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Delhi coaching centre deaths: LG Saxena approves suspension of two DFS officers

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved the immediate suspension of two Delhi Fire Services officers over alleged negligence of duty in connection with the death of three civil services aspirants in a flooded basement of a coaching centre here. Divisional Officer Ved Pal and Assistant Divisional Officer Udai Vir Singh, both Group 'A' officers, face allegations of negligence …

Delhi Officer Mcd Divisional Officer

2 days, 22 hours ago

Notices issued to six outlets in Kalamassery for food safety violations

The Hindu

The health wing of the Kalamassery municipality issued notices to six eateries after inspections held on Saturday revealed violations of food safety norms amid the spike in Hepatitis A cases, especially in three wards that include Peringazha, HMT Estate and Kurupra. The health inspectors inspected 11 eateries to check violations of hygiene and food safety norms. Salma Aboobacker, deputy chairperson …

1 week, 5 days ago

Telangana High Court wants erring officials to pay for clearing illegal projects

India Today

The Telangana High Court expressed its strong displeasure with officials approving illegal constructions in Full Tank Level and buffer zones of lakes, only to demolish them later. The remarks came during a hearing on a petition, which argued that the irrigation department issued demolition notices for structures allegedly in the FTL and buffer zones of Mangarshikunta in Shamshabad district. The …

Water Officials Reddy Zone Buffer Ftl Telangana High

1 week, 6 days ago

Bengaluru techie suicide: Legal experts flag 'misuse' of domestic violence laws, urge gender-neutral reform

New Indian Express

Senior advocate Vikas Pahwa termed the issue as "very serious", requiring a fitting solution. "Also false cases of outraging the modesty being filed against in-laws. Supreme Court advocate Ashwani Dubey said there was a need for gender-neutral laws. "Also, courts must exercise caution in dowry harassment cases to prevent misuse of law and avoid unnecessary trouble to innocent family members," …

2 weeks ago

"Cannot Force Citizens To Run From Pillar To Post": Bombay HC Slaps ₹1 Lakh Cost On Insurance Company For Circumventing Ombudsman's Order

Live Law

The Bombay High Court on Monday, while slapping exemplary costs of Rs 1 lakh on an insurance company, ordered the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority and the Ministry of Finance to consider coming up with a mechanism to keep a check on insurance companies as to whether they are complying with the orders of the Insurance Ombudsman.A division bench of …

Insurance Pay Ombudsman Officials Lakh Bench Insurance Companies

2 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Grants ₹2 Lakh Compensation To Man Held In Custody Despite Forensic Report Revealing Alleged Contraband Is 'Paracetamol'

Live Law

The Punjab & Haryana High has granted Rs 2 lakh compensation for "unjust deprivation of liberty" of a man who was continued to be detained under NDPS Act, despite the forensic report revealing that the alleged contraband was nothing but paracetamol.Justice Kirti Singh noted that the petitioner was subjected to prolonged incarceration for a period of about "13 days despite …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi L-G directs inquiry into DUSIB's 30-year delay in revising ground rent policies

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Delhi L-G VK Saxena has expressed displeasure over the lackadaisical approach of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board in not revising the ground rent of its land and properties, thereby causing huge losses to the public exchequer. Saxena directed CEO DUSIB to conduct inquiry and fix responsibility on erring officers and asked to frame policy for ground rent …

Rent Dusib Ground Rent

3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Only If We Summon Top Officers, Ball Will Start Rolling' : Supreme Court Summons Chief Secretaries Of NCR States For Not Paying Workers' Allowances

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed anguish at the fact the States of the National Capital Region - Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Haryana- have failed to pay subsistence allowance to the workers who are out of work due to the ban on construction activities in NCR due to the imposition of GRAP-IV measures to tackle air pollution in NCR. …

Court States Ncr Paying Workers

3 weeks, 2 days ago

No protests, dharna against any constitutional dignitaries: Jamia Millia Islamia

Op India

Jamia Millia Islamia has warned students against raising slogans or organizing protests without prior permission from university authorities, saying “disciplinary” action would be taken against “erring” students. In an office memorandum dated November 29, the university reminded students that protests, especially those targeting constitutional dignitaries or law enforcement agencies, are not permitted without formal consent. “It is once again reiterated …

Students Protests University Constitutional Dignitaries No Protests

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Supreme Court takes note of India Today report exposing stubble-burning eyewash

India Today

The Supreme Court on Thursday took note of India Today’s special investigation report which stated that farmers in Punjab are being told by government officials not to burn stubble during specific hours to evade detention by satellites. Taking note of the second report submitted by the court appointed commissioners, the Supreme Court said that the report states an abject failure …

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Delhi Air Quality Shows Slight Improvement, AQI Nears 'Poor' Category

ABP News

The air quality in Delhi showed a slight improvement as pollution level decreased in the national capital with the Air Quality Index nearing the 'poor' category. Of the 38 monitoring stations that record air quality, none reported levels in the severe category, as per the CPCB. On Tuesday, 17 of the 39 monitoring stations in the country recorded air quality …

Quality Delhi Air Nears Severe

4 weeks, 1 day ago

DUSU Elections : Supreme Court To Hear Plea To Disqualify Candidates Who Violated Lyngdoh Committee's Recommendations

Live Law

The Supreme Court today issued a notice in a Special Leave Petition against the Delhi High Court's order dated November 11 which refused to disqualify candidates who allegedly violated the Lyngdoh committee recommendations in the Delhi University Students' Union Elections.In the November 11 order, the High Court in a public interest litigation issued a direction to. The Supreme Court today …

Delhi Supreme Court Students Court University Candidates Delhi University

1 month ago

Traders fined Rs 2.8 lakh in Visakhapatnam district

Deccan Chronicle

This action followed a comprehensive inspection drive led by the district food safety officials. We will continue to conduct surprise inspections and take stringent action against violators to uphold food safety standards in the district.” The food safety department has also initiated awareness campaigns to educate traders and consumers about the dangers of food adulteration and the importance of adhering …

Food Safety District

1 month ago

EC suspends five cops over voter harassment in UP bypolls

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: At least five police personnel were suspended and many others removed from poll duty in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday for flouting Election Commission guidelines and stopping electors from casting votes in the ongoing assembly bypolls, officials said. Acting on the Commission's directions, district election officers and superintendents of police, after verifying the complaints, have suspended the police personnel …

Uttar Pradesh Poll Police Personnel

1 month, 1 week ago

SIT To Be Formed To Handle Offences And Crimes During Covid-19 In Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru: Based on the interim inquiry commission report submitted by retired Justice John Michael Cunha on the alleged irregularities during Covid-19 pandemic in Karnataka, the cabinet meeting on Thursday decided to constitute a Special Investigation Team under an IGP rank officer to initiate further action on the inquiry report. The first report submitted by Cunha to the State Government recommended …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Punjab And Haryana Owe An Explanation: Supreme Court Reiterates Concern Over Reluctance To Prosecute Officials For Violating CAQM Orders On Stubble Burning

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Monday reiterated its concern over the reluctance of states of Punjab and Haryana to prosecute officials that have violated CAQM orders regarding stubble burning under Section 14 of the Commission for Air Quality Management Act. Regarding air pollution from stubble burning, the Court examined compliance affidavits submitted by the governments of Punjab and Haryana, which indicated …

Court States Haryana Caqm Stubble Stubble Burning Punjab And Haryana

1 month, 1 week ago

HC pulls up Delhi govt over Yamuna pollution, asks CS to take action against erring officials over waterlogging

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The high court here on Tuesday asked the Delhi chief secretary to step in and take administrative action against erring officials responsible for not desilting drains in the city that led to waterlogging, instead of presenting a "rosy picture" before the court. HC pulls up Delhi govt over Yamuna pollution, asks CS to take action against erring officials …

Delhi Court Water Yamuna Ito Erring Officials

1 month, 1 week ago

600 elephants dead since 2019, where Odisha, Bengal may be erring

India Today

On November 3, Odisha forest minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia ordered a probe into the rampant elephant deaths in the state, directing additional chief secretary Satyabrata Sahu to conduct a division-wise investigation. Both the deaths of elephants and human fatalities from conflict with them have been major challenges in the forested areas of Odisha as well as West Bengal. Under Odisha’s …

Wildlife Elephants Odisha West Bengal Forest Wild Elephant

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana: Two Cops Fight over Bribe, Booted Out

Deccan Chronicle

Warangal: Two constables of Nekkonda police station here in the district fought over sharing of a bribe given by a complainant. The circle inspector of Nekkonda police station under East Zone police limits of Warangal police commissionerate went on leave when the charge was handed over to a head constable. When the constable came to the police station, the in-charge …

Station Bribe Constable

1 month, 2 weeks ago

MCC resumes crackdown on banned plastic

The Hindu

The Mysuru City Corporation on Monday resumed its crackdown on the sale of single-use plastic here with its officers raiding a shop in Santhepet in Mysuru where they seized 275.2 kg of banned plastic. Despite the raids by the MCC, the sale of banned plastic continues across the city. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had declared to make Mysuru, a cultural center …

Plastic Mcc Mysuru City Banned Plastic

2 months ago

RBI's Public Speeches: A Subtle Hint at Regulatory Actions

Live Mint

Public speeches by RBI officials have become a tool for signaling crackdowns, with the regulator using them to hint at upcoming regulatory actions against specific institutions or even some lending practices. This strategy has been effective in slowing down unsecured loan growth and reducing the risk of default rates. However, experts say that the RBI should consider a more balanced …

Government Law Public Speech Regulatory Actions Mumbai

2 months, 1 week ago

Over 14 Companies Face Penalty Orders for CSR Defaults in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi

Live Mint

Over a dozen companies have received penalty orders for allegedly defaulting on their social obligations mandated by law in India this year. The penalties range from ₹10,000 to ₹10,000, with most companies facing orders for procedural irregularities and delays in transferring CSR funds to state-designated funds.

Government Law Compliance CSR New Delhi

2 months, 1 week ago

RTA Takes Action Against Private Bus Operators During Dasara Rush

The Hindu

Road Transport Authority (RTA) in Andhra Pradesh has booked cases against 151 private bus operators and seized 16 buses for fleecing passengers during the Dasara festival rush. The department conducted a special drive from October 3 to 12 to check the practices of private bus operators and ensure that they adhere to the norms. A fine of ₹28,24,654 was collected …

Government Law Crime Transport

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Panchayat polls: SAD seeks deadline extension for filing nominations alleging violence in Moga

Hindustan Times

Faridkot: A day after filing nominations for panchayat elections in the state concluded, the Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday urged the State Election Commission to extend the deadline for filing of nominations for the panchayat polls alleging that the Opposition candidates did not allow them to file nominations in Moga. Panchayat elections in Punjab are scheduled for October 15 and …

Panchayat Elections Sec Moga Sad Nominations

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Delhi coaching centre deaths: LG Saxena approves suspension of two DFS officers

Notices issued to six outlets in Kalamassery for food safety violations

Telangana High Court wants erring officials to pay for clearing illegal projects

Bengaluru techie suicide: Legal experts flag 'misuse' of domestic violence laws, urge gender-neutral reform

"Cannot Force Citizens To Run From Pillar To Post": Bombay HC Slaps ₹1 Lakh Cost On Insurance Company For Circumventing Ombudsman's Order

Punjab & Haryana HC Grants ₹2 Lakh Compensation To Man Held In Custody Despite Forensic Report Revealing Alleged Contraband Is 'Paracetamol'

Delhi L-G directs inquiry into DUSIB's 30-year delay in revising ground rent policies

'Only If We Summon Top Officers, Ball Will Start Rolling' : Supreme Court Summons Chief Secretaries Of NCR States For Not Paying Workers' Allowances

No protests, dharna against any constitutional dignitaries: Jamia Millia Islamia

Supreme Court takes note of India Today report exposing stubble-burning eyewash

Delhi Air Quality Shows Slight Improvement, AQI Nears 'Poor' Category

DUSU Elections : Supreme Court To Hear Plea To Disqualify Candidates Who Violated Lyngdoh Committee's Recommendations

Traders fined Rs 2.8 lakh in Visakhapatnam district

EC suspends five cops over voter harassment in UP bypolls

SIT To Be Formed To Handle Offences And Crimes During Covid-19 In Karnataka

Punjab And Haryana Owe An Explanation: Supreme Court Reiterates Concern Over Reluctance To Prosecute Officials For Violating CAQM Orders On Stubble Burning

HC pulls up Delhi govt over Yamuna pollution, asks CS to take action against erring officials over waterlogging

600 elephants dead since 2019, where Odisha, Bengal may be erring

Telangana: Two Cops Fight over Bribe, Booted Out

MCC resumes crackdown on banned plastic

RBI's Public Speeches: A Subtle Hint at Regulatory Actions

Over 14 Companies Face Penalty Orders for CSR Defaults in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi

RTA Takes Action Against Private Bus Operators During Dasara Rush

Panchayat polls: SAD seeks deadline extension for filing nominations alleging violence in Moga