Is Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 Nationalistic ?

"The logic of CAA openly flaunts the religious bias against the Muslim".

Refugee Can Pursue Claim For Damages Against Government For Illegal Detention : UK Supreme Court [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom rendered the judgment on Wednesday allowing the appeal of a refugee to pursue a claim for damages against the Government for unlawful detention."I would allow the appeal and confirm that the appellant is entitled to pursue a claim for damages for false imprisonment", said Lord Carnwath in the unanimous judgment given by a 5-judge bench. ...

Delhi Riots Case Hearing : How Things Changed In A Day With Change Of Bench?

One bench wanted action on FIR within 24 hours; the other bench is comfortable with granting more than four weeks' time for the same!

[Delhi Riots] 'Situation Not Conducive', Says Solicitor General On Plea For FIR On Hate Speech; Delhi HC Adjourns Case Until April 13

A bench comprising Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar of Delhi High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the petition filed by activist Harsh Mander for enquiry into Delhi Riots and action against politicians who allegedly incited violence until April 13.Accepting the submission of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the situation was not "conducive" for registration of...

'You Are An Inspiration', Young Lawyers Tell Justice Muralidhar On His Last Day As Delhi HC Judge

On the last working day of Justice Dr S Muralidhar as a judge of Delhi High Court, the judge received rich encomiums from the members of the bar, particularly the young members.Justice Muralidhar sat with Justice V Kameshwar Rao to pronounce judgment in a reserved matter.'This would be my last his judicial act in this court', he said.After that, members of the High Court Bar expressed...

'What Is The Appropriate Time For Registering FIR? The City Is Burning', Justice Muralidhar To Solicitor General

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Wednesday vehemently defended in the Delhi High Court the non-registration of FIRs by Delhi Police on allegations of hate speeches made by politicians.The SG said that the petitioner Harsh Mander was selectively seeking action on the speeches attributed to BJP leaders, ignoring inflammatory speeches made by the other side. According to Mander, these speeches...

'We Can't Let Another 1984 Scenario Happen', Delhi HC Calls For Reach Out To Riot Victims [Read Order]

In the wake of riots which have gripped North East Delhi since February 23, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked highest functionaries in both state and central government to personally meet the victims and their families. "This is time to reach out and do confidence by building'", the bench comprising Justice Muralidhar and Talwant Singh said."'We can't let another 1984 scenario happen...

Delhi HC Plays Kapil Mishra's Speech In Court For Police Viewing; Seeks Response Of Solicitor General

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday played the clip of BJP leader Kapil Mishra's alleged provocative speech in court room for the viewing of police officers.Justice S Muralidhar, heading the bench, asked for the playing of the clip after the police officer present in the Court told the bench that he has not seen the speech.'Let all of you watch it', Justice Muralidhar said.Justice Muralidhar...

[Live Updates] : Delhi HC Hearing In Plea For Probe Into Delhi Riots

Hearing on Harsh Mander's plea seeking an independent enquiry into the instances of riots in North East of Delhi begins before the DB of Justice Muralidhar and Justice Talwant Singh at Delhi...

'Unfortunate That Lives Are Lost; Problem Is Lack Of Independence & Professionalism In Police', SC Makes Oral Remarks On Delhi Riots

The Supreme Court on Wednesday made some crucial oral observations on the riots that have gripped parts of North East Delhi since February 24.While hearing a petition seeking clearance of Shaheen Bagh road blockade, and also interlocutory applications for Court-monitored probe into reports of police inaction during riots, a bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K M Joseph expressed...

SC Issues Notice On Iltija's Habeas Plea Against Detention Of Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti On Condition

While passing an order, Justice Mishra noted that notice shall be issued on the said Petition on the condition of filing affidavit in terms of whether any other Petition has been filed in any High Courts

Delhi Riots : At Midnight Hearing, Delhi HC Directs Police To Ensure Safe Passage Of Injured Victims To Hospitals [Read Order]

Midnight hearing was held at the residence of Justice Muralidhar.