Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt To Expeditiously Process Application Seeking Compensation For Injury Sustained During Delhi Riots [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt To Expeditiously Process Application Seeking Compensation For Injury Sustained During Delhi Riots [Read Order]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to expeditiously process an application moved for seeking compensation for sustaining serious injury during the Delhi riots. The court perused the Delhi Government's Assistance Scheme for riot victims which shows that for riots victims having serious injury, the compensation awarded is Rs.2 lakhs, with an immediate relief of Rs.25,000/- to be released per-household in case of substantial or total damage caused to the household. In light of these facts, the court noted that there is no doubt that the Petitioner has suffered a serious injury, therefore, there should not be any delay in releasing the compensation. Therefore, the court held: 'the Petitioner's application may be processed in accordance with the requisite procedure and upon satisfaction, compensation in terms of the Scheme shall be released to the Petitioner within a period of ten days from today.

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Compensation To Acid Attack Victims Once Awarded Can't Be Arbitrarily Reduced Below Minimum Threshold: Delhi High Court
4 weeks ago

Compensation To Acid Attack Victims Once Awarded Can't Be Arbitrarily Reduced Below Minimum Threshold: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently observed that once the decision of awarding compensation to acid attack victims under the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme, 2015, has been made, it cannot be arbitrarily reduced below the minimum threshold of Rs. "By no stretch of the language of the Scheme and the various judicial pronouncements discussing the requirement of adequate compensation, it …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Yasin Malik's Plea For Urgent Medical Treatment After Hunger Strike In Tihar Jail
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Yasin Malik's Plea For Urgent Medical Treatment After Hunger Strike In Tihar Jail

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice in the petition filed by convicted Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik seeking permission for his urgent medical treatment in AIIMS or any super speciality hospital after he went on hunger strike in Tihar jail since November 01. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta sought medical status report of Malik from the concerned jail superintendent …

2020 riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sept. 23
3 months, 1 week ago

2020 riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sept. 23

The Hindu  

The High Court here on Thursday asked a trial court not to pass a final order till September 23 on the framing of charges in a case related to an alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 north-east Delhi riots. The court gave the order while hearing a plea filed by accused Devangana Kalita, who had sought directions to the police to …

2020 Delhi riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sep 23
3 months, 1 week ago

2020 Delhi riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sep 23

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the trial court not to pass a final order on framing of charges till September 23 in connection with the case of alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. 2020 Delhi riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sep 23 The high court’s …

Delhi HC directs BSES to pay ₹10 lakh ex gratia compensation to widow of Sub Inspector
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC directs BSES to pay ₹10 lakh ex gratia compensation to widow of Sub Inspector

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court in a recent order has directed power discom BSES to pay an ex gratia compensation of ₹10 Lakh to the widow of a Sub Inspector who died due to electrocution in 2017. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav said the judgement, “In light of the benefits already extended to the petitioner, the Court, in its discretion, deems it …

When Termination Is Found To Be Illegal, Reinstatement With Full Back Wages Shall Not Be Awarded Mechanically: Delhi High Court Reiterates
7 months, 2 weeks ago

When Termination Is Found To Be Illegal, Reinstatement With Full Back Wages Shall Not Be Awarded Mechanically: Delhi High Court Reiterates

Live Law  

A single bench of the Delhi High Court comprising of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh while deciding a Writ Petition in the case of AIIMS vs Ashok Kumar has held that when the termination is found to be illegal, grant of reinstatement with full back wages has to be provided as per the facts and circumstances of each case and shall …

Allahabad High Court Directs UP Govt To Pay ₹25K Compensation To Man Illegally Detained By 'SDM' For 3 Days
8 months ago

Allahabad High Court Directs UP Govt To Pay ₹25K Compensation To Man Illegally Detained By 'SDM' For 3 Days

Live Law  

Last week, the Allahabad High Court directed the state government to pay Rs. On January 11, 2022, another bail application was moved on behalf of the petitioner before respondent no.3, but it was heard only on January 13, 2022, and the petitioner was released thereafter. It was the specific case of the petitioner that despite the bail application moved by …

Delhi Riots: Court Raps Delhi Police For Failure To File Supplementary Chargesheet Citing G20 Summit, Says ‘Striking A Balance’ Must
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi Riots: Court Raps Delhi Police For Failure To File Supplementary Chargesheet Citing G20 Summit, Says ‘Striking A Balance’ Must

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Tuesday rapped the Delhi Police for its failure in filing a supplementary chargesheet in a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case as the investigating officer was "busy in the G20 Summit" which was held in the national capital on 9-10 September.Not being satisfied with the reason of being busy with the Summit, Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala …

2020 Delhi riots: LG VK Saxena sanctions prosecution of 6 people
1 year, 4 months ago

2020 Delhi riots: LG VK Saxena sanctions prosecution of 6 people

Op India  

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the prosecution of six individuals charged in a 2020 North East Delhi communal riots case, which resulted in the death of a man from a gunshot wound. 84/2020 filed on 1 March 1 at police station Dayal Pur in Delhi against Mohd Firoz, Chand Mohd, Rais Khan, Md Junaid, Irshad, and Akil …

High Court Seeks Delhi Govt’s Response On PIL Seeking Release Of Ex-Gratia Compensation To Families Of Cops Who Died On COVID-19 Duty
1 year, 9 months ago

High Court Seeks Delhi Govt’s Response On PIL Seeking Release Of Ex-Gratia Compensation To Families Of Cops Who Died On COVID-19 Duty

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought Delhi government’s response on a public interest litigation seeking release of the ex-gratia compensation of Rs. 1 crore to families of police officers who died on duty during COVID-19 pandemic.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notice on the plea moved by two advocates and a …

Section 34 Arbitration Petition Filed In Anticipation Of Approval By Authority Not Valid : Delhi High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

Section 34 Arbitration Petition Filed In Anticipation Of Approval By Authority Not Valid : Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The High Court of Delhi has held that a petition filed under Section 34 of the A&C Act is not a valid filing if it is filed without or in anticipation of the final approval. Few of the defects included were that the petition was not maintainable as per the pecuniary jurisdiction of the High Court, the filing was done …

Delhi HC Refuses To Expunge Court Remarks In Order Discharging Sharjeel & Others
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi HC Refuses To Expunge Court Remarks In Order Discharging Sharjeel & Others

The Quint  

What had the Delhi Police said? The Court was hearing Delhi Police's petition against the order by Additional Sessions Arul Varma, which had discharged Sharjeel Imam, Safoora Zargar, Asif Iqbal Tanha and eight others in the 2019 Jamia violence case. The order in question: In his 4 February order, Judge Varma had made some scathing remarks against the Delhi Police. …

‘Unfortunate That Delhi Police Yet To Probe Complaint Even After 3 Yrs’: Court Asks DCP To Ensure Speedy Probe Into 2020 Delhi Riots Complaints
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Unfortunate That Delhi Police Yet To Probe Complaint Even After 3 Yrs’: Court Asks DCP To Ensure Speedy Probe Into 2020 Delhi Riots Complaints

Live Law  

Questioning Delhi Police for failing to probe a complaint relating to a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case even after almost three years of the alleged incident, a Delhi Court has asked the DCP to ensure that all complaints received in respect of the riots are investigated and concluded at the earliest.Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala “reminded” the police that it …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Issues Notice On Bail Plea Of Mohd. Saleem Khan
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Issues Notice On Bail Plea Of Mohd. Saleem Khan

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice on the bail plea of Mohd. Saleem Khan in connection with a case alleging larger conspiracy into the Delhi riots of 2020, involving charges under Indian Penal Code and UAPA. Main thrust of prosecution's arguments before the trial court was that the DPSG group was a highly sensitive group wherein every small …

"Injury Due To State Action Considered At Higher Standard": Delhi High Court Grants ₹15L Compensation To Victim Of 1997 CP Shootout
2 years, 7 months ago

"Injury Due To State Action Considered At Higher Standard": Delhi High Court Grants ₹15L Compensation To Victim Of 1997 CP Shootout

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has granted compensation of Rs. The Court observed that the injury caused due to the state action where the police officials were convicted of criminal offences needs to be considered at "higher standard" as. The Court observed that the injury caused due to the state action where the police officials were convicted of criminal offences needs …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy: Court Denies Bail To Saleem Khan, Defers Orders On Pleas By Meeran Haider & Sharjeel Imam
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy: Court Denies Bail To Saleem Khan, Defers Orders On Pleas By Meeran Haider & Sharjeel Imam

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of Mohd. Saleem Khan in connection with a case alleging larger conspiracy into the Delhi riots of 2020, involving charges under Indian Penal Code and UAPA.Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat pronounced the order after hearing Advocate Mujeeb ur Rehman appearing for Saleem Khan and Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad appearing for …

Delhi Riots: High Court Grants Bail To Two Men In Custody For Over 21 Months In Aaman Murder Case
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Riots: High Court Grants Bail To Two Men In Custody For Over 21 Months In Aaman Murder Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to two men who had spent over 21 months under custody in a case relating to the North East Delhi riots concerning murder of one Aaman who sustained gunshot injuries. In similar bail orders, Justice Subramonium Prasad ordered thus:"The petitioner is in custody since 28.03.2020. In similar bail orders, Justice Subramonium Prasad ordered …

60 Important Judgments Of Delhi High Court In 2021
2 years, 11 months ago

60 Important Judgments Of Delhi High Court In 2021

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court gave several significant verdicts in 2021. "Right Of Access To Justice Gravely Hampered Due To Pandemic; Take Expeditious Steps For Hybrid Courts Infrastructure": High Court To Delhi Govt Observing that citizens' right of access to justice has been gravely hampered due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Government to take …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea For Compensation & Employment, Filed By Man Who Lost His Parents In 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots
3 years ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea For Compensation & Employment, Filed By Man Who Lost His Parents In 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on the plea filed by a man who lost his parents in the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots, seeking directions on the Delhi Government to provide him employment in terms of a circular issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs for this purpose. The plea also sought compensation from the Delhi Government for the …

Delhi Riots: High Court Issues Notice On Bail Plea Filed By Man Who Spent Over 600 Days In Custody In Ankit Sharma Murder Case
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Riots: High Court Issues Notice On Bail Plea Filed By Man Who Spent Over 600 Days In Custody In Ankit Sharma Murder Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea filed by an accused namely Shoaib Alam, who has spent over 600 days in judicial custody, in connection with the Ankit Sharma murder case that occurred during the North East Delhi riots. Justice Subramonium Prasad, who sought response of the State in the bail plea, posted the matter for further …

Delhi Court Requests Prosecution, Lawyers To Prioritize Riots Cases To Avoid Delay In Hearings
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Court Requests Prosecution, Lawyers To Prioritize Riots Cases To Avoid Delay In Hearings

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Monday requested Special Public Prosecutors and lawyers to prioritize hearing of cases relating to the North East Delhi riots, in order to avoid delay in hearings.The oral remarks came from Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat while the Court was set to hear Sharjeel Imam's bail plea in a riots case. A Delhi Court on Monday requested …

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Widow's Plea Seeking Ex-Gratia Compensation On Account Of Husband's Death Due To COVID-19
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Widow's Plea Seeking Ex-Gratia Compensation On Account Of Husband's Death Due To COVID-19

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday sought response of the Centre and National Disaster Management Authority on plea filed by a widow, seeking ex-gratia compensation on account of her husband's death due to Covid-19.Justice Rekha Palli, who issued notice in the matter, directed the Centre and NDMA to file their counter affidavits within four weeks. The Delhi High Court on …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Court Adjourns Hearing In Umar Khalid's Bail Plea To September 23
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Court Adjourns Hearing In Umar Khalid's Bail Plea To September 23

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Wednesday adjourned to September 23 hearing in the bail application filed by student-activist Umar Khalid in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case involving charges under IPC and UAPA. Delete Delhi Court adjourns hearing in Umar Khalid's bail plea to September 23 as the judge was on leave in the post lunch session.#UmarKhalid #DelhiRiots #UAPA https://t.co/nhWDHZVtgz— Live. …

Delhi HC grants bail to 5 in riots case, says law not for targeted harassment
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi HC grants bail to 5 in riots case, says law not for targeted harassment

India Today  

"It is to be noted that the right to protest and express dissent is a right which occupies a fundamental stature in a democratic polity, and therefore, the sole act of protesting should not be employed as a weapon to justify the incarceration of those who are exercising this right," said Delhi High Court Justice Subramonium Prasad on Friday. READ: …

SC Asks Delhi HC To Decide Plea Challenging Rakesh Asthana's Appointment As Delhi Police Commissioner Within 2 Weeks
3 years, 4 months ago

SC Asks Delhi HC To Decide Plea Challenging Rakesh Asthana's Appointment As Delhi Police Commissioner Within 2 Weeks

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday requested the Delhi High Court to decide within two weeks the petition filed before it challenging the appointment of Rakesh Asthana IPS as the Delhi Police Commissioner.The Court issued this order while considering a writ petition filed by Centre for Public Interest Litigation under Article 32 challenging the appointment of Asthana.A bench comprising Chief. The …

Woman's Claim Under Victim Compensation Scheme Rejected As She Was Not Contactable: Delhi HC Directs DLSA To Reconsider Decision By Taking Holistic View
3 years, 4 months ago

Woman's Claim Under Victim Compensation Scheme Rejected As She Was Not Contactable: Delhi HC Directs DLSA To Reconsider Decision By Taking Holistic View

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Legal Services Authority to reconsider a woman's application for interim compensation under the victim compensation scheme, which was earlier rejected for the reason that she was neither contactable nor any documents were given by her to support her claim. Justice Rekha Palli asked the DLSA to take a holistic view of the …

Delhi Riots: High Court Issues Notice On Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Bail Plea; Hearing On August 6
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Riots: High Court Issues Notice On Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Bail Plea; Hearing On August 6

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on another bail petition filed by Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain in connection with a Delhi Riots case. Justice Mukta Gupta has ordered for filing of a status report in the matter, while directing that the case be presented before Justice Yogesh Khanna who is already seized of other pending bail petitions …

Delhi Riots: High Court Adjourns Hearing In Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Bail Plea Till September 9
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Riots: High Court Adjourns Hearing In Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Bail Plea Till September 9

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday adjourned to September 9 hearing in a bail plea filed by Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain in connection with a Delhi Riots case alleging looting and damage to a furniture shop owned by one Zeeshan by rioters.A single judge bench comprising of Justice Subramonium Prasad adjourned the hearing on the request of the counsel …

Delhi Riots: Delhi High Court To Hear Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Bail Pleas On August 6
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Riots: Delhi High Court To Hear Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Bail Pleas On August 6

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court will be hearing on August 6 the bail pleas filed by former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain in the two FIRs registered against him in connection with the northeast Delhi riots case.A single judge bench comprising of Justice Yogesh Khanna issued notice in the bail application and had sought Delhi Police's status report to be …

Convict Not Entitled To Remission While Undergoing Sentence In Default Of Payment Of Fine Delhi High Court
3 years, 5 months ago

Convict Not Entitled To Remission While Undergoing Sentence In Default Of Payment Of Fine Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has held that a convict is not entitled to remission of sentence while he is undergoing sentence in default of payment of fine under the scheme of Delhi Prison Rules. A single judge bench comprising of Justice Mukta Gupta also observed that the grant of emergency parole for release of prisoners as per the Delhi Government's …

Delhi High Court Seeks Response From MSME Facilitation Councils Alleged To Be Defunct
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Response From MSME Facilitation Councils Alleged To Be Defunct

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought response from the MSME Facilitation Council over inordinate delay in dealing with the applications filed before it for delayed payment and the time frame proposed to dispose of the pending applications. However, due to overburdening of Council with Applications, it is currently processing Applications for delayed payments filed five years ago, i.e., in 2017-2018. …

"System Can't Turn The Clock Back Nor 'Undo' Offence": Delhi HC Awards ₹6 Lakh Interim Compensation To Minor Sexual Assault Victim
3 years, 7 months ago

"System Can't Turn The Clock Back Nor 'Undo' Offence": Delhi HC Awards ₹6 Lakh Interim Compensation To Minor Sexual Assault Victim

Live Law  

In a significant observation, the Delhi High Court on Thursday, while awarding ₹6 lakh as interim compensation to a minor victim of sexual assault, remarked, "Since the system cannot turn the clock back nor 'undo' the offence, there is little else the court can do other than prosecute the offender and provide to the victim whatever psychological security and sense …

Delhi Victims Compensation Scheme Permits Grant Of Compensation In Case Of Custodial Deaths: DSLSA Tells Delhi High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Victims Compensation Scheme Permits Grant Of Compensation In Case Of Custodial Deaths: DSLSA Tells Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the State Legal Services Authority to expeditiously process the application for compensation made by the widow of an alleged thief, who died in judicial custody. On being informed that the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme, 2018 permits the grant of compensation in case of custodial deaths, a Single Bench of Justice Pratibha M. Singh …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Delhi Riots' Victim's Plea For Rs.5 lakh Damages For Shop Looted, Burnt
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Delhi Riots' Victim's Plea For Rs.5 lakh Damages For Shop Looted, Burnt

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on and sought responses of the Centre, Delhi Government and others on a plea by a Delhi 2020 riots victim seeking damages worth Rs. 5 lakhs against the looting, burning and destroying of his rented shop in North-East Delhi's Shiv Vihar.Justice Prathiba M. Singh sought replies from the Deputy Commissioner and the Sub-Divisional …

Delhi Riots- Delhi High Court Reserves Order In Asif Iqbal Tanha's Appeal Against Rejection Of His Bail
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi Riots- Delhi High Court Reserves Order In Asif Iqbal Tanha's Appeal Against Rejection Of His Bail

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved orders in Jamia Millia Islamia student, Asif Iqbal Tanha's appeal against the rejection of his bail in connection with a case related to larger conspiracy in Delhi Riots that broke out last year. Advocate Siddharth Agarwal appeared on behalf of the accused, Tanha whereas Aman Lekhi appeared on behalf of the State authorities …

Delhi High Court Seeks Govt Response On Plea Against Differential Compensation For Major & Minor Riots Victims
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Govt Response On Plea Against Differential Compensation For Major & Minor Riots Victims

Live Law  

A single judge bench of Justice Prathiba Singh today sought response from the Delhi government on its scheme for compensation of Delhi riots' victims, which has been alleged to be discriminatory for awarding different compensation amounts to families of major and minor deceased riots' victims. The court also issued notice to the Sub-Divisional Magistrates of Seelampur and Yamuna Vihar, on …

Delhi Riots- CDR location Does Not Establish His Presence At The Incident Site: Delhi High Court Grants Bail To Auto Rickshaw Driver
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi Riots- CDR location Does Not Establish His Presence At The Incident Site: Delhi High Court Grants Bail To Auto Rickshaw Driver

Live Law  

Noting that the prosecution has admitted that CDR location of the petitioner does not establish his presence at the incident site, the Delhi High Court on Monday granted bail to an Auto Rickshaw Driver The Bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait observed that being an Auto Rickshaw Driver, the Petitioner is not a flight risk and there is no opportunity …

Counting the cost of violence
3 years, 10 months ago

Counting the cost of violence

Live Mint  

This time last year, as covid-19 was beginning its rampage across the globe, the Union government was preparing to welcome then US president Donald Trump—and trying to play down the nationwide protests against the amended citizenship law. After hearing petitions on the violence, the high court rebuked the police for its “appalling” failure to contain the rioting. The trial has …

Delhi Riots- As Per CDR Details He Was Not Even In The Vicinity Of Violence Affected Area : Delhi HC Grants Bail To Riots Accused
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi Riots- As Per CDR Details He Was Not Even In The Vicinity Of Violence Affected Area : Delhi HC Grants Bail To Riots Accused

Live Law  

Noting that as per the CDR details of the petitioner, he was not even in the vicinity of the violence-affected area on the date of the incident, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted Regular Bail to a Cab Driver named Mohd. Prosecution's case It was argued that the Petitioner is a resident of Loni, Ghaziabad, however, on 23rd February …

700 victims of Delhi riots file claims for damages
3 years, 11 months ago

700 victims of Delhi riots file claims for damages

Hindustan Times  

The North East Delhi Riots Claims Commission which was set up by the Delhi government to evaluate the damage to public property caused during last February’s riots and the recovery process has received 700 applications so far from people affected by the communal clashes. The commission has also received the approval of Delhi’s lieutenant governor Anil Baijal for the appointment …

Delhi Riots: Delhi High Court Issues Notice To Delhi Govt In Plea Seeking Compensation For Victims
4 years ago

Delhi Riots: Delhi High Court Issues Notice To Delhi Govt In Plea Seeking Compensation For Victims

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking interim and full compensation for the victims of the riots that broke out in the northeast districts of Delhi. It is argued that these victims immediately require interim and full compensation but the amount specified by the Delhi Government in its compensation scheme is inadequate to provide relief. Seeking financial …

[Delhi Riots] Shahrukh Pathan, Who Pointed Gun At Cop During The Riots Denied Interim Bail By Delhi Court [Read Order]
4 years, 1 month ago

[Delhi Riots] Shahrukh Pathan, Who Pointed Gun At Cop During The Riots Denied Interim Bail By Delhi Court [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Karkardooma Court on Monday refused to grant interim bail to Shahrukh Pathan, whose infamous picture, showing him pointing a gun at a policeman, during February 2020 Delhi Riots had gone viral on the Social Media/Internet. The Court also noted that even the interim bail application moved on the ground of the medical condition of his father and surgery was …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Appointment of 11 Special PPs For Representing Delhi Police in Riots Cases
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Appointment of 11 Special PPs For Representing Delhi Police in Riots Cases

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea challenging the appointment of eleven Special Public Prosecutors for conducting cases pertaining to the riots that took place in the northeast districts of Delhi. Moved by Delhi Prosecutors Welfare Association, the writ petition challenges the notification dated 24/06/20 issued by the Delhi Government whereby eleven Special Public Prosecutors were appointed for …

Ensure Ex-gratia to All Genuine Victims of Delhi Riots: Assembly Minority Welfare Panel to Officials
4 years, 1 month ago

Ensure Ex-gratia to All Genuine Victims of Delhi Riots: Assembly Minority Welfare Panel to Officials

News 18  

Delhi government officials were on Wednesday directed by the Legislative Assembly's minority welfare committee to ensure payment of compensation to all genuine victims of the riots that occurred in the northeast parts of the city in February. The committee, in its meeting chaired by Amantullah Khan, also heard the versions of victims who claimed of being given no or less …

[Delhi Riot] Delhi Court Extends Remand Of Umar Khalid And Sharjeel Imam Till 20 November
4 years, 2 months ago

[Delhi Riot] Delhi Court Extends Remand Of Umar Khalid And Sharjeel Imam Till 20 November

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Friday allowed an Application moved by Delhi Police seeking for extension of remand of JNU student leader Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in connection with a Delhi Riots case under Unlawful Activities Act and extended the same till 20th November, 2020. In today's hearing, SPP Amit Prasad informed the Court that there were two applications for …

Delhi Riots: Delhi HC Grants One More Opportunity To Zee News To Disclose Source Of Alleged Confessional Statement Of An Accused
4 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Riots: Delhi HC Grants One More Opportunity To Zee News To Disclose Source Of Alleged Confessional Statement Of An Accused

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has given one more opportunity to Zee News to disclose the source from which the allotted confessional statement of a Delhi riots accused is retrieved. It was further stated before the Court that the Delhi Police was also aggrieved by the alleged confessional statement of the petitioner being made public as that has also hampered the investigation. …

[Delhi Riots] 'Petitioner Is A Victim Of Riots; His House Was Damaged': Delhi HC Grants Bail To 65 Yr Old Man In Riots Case [Read Order]
4 years, 2 months ago

[Delhi Riots] 'Petitioner Is A Victim Of Riots; His House Was Damaged': Delhi HC Grants Bail To 65 Yr Old Man In Riots Case [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail to a man named Mithan Singh, who was arrested for allegedly rioting during the Delhi Riots, after noting that the petitioner is a 65-year-old man and is himself a victim of the riots and that his house was also damaged by an unlawful assembly during the riots. Cases where Bail was granted …

[Delhi Riots] 'Petitioner Is Not Seen In Any Of The 11 Video Footages', Delhi HC Grants Bail To Man In Riots Case [Read Order]
4 years, 2 months ago

[Delhi Riots] 'Petitioner Is Not Seen In Any Of The 11 Video Footages', Delhi HC Grants Bail To Man In Riots Case [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted bail to a man named Kasim, who was arrested for allegedly rioting during the Delhi Riots, after noting that petitioner was not seen in any of the 11 footages which were received from different social media. Court's Observations The Court acknowledged the fact the incident took place on 25.02.2020 and statements of Constables …

[Delhi Riots] 'Witnesses Seem To Be Planted One', Delhi HC Grants Bail To Tahir Hussain's Associate In Riots Case [Read Order]
4 years, 2 months ago

[Delhi Riots] 'Witnesses Seem To Be Planted One', Delhi HC Grants Bail To Tahir Hussain's Associate In Riots Case [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail to one Irshad Ahmed, an alleged associate of Tahir Hussain. for grant of bail in case FIR No.80/2020, for the offences punishable under Sections 147/148/149/436/427/34 IPC and Sections 3/4 PDPP Act, registered at Police Station Dayalpur, Delhi. Arguments by APP The APP opposed the present petition by stating that on 25.02.2020, around …

Delhi HC Issues Notice On Plea Against Media Coverage Of Sensitive Information About Riots Accused
4 years, 3 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Notice On Plea Against Media Coverage Of Sensitive Information About Riots Accused

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to the Delhi Government, Delhi Police etc., in a writ petition filed by an accused in a case related to Delhi riots challenging the publication of sensitive information about his case by few media houses.The petition filed by Asif Iqbal Tanha alleged that the Delhi police had leaked confidential information about him …

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