Public Interest Litigations

Byculla Jail violence: Bombay High Court recommends reassessment of prisoners' security across Maharashtra

In the wake of the recent death of a woman inmate in Byculla jail, the Bombay High Court on Friday said the prisoners' security across the state needs to be looked into.

Relief for Yogi Adityanath: HC approves Uttar Pradesh govt's new mining policy

In a big relief to the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, the Allahabad High Court has approved its new mining policy which provides for granting non-renewable leases for a period of only five years through e-tenders.

Mamata Banerjee's probe into Narada sting will have no effect on PILs: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court said the probe ordered by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee into the Narada sting controversy will not have any bearing on the multiple PILs pending

Judicial overreach: Netas must ask themselves who brought things to this pass

It appears that the legislature and the executive have failed to answer or introspect how they managed to cede space to the judiciary.