'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

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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 PM on. 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 matters Justice 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 PM on a daily basis, with effect from November 14. The court said the meeting be attended by President or member of District Consumer Disputes Redressal forums, Registrar of Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Secretary of Ministry of Delhi Government's Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Additional Standing Counsels Satyakam and Sameer Vashisht, the counsel of the petitioner and officials who had conducted inspection of various district forums. As per an earlier report submitted by the Registrar, Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, there were a total 725 cases pending for final hearing before the State Commission and 6,834 number of cases pending for final hearing before various District Fora.

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Delhi Police asks complaint copy from court to file FIR against Arvind Kejriwal and others
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Delhi Police asks complaint copy from court to file FIR against Arvind Kejriwal and others

The Hindu  

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Live Law  

The Delhi High Court recently expressed its displeasure at the frequent non-appearance of government counsel in customs related matters. A division bench comprising Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta observed, “It is noticed that in a large number of customs matters, the Counsels are either not appearing or appear without proper instructions. Though the Petitioner appeared to have …

Consumer Protection Act 2019 | State Commission Can't Dismiss Compliant For Non-Prosecution, Obliged To Give Decision On Merits: Kerala HC
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Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has ruled that the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission cannot dismiss a complaint for default or non-prosecution. The Court thus held that the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission is obliged to decide the complaint on merits, and cannot dismiss it on default or for non-prosecution. In the facts of the case, the petitioner filed a complaint …

Delhi High Court clears public servant in negligence case, cites belated sanction
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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India Today  

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Delhi High Court Reiterates Limited Scope Of Section 34 Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act
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Delhi High Court Reiterates Limited Scope Of Section 34 Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act

Live Law  

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Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024: Part III [Citations 801 - 1200]
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Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024: Part III [Citations 801 - 1200]

Live Law  

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Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Speedy Disposal Of Compromise Based Pleas To Quash FIRs
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Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Speedy Disposal Of Compromise Based Pleas To Quash FIRs

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently issued practice directions for ensuring speedy disposal of non-contentious compromise based petitions involving quashing of FIRs. The directions state that all non-contentious compromise based petitions involving quashing of FIRs will be preliminary listed before Joint Registrar for criminal jurisdiction, who can further verify and ensure compliance with the latest guidelines laid down by the …

CONSUMER CASES WEEKLY ROUND UP: DECEMBER 16 – DECEMBER 22
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Live Law  

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4 months ago

Adjudicating Authority's Inaction To Dispose Of Proceedings Can't Be Attributed To Taxpayer In Absence Of Any Malice On His Part: Bombay HC

Live Law  

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Delhi HC Expunges Comments Against ED, But Ruling Remains Unclear
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: June 2024
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Live Law  

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

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Live Law  

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Winding Up Proceedings On Nascent Stage , To Be Transferred To NCLT: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Dharmesh Sharma held that winding up proceedings pending before High Courts, which are at a nascent stage and have not progressed to an advanced stage, ought to be transferred to the NCLT. The bench held that: “It is but evident that the present company petition has not yet reached an advanced stage and …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Issues On Merits, Should Be Raised Before Arbitrator, Not In Section 11 Proceedings ; Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna held that objection regarding the insufficiency of service is considered to be on merits and therefore should be raised before the Arbitrator. Brief Facts: The petitioner, Delhivery Limited, and the Respondent, Far Left Retail Private Limited, entered into a Service Agreement, which later resulted in a dispute. Consequently, the Petitioner …

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Delhi High Court Closes PIL On Pendency Of Cheque Bouncing Complaints In North District

Live Law  

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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1 year ago

'Lackadaisical': Delhi High Court Unhappy Over Non-Compliance Of Ruling On Drafting Settlement Agreements In Matrimonial Cases

Live Law  

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Arbitration Weekly Round Up: 26th February to 3rd March 2024
1 year ago

Arbitration Weekly Round Up: 26th February to 3rd March 2024

Live Law  

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Court Cannot Determine Admissibility, Relevancy, Materiality, And Weight Of Any Evidence Under Section 27 of A&C: Delhi High Court
1 year ago

Court Cannot Determine Admissibility, Relevancy, Materiality, And Weight Of Any Evidence Under Section 27 of A&C: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

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1 year ago

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Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court single bench of Justice Prasenjit Biswas held that consumer forum cannot assume jurisdiction when a special statue prescribes for arbitration and designates a forum for adjudication of disputes. The Petitioner appealed the District Forum's decision to the West Bengal State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, which, upheld the District Forum's order. The High Court observed that both …

Delhi State Commission Dismisses Complaint Based On Involvement Of Complex Questions Of Law And Fact, Sets Complainant At Liberty To Approach Civil Court
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Live Law  

The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Delhi bench comprising Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, Ms Pinki and Mr J.P. Agrawal dismissed a complaint against M/s Angel Broking Limited and gave the option to the Complainant to approach the appreciate civil court. The State Commission observed that the complaint involved complex questions of law and fact, which are better suited for resolution …

Allahabad High Court Expresses Reservation On "En-Masse" Dismissal Of Cases By Revenue Officials To Clear Pendency
1 year, 2 months ago

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Live Law  

Last week, the Allahabad High Court sought response from the Revenue Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh, on the en-mass disposal of cases for want of prosecution by the revenue officials. The bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta and Justice Kshitij Shailendra observed, “Although we appreciate the effort of the State Government taken for reduction of arrears, but we …

Annual Digest of Consumer Cases 2023: Part-IV
1 year, 2 months ago

Annual Digest of Consumer Cases 2023: Part-IV

Live Law  

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Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Expeditious Disposal Of Criminal Cases Against MPs, MLAs
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Expeditious Disposal Of Criminal Cases Against MPs, MLAs

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued directions for expeditious and effective disposal of criminal cases pending in the designated courts against the members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies. A division bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Mini Pushkarna directed the Principal District and Sessions Judge of the Rouse Avenue Court to ensure almost equal pendency of. A …

Reassessment Proceedings, Senior Officers Like ACIT, PCIT Expected To Apply Mind; Delhi High Court
1 year, 3 months ago

Reassessment Proceedings, Senior Officers Like ACIT, PCIT Expected To Apply Mind; Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has held that senior officers like ACIT and PCIT are expected to apply their minds to such requests and, only after that, approve the initiation of reassessment proceedings.The bench of Justice Rajiv Shakdher and Justice Anish Dayal has observed that the reopening of the concluded scrutiny assessment is a serious business. The Delhi High Court has …

3-Day Workshop To Enhance Dispute Resolution Expertise For Bihar's District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Presidents
1 year, 3 months ago

3-Day Workshop To Enhance Dispute Resolution Expertise For Bihar's District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Presidents

Live Law  

A comprehensive three-day training workshop for the Presidents of District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission of Bihar concluded successfully at VijayaTej Clarks Inn, Patna. Justice Sanjay Kumar, President of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Bihar, Patna, delivered a keynote address, emphasizing the significance of the workshop. Led by AVM J. Rajendra, AVSM VSM, Member of the National Consumer Dispute Resolution …

Consumer Cases Monthly Round-Up: October 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Round-Up: October 2023

Live Law  

Supreme Court Consumer Disputes Are Non-Arbitrable, Consumers Can't Be Compelled Into Arbitration: Supreme Court Case Title: M. Hemalatha Devi & Ors V. B. Udayasri, Civil Appeal Nos.6500-6501 of 2023, Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 902 The Supreme Court recently held that consumer disputes are non-arbitrable disputes and that a party cannot be compelled into arbitration just because they are a signatory to …

Delhi High Court Directs District Judges To Ensure Records Of Disposed Cases Are Immediately Transmitted To Record Room
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Directs District Judges To Ensure Records Of Disposed Cases Are Immediately Transmitted To Record Room

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed all the District Judges in the national capital to ensure that after disposal of a case, its records are immediately transmitted to the record room. A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula was dealing with a public interest litigation concerning the lack of standardised procedure for the acknowledgment …

Central Delhi District Commission Holds Regalo Kitchens Pvt. Ltd. Liable For Failure To Install Modular Kitchen Timely
1 year, 5 months ago

Central Delhi District Commission Holds Regalo Kitchens Pvt. Ltd. Liable For Failure To Install Modular Kitchen Timely

Live Law  

The Central Delhi District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission bench comprising of Inder Jeet Singh, Shahina and Vyas Muni Rai held Regalo Kitchens Pvt. Ltd. liable of unfair trade practices for not installing the Modular Kitchen at the complainant’s property as promised and the delay in providing electrical and plumbing drawings and repeatedly changing the delivery date without consultation with the …

Consumer Commission Can Revive Cases Consigned To Records, Does Not Qualify As Review Or Recall: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Consumer Commission Can Revive Cases Consigned To Records, Does Not Qualify As Review Or Recall: Jammu & Kashmir High Court

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has clarified that restoring a case consigned to records without an adverse order or a decision on parties' rights does not qualify as a review and hence such a case could be called back by the Consumer Commissions. The Court was hearing an appeal filed under Section 17 of the Jammu and …

Consumer Cases Monthly Round-Up: September 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Round-Up: September 2023

Live Law  

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution NCDRC & Department Of Consumer Affairs Claims A Disposal Rate Of 188% In The Month Of August, 2023 In an official government notification issued on September 19th, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has announced an outstanding achievement in resolving consumer cases by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. …

Delhi Riots: Court Raps Delhi Police For Failure To File Supplementary Chargesheet Citing G20 Summit, Says ‘Striking A Balance’ Must
1 year, 6 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 …

Court Has Power To Issue Time Bound Directions To Collector Of Stamps To Decide On Unstamped Arbitration Agreements, Purpose Of Section 11(13) Of A&C Act Should Not Be Defeated: Delhi High Court
1 year, 6 months ago

Court Has Power To Issue Time Bound Directions To Collector Of Stamps To Decide On Unstamped Arbitration Agreements, Purpose Of Section 11(13) Of A&C Act Should Not Be Defeated: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has held the Court exercising power under Section 11 of the A&C Act has the power to issue time bound directions to Collector of Stamps to decide on unstamped arbitration agreements to ensure that the mandate of Section 11 of the A&C Act that provides for expeditious disposal of Section 11 petition should not be defeated. …

Delhi High Court Directs Adjudicating Authority To Process Blackberry’s Claim Of Interest Under Section 11BB Of The Excise Act
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Directs Adjudicating Authority To Process Blackberry’s Claim Of Interest Under Section 11BB Of The Excise Act

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the adjudicating authority to process Blackberry’s claim of interest under Section 11BB of the Excise Act.The bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Amit Mahajan has observed that there is no cavill that the petitioner would be entitled to interest in terms of Section 11BB of the Excise Act from the date immediately after …

"Out-Of-Turn" Hearings Can Cause Injustice To Other Litigants, Priority Should Be Given Only In Exceptional Cases With Genuine Reasons: Kerala High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

"Out-Of-Turn" Hearings Can Cause Injustice To Other Litigants, Priority Should Be Given Only In Exceptional Cases With Genuine Reasons: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday held that litigants should be allowed to seek early disposal of their cases only in exceptional cases where justifiable and genuine reasons are made out before the appropriate court.The Court also took note of the increasing tendency of litigants to approach the High Court for expeditious disposal of lower court cases. The Kerala High …

Reasons For Bias Do Not Fall Under VII Schedule Of A&C Act , Petition Is Abuse Of Process Of Court : Delhi High Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Reasons For Bias Do Not Fall Under VII Schedule Of A&C Act , Petition Is Abuse Of Process Of Court : Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has held that an arbitrator can be removed under Section 14 which provides for de jure ineligibility of arbitrator only if his appointment falls within the grounds mentioned under the VII Schedule. The bench of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh held that the mandate of the arbitrator on grounds of bias and prejudice cannot be terminated if …

Govt to mediate between realtors, buyers to settle real estate disputes
1 year, 11 months ago

Govt to mediate between realtors, buyers to settle real estate disputes

Hindustan Times  

Booked an apartment but have yet to move in because of a long delay in completion of the project? India passed an updated law, the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which provides for a three-tier quasi-judicial mechanism to redress consumer disputes -- district, state commissions and national commissions. The ministry will hold a stakeholder conference in Mumbai on Tuesday comprising buyers, …

Practical Solution Needed At Earliest To Address Issue Of Frequent Vacancy In DRTs: Delhi High Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Practical Solution Needed At Earliest To Address Issue Of Frequent Vacancy In DRTs: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has taken note of the issue of “frequent vacancy” arising in the national capital's Debt Recovery Tribunals, observing that the issue needs consideration and a practical solution has to be found at the earliest.A division bench of Justice Najmi Waziri and Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain noted that out of the three DRTs in Delhi, only two …

Intermediary Not Required To Take Action Against Alleged Infringers On User’s Complaint Under Rule 3 Of IT Rules 2021: Delhi High Court
2 years ago

Intermediary Not Required To Take Action Against Alleged Infringers On User’s Complaint Under Rule 3 Of IT Rules 2021: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that an intermediary is not required to take action against alleged infringers on receiving a complaint of the user regarding the infringing acts on the portal under Rule 3 of Information Technology Rules, 2021. Furthermore, Justice Shankar also compared Rule 3 of the 2021 Rules with Rule 3 of the 2011 Rules which required …

'If Solicitor General Is Not Available, Make Alternative Arrangements' : Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure At Adjournments In Delhi Riots Case
2 years, 1 month ago

'If Solicitor General Is Not Available, Make Alternative Arrangements' : Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure At Adjournments In Delhi Riots Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed displeasure at the Delhi Police for seeking adjournment in the Delhi riots conspiracy case on the ground of the unavailability of the Solicitor General of India.If the Solicitor General is unavailable, alternative arrangements should be made, the bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and AS Oka told the counsel representing the Central. The Supreme …

The Court Can Conduct A Preliminary Inquiry Under Section 45 Of The A&C Act To Decide The Issue Of Non-Arbitrability: Delhi High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

The Court Can Conduct A Preliminary Inquiry Under Section 45 Of The A&C Act To Decide The Issue Of Non-Arbitrability: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The High Court of Delhi has held that while exercising powers under Section 45 of the A&C Act, the Court can conduct a preliminary inquiry to decide whether the dispute in question is arbitrable or not and to decide whether it falls within the scope of the agreement. The Court held that two commercial entities entering into an agreement and …

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, 7 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 …

Delhi High Court Directs Filling Up Of Vacant Posts In Adjudicatory Authority Under PMLA On Expeditious Basis
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi High Court Directs Filling Up Of Vacant Posts In Adjudicatory Authority Under PMLA On Expeditious Basis

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed filling up all the vacant posts, especially, Member, Member and Member in Adjudicatory Authority under Prevention of Money Laundering Act on an expeditious basis and in any case within a period of four months.Justice Pratibha M Singh added that regarding the posts of Administrative Officer and. The Delhi High Court has directed filling up …

Delhi High Court Quashes Reassessment Order Issued Without Considering The Reply Filed By The Assessee
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi High Court Quashes Reassessment Order Issued Without Considering The Reply Filed By The Assessee

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court, consisting of Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Preetam Singh Arora, has quashed the reassessment order issued without considering the reply filed by the assessee. The department submitted that the petitioner's reply was not taken into consideration while passing the impugned order under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act. The court directed the assessing officer to …

Delhi High Court Allows Constitution Of Confidentiality Club Comprising The Counsels-On-Record For Both Parties And One Authorised Representative Of The Respondent
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Allows Constitution Of Confidentiality Club Comprising The Counsels-On-Record For Both Parties And One Authorised Representative Of The Respondent

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court recently in a matter allowed the constitution of a confidentiality club and directed whatever information is revealed in it, will be used by the respondent only for the purpose of progressing this case. The order was passed by a division bench of Justice Rajiv Shakdher and Justice Poonam A. Bamba: "In the meanwhile, counsel for the …

Undesirable For Courts To Make Remarks Censuring Action Of Police Officers Unless Strictly Relevant For The Case: Delhi High Court
2 years, 11 months ago

Undesirable For Courts To Make Remarks Censuring Action Of Police Officers Unless Strictly Relevant For The Case: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that it is undesirable for Courts to make remarks censuring the action of police officers unless such remarks are strictly relevant for the case.Justice Jasmeet Singh expunged the remarks made against the Investigating Officer by a Trial Court in a criminal revision case. The Delhi High Court has observed that it is undesirable for …

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