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'Nehru Place Should Not Become A Slum': Delhi High Court Seeks SDMC's Suggestions On Management Of Squatters
Observing that Nehru Place market area in the national capital should not become a slum, the Delhi High on Wednesday sought suggestions from the South Delhi Municipal Corporation on the management of squatters in the area. Justice Manmohan and Justice Navin Chawla was hearing a suo moto case registered by the Court following a fire incident at a building in the market. The Court said that...
No Law Or Religion Gives License To Father To Harass Daughter For Refusing To Marry Person Of His Choice: J&K&L High Court
The Jammu And Kashmir High Court today observed that no law or religion gives a license to a father to harass or intimidate his major daughter just because she does not accede to his wishes to marry a particular person.This assertion came from the Bench of Justice Sanjay Dhar while hearing a protection plea filed by one Anjum Afshan (petitioner no. 1) along with her husband (petitioner no. 2)...
Madras High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Appointment Of Watchmen In 44,000 Temples Across The State; Says Purely An Administrative Decision Of Temples Concerned
Madras High Court has on Monday dismissed a petition seeking the appointment of watchmen on a uniform basis in all temples under the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowment Department in Tamil Nadu. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice P.D Audikesavalu expressed an element of surprise in the overwhelming number of matters and the extent of interest shown...
'Not Naming Accused In FIR That Too During Riots Does Not Discredit Prosecution's Case': Delhi Court Frames Charges Against 4
A Delhi Court has framed charges against four men in a case concerning the North East Delhi riots after observing that merely because there name does not appear in the FIR will not discredit the case of the prosecution at all."FIR is not an encyclopedia but the beginning point of investigation and not naming accused in FIR, that too during the period of riots, does not discredit the case of...
Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Boxer Arundhati Choudhary's Plea Over Non Selection In Upcoming World Boxing Championship
The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea filed by boxer Arundhati Choudhary over her non selection in the upcoming Women's World Boxing Championship scheduled to take place in Istanbul from December 4 to 18. Justice Rekha Palli sought response of the Boxer Federation of India (BFI) and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in the plea which had alleged that Lovlina Borgohain, an...
'This Is Not A Circus Or Cinema': Kerala High Court After Man Appears Shirtless On Virtual Proceedings
After noticing a shirtless man attending the virtual proceedings, the Kerala High Court emphasised that although the court was open to all, attendees were expected to maintain the required decorum in the courtrooms.In the afternoon session of Justice Devan Ramachandran's bench, a shirtless man was seen listening to the proceedings with his camera switched on. The Court remarked:"Who is this?...
"Unexplained Delay Of 4 Days": Allahabad HC Quashes NSA Detention Of Man Who Allegedly Protested, Assaulted Police Force
The Allahabad High Court last week quashed the detention order passed under the National Security Act on account of 4 days of unexplained delay in disposing of the petitioner/detenue's representation by the Union of India.This order was passed by the Bench of Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Saroj Yadav while hearing the habeas corpus plea filed by the detenue Sonu @ Mohd. Ishtiyaq through...
"Don't Ridicule Or Diminish Senior Advocates' Status & Dignity": Punjab AAG Mukesh Berry Tells Govt In Resignation Letter
Resigning from the post of the Additional Advocate General of Punjab, Senior Advocate Mukesh Berry told the Punjab Government that it shouldn't ridicule and diminish the status and dignity of the Senior Advocates of this High Court.This development comes in the wake of acceptance of the resignation of Punjab's Advocate General APS Deol yesterday by the Chief Minister of Punjab, Charanjit...
Uphaar Fire Tragedy: Sushil & Gopal Ansal Challenge 7 Yr Sentence In Evidence Tampering Case; Notice Issued
A Delhi Court on Wednesday issued notice on the appeals filed by real estate barons Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal challenging their sentence in the evidence tampering case in connection with the Uphaar fire tragedy that happened in the year 1997. Along with Ansals, notice has also been issued on the appeal filed by PP Batra.Additional Sessions Judge Anil Antil was hearing the appeals challenging...
Indefeasible Right To 'Default Bail' U/S 167 (2) CrPC If Chargesheet Not Filed Within Stipulated Time: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has observed that an accused has an indefeasible right to 'default bail' under proviso to section 167(2) Cr.P.C. if the charge sheet isn't filed within the stipulated time.This assertion came from the bench of Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan while dealing with the bail application of a gang rape accused, against whom, the police failed to file a charge sheet before...
Delhi High Court Dismisses Challenge Against Prohibition On Chhath Puja At Yamuna River Banks
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition challenging the Delhi Government's decision that prohibited devotees to perform Chhath Puja on the banks of River Yamuna after finding no merit in the same. Justice Rekha Palli, who was of the view that the petitioners were perpetuating a petition which was misconceived, noted that the petitioners had neither pointed out as to how...