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Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case : Day-to-Day Hearing On Charges To Start From September 11
A Delhi Court on Saturday ordered day to day hearing on the point of framing of charges against the accused persons in the case alleging a larger conspiracy in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. “…list the matter for arguments on the point of charge on 11.09.2023 onwards for day to day hearing. Ld. Special Public Prosecutor shall begin the argunents on 11.09.2023,” Additional Sessions...
2,165 Habeas Corpus Petitions Filed Since Abrogation of Article 370 : Law Ministry
In response to a question raised by MP Hasnain Masoodi representing Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir, the Law ministry has answered that 2,165 Habeas Corpus Petitions have been filed in the Jammu & Kashmir High Court and Supreme Court from August 2019 to 30th of June, 2023 from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Masoodi also asked whether the disposal of Habeas Corpus...
'Toilets For Both Boys & Girls Absolutely Essential For Smooth Functioning Of Schools': Jammu & Kashmir High Court Sets One Month Deadline
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ordered swift action for the enhancement of infrastructure facilities in both Primary and Secondary Schools across urban and rural areas in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.A bench of Chief Justice N. Kotiswar Singh & Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal emphasized the paramount importance of adequate infrastructure, stating,“...The...
SEBI Introduces Online Dispute Resolution In Indian Securities Market
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on July 31, 2023, issued a Circular regarding the resolution of disputes in the Indian Securities Market. As per the Circular, Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) has been established as the primary method for resolving almost all disputes arising from transactions in the securities market. This decision by SEBI comes after...
AFT Bar Demands Contempt Action Against Defence Secretary For Allegedly Seeking Report On Decisions By Chandigarh Bench
The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) Chandigarh Bar Association has requested Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud to take suo moto cognizance of the allegedly "shockingly contemptuous communication" issued by the D(AFT) Cell of the Ministry of Defence to the Principal Bench of AFT on July 28. In the communication, the Defence Secretary is stated to have demanded a report on the recent...
Plea To 'Preserve' Gyanvapi Premises: Varanasi Court Grants Mosque Committee Time Till August 9 To File Its Objections
In an application filed before the District Judge of Varanasi to pass an order 'preserving' the Gyanvapi Mosque Premises, the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee (which manages the Mosque at Varanasi) has been granted time till August 9 to file its objections to the same. On that day, the Court is expected to dispose of the application.District Judge AK Vishwesha passed this today as the...
Delhi Court Summons Wrestler Bajrang Punia In Criminal Defamation Case Filed By Wrestling Coach
A Delhi Court yesterday summoned the wrestler Bajrang Punia in a criminal defamation case filed by wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya alleging that certain allegedly defamatory remarks were made against him in a press conference related to the protests connected to the sexual harassment allegations against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan. “I am of the prima facie view that all the ingredients...
Delhi Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Congress Leader Jagdish Tyler In 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case
A Delhi Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The Central Bureau of Investigation had filed a supplementary chargesheet against Tyler in May on which cognizance was taken. “…the application filed by applicant/accused Jagdish Tytler under Section 438 Cr.P.C. is allowed and in the event of...
First Chief Justice Of Chhattisgarh High Court Justice WA Shishak Passes Away
The first Chief Justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court Justice WA Shishak passed away at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal on Thursday.Justice Shishak was born at Shangshak village in Ukhrul district of the State of Manipur. He started practice at the Gauhati High Court in March, 1967 after obtaining his LL.B. from the Delhi University. Later, he shifted to Nagaland,...
Orissa High Court Opens Its Historic Building For Visit Of General Public Through ‘Guided Tour’ Initiative
In a laudable initiative, the Orissa High Court has started a ‘guided tour’ program which aims to open its monumental heritage building as well as the new Court building for visit of common people. A notification to this effect was issued by the Court on Thursday.“From 5th August, 2023 the High Court of Orissa will be opened to the general public for guided tour on every Saturday except...
Kerala State Mediation & Conciliation Centre Set To Launch 'NIRNAYA Scheme' On August 5
The 'NIRNAYA Scheme' for extending mediation services to all disputes within the State, with the exception of those pending before Courts, is set to be launched under the aegis of the Kerala State Mediation and Conciliation Centre (KSMCC). It is on noting that formal adversarial litigation might not be suitable for complex multi-party civil litigations, and that mediation would be an...
Jaipur-Mumbai Train Firing: Police Focuses On Accused Constable's Mental Health Evaluation, Excludes Possibility Of Hate Crime From Remand Copy
The police remand copy seeking the custody of Railway Protection Force constable Chetan Singh, who allegedly shot and killed four persons on board a Jaipur – Mumbai train, doesn’t mention his alleged hate filled utterances after the act or seek his custody to probe a possible communal motive behind the murder. Instead, the remand focuses on Singh’s ill health and seeks a...