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A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed before the Delhi High Court seeking the removal of the song 'Shoorveer' from the movie 'Mirzapur', alleging that linking the composition to the film's content was inappropriate. The Court closed the matter after the filmmakers confirmed the removal of the track and were directed to make a donation to the Army Welfare Fund.
The petitioner sought a vigilance inquiry into the appointment of bodybuilders Chitharesh Natesan and Shinu Chovva as Armed Police Inspectors. The Kerala High Court disposed of the plea after the government informed the court that it was re-examining the Cabinet decision regarding these appointments.
Dr. Rajneesh Singh filed a public interest litigation seeking a survey of the Taj Mahal to investigate claims that the monument is a temple known as Tejo Mahalaya. While the Supreme Court dismissed the plea to rewrite history on 5 December 2022, the Allahabad High Court is currently considering a similar survey petition. The High Court has requested responses from the Centre and the Archaeological Survey of India, with a hearing scheduled for 25 November 2026.
A public interest litigation was filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking the restoration of the film Satluj on ZEE5 after its removal 48 hours following its release. The High Court refused to hear the petition, and the matter was closed after the petitioner withdrew the plea on 17 July 2026.
A public interest litigation was filed before the Delhi High Court seeking action against police officials for protesting and making social media statements following a clash between lawyers and police at the Tis Hazari Court. The High Court rejected a request from the Ministry of Home Affairs on 6 November 2019 regarding an order against coercive action. The case is closed following the acquittal of the involved lawyers, a decision upheld by the High Court on 7 May 2026.
The public interest litigation filed by Girish Bharadwaj challenged the legality of the opposition alliance using the acronym 'INDIA'. On 12 August 2025, the Delhi High Court dismissed the petition after finding no merit in the challenge. The matter reached a final resolution with the court disposing of the case on 12 August 2025.
The Madras High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by Kannan Swaminathan, observing that the petition lacked any element of public interest. The court imposed a cost of ₹50,000 on the petitioner.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation that challenged the Maharashtra State Government's decision to declare January 22nd as a public holiday. The petitioner argued that the notification violated the principles of secularism.
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 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 petition challenged the appointment of Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police Commissioner, alleging that it violated Supreme Court guidelines established in the Prakash Singh case. Following the dismissal of these petitions by the Delhi High Court on 12 October 2021, the Supreme Court disposed of the matter on 27 February 2023, noting that Asthana's tenure had concluded.
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.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a PIL that sought to fix a five-year eligibility period for the grant of pension to former MLAs in the state. The court imposed a cost of Rs 10,000 on the petitioner.
The Delhi High Court issued a notice in a plea filed by a law student seeking the inclusion of advocates within the definition of 'professionals' under relevant government schemes or classifications.
Petitions were filed in the Gujarat High Court challenging the ban on the mobile game PUBG issued by the Rajkot Police Commissioner. The proceedings concluded after the police commissioner withdrew the notification imposing the ban.
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