'Grave Matter, Requires Immediate Attention' : Delhi High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Rohini Court Firing Incident
3 years, 2 months ago

'Grave Matter, Requires Immediate Attention' : Delhi High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Rohini Court Firing Incident

Live Law  

The Chief Justice led bench of the Delhi High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the recent gun firing incident inside Delhi's Rohini Court hall. "This is a grave matter and requires immediate attention," observed the Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh at the outset.It has impleaded the Commissioner of Delhi Police, Ministry of Home Affairs and the Union Law Ministry. In its order, the Bench stated: There is a need for deployment of sufficient number of police personnel in all Court complexes in Delhi; There is also need for installation of more CCTV cameras, they must work round the clock; Full proof entry system is also required at all court complexes in Delhi, including in the High Court; Installation of hi-tech metal detectors and baggage scanners is also required; All the suggestions are to be shared with the Commissioner of Delhi Police, the Court said. The Chief Justice of India has expressed deep concerns at the incident and has spoken to the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court in this regard.

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

CJ Manmohan Bids Farewell To Delhi HC, Says Justice Not Just About Delivering Verdicts But Also About Understanding Human Stories

Live Law  

Chief Justice Manmohan on Wednesday bid farewell to the Delhi High Court after his elevation as a judge to the Supreme Court of India.In his farewell speech, CJ Manmohan said that administering justice is not just about delivering verdicts but also about understanding human stories behind each case as well as about empathy and compassion. Chief Justice Manmohan on Wednesday …

Culprit Behind Theft And Fire At Judicial Officer's House Not Brought To Books Yet, Punjab & Haryana High Court Orders Speedy Investigation
1 month, 1 week ago

Culprit Behind Theft And Fire At Judicial Officer's House Not Brought To Books Yet, Punjab & Haryana High Court Orders Speedy Investigation

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought speedy investigation in a case pertaining to theft and fire at the residence of Judicial Magistrate posted in Ambala, which took place on October 04. Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Anil Kshetarpal was hearing a suo moto case initiated after the incident. In pursuance to the same, a status report was …

Jharkhand High Court Initiates Suo Moto Case After Judge Gets Stuck In Traffic, Recalls District Judge's Murder On Road
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand High Court Initiates Suo Moto Case After Judge Gets Stuck In Traffic, Recalls District Judge's Murder On Road

Live Law  

Top police officials were compelled to appear before the Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday after it took suo motu cognizance of Justice S.K. Dwivedi getting stuck in a traffic jam and not getting proper assistance from the force present there.Justice Dwivedi revealed that on August 23, his staff had to call a PCR van to escort him amid traffic caused …

Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of Kolkata rape-murder case; hearing on August 20
4 months ago

Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of Kolkata rape-murder case; hearing on August 20

The Hindu  

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Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of Kolkata rape-murder case, hearing on Tuesday
4 months ago

Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of Kolkata rape-murder case, hearing on Tuesday

Hindustan Times  

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Orissa High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Need For Background Analysis Of Convicts In Death Penalty Cases
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Orissa High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Need For Background Analysis Of Convicts In Death Penalty Cases

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of need for background analysis of the convicts, so as to ascertain mitigating circumstances in their favour, before imposing the extreme sentence of death. Emphasizing the importance of providing real and effective hearing on the question of sentence, the Division Bench of Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo and Justice Radha Krishna Pattanaik …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (1st April-06 April, 2024)
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (1st April-06 April, 2024)

Live Law  

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Australia-based Indian charged with contempt of court for abusing Delhi HC judge
11 months ago

Australia-based Indian charged with contempt of court for abusing Delhi HC judge

Live Mint  

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Madras High Court calls for details of cases pending against all MPs/MLAs across Tamil Nadu
1 year ago

Madras High Court calls for details of cases pending against all MPs/MLAs across Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Monday directed the State government to submit complete details regarding the number of criminal cases pending against MPs and MLAs in the State, the courts in which they are pending and the stage of the proceedings before those courts. First Division Bench of Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala and Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy asked Advocate …

Madras High Court to constitute special bench for ensuring early disposal of MP/MLA cases in Tamil Nadu & Puducherry
1 year, 1 month ago

Madras High Court to constitute special bench for ensuring early disposal of MP/MLA cases in Tamil Nadu & Puducherry

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court is all set to constitute a special bench to ensure early disposal of criminal cases pending against sitting as well as former MPs and MLAs in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by issuing necessary directions to the special courts seized of such cases. Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala on Wednesday said, he had already issued instructions in …

Allahabad High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of 'Police Violence' Against Advocates In Hapur
1 year, 3 months ago

Allahabad High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of 'Police Violence' Against Advocates In Hapur

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court today took a suo moto cognizance of the incident of lathi charge by Police against Lawyers in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. The Chief Justice-led bench is likely to hear the matter today at around 4:30 p.m.For the uninitiated, in Hapur, lawyers were allegedly peacefully protesting peacefully on August 29 against the filing of an alleged false case …

Delhi High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Minor's Rape Allegedly By Delhi Govt's WCD Official
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Minor's Rape Allegedly By Delhi Govt's WCD Official

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday took suo motu cognizance of a minor girl's rape allegedly by an official of Delhi government’s Women and Child Development Department.Premoday Khakha is accused of raping the minor over several months and impregnating her. The Delhi High Court on Monday took suo motu cognizance of a minor girl's rape allegedly by an official of …

High Court Seeks Response Of Centre, Delhi Govt On Plea To Consider Enacting Advocates Protection Act In National Capital
1 year, 8 months ago

High Court Seeks Response Of Centre, Delhi Govt On Plea To Consider Enacting Advocates Protection Act In National Capital

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought response of the Union of India and Delhi Government on a plea seeking directions upon them to consider enacting the Advocates Protection Act in the national capital.Advocate KC Mittal appearing for the Bar Council of Delhi told Justice Prathiba M Singh that the lawyers’ body and the Coordination Committee of Bar Associations of …

Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Police Brutality on Lawyer In Goa's Porvorim
2 years ago

Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Police Brutality on Lawyer In Goa's Porvorim

Live Law  

Taking suo motu cognisance of an incident of alleged assault on a lawyer by constables of Porvorim police station, the Bombay High Court at Goa has issued notice to the State government and Director General of Police, Goa.A division bench of Justice MS Sonak and Bharat Deshmpande directed the State to file a preliminary affidavit apprising the Court of steps …

Supreme Court Closes Suo Motu Proceedings In Relation To Appointment Of Judicial Members In Armed Forces Tribunal
2 years ago

Supreme Court Closes Suo Motu Proceedings In Relation To Appointment Of Judicial Members In Armed Forces Tribunal

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday disposed of a suo motu case taken on regular appointments of judicial members in Armed Forces Tribunal. A Bench comprising of Justices MR Shah and MM Sundresh had noted that at the relevant time, the top Court had taken suo motu cognizance for not appointing judicial members in the AFT which resulted in denial of …

High Court Grants Time To Centre & Delhi Govt For Filing Status Reports In Suo Moto Case On Lack Of Rainwater Harvesting Efforts In City
2 years, 5 months ago

High Court Grants Time To Centre & Delhi Govt For Filing Status Reports In Suo Moto Case On Lack Of Rainwater Harvesting Efforts In City

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday granted four weeks time to the Centre, Delhi Government and other authorities for filing status reports in a suo moto case concerning the issue of lack of rainwater harvesting efforts taken by the departments in the city. A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad ordered thus:"Respondents are …

Calcutta High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognisance Of Rampurhat Violence, Hearing At 2pm Today
2 years, 9 months ago

Calcutta High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognisance Of Rampurhat Violence, Hearing At 2pm Today

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday took suo moto cognisance of the incident of Rampurhat violence that erupted in the Birbhum district in the State of West Bengal. Shortly after the alleged murder of a Trinamool Congress deputy panchayat chief at Bogtui village in Birbhum district, violence broke out in RampurhatA Bench comprising Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice Rajarshi. …

[Chandigarh Electricity Crisis] Punjab & Haryana High Court Takes Suo-Moto Cognizance, Seeks Presence Of Chief Engineer
2 years, 10 months ago

[Chandigarh Electricity Crisis] Punjab & Haryana High Court Takes Suo-Moto Cognizance, Seeks Presence Of Chief Engineer

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court today took suo moto cognizance of the Electricity Crisis In UT Chandigarh and has sought the presence of the Chief Engineer, U.T., Chandigarh to appear before the Court tomorrow to apprise the Court about the measures being taken to alleviate the crisis. The Bench of Justice Ajay Tewari and Justice Pankaj Jain decided to …

Suo Moto Case Regarding Nehru Place Fire Incident: Manushi Sangathan Moves Delhi High Court Seeking Impleadment
2 years, 11 months ago

Suo Moto Case Regarding Nehru Place Fire Incident: Manushi Sangathan Moves Delhi High Court Seeking Impleadment

Live Law  

Manushi Sangathan, an organization representing 67 hawkers and vendors, has moved the Delhi High Court seeking impleadment in the suo moto case registered last year following a fire incident at a building in the Nehru Place market. The Court had last month rapped the South Delhi Municipal Corporation for complaining about the violation of judicial orders by vendors in the …

Delhi High Court: Annual Digest 2021
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi High Court: Annual Digest 2021

Live Law  

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Additional District & Sessions Judge Physically Assaulted In Court By Policemen: Patna High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognisance
3 years, 1 month ago

Additional District & Sessions Judge Physically Assaulted In Court By Policemen: Patna High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognisance

Live Law  

In an unprecedented occurrence, the Patna High Court has taken suo moto cognisance of an act of police violence against an Additional District and Sessions Judge, Jhanjharpur. On its own motion, the Court has taken note of the incident upon receiving a letter from the District and Sessions Judge, Madhubani, about the incident that happened in the Sub Division of …

No Further Extension Of Interim Bails By District Courts, Closes Suo Moto Extension Of Interim Orders Plea: Delhi High Court
3 years, 1 month ago

No Further Extension Of Interim Bails By District Courts, Closes Suo Moto Extension Of Interim Orders Plea: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has disposed of its plea concerning the suo moto petition registered on the extension of interim orders in all matters pending before it and subordinate Courts including interim bails. Modifying it's order dated 20th April, 2021, a full bench comprising of Justice Vipin Sanghi, Justice Rekha Palli and Justice Talwant Singh directed that the interim bails …

Court Security: Delhi High Court Grants Last Opportunity To All Stakeholders To File Suggestions By Oct 29
3 years, 1 month ago

Court Security: Delhi High Court Grants Last Opportunity To All Stakeholders To File Suggestions By Oct 29

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has asked all the stakeholders concerned to file their suggestions for enhancing security measures at court complexes in the national capital by October 29. Accordingly, the Delhi Police, the Bar Council of Delhi and the Delhi High Court Bar Association had filed their replies in the matter. After conducting security audits at all the seven courts, …

Delhi High Court Extends Life Of Interim Orders Till October 22
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court Extends Life Of Interim Orders Till October 22

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has extended the life of its interim orders till October 22, 2021.The order was passed while dealing with the suo moto petition registered on the extension of interim orders in all matters pending before it and subordinate Courts, in view of the limited functioning of Courts due to the second Covid wave.A full bench comprising of …

Supreme Court Registers Suo Motu Case On Issue Of Long Pendency Of Criminal Appeals In Allahabad High Court
3 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Registers Suo Motu Case On Issue Of Long Pendency Of Criminal Appeals In Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday registered a suo motu case on the issue of long pendency of criminal appeals in the Allahabad High Court. A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and MM Sundresh ordered the registration of the suo motu case, after noting that the suggestions given by the Allahabad High Court in its affidavit are "cumbersome". The bench …

"Don't Want To Lose Lives": Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Directions To Ensure Safety & Security Of District Courts
3 years, 2 months ago

"Don't Want To Lose Lives": Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Directions To Ensure Safety & Security Of District Courts

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea seeking directions on Delhi Police and Bar Council of Delhi for taking measures to ensure safety and security of Delhi District Courts, in wake of the recent firing incident in Rohini Court.Justice Rekha Palli, who sought status report to be filed in the matter within five days, remarked thus:"This …

Rohini Firing Incident- Plea In Delhi High Court Seeks Directions On Police, BCD For Taking Measures To Ensure Safety & Security Of District Courts
3 years, 2 months ago

Rohini Firing Incident- Plea In Delhi High Court Seeks Directions On Police, BCD For Taking Measures To Ensure Safety & Security Of District Courts

Live Law  

In wake of yesterday's firing incident in Rohini Court, a plea has been moved in the Delhi High Court seeking directions on Delhi Police and Bar Council of Delhi for taking measures to ensure safety and security of Delhi District Courts.Moved by Advocate Deepa Joseph through Advocates Robin Raju and Blessan Mathews, the plea raises concern over the shocking incident …

Rohini Court Firing: Lawyer Moves Supreme Court Seeking Directions To Enhance Security In Courts
3 years, 2 months ago

Rohini Court Firing: Lawyer Moves Supreme Court Seeking Directions To Enhance Security In Courts

Live Law  

In the backdrop of recent gun firing and killing of jailed gangster Jitender Gogi inside Delhi's Rohini Court hall, a lawyer has moved Supreme Court seeking directions to the Union of India and State Governments to take immediate steps and measures for security of the Subordinate Courts.An application filed by Advocate Vishal Tiwari has sought directions for production of Hardcore …

Rohini court shootout brings to fore glaring security lapses in Delhi trial court premises
3 years, 2 months ago

Rohini court shootout brings to fore glaring security lapses in Delhi trial court premises

India Today  

The shootout inside the courtroom at Rohini district court in Delhi has brought out the glaring lapses in security arrangements in the trial court premises in Delhi. The Rohini court premises is home to the outer district and west district courts of Delhi, which see a large number of gang-related cases every year. We show IDs while entering the High …

Abject Incompetence Of Prosecution: Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Case To Probe Appointment Of Prosecutors
3 years, 3 months ago

Abject Incompetence Of Prosecution: Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Case To Probe Appointment Of Prosecutors

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court in its judgment delivered on Thursday in a criminal appeal case observed that it has raised a suo motu case regarding the ineptitude of the Prosecutors in several cases, resulting in the offenders walking away scot-free. A Division Bench comprising Justice K.Vinod Chandran and Justice Ziyad Rahman was dealing with an appeal filed by a priest …

Supreme Court Proceedings For Protection Of Children Orphaned During Covid-19 Not Bar On High Court: Petitioner Tells Delhi High Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Proceedings For Protection Of Children Orphaned During Covid-19 Not Bar On High Court: Petitioner Tells Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today continued hearing a PIL seeking direction to Centre and Delhi Government to safeguard the interest of the children who have lost their parents to Covid-19 and who do not have anyone else to take care of them and face the risk of being trafficked.The Petitioner, Advocate Jeetender Gupta appearing in person, told the High Court …

Delhi High Court Extends Life Of Interim Orders Till September 24
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi High Court Extends Life Of Interim Orders Till September 24

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has extended the life of it's interim orders till September 24.The order was passed while dealing with the suo moto petition registered on the extension of interim orders in all matters pending before it and subordinate Courts, in view of the limited functioning of Courts due to the second Covid wave. The Delhi High Court has …

SC takes cognizance of Jharkhand judge's suspicious death over concerns on safety of judges, lawyers
3 years, 4 months ago

SC takes cognizance of Jharkhand judge's suspicious death over concerns on safety of judges, lawyers

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Friday took suo motu cognizance of the death of a Jharkhand judge and has sought a report from Jharkhand chief secretary, DGP on investigation progress in probe. This gruesome incident was rightly reported in newspaper and social media, the same was taken into cognizance by the Chief Justice of HC.” The Supreme Court took cognizance of …

Jharkhand High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Jharkhand Judge Uttam Anand's Death
3 years, 4 months ago

Jharkhand High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Jharkhand Judge Uttam Anand's Death

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the death of Additional District Judge of Dhanbad district, Uttam Anand, who was hit by a four-wheeled vehicle in broad daylight on Wednesday.The Bench of Chief Justice Dr. Ravi Ranjan has issued the order directing the SSP, Dhanbad to remain present before the Court today As seen in a surfaced …

Andhra Pradesh High Court Defers Issuance Of Notice In Suo Moto Revision Over Withdrawal Of Cases Against Chief Minister
3 years, 5 months ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Defers Issuance Of Notice In Suo Moto Revision Over Withdrawal Of Cases Against Chief Minister

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday deferred issuing notice in the suo moto criminal revision petitions registered over the withdrawal of criminal cases against Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.A single bench of Justice Lalitha Kanneganti said that it wanted to first examine the administrative committee's report, on the basis of which the suo moto cases were registered by …

Andhra Pradesh High Court Takes Suo Moto Revision Over Withdrawal Of Cases Against Chief Minister; State Objects
3 years, 6 months ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Takes Suo Moto Revision Over Withdrawal Of Cases Against Chief Minister; State Objects

Live Law  

In an extraordinary development, the Andhra Pradesh High Court took suo moto cognizance against the withdrawal of eleven criminal complaints against the Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.The registry of the Court registered eleven suo moto criminal revision cases against the eleven orders passed by different Magistrates allowing the withdrawal of the criminal complaints against the. In an extraordinary development, …

Criminal Cases Against MPs/MLAs: Infrastructure In Place, Special Courts To Dispose Of Cases Quickly: Madras High Court Closes Suo Moto Plea
3 years, 6 months ago

Criminal Cases Against MPs/MLAs: Infrastructure In Place, Special Courts To Dispose Of Cases Quickly: Madras High Court Closes Suo Moto Plea

Live Law  

The Madras High Court last week directed the Special Courts hearing pending criminal cases against the MLAs and MPs to dispose of the cases as quickly as possible and with this direction, the Suo Moto Plea was closed.The bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy was hearing a petition wherein the Court had taken suo moto cognizance …

'We Never Stalled High Courts From Proceeding' : Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure Over Criticism Against Suo Moto Case On COVID
3 years, 8 months ago

'We Never Stalled High Courts From Proceeding' : Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure Over Criticism Against Suo Moto Case On COVID

Live Law  

On the last working day of the outgoing Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, a bench led by him expressed displeasure at the criticism levelled by the senior lawyers against the suo moto case taken by the Supreme Court on COVID19 related issues.The bench, also comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and S Ravindra Bhat, said that there was no intention …

Supreme Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of COVID Issues
3 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of COVID Issues

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday took suo moto cognizance on issues related to oxygen supply, drug supply, vaccine policy in relation to COVID19 pandemic.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, Justices L Nageswara Rao and S Ravindra Bhat said that notice to the Union of India will be issued today and the matter will be considered tomorrow.Senior Advocate …

BREAKING : Delhi High Court Automatically Extends Interim Orders Passed By It & Subordinate Courts Till July 16
3 years, 8 months ago

BREAKING : Delhi High Court Automatically Extends Interim Orders Passed By It & Subordinate Courts Till July 16

Live Law  

Taking note of the limited functioning of Courts on account of the COVID19 surge, the Delhi High Court has suo moto extended the interim orders passed by it and the courts subordinate to it, which were subsisting as on April 19 or expiring after that, till July 16. "Taking suo moto cognizance of the aforesaid extraordinary circumstances, under Article 226 …

Supreme Court Stays Delhi High Court's Suo Moto Case On COVID Vaccination Priority For Legal Fraternity
3 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Stays Delhi High Court's Suo Moto Case On COVID Vaccination Priority For Legal Fraternity

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday restrained the Delhi High Court from proceeding with the suo moto case taken by it to consider including legal fraternity in the priority list for COVID-19 vaccination.A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India issued notices on the the petitions filed by vaccine manufactures Bharat Biotech Ltd and Serum Institute of India seeking to …

High Court Seeks Details Of All Pending Cases Against MPs/MLAs in States Of Punjab, Haryana & U.T. Chandigarh
3 years, 9 months ago

High Court Seeks Details Of All Pending Cases Against MPs/MLAs in States Of Punjab, Haryana & U.T. Chandigarh

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court on Thursday sought information of all the cases pending against the MPs/MLAs in the States of Punjab, Haryana & U.T. No.600/2016, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has registered a suo motu petition for monitoring the progress of the trials of the pending criminal cases against sitting/former Legislators. A division bench of Madras High …

Supreme Court Closes Suo Moto Case Taken To Probe "Larger Conspiracy" Behind Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Ex-CJI Gogoi
3 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Closes Suo Moto Case Taken To Probe "Larger Conspiracy" Behind Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Ex-CJI Gogoi

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday closed the the suo moto proceedings which were instituted to examine if there was a "larger conspiracy" behind the allegations of sexual harassment against the then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. The case titled "In Re: Matter Of Great Public Importance Touching Upon The Independence Of Judiciary" was considered today by a Bench of …

Delhi High Court Seeks CBI's Response On Special Court Order For Further Investigation In A Corruption Case Against Maneka Gandhi
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Seeks CBI's Response On Special Court Order For Further Investigation In A Corruption Case Against Maneka Gandhi

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the CBI on BJP MP Maneka Gandhi's plea challenging a trial court order rejecting its closure report in a graft case against her and two others and directing further investigation in the matter. The then Special Judge CBI at Patiala House Courts while contemplating the said closure report directed for reinvestigation …

Delhi High Court Stays Trial In 'Larger Conspiracy Case' Till Further Orders
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Stays Trial In 'Larger Conspiracy Case' Till Further Orders

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed the trial in the "larger conspiracy" case in the Northeast Delhi violence which took place in February 2020. ASJ, Karkardooma Court's orders Significantly, on October 9, the ASJ, Karkardooma Court Amitabh Rawat had directed the police to file fresh copies of the charge sheet, running over 18,000 pages, after it was informed to …

MIB Directs NBSA To Take Appropriate Action Against 'AajTak' Channel For Allegedly Violating HC Order In Hathras Case
4 years, 1 month ago

MIB Directs NBSA To Take Appropriate Action Against 'AajTak' Channel For Allegedly Violating HC Order In Hathras Case

Live Law  

The News Broadcasting Standards Authority has issued notice to Aaj Tak news channel for allegedly violating Allahabad High Court's order for maintaining confidentiality of the investigation in the Hathras Case. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has asked NBSA to take appropriate action against @aajtak within 15 days for allegedly violating HC order in #Hathras Case on a Complaint by @SaketGokhale …

[Criminal Cases Against MPs/MLAs] Madhya Pradesh HC Registers Suo Moto Petition; Issues Notices [Read Order]
4 years, 2 months ago

[Criminal Cases Against MPs/MLAs] Madhya Pradesh HC Registers Suo Moto Petition; Issues Notices [Read Order]

Live Law  

In compliance of the order of the Supreme Court dated 16.09.2020 passed in W.P. No.600/2016, the Madhya Pradesh High Court registered a suo motu petition on 21.09.2020 for monitoring the progress of the trials of the pending criminal cases against sitting/former Legislators. It may be noted that the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Chief Justices of the High Courts …

Breaking: Allahabad HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Hathras Case; Says 'Incidents Have Shocked Our Conscience' [Read Order]
4 years, 2 months ago

Breaking: Allahabad HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Hathras Case; Says 'Incidents Have Shocked Our Conscience' [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the Hathras gang rape case, stating that is an "extremely sensitive" matter, touching upon the basic human/ fundamental rights of the citizens. Further the Court noted, as per media reports, "the cremation took place at about 2:00 - 2:30 AM and from the aforesaid reports and …

"May Approach Delhi HC In Ongoing Suo Motu Proceedings" SC Disposes Off Plea Seeking Amelioration Of Doctors
4 years, 3 months ago

"May Approach Delhi HC In Ongoing Suo Motu Proceedings" SC Disposes Off Plea Seeking Amelioration Of Doctors

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed off the plea filed by Udaipur-based Doctor Arushi Jain, seeking amelioration of doctors and healthcare workers in light of the ongoing suo motu poceedings before the Delhi High Court, allowing petitioners the liberty to approach the High Court.Before a bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, Subhash Reddy & MR Shah, Senior Advocate KV Vishwanathan. The …

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