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File photo of the penguins at Byculla Zoo.

PIL seeks that state send back remaining penguins

A lawyers' group has filed the PIL seeking that the penguins be sent back to South Korea.

10 Jan 2017 1:25 AM IST

The Bombay High Court on directed Maharashtra government to ensure that video conference facility is installed in all courts across Maharashtra by March 2017. (Photo: PTI/File)

Bombay High Court questions BMC over parking policy

The bench cautioned BMC that the city would run out of space for pedestrians in the next five years if steps were not...

7 Jan 2017 3:01 AM IST

The Bombay High Court on directed Maharashtra government to ensure that video conference facility is installed in all courts across Maharashtra by March 2017. (Photo: PTI/File)

Cannot make oath exceptions for athiests, says Bombay HC

The act states that a person can swear in the name of God and can affirm to state the truth.

7 Jan 2017 2:30 AM IST

Yuva Sena chief Aditya Thackeray

PIL alleges scam in BMC's tab procurement

Mhaske had filed a PIL, alleging a scam in the procurement of tablets and their distribution by the civic body in...

7 Jan 2017 1:24 AM IST

PIL accuses central government of violating citizens' rights

The petition claims that this ordinance is contrary to the assurance of the PM as well as the notification issued by RBI...

6 Jan 2017 4:41 AM IST

The government would have to see in the next decade how many jails will be required and in what pattern. (Representational Image)

Bombay High Court orders study to set up model prison

The court pointed out that the Arthur Road prison and Byculla prison are currently filled with undertrials beyond...

6 Jan 2017 3:52 AM IST

Delhi High Court. (Photo: Twitter)

Ramjas row: Delhi HC rejects plea on action against cops for...

Following the emerging reports about the extreme violence, the NHRC issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner.

7 March 2017 2:23 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: File)

PIL not a weapon to challenge financial decisions: RBI to HC

The plea has alleged that the surcharge levied by financial institutions on card transactions was "illegal" and...

5 March 2017 1:20 PM IST

The Bombay high court held the state responsible for students admission.

Bombay High Court asks how Relief Fund has been spent

A division bench of the high court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by city-based NGO, Public...

7 April 2017 2:17 AM IST

The proposed Shivaji Memorial to be built in the Arabian Sea.

PIL challenges money spent on Shivaji Memorial

A division bench of the high court was hearing the PIL filed by Mohan Bhide a chartered accountant and professor with...

7 April 2017 1:54 AM IST

List steps taken over death of 11 inmates: Delhi HC to govt

The inspection was conducted by DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal on February 4 night.

18 Feb 2017 6:23 AM IST

NGO claims malnutrition deaths have risen in Melghat

Maharashtra in soup over inaction in tackling malnutrition

The government's counsel said that she was unaware of the NGOs objections and sought time to file replies to the...

13 April 2017 1:17 AM IST