised upon a show cause notice issued by DRI promulgating that the intelligence has indicated that various entities of Adani Group and Essar Group were indulging in gross over-valuation of imported goods (zero or low duty rated) to siphon off money abroad from Public Listed Companies.
Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking to formulate a policy for expeditious disposal of appeals within time limit under Section 250(6A) of IT Act 1961
As per an additional affidavit submitted, the CBDT has provided the way, in the past and future, pending appeals are to be dealt with and disposed of expeditiously as well as a road map to dispose of pending appeals.
[National Policy on Biofuels] Change in policy causing hardship or contrary to group interest does not necessarily render it unconstitutional: Delhi HC
Policies are often drafted keeping in view the larger public interest, balancing various competing interests. Unless a policy is manifestly arbitrary, discriminatory, or mala fide, the wisdom and advisability of governmental policies are outside the purview of judicial review.