National Green Tribunal takes suo motu cognisance of a techie’s drowning in a waterlogged trench in Noida, citing environmental lapses and violation of law.
Read Full ArticleDelhi Karkardooma Court orders NGO to return pet dogs, flags misuse of authority, and says animal welfare must operate within the rule of law.
Delhi High Court directs DDA and MCD to act against unauthorised cafés in Majnu Ka Tilla, citing serious fire safety, zoning and building norm violations.
Japan assesses damage after a 7.5 earthquake off Aomori, with 33 injured, mass evacuations, and officials warning of aftershocks and increased seismic risk.
SC refuses exemption from physical appearance of Chief Secretaries in stray dog menace case; directs them to appear physically on Nov 3, citing non-compliance.
Madras HC holds that once an arms license is granted, its renewal becomes a right, shifting the burden on authorities to justify any refusal under law.
SC issues notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu & Kerala on plea to decommission 120-year-old Mullaperiyar Dam citing safety concerns and risk to 10 million lives.
TVK moves Supreme Court seeking independent probe into Karur stampede that killed 41; challenges Madras HC’s order forming state-led SIT.
SC orders removal of all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR within 8 weeks, to be housed in shelters; warns against obstruction amid rising rabies, dog-bite cases.
SC gives Centre 4 weeks to frame guidelines ensuring pedestrians’ right to obstruction-free, accessible footpaths under Article 21.
Delhi HC directs Delhi govt to frame policy for phased removal and rehabilitation of stray dogs amid rising dog bite concerns; next hearing set for August 6.
Telangana HC restricts children’s entry into theaters after 11 PM, citing minors’ safety. State directed to issue regulations on show timings.
Supreme Court cautions young adults on pre-marital relationships in a bail plea over rape on false promise of marriage; suggests mediation.
17 February, 2026 04:47 PM
Kerala High Court sets aside SC/ST Special Court order, says courts must give reasons while taking cognizance, especially when ignoring FAD reports.
17 February, 2026 07:17 PM
Supreme Court refuses to interfere in plea against tribal village entry bans on pastors, asks petitioner to exhaust remedies under PESA Act.
17 February, 2026 05:35 PM
Supreme Court seeks responses from Centre and UP over failure to frame rules under Shariat Act, raising concerns on Muslim personal law application.
17 February, 2026 07:08 PM
Delhi High Court sets aside Commercial Court order dismissing copyright suit over Local Commissioner’s visit; expunges collusion findings against counsel.
17 February, 2026 06:53 PM
Allahabad High Court refers advocate for criminal contempt over alleged scandalous remarks during a bail hearing in Uttar Pradesh.
17 February, 2026 05:15 PM
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