PIL alleges illegal construction by Essar Oil

Last Updated: Friday, September 28, 2012, 21:34

The PIL alleges that construction is on without requisite permissions from the district authorities.

PIL urges strict security measures at rail stations

Last Updated: Thursday, September 27, 2012, 21:07

The Bombay High Court issued notices to the Centre, Central Railway and Western Railway on a PIL urging strict security measures at local railway stations.

Gujarat HC to proceed with PIL on HIV test change

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 23:57

The Gujarat HC on Wednesday decided to suo motu proceed with a PIL seeking a change in the testing method to detect HIV.

Bombay HC asks Maha to spell out stand on PIL against Sunil Tatkare

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 00:00

The Bombay HC asked Maha Govt to spell out its stand on a PIL filed against senior NCP leader.

PIL filed in SC against FDI in retail

Last Updated: Saturday, September 22, 2012, 20:51

A PIL has been filed in the SC for quashing the Centre`s recent notification permitting FDI in multi-brand retailing on the ground it was illegal.

"Social Justice dept to look into grievances of eunuchs"

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 18:19

The Bombay HC, hearing a PIL on the plight of eunuchs, was informed by the central govt that the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment would be looking into the grievances of the community.

‘Auction of natural resources will curb corruption’

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 21:24

The Supreme Court was Wednesday told that the route of "auction" has been found to be the best method for alienation of scarce natural resources which will help in curbing largescale corruption in all sectors including mining and coal.

`China should take cue from Indian judiciary`

Last Updated: Friday, November 25, 2011, 15:50

A Chinese law professor claimed that PILs in China are usually aimed at private companies.

Govt can compulsorily retire staff in public interest: CAT

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 18:05

The Central Administrative Tribunal has held that compulsory retirement of a government employee could not be treated as a punishment and it could be done in public interest.

`Not a single legal auto stand in national capital`

Last Updated: Sunday, December 6, 2009, 16:13

This is hard to believe, but there is not a single legally authorised stand for the 55,000-odd auto rickshaws registered in the capital, says a suit filed by an NGO that is working to improve the lives of auto rickshaw drivers.