Delhi HC decries misuse of petitions on unauthorised constructions, imposes ₹50,000 penalty

Sep 22, 2025

The Delhi High Court has expressed strong disapproval of attempts to misuse its writ jurisdiction in matters relating to unauthorised constructions, cautioning that the...

SC dismisses PFI's plea challenging UAPA tribunal's decision confirming Centre's 5-year ban, asks it to approach HC

Nov 06, 2023

"The petitioner has approached this court invoking our jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution of India directly against the order of a tribunal...

Congress moves High Court against Chandigarh mayoral elections

Feb 07, 2024

Congress moved to the Punjab-Haryana High Court against Chandigarh mayoral elections on Wednesday. Karanbir Singh, advocate said, "We have moved a writ petition today in...

Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt to challenge Peshawar court's decision in SC

Mar 29, 2024

Alam said that a "writ petition" has been prepared, which will be filed after two days.

Jharkhand High court rejects Hemant Soren's criminal writ petition

May 03, 2024

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's criminal writ petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate has been dismissed by the High Court.

Brahmapuram fire: Congress MLA files writ petition in Kerala HC

Mar 10, 2023

Congress MLA Uma Thomas on Friday, filed a writ petition in the Kerala High Court seeking immediate action in Brahmapuram waste management plant fire.