Complaints against subordinate judiciary should be entertained only if accompanied by duly sworn affidavit and verifiable material: Delhi HC [Read Circular]
8 years, 10 months ago

Complaints against subordinate judiciary should be entertained only if accompanied by duly sworn affidavit and verifiable material: Delhi HC [Read Circular]

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The Registrar General of Delhi High Court has issued a Circular in view of the concern expressed by Chief Justice of India T.S. Thakur regarding the large number of complaints being received against members of the sub-ordinate Judiciary.The Circular lays down guidelines for the sake of uniformity in procedure while dealing with such complaints. It directs that the complaints making allegations against members of the Subordinate Judiciary should not be entertained and no action should be taken thereon, unless it is accompanied by a duly sworn affidavit and verifiable material to substantiate such allegations. Further, in case action on such complaint is deemed necessary, the authenticity of the complaint is directed to be duly ascertained and further steps taken only after satisfaction of the competent authority designated by the Chief Justice of the High Court.

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Delhi HC notifies 70 senior advocates amid questions on transparency
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4 months ago

Delhi HC notifies 70 senior advocates amid questions on transparency

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Sunday evening notified the designation of 70 lawyers as senior advocates, despite a shadow of controversy hanging over the process after a key member of the permanent committee refused to sign the final list, claiming that it was sent ahead without his final consent, and subsequently resigned in protest. The present controversy has unfolded against …

Kerala High Court Asks State If There Is Any Order/ Circular Regulating Conduct Of Police Officers In Court Premises
4 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Asks State If There Is Any Order/ Circular Regulating Conduct Of Police Officers In Court Premises

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today inquired from the State government as well as the Director General of Police whether there are any orders/ guidelines regulating the conduct of Police officers in court premises. “.we feel it necessary to direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to make available before this Court all such orders, circulars, office memorandums if any that have …

Circular Issued For Police On Protocols To Arrest Accused Beyond State Borders: Tamil Nadu DGP Tells Kerala High Court
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Circular Issued For Police On Protocols To Arrest Accused Beyond State Borders: Tamil Nadu DGP Tells Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Director General of Police of Tamil Nadu has informed the Kerala High Court that a new circular dated November 13 has been issued outlining detailed guidelines to be followed while making arrests of accused persons outside the state's borders. The Court was hearing a contempt petition alleging violation of the Apex Court guidelines in D K Basu v State …

Police Officers Accountable To People, Bad Behaviour Will Not Be Countenanced Or Tolerated: Kerala High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Police Officers Accountable To People, Bad Behaviour Will Not Be Countenanced Or Tolerated: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has today made it clear that the police officers were accountable to the people, and their bad behaviour will not be countenanced or tolerated. The Court was also informed by the State Police Chief Shaik Darvesh Saheb who appeared online that an additional circular was issued for ensuring appropriate behaviour from police officers towards the citizens …

"Frivolous Litigation": Kerala High Court Upholds Dismissal Of Criminal Complaint Against 48 High Ranking Bureaucrats, Police Officials
1 year, 7 months ago

"Frivolous Litigation": Kerala High Court Upholds Dismissal Of Criminal Complaint Against 48 High Ranking Bureaucrats, Police Officials

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court yesterday upheld the order of a Magistrate dismissing a vexatious compliant filed against 48 high ranking bureaucrats and police officials of the State. On an appreciation of the circumstances arising in the case, this Court is of the view that the learned Magistrate was justified in dismissing the complaint, nipping off, at the threshold itself, a …

Delhi High Court Quashes Summoning Order Against The Wire’s Editors In Criminal Defamation Case By Ex JNU Professor
2 years ago

Delhi High Court Quashes Summoning Order Against The Wire’s Editors In Criminal Defamation Case By Ex JNU Professor

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday quashed a summoning order issued by a trial court in 2017 against The Wire’s Editor and Deputy Editor in a criminal defamation case filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University professor Amita Singh. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani quashed the order passed by a metropolitan court on January 07, 2017, summoning The Wire’s Editor Siddharth Bhatia …

Circulars Issued By Centre, State Merely Represent Their Understanding Of Statutory Provisions, Not Binding Upon Court: Kerala High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Circulars Issued By Centre, State Merely Represent Their Understanding Of Statutory Provisions, Not Binding Upon Court: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday observed that circulars or clarifications issued by the Central Government represent merely their understanding of the statutory provision and are not binding upon the Court as it is for the Court to declare what a particular provision of the statute says. It was also contended by the Senior Government Pleader that as per Section …

'Large Pendency, Lack Of Uniform Method Of Prioritization': Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Expeditious Disposal Of Cases In Consumer Forums
2 years, 4 months ago

'Large Pendency, Lack Of Uniform Method Of Prioritization': Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Expeditious Disposal Of Cases In Consumer Forums

Live Law  

Taking note of the large pendency and lack of a uniform method for prioritisation of cases in the district consumer forums, the Delhi High Court has issued directions for ensuring expeditious disposal of the consumer mattersJustice Pratibha M Singh directed the Registrars of concerned district forums to start listing final matters, where evidence has been concluded, for hearing at 2:30 …

Delhi High Court Dismisses Ex-CFO's Plea Against PwC Ltd Seeking Action For Criminal Defamation
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses Ex-CFO's Plea Against PwC Ltd Seeking Action For Criminal Defamation

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that criminal liability cannot be fastened on the basis of a person holding a position in any company, with nothing more to specify the role played by such a person in the commission of a crime. Justice Asha Menon made the observation while dismissing a plea filed by a former Chief Finance Officer of …

Article 226 | Court Cannot Re-Appreciate Evidence Already Considered By Departmental Authorities: Delhi High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Article 226 | Court Cannot Re-Appreciate Evidence Already Considered By Departmental Authorities: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has held that it cannot, while exercising jurisdiction under Article 226 or 227 of the Indian Constitution, in cases of departmental enquiries, re-appreciate evidence which has already been reasonably considered by the departmental authorities. A bench of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh also noted that it was not up to the High Court to adjudge upon the …

Judiciary Not Immune From Criticism But Action Must Be Taken When Based On Distorted Facts To Intentionally Lower Court's Dignity: Delhi High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Judiciary Not Immune From Criticism But Action Must Be Taken When Based On Distorted Facts To Intentionally Lower Court's Dignity: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

While observing that Judiciary is not immune from criticism, the Delhi High Court has observed that such criticism cannot be based on distorted facts or gross misrepresentation of material averments to intentionally lower its dignity and respect.Justice Jasmeet Singh, who was dealing with an appeal raising allegations against Trial Court and High Court judges, issued notice to the. While observing …

Over 1,600 Complaints On Functioning Of Judiciary In Past 5 Yrs, Forwarded To Respective Chief Justices As Per 'In-House Procedure': Law Ministry
2 years, 11 months ago

Over 1,600 Complaints On Functioning Of Judiciary In Past 5 Yrs, Forwarded To Respective Chief Justices As Per 'In-House Procedure': Law Ministry

Live Law  

The Ministry of Law and Justice informed Lok Sabha that during last 5 years i.e. from 01.01.2017 to 31.12.2021, 1631 complaints were received in the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System on the functioning of the judiciary including judicial corruption and forwarded to the CJI/Chief Justice of High Courts, respectively, as per the procedure established. from 01.01.2017 to 31.12.2021, …

Delhi High Court Passes Directions Regarding Advance Intimation Of Leave By District Court Judges, Immediate Updation On Website
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi High Court Passes Directions Regarding Advance Intimation Of Leave By District Court Judges, Immediate Updation On Website

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued a notification regarding advance intimation of leave by judges of all the District Courts and immediate updation of its status on the website. According to a notification issued by the Registrar General of the High Court, all the Principal District & Sessions are directed by the Chief Justice of the High Court to …

Delhi HC Cautions Labour Courts Over Unwarranted Summoning Of Senior Officials, Especially In Cases Where Determination Is Yet To Be Made
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi HC Cautions Labour Courts Over Unwarranted Summoning Of Senior Officials, Especially In Cases Where Determination Is Yet To Be Made

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that Labour Courts ought to be cautious while ordering personal appearance of senior officials especially in the matters where determination is yet to be made.Justice Pratibha M Singh expressed displeasure over the action of a labour court who had summoned Commissioner of South Delhi Municipal Corporation, without any proper justification. The Delhi High Court …

'Arbitrary Exercise Of Power': Kerala High Court Quashes District Collector's Order Cancelling Appointment of Seva Bharati As Relief Agency
3 years, 7 months ago

'Arbitrary Exercise Of Power': Kerala High Court Quashes District Collector's Order Cancelling Appointment of Seva Bharati As Relief Agency

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday quashed the order of a District Collector cancelling the appointment of a Seva Bharati as a Relief Agency on account of all the service rendered by its volunteers during the pandemic. Justice N. Nagaresh while allowing the petition remarked: "The fact that complaints are made by the Panchayat President or District Panchayat President, does …

Like Judges, 'Security Of Tenure' Principle Also Apply To Presiding Officers Of 'Internal Complaints Committee': Delhi HC Stays Transfer
3 years, 8 months ago

Like Judges, 'Security Of Tenure' Principle Also Apply To Presiding Officers Of 'Internal Complaints Committee': Delhi HC Stays Transfer

Live Law  

Staying the transfer of a Commandant at Central Reserve Police Force, the Delhi High Court last week observed that the principles which apply to security of tenure of Judges and Presiding Officers of various quasi-judicial tribunals, also apply to Members/Presiding Officers of Internal Complaints Committee. The matter in brief A Commandant, CRPF, Dwarka, who was also appointed as the Presiding …

High Courts Weekly Roundup [June 28, 2021 To July 4, 2021]
3 years, 8 months ago

High Courts Weekly Roundup [June 28, 2021 To July 4, 2021]

Live Law  

Allahabad High Court 1. "Homeless Persons Should Also Work For The Country, Everything Cannot Be Provided By The State": Bombay High Court Disposing of a public interest litigation seeking relief measures for the homeless and poor persons, a division bench comprising of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Girish S Kulkarni orally observed they the homeless persons should also work …

"Centre, Delhi Govt Must Incorporate Rules For Holding Officers Accountable For Lapse In Handling Court Cases": Delhi High Court
3 years, 9 months ago

"Centre, Delhi Govt Must Incorporate Rules For Holding Officers Accountable For Lapse In Handling Court Cases": Delhi High Court

Live Law  

Prima facie observing that raising false claims by government officers causes injustice to the litigant seeking justice, the Delhi High Court has observed that there is a need for the Centre and the Delhi Government to incorporate Rules for holding its officers responsible for lapses in handling court cases. A single judge bench comprising of Justice JR Midha observed thus: …

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Plea For Quashing Delhi Minorities Commission & Others' Reports on Delhi Riots
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Plea For Quashing Delhi Minorities Commission & Others' Reports on Delhi Riots

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on and sought response of the Central Government, the Delhi Police and publishers on a plea seeking quashing of reports prepared by the "Delhi Minorities Commission" and other private organizations/ individuals on the Delhi Riots. He also added that several other petitioners, who have filed writ petitions in the High Court "making wild …

Delhi HC Asks District Courts To Ensure Video Conferencing Facility, Maintain Social Distancing In Courts, Exempts Advocates From Wearing Court and Band While Appearing [Read Letter]
4 years, 11 months ago

Delhi HC Asks District Courts To Ensure Video Conferencing Facility, Maintain Social Distancing In Courts, Exempts Advocates From Wearing Court and Band While Appearing [Read Letter]

Live Law  

In order to facilitate adequate hearing of urgent matters, the Delhi High Court has asked all the subordinate courts to create proper facility of video conferencing in the complexes of all the district courts. As per the letter addressed to the subordinate courts by the Registrar General of the Delhi High Court, this facility will cater to those Advocates/Litigants whose …

[NCDRC]Appointments Made By Centre Pursuant To March 11 Circular Will Be Subject To Court Order:Bombay HC [Read Order]
4 years, 11 months ago

[NCDRC]Appointments Made By Centre Pursuant To March 11 Circular Will Be Subject To Court Order:Bombay HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court through its Nagpur bench has issued notices to the Union of India, the Ministry of Finance, Union Law Ministry, Ministry of Consumer Affairs and the state Government of Maharashtra on a petition challenging the New Tribunal Rules 2020. During the course of hearing in the present case, Advocate Dr. Tushar Mandlekar, counsel for the Petitioner, argued …

'Whether Retweeting A Defamatory Tweet Amounts To Offence': Delhi HC Issues Notice On Kejriwal's Plea
5 years, 3 months ago

'Whether Retweeting A Defamatory Tweet Amounts To Offence': Delhi HC Issues Notice On Kejriwal's Plea

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to Delhi opposition leader Vijender Gupta in an application filed by Arvind Kejriwal challenging a summons issued against him in a criminal defamation case.While issuing notice, the Single Bench of Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar also reserved order on whether to stay the proceedings against Kejriwal pending before the Magistrate. The Delhi High Court …

Delhi HC Issues Notice On A PIL Challenging The Notification Requiring 25 Years Of Experience In Law For Technical Members Of NCLAT
5 years, 3 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Notice On A PIL Challenging The Notification Requiring 25 Years Of Experience In Law For Technical Members Of NCLAT

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Central Government in a PIL challenging the validity of the notification requiring 25 years of experience in law for a person to be considered for a post of Technical Member of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal. Moreover, as per the decision of the Supreme Court in Madras Bar Association v. Union of …

Take Recourse To Settlement Before Seeking Action Against Protesting Police Officers: Delhi HC Tells Petitioner
5 years, 4 months ago

Take Recourse To Settlement Before Seeking Action Against Protesting Police Officers: Delhi HC Tells Petitioner

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has asked the Petitioner to take recourse to good office and settlement before seeking any directions against police officers who participated in the protests against the Tis Hazari and Saket court incidents. While adjourning the matter to February 12, the Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Hari Shankar did not accept the contention for …

Delhi HC CJ Holds Meeting With Police Officials On Tis Hazari Violence ; 3 HC Judges Meet Injured Lawyers In Hospital
5 years, 4 months ago

Delhi HC CJ Holds Meeting With Police Officials On Tis Hazari Violence ; 3 HC Judges Meet Injured Lawyers In Hospital

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court Justice DN Patel yesterday held a five hour long meeting meeting with the seven senior-most Judges of the High Court to deliberate on the clash between advocates and Delhi police which took place in Tis Hazari court premises on Saturday. Three judges of the Delhi High Court - Justices G S Sistani, …

Delhi HC Expresses Dismay At The Improper Functioning Of CAT; Urges Centre To Take 'Remedial Steps' [Read Judgment]
5 years, 9 months ago

Delhi HC Expresses Dismay At The Improper Functioning Of CAT; Urges Centre To Take 'Remedial Steps' [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Central Administrative Tribunal has once again came under severe criticism from the Delhi High Court for the manner in which it has been conducting proceedings.A bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rajnish Bhatnagar was dismayed at the manner in which the Tribunal was passing cryptic orders to dispose of applications in a display of "total non-application of mind". The …

Delhi HC Notice To AAP Govt For Not Doing Enough To Enable Consumers Benefit From Consumer Protection Act [Read Order]
6 years, 3 months ago

Delhi HC Notice To AAP Govt For Not Doing Enough To Enable Consumers Benefit From Consumer Protection Act [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi government to show cause why rule nisi be not issued against it for its failure to take effective steps to fill up vacancies, adopting summary procedures and providing infrastructure in the various consumer forums to ensure speedy disposal of consumer complaints under the Consumer Protection Act, which is a beneficial legislation.A bench …

Delhi HC CJ Brings In Scheme For Redressal Of Issues Facing The Bar And Bench Barring Complaints About Conduct Of Judges
6 years, 5 months ago

Delhi HC CJ Brings In Scheme For Redressal Of Issues Facing The Bar And Bench Barring Complaints About Conduct Of Judges

Live Law  

BCD says it will improve understanding between the Bar and the BenchThe Chief Justice of Delhi High Court Rajendra Menon has put in place a scheme for the resolution of various issues—functional, procedural and logistical—facing the Bar and the Bench at the level of the district courts and at the high court.The committee has been empowered to handle recommendations for …

Case Management Of Original Suits: SC ‘Summons’ Delhi HC Registrar General; Asks Him 7 Questions [Read Order]
7 years, 3 months ago

Case Management Of Original Suits: SC ‘Summons’ Delhi HC Registrar General; Asks Him 7 Questions [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has asked Registrar General of the Delhi High Court to be personally present before it to answer some queries with regard to case management of original suits filed in Delhi High Court.During the last hearing, the court was told that amendments are to be carried out in the Delhi High Court Original Side Rules and Practice Directions.“What …

Case Management Of Original Suits: SC ‘Summons’ Delhi HC Registrar General; Asks Him 7 Questions [Read Order]
7 years, 3 months ago

Case Management Of Original Suits: SC ‘Summons’ Delhi HC Registrar General; Asks Him 7 Questions [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has asked Registrar General of the Delhi High Court to be personally present before it to answer some queries with regard to case management of original suits filed in Delhi High Court.During the last hearing, the court was told that amendments are to be carried out in the Delhi High Court Original Side Rules and Practice Directions.“What …

Kerala Set To Strengthen Role Of Victims In Criminal Jurisprudence System [Read Circular and Judgment]
7 years, 5 months ago

Kerala Set To Strengthen Role Of Victims In Criminal Jurisprudence System [Read Circular and Judgment]

Live Law  

Kerala Police State Chief Loknath Behera has now issued a circular calling for strengthening and widening the role of ‘victims’ in crimes. The circular has been issued pursuant to the observations of Kerala High Court through Justice Devan Ramachandran in a recent case. Justice Ramachandran, through his judgment in TV Thomas vs State of Kerala & Others, had ruled that …

The Army’s New Complaint Policy: Is It the Right Step?
8 years, 2 months ago

The Army’s New Complaint Policy: Is It the Right Step?

The Quint  

The army has a chain of command. In the present system, any individual, irrespective of rank, unhappy with the response received on a complaint from his/her immediate superior, has the right to seek an appointment with his/her next superior and so on. However, the new system opens an avenue of projecting a one-sided complaint, which can be detrimental to the …

Complaints against subordinate judiciary should be entertained only if accompanied by duly sworn affidavit and verifiable material: Delhi HC [Read Circular]
8 years, 10 months ago

Complaints against subordinate judiciary should be entertained only if accompanied by duly sworn affidavit and verifiable material: Delhi HC [Read Circular]

Live Law  

The Registrar General of Delhi High Court has issued a Circular in view of the concern expressed by Chief Justice of India T.S. Thakur regarding the large number of complaints being received against members of the sub-ordinate Judiciary.The Circular lays down guidelines for the sake of uniformity in procedure while dealing with such complaints. It directs that the complaints making …

Delhi HC issues Notice to Central Government on Contempt Petition [Read Order]
8 years, 10 months ago

Delhi HC issues Notice to Central Government on Contempt Petition [Read Order]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has issued notice to Central Government in a contempt petition filed by Public Prosecutors association for allegedly making false submission before the court. Justice J.R. Midha has issued notice to the Union Government.The matter pertains to the revision of pay scales of the Public Prosecutors of Delhi Government. The matter pertains to the revision of pay scales …

Delhi HC issues Notice to Central Government on Contempt Petition [Read Order]
8 years, 10 months ago

Delhi HC issues Notice to Central Government on Contempt Petition [Read Order]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has issued notice to Central Government in a contempt petition filed by Public Prosecutors association for allegedly making false submission before the court. Justice J.R. Midha has issued notice to the Union Government.The matter pertains to the revision of pay scales of the Public Prosecutors of Delhi Government. The matter pertains to the revision of pay scales …

DCW writes to Centre and Delhi govt for constitution of appellate authority
9 years, 6 months ago

DCW writes to Centre and Delhi govt for constitution of appellate authority

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Delhi Commission for Women today urged the Centre and Delhi government to issue suitable notifications under the concerned Acts for the constitution of an appellate authority to which victims of sexual harassment at workplace, denied justice by the Internal Complaints Committees can approach. In the wake of DCW receiving numerous complaints from women who have not been …

Kerala HC directs Chief Secretary to conduct an enquiry against AG’s Office ;CJ asks registrar to give a Report; [Update; Registrar denies news reports]
9 years, 8 months ago

Kerala HC directs Chief Secretary to conduct an enquiry against AG’s Office ;CJ asks registrar to give a Report; [Update; Registrar denies news reports]

Live Law  

UPDATE ; By a press note dt 3.8.2015 High Court of Kerala Registrar denied the news that the Chief Justice asked the registrar to submit a report. In an unprecedented development, the Kerala High Court on Friday ordered an enquiry to be conducted by the Chief Secretary against the Advocate General's office for failing to secure instructions in 4 cases …

Kerala HC directs Chief Secretary to conduct an enquiry against AG’s Office ;CJ asks registrar to give a Report; [Update; Registrar denies news reports]
9 years, 8 months ago

Kerala HC directs Chief Secretary to conduct an enquiry against AG’s Office ;CJ asks registrar to give a Report; [Update; Registrar denies news reports]

Live Law  

UPDATE ; By a press note dt 3.8.2015 High Court of Kerala Registrar denied the news that the Chief Justice asked the registrar to submit a report. In an unprecedented development, the Kerala High Court on Friday ordered an enquiry to be conducted by the Chief Secretary against the Advocate General's office for failing to secure instructions in 4 cases …

Delhi Judicial Services Exam; Bar Association writes to Chief Justice
9 years, 8 months ago

Delhi Judicial Services Exam; Bar Association writes to Chief Justice

Live Law  

The President of Rohini Court Bar Association has requested Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, through a letter, not to assign cases in which union government is one of the parties, to two sitting judges of the High Court, whose kith and kin have cleared the Judicial Services Examination. Inder Singh Saroha, the President of Rohini Court Bar Association wrote …

Delhi Judicial Services Exam; Bar Association writes to Chief Justice
9 years, 8 months ago

Delhi Judicial Services Exam; Bar Association writes to Chief Justice

Live Law  

The President of Rohini Court Bar Association has requested Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, through a letter, not to assign cases in which union government is one of the parties, to two sitting judges of the High Court, whose kith and kin have cleared the Judicial Services Examination. Inder Singh Saroha, the President of Rohini Court Bar Association wrote …

Centre files SLP against Delhi HC order which ruled that Anti Corruption Bureau of Delhi has jurisdiction to entertain and act on complaint against Delhi Police officer or official under Prevention of
9 years, 10 months ago

Centre files SLP against Delhi HC order which ruled that Anti Corruption Bureau of Delhi has jurisdiction to entertain and act on complaint against Delhi Police officer or official under Prevention of

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Friday, will hear the Centre’s Special Leave Petition against the Delhi High Court order that recently ruled that the Anti Corruption Bureau of Delhi has jurisdiction to entertain and act on complaint against Delhi Police officer or official under Prevention of Corruption Act.The Bench, comprising of Justice A.K. The Supreme Court, on Friday, will hear the …

Delhi government's circular regarding media and defamation stayed by Supreme Court
9 years, 10 months ago

Delhi government's circular regarding media and defamation stayed by Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today stayed the circular issued by Government of Delhi by which the government had said that the media organizations could be prosecuted for “criminal defamation” for “defamatory imputations” against the government.Interestingly, Arvind Kejriwal, before he had become the Chief Minister, had himself challenged the constitutionality of Sections 499 and 500 of the. The Supreme Court today stayed …

Delhi government's circular regarding media and defamation stayed by Supreme Court
9 years, 10 months ago

Delhi government's circular regarding media and defamation stayed by Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today stayed the circular issued by Government of Delhi by which the government had said that the media organizations could be prosecuted for “criminal defamation” for “defamatory imputations” against the government.Interestingly, Arvind Kejriwal, before he had become the Chief Minister, had himself challenged the constitutionality of Sections 499 and 500 of the. The Supreme Court today stayed …

Delhi HC dismisses Supreme Court Registrar's Appeal against CIC order to give information relating to Cases in which Judgments were reserved after final Arguments [Read the Judgment]
10 years, 3 months ago

Delhi HC dismisses Supreme Court Registrar's Appeal against CIC order to give information relating to Cases in which Judgments were reserved after final Arguments [Read the Judgment]

Live Law  

In a landmark Judgment Delhi High Court dismissed an Appeal filed by Supreme Court Registrar against an order by Central Information Commission directing the Supreme Court Registry to furnish information regarding pending cases which had been heard and orders were reserved. the High Court held that Section 4 of the Act enjoins every public authority to maintain records in a …

Delhi High Court issue guidelines to deal with complaints on Sexual Harassment at Workplace
10 years, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court issue guidelines to deal with complaints on Sexual Harassment at Workplace

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court, under its first woman Chief Justice G. Rohini has issued guidelines for dealing with complaints alleging sexual harassment at workplace. The PIL also cited a Supreme Court order passed in April 2013, which directed all high courts to form regulations to combat the problem of sexual harassment in court precincts. In December last year, a committee …

Delhi High Court issue guidelines to deal with complaints on Sexual Harassment at Workplace
10 years, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court issue guidelines to deal with complaints on Sexual Harassment at Workplace

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court, under its first woman Chief Justice G. Rohini has issued guidelines for dealing with complaints alleging sexual harassment at workplace. The PIL also cited a Supreme Court order passed in April 2013, which directed all high courts to form regulations to combat the problem of sexual harassment in court precincts. In December last year, a committee …

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