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'Would Encourage Copycat Criminal Behaviour': Delhi HC Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Aiding Escape Of High Risk UTP From Judicial Custody
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday denied bail to a man accused of aiding escape of a high risk undertrial prisoner from the lawful judicial custody, saying that granting him bail would encourage "copycat criminal behaviour". Justice Subramonium Prasad said that to aid an undertrial of notorious credentials escape lawful custody, has wide ramifications that may shake the confidence of the public...
'Rather Remarkable': Madras High Court Sets Aside DRT Order Virtually Facilitating Flight Of Loan Defaulter
"The Tribunal appears to have gone out of its way to facilitate the first respondent's departure from this country," the Madras High Court recently commented on a 'rather remarkable' order passed by the Debt Recovery Tribunal paving way for foreign travel of a loan defaulter.The Bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice P.D Audikesavalu while dealing with writ petition filed by...
IT Rules 2021 Provide Checks & Balances For Removal Of Unlawful,Fake Content On Platforms; Do Not Advocate Pre-Censorship: Centre To Delhi HC
The Centre has told the Delhi High Court that the new IT Rules, 2021 provide a set of checks-and-balances for removal of unlawful content including fake news available on the social media platform and that the Rules do not advocate pre-censorship.In the affidavit filed by the Central Government defending the vires of the Rules, it has also been stated that while fake news have the potential...
Unreasonable Denial Of Employee's Inter Cadre Transfer Request By State Impinges Upon Right To Demand Respect For Family Life: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday observed that unreasonable denial of an employee's request seeking inter cadre transfer by the State impinges upon such person's right to demand respect for her or his family life."We have no doubt that the right to meaningful family life, which allows a person to live a fulfilling life and helps in retaining her/his physical, psychological and emotional...
Kalkaji Temple: Delhi High Court Issues Directions Regarding Unauthorised Encroachment, Sanitation Facilities, Drinking Water & Inspection By Fire Dept
The Delhi High Court on Monday issued slew of directions concerning the functioning of city's Kalkaji Temple on varied aspects including the unauthorised encroachment by shopkeepers, sanitation and drinking water facilities as also an inspection to be carried out by the Delhi Fire Department for tackling emergency situations. Justice Pratibha M Singh also issued directions to the DCP of...
KVPY Exams: Centre To Take Steps For Conduct Of 2022 Exams In As Many Scheduled Languages As Possible, Madras High Court Agrees
Madras High Court has disposed of a petition for conducting Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) exam, 2021 in all scheduled languages, upon an undertaking by the centre that steps will be taken to conduct the exams in as many languages as possible from 2022 onwards. The bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Audikesavalu perused the affidavit filed by Scientist 'G'...
No Point Feeling Sorry After Lives Are Lost: Kerala High Court Pulls Up Kochi Corporation For Lack Of Streetlights In The City
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday pulled up the Kochi Corporation for not taking action on installing fictional street lights in the city despite repeated oral directions and warned to summon the Corporation Secretary if the situation persisted.Denouncing the inaction of the Corporation, Justice Devan Ramachandran remarked that it was shameful to have to say that there were no streetlights in...
Ishrat Jahan Had No Reason To Align With Co-Accused But To Conspire For Delhi Riots: Prosecution Tells Court
Opposing the bail plea filed by Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan, the prosecution on Tuesday told a Delhi Court that she had no reason to align with the other co-accused person but to conspire for Delhi Riots.Jahan is booked in connection with the Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case.Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat heard Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad who sought to highlight...
Right To Speedy Trial: Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea For Expeditious Disposal Of NIA Cases
The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea seeking efficacious disposal of cases falling under Scheduled Offence of the National Investigation Agency Act, to ensure and safeguard fundamental right of speedy trial of the accused.Justice Mukta Gupta was dealing with an impleadment application, filed by the father of an accused facing trial in a case registered in the year 2015 under...
Orissa High Court Seeks State's Response In Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity Of Orissa Prevention of Gambling Act, 1955
The Orissa High Court on Monday issued notice on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the Orissa Prevention of Gambling Act, 1955 for being manifestly arbitrary. The plea contended that the impugned legislation impinges on the right to practice any profession, trade or business as guaranteed under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India. A Bench comprising Chief Justice...
'Mosques Permitted To Use Loudspeakers Under Which Law?': Karnataka High Court Asks State
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the State government and police to inform as to under what provisions of law the use of loudspeakers and public address systems by 16 mosques before it is allowed and what action is being taken to restrict such use in accordance with the Noise Pollution Rules. A division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Sachin Shankar...
Plea To Reopen Nizamuddin Markaz: Delhi High Court Orders Joint Inspection To Demarcate Worship, Congregation & Residential Areas
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ordered for a joint inspection to be carried out at the Nizamuddin Markaz for the purpose of demarcation of the three areas namely the religious place (Masjid) where people offer namaz, the place where congregation take place and the residential area which has a hostel.This will enable proper implementation of the orders passed by Delhi Disaster...