public interest litigation

The Uttarakhand High Court has directed the state government to decide on the removal of a village head accused of being underage at the time of election. A public interest litigation claimed the gram pradhan did not meet the minimum age requirement.

The Bar Council of India has requested detailed information from the West Bengal Bar Council regarding Mamata Banerjee's legal enrollment and practice status. This follows her appearance in lawyer's robes at the Calcutta High Court to argue a public interest litigation. The BCI seeks to verify her active status as an advocate, given her previous tenure as Chief Minister.

Former Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee appeared as counsel at the Calcutta High Court, presenting evidence of post-poll violence. She alleged that children and women were not spared and submitted a list of alleged murder victims, urging the court to protect the people of Bengal. The Trinamool Congress lauded her commitment to truth and justice.

The Orissa High Court has expressed serious concerns over a public sector company allegedly being permitted to establish a petroleum retail outlet directly beneath a high-tension electricity line. The court emphasized the significant risk to life and property posed by highly inflammable fuel in such a location and has ordered a spot inspection by the competent authority.

The Orissa High Court has expressed serious concern over a public sector oil company allegedly being permitted to establish a petrol station directly under a high-tension electricity line. The court emphasized the severe risks to life and property posed by highly inflammable fuel near such power lines.

The Supreme Court has upheld an aspect of the Hindu Marriage Act that restricts divorce petitions to wives under specified maintenance orders, dismissing a legal challenge against it. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi argued that this legal framework is essential for protecting women’s rights against societal inequities.