19 verified cases involving Public Interest Litigation, newest first.
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking an investigation into Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The plea alleges that the CEC made unilateral decisions regarding electoral rolls and seeks an SIT probe into his conduct.
The Supreme Court expressed disapproval of a Public Interest Litigation challenging the inter-se assessment of tender bids for a road construction contract, noting the project's scale did not warrant such intervention.
The Supreme Court is hearing a matter concerning the proliferation of online child sexual abuse material and the government's response to curbing such content. The court has expressed concern over the current measures and granted a final opportunity to the Centre to provide detailed information on the steps taken to address the issue.
The Supreme Court commended a petitioner from Tamil Nadu for his sustained efforts in pursuing a Public Interest Litigation to secure the construction of a railway subway, highlighting the role of vigilant citizens in addressing community issues.
A writ petition challenging a government order constituting a Special Investigation Team to probe alleged land encroachment by a trust linked to the Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru South Taluk. The Karnataka High Court granted an interim stay of the SIT probe.
A Public Interest Litigation was filed seeking steps to expedite NDPS trials and tackle drug abuse. The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and States demanding action on expediting NDPS cases and addressing the national drugs problem.
A PIL was filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking the restoration of the film Satluj, starring Diljit Dosanjh, after it was removed from the streaming platform ZEE5 less than 48 hours after its release. The film is based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.
A PIL was filed in Jharkhand High Court challenging an NHRC circular that withdrew its earlier directive mandating judicial inquiries in all custodial death, disappearance, and rape cases. The petition references the case Mohammad Mumtaz Ansari vs State of Jharkhand.
The Supreme Court addressed petitions regarding the management of stray dogs, focusing on the responsibility of dog feeders, tortious liability for dog bites, and the applicability of Animal Birth Control (ABC) rules.
A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is hearing a reference arising from the Sabarimala review case. During these proceedings, the court has discussed the maintainability of petitions filed by non-devotees and the broader evolution of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) jurisdiction.
A public interest litigation was filed in the Supreme Court seeking the regulation of artificial intelligence within the judicial system. The Supreme Court dismissed the plea, noting that AI is intended to support rather than replace judicial reasoning, and permitted the petitioner to submit suggestions administratively.
A public interest litigation was filed seeking action against BJP Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey for alleged contemptuous remarks made against the judiciary. The Supreme Court refused to entertain the petition.
A public interest litigation was filed challenging the procedure adopted by the Union Government for the empanelment of advocates to represent it before various courts. The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition, terming it a 'publicity interest litigation' and noting that the petitioner failed to demonstrate any illegality in the process.
A public interest litigation was filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions for the mandatory registration of live-in relationships, citing concerns over crimes involving partners in such arrangements. The Supreme Court dismissed the petition.
A public interest litigation was filed challenging the appointment of Justice DY Chandrachud as the 50th Chief Justice of India. The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition and imposed costs of ₹1 lakh on the petitioner.
A public interest litigation was filed seeking a directive to replace the term 'Central Government' with 'Union Government' in all official communications, arguing that the current terminology impacts the federal structure of the Constitution. The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition, observing that the use of the term does not violate the fundamental structure of the Constitution.
A public interest litigation was filed seeking the formation of a fact-finding committee to investigate the history of the Taj Mahal and to open sealed rooms within the monument. The Supreme Court dismissed the petition, stating that the court is not the appropriate forum to reopen historical debates.
The Supreme Court dismissed a Special Leave Petition filed by an aspirant for the post of State Information Commissioner, ruling that an interested person is not entitled to file a Public Interest Litigation.
A PIL filed by the Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL) challenges the current selection process for the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), seeking the formation of an independent committee for appointments.