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Delhi HC Asks MCD to Hike ₹500 Fine for Dumping Garbage in Drains
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Delhi HC Asks MCD to Hike ₹500 Fine for Dumping Garbage in Drains

Delhi HC asks MCD to raise the ₹500 fine for dumping garbage in drains, citing lack of civic sense behind the city's recurring monsoon water logging.

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Supreme Court Refuses PIL for CBI Probe into Bharat Tiwari Encounter in Bihar Judiciary
Supreme Court Refuses PIL for CBI Probe into Bharat Tiwari Encounter in Bihar

The Supreme Court declined a PIL seeking a CBI investigation into the alleged fake encounter of activist Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar. Justices MM Sundresh and Sheel Nagu directed the petitioner to approach the Patna High Court for further legal remedies.

Gujarat HC Dismisses PIL On Somnath Temple Survey Fines Rs. 2 Lakh Cost Judiciary
Gujarat HC Dismisses PIL On Somnath Temple Survey Fines Rs. 2 Lakh Cost

Gujarat High Court dismissed a PIL seeking disclosure of the IIT Gandhinagar Somnath Temple survey report, holding it was based on unverified news reports and social media posts, and imposed an exemplary cost of ₹2 lakh on the petitioner for filing a misleading petition.

CCPA Fines English Oven ₹1 Lakh for ‘100% Atta Bread’ Claim on Bread with Only 87% Wheat [Read Order] Business
CCPA Fines English Oven ₹1 Lakh for ‘100% Atta Bread’ Claim on Bread with Only 87% Wheat [Read Order]

CCPA fines English Oven ₹1 lakh for misleading “100% Atta Bread” claim after finding the product contained only 87% whole wheat flour.

CCPA Imposes ₹1 Lakh Penalty On Storia Foods For Misleading "100% Tender Coconut Water" And "100% Juice" Claims [Read Order] Business
CCPA Imposes ₹1 Lakh Penalty On Storia Foods For Misleading "100% Tender Coconut Water" And "100% Juice" Claims [Read Order]

CCPA fines Storia Foods ₹1 lakh for misleading “100% Coconut Water” and “100% Juice” claims; orders immediate withdrawal and compliance report.

NEET UG 2026: Telegram Challenges Government Ban Before Delhi HC; Platform Says 150 Million Users Affected

Telegram challenges Centre’s NEET UG 2026 ban in Delhi HC, claiming 150 million users affected; court agrees to hear plea urgently.

‘Fortunate To Have Such A CJI’: Bombay HC Praises Surya Kant For Securing UK Security For Justice Patel's Threatened Family

Bombay HC praised CJI Surya Kant for securing UK protection for Justice Gautam Patel’s family after threats and an attack linked to a key ruling.

Delhi HC Declines Urgent Hearing in PIL Seeking Crowd-Control Measure Against Cockroach Janta Party’s Jantar Mantar Protest

Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing on PIL seeking crowd-control measures and relocation of Cockroach Janta Party’s June 6 protest at Jantar Mantar.

Demolition of Fully Operational Navi Mumbai Mall After 17 Years and ₹450 Crore Investment Not in Public Interest: SC [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court quashes demolition of Navi Mumbai mall, citing public interest, ₹450 crore investment, 8,000 jobs, and proportionality.

NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak: Supreme Court Seeks Comprehensive Plan to Overhaul NTA

Supreme Court seeks a comprehensive plan to reform NTA after the NEET UG 2026 paper leak, stressing accountability, institutional reforms, and exam security.

SC Issues Landmark Directions to Combat Sex Trafficking of Women and Children; Lays Down Nationwide Victim Protection Plan [Read Order]

Supreme Court issues landmark nationwide victim protection plan to combat sex trafficking, strengthen rehabilitation, rescue, and survivor rights.

“God Won’t Wait For Ministers”: Madras HC Questions VIP Darshan System

Madras High Court questions VIP darshan in temples, saying all are equal before God, and hears PIL seeking abolition of paid and preferential access.

Promissory Estoppel Cannot Be Used to Claim Benefits Not Meant for Industry Class: SC [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court rules promissory estoppel cannot be used to claim industrial benefits never intended for that class of enterprise.

Jharkhand HC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Alleged Sexual Assault of Female Inmate by Jail Superintendent [Read Order]

Jharkhand High Court takes suo motu cognisance of alleged sexual assault of female inmate by jail superintendent at Ranchi jail.

Bombay HC Considers Framing 21-Point Interim Guidelines for Protection of Advocates from Violence [Read Order]

Bombay HC considers 21-point interim guidelines to protect advocates from violence, including safeguards against arrest and intimidation.


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