Delhi HC Tells Lawyers To Not Use Old Criminal Laws In New Filings, Asks Them To Also Mention New Criminal Laws For Filings In Old Cases

Nupur Thapliyal

28 Sept 2024 12:00 PM IST

  • Delhi HC Tells Lawyers To Not Use Old Criminal Laws In New Filings, Asks Them To Also Mention New Criminal Laws For Filings In Old Cases

    The Delhi High Court has taken a “serious view” of the reliance upon old criminal laws by advocates to file new applications or petitions, despite implementation of new laws with effect from July 01.Justice Chandra Dhari Singh directed the Registry to ensure that the new applications or pleas are filed under the new laws only. “It is made clear that if any proceeding is in continuance...

    Nupur Thapliyal

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    Nupur Thapliyal is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, based in New Delhi. She reports from the Delhi High Court and trial courts in the national capital

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