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Tritvam Apartment Owners Association vs. Goshree Islands Development Authority (GIDA)

The Kerala High Court heard a dispute regarding the legality of Goshree Islands Development Authority's (GIDA) proposal to install commercial kiosks on the Queen's Walkway in Kochi. Initially, a single bench restrained the construction, citing concerns over pedestrian access and public space rights. Subsequently, a division bench set aside the single bench order, holding that GIDA is entitled to develop the site with kiosks provided a clear, obstruction-free walkway is maintained.

In re: COVID-19 ex-gratia compensation claims

The Patna High Court ruled that applications for ex-gratia compensation following COVID-19 deaths cannot be denied solely due to clerical errors in hospital records or the use of reports from unauthorized laboratories. The court emphasized that the state should not adopt a hyper-technical approach to denying welfare relief for human suffering.

Rajat Sharma vs Union of India — Deepfake regulation PIL

Journalist Rajat Sharma filed a public interest litigation in the Delhi High Court seeking to regulate deepfake technology and block platforms hosting unauthorized content. On 15 September 2026, the Delhi High Court delivered a judgment in his favor, protecting his personality rights and directing the removal of deepfake videos featuring him.

Stray dog management and liability

The Supreme Court ruled on 19 May 2026 that the right to feed or protect stray dogs is inseparable from the responsibility for public safety, emphasizing potential tortious liability for dog bites. Following this judgment, the Delhi High Court initiated a suo motu public interest litigation on 22 July 2026 to monitor compliance with the Supreme Court's directions regarding stray dog management. Authorities subsequently began construction of a large-capacity shelter in Dwarka for aggressive stray dogs, as reported on 28 July 2026.

Public Interest Litigation in Jharkhand High Court — Challenge to NHRC circular on custodial death inquiry

A public interest litigation challenged an NHRC circular that withdrew mandatory judicial inquiries into custodial deaths, disappearances, and rape cases. On 25 July 2026, a Division Bench of the Jharkhand High Court ruled that a mandatory judicial inquiry must be conducted under Section 196(2) of the BNSS for such allegations.

Public Interest Litigation regarding naming and shaming hoardings

The Allahabad High Court ordered the removal of hoardings displaying personal details of individuals allegedly involved in protests, observing that the police and executive lacked the legal power for such public exhibitions. As reported on 13 March 2020, the Supreme Court heard the Uttar Pradesh government's appeal against this order and observed that no law currently supports the state's action of displaying such personal details.