public interest litigation
Coverage of public interest litigation in the Nexus archive.
- Supreme Court agrees to examine PIL seeking alternative to Jantar Mantar as protest venue
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an alternative location to Jantar Mantar for protests. During the hearing, the Chief Justice of India noted concerns about access and movement in the area.
- Encroachments demolished to provide easy access to Government Taluk Hospital in Gudiyatham
Municipal officials demolished illegal structures to restore access to the Government Taluk Hospital in Gudiyatham following a Madras High Court order on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). The action aims to ensure the original width of the area is maintained.
- PIL seeks social media curb for minors
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed requesting a court to mandate major social media companies to implement robust age-verification systems to curb minors' access. The petition urges the court to direct these companies to enforce such measures.
- Madras High Court to hear PIL on Karur Devadanam land issue
The Madras High Court will hear a public interest litigation (PIL) regarding the Karur Devadanam land issue. A litigant alleges that the department removed a ban on property registration, disadvantaging four temples in Karur district.
- PIL alleges NBWL standing committee approved 97% of proposals in 11 years
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleges that the NBWL standing committee approved 97% of proposals over a period of 11 years. The claim highlights a high approval rate of proposals by the committee.
- Delhi HC to hear PIL alleging ‘intrusive police surveillance’ of Cockroach Janta Party protesters
The Delhi High Court is set to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the police's use of blanket photography, videography, and a surveillance tower during protests by the Cockroach Janta Party. The PIL alleges these surveillance measures are unconstitutional.
- PIL challenges uploading of Munambam property details to Central portal
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is challenging the uploading of property details related to Munambam to a Central portal. The case focuses on the legal action against the transfer of these property records.
- DMK lawyer files PIL seeking inquiry into CM’s birthday celebrations in schools and colleges
A DMK lawyer filed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking an inquiry into Chief Minister's birthday celebrations in schools and colleges. The lawyer alleges students were compelled to participate in political sloganeering and singing songs praising political figures.
- PIL in Kerala HC challenges free travel scheme for women on KSTRC buses
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Kerala High Court challenging the free travel scheme for women on Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSTRC) buses. The case questions the implementation of the policy offering free bus travel to women.
- Law Minister to withdraw PIL against constitution of Fact Check Unit
The Law Minister is set to withdraw a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the constitution of a Fact Check Unit. R. Nirmal Kumar filed the PIL during his role as joint secretary of the Information Technology wing in AIADMK in 2023.