New Rajasthan Ordinance Makes Govt. Sanction Mandatory To Probe Judges & Public Servants; Curbs Media Reporting [Read Ordinance]
7 years, 5 months ago

New Rajasthan Ordinance Makes Govt. Sanction Mandatory To Probe Judges & Public Servants; Curbs Media Reporting [Read Ordinance]

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The State of Rajasthan has passed an ordinance which makes it mandatory to obtain a Government sanction before investigating both serving and former Judges, Magistrates, and public servants for on-duty actions.Promulgated on 7 September, The Criminal Laws Ordinance, 2017 amended Section 156 and 190 of Code of Criminal Procedure Code.As per the newly added proviso to. The State of Rajasthan has passed an ordinance which makes it mandatory to obtain a Government sanction before investigating both serving and former Judges, Magistrates, and public servants for on-duty actions. As per the newly added proviso to Section 156 a magistrate cannot direct an investigation against a Judge, Magistrate and a public servant except with the previous sanction under S.197 Cr.PC. The Ordinance also restricts media reporting by prohibiting disclosure of identity of the public servants, till such sanction is obtained.

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Rajasthan High Court Issues Guidelines On Suspension Of Govt Employees Where Disciplinary Proceedings Are Contemplated, Pending
1 week ago

Rajasthan High Court Issues Guidelines On Suspension Of Govt Employees Where Disciplinary Proceedings Are Contemplated, Pending

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" there has to be timely initiation and completion of disciplinary proceedings, with a general administrative instruction to dispose of such matters within six months. Justice Arun Monga directed the State to ensure that all the competent authorities that were vested with the power to suspend, adhere to a reasonable time limit of 30 days from the date of the …

Rajasthan High Court Appoints Panel To Probe Illegal Activities Of Khap Panchayats, Social Evils Like Honour Killing, Exorcism, Etc
1 week ago

Rajasthan High Court Appoints Panel To Probe Illegal Activities Of Khap Panchayats, Social Evils Like Honour Killing, Exorcism, Etc

Live Law  

Noting multiple “social evils” particularly in the western part of Rajasthan which is stated to include social boycotts, alleged illegal activities by Khap Panchayats, caste discrimination, honour killings, taboo against love marriages, exorcisms etc., the high court constituted a 5-member commission to conduct a ground study of various villages. Highlighting the historical social revolutions spearheaded by reformists like Raja Ram …

Customs Officers Who Assaulted Complainant To 'Extract Truth' Cannot Be Said To Have Acted Outside Official Duties: Rajasthan High Court
1 month, 1 week ago

Customs Officers Who Assaulted Complainant To 'Extract Truth' Cannot Be Said To Have Acted Outside Official Duties: Rajasthan High Court

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The Rajasthan High Court has set aside criminal proceedings against customs officers who alleged to have committed assault and grievous hurt to the complainant while interrogating him, for the absence of sanction required under Section 197, CrPC. Similarly, in another Apex Court case of State of Orissa v Ganesh Chandra Jew, it was held that, “If in doing his official …

Rajasthan: Anti-conversion bill tabled in Assembly, likely to introduce punishment for forceful conversions
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rajasthan: Anti-conversion bill tabled in Assembly, likely to introduce punishment for forceful conversions

India TV News  

Anti-conversion Bill is tabled today in the Rajasthan Assembly Budget session. The Bill is aimed at prohibiting unlawful conversion from one religion to another and has provisions for imprisonment of up to 10 years and a fine of up to Rs 50,000. The Bill provisions imprisonment for a term not less than one year but it may extend to five …

“Not Been Convicted Twice”: Rajasthan HC Orders Removal Of Man's Name From Police Surveillance Register After Being Booked In 7 Cases
3 months, 1 week ago

“Not Been Convicted Twice”: Rajasthan HC Orders Removal Of Man's Name From Police Surveillance Register After Being Booked In 7 Cases

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The Jodhpur bench of Rajasthan High Court recently directed the State to delete the name of a man–booked in seven cases–from the police's Surveillance Register on the ground that he had not been convicted twice in the cases pending against him. Perusing through the record, judgments cited by the parties and Rajasthan Police Rules, Justice Manoj Kumar Garg in his …

Rajasthan clears anti-conversion bill, provides for jail term of up to 10 yrs
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Rajasthan clears anti-conversion bill, provides for jail term of up to 10 yrs

Hindustan Times  

The Rajasthan Cabinet has cleared an anti-conversion bill providing for compensation of ₹5 lakh for victims of forcible conversion and a jail term of up to 10 years. The government has brought the new bill because of this.” Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Ghanshyam Tiwari praised chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma for the “historic decision” to clamp down on religious …

Rajasthan Civil Services Rules | Apprehension Of Inquiry Taking Long Time Not Ground To Ward Off Disciplinary Inquiry U/S 19: High Court
4 months ago

Rajasthan Civil Services Rules | Apprehension Of Inquiry Taking Long Time Not Ground To Ward Off Disciplinary Inquiry U/S 19: High Court

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Rajasthan High Court has ruled that the possibility of disciplinary inquiry taking a long time could not be a reason to invoke Section 19 of the Rajasthan Civil Services Rules, 1958 and do away with the inquiry. Hence, in order to take a quick and effective action, the disciplinary authority dismissed the petitioner from services under Rule 19 to send …

Absence Of Prior Sanction U/s 197 CrPC Renders Cognizance For Offences U/s 323 & 504 IPC By Magistrate For Initiating Criminal Prosecution Of Public Servant, Non-Est: Rajasthan High Court
10 months, 1 week ago

Absence Of Prior Sanction U/s 197 CrPC Renders Cognizance For Offences U/s 323 & 504 IPC By Magistrate For Initiating Criminal Prosecution Of Public Servant, Non-Est: Rajasthan High Court

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Finding that the entire series of events have nexus with each other and the action of petitioner was done in discharge of his official duties, the Rajasthan High Court held that the cognizance for offences under Sections 323 and 504 IPC, taken by the Judicial Magistrate against a public servant, posted as Station House Officer, is unsustainable in law, in …

Rajasthan HC Stays Coercive Action Against Judicial Magistrate Accused Of Asking Rape Victim To Strip, Asks Media Not To Sensationalise Issue
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajasthan HC Stays Coercive Action Against Judicial Magistrate Accused Of Asking Rape Victim To Strip, Asks Media Not To Sensationalise Issue

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The Rajasthan High Court today stayed coercive action till May 27 against a Judicial Magistrate who is facing an FIR for allegedly asking a Rape survivor to strip and show her injuries, last month. Appearing for the petitioner-association, Advocate Deepak Chauhan also drew the attention of the High Court towards the articles published in newspapers related to the alleged incident …

S.321 CrPC | Public Prosecutor Not State's Postman, Withdrawal Of Prosecution Can't Be Done On Mere Asking Of Executive: Rajasthan High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

S.321 CrPC | Public Prosecutor Not State's Postman, Withdrawal Of Prosecution Can't Be Done On Mere Asking Of Executive: Rajasthan High Court

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In a recent decision, Rajasthan High Court has made a string of remarks about when an application to withdraw prosecution under Section 321 CrPC can be made. The single-judge bench of Justice Farjand Ali also observed that Section 321 CrPC provides an overwhelming pertinence to the discretion of a Public Prosecutor and his role, as an officer of the court, …

Quasi-Judicial Authority Can’t Pass Non-Speaking Orders: Rajasthan HC Sets Aside Punishment Imposed On Constable Allegedly Found Intoxicated On Duty
1 year, 5 months ago

Quasi-Judicial Authority Can’t Pass Non-Speaking Orders: Rajasthan HC Sets Aside Punishment Imposed On Constable Allegedly Found Intoxicated On Duty

Live Law  

Regarding the disciplinary action taken against a Police constable who was allegedly intoxicated while on duty, the Rajasthan High Court has recently observed that the Disciplinary and Appellate authority cannot do so without appreciating the evidence and assigning proper reasons. Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand sitting at the Jaipur Bench opined that the impugned orders were ‘totally non-speaking orders’ and the …

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Order Taking Cognizance Against Police Officer For Allegedly Hurling Caste Based Abuses
1 year, 6 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Order Taking Cognizance Against Police Officer For Allegedly Hurling Caste Based Abuses

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has upheld a Special Court's order rejecting the closure report submitted by the police and taking cognizance against accused Station House Officer for offences under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Act. The Trial Court did not accept the final report and took cognizance under Sections 341 and 323 IPC and Sections 3, 3 and 3 …

Rajasthan: Criminal cases involving juveniles rose in 2022, says govt data
1 year, 7 months ago

Rajasthan: Criminal cases involving juveniles rose in 2022, says govt data

India TV News  

Rajasthan witnessed an increase in the number of criminal cases registered against juveniles in 2022 in comparison to the previous year, according to the state’s home department data. On whether criminals influence juveniles to commit crimes with them as punishment provisions for them are not harsh under the Juvenile Justice Act, Srivastava said, "Criminals always try to bend the laws …

Rajasthan assembly approves bill to deal with organised crime
1 year, 8 months ago

Rajasthan assembly approves bill to deal with organised crime

Hindustan Times  

The Rajasthan assembly on Tuesday passed a bill to ensure strict action against organised crime, with provisions for life imprisonment or even capital punishment on the death of a victim and a minimum five-year prison term for sheltering gang members. The Rajasthan Control of Organized Crime Bill, 2023, which was passed by a voice vote, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat already …

Rajasthan to introduce stringent law to prevent question paper leaks
1 year, 8 months ago

Rajasthan to introduce stringent law to prevent question paper leaks

The Hindu  

The Congress government in Rajasthan on July 4 decided to introduce a stringent law to prevent recruitment exam paper leaks by enhancing the maximum punishment for the offence from the current 10 years to life imprisonment. Govt seeks transparency Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said here that while the Bill would be brought in the upcoming Assembly session, additional steps would …

Consider Granting Parole To Dacoity-Murder Convict Under Old Rules Applicable At Time Of His Conviction: Rajasthan High Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Consider Granting Parole To Dacoity-Murder Convict Under Old Rules Applicable At Time Of His Conviction: Rajasthan High Court

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday directed the State to consider the parole application of a prisoner under the Rajasthan Prisoners Release on Parole Rules, 1958 on the ground that the prisoner was convicted prior to the implementation of the Rajasthan Prisoners Release on Parole Rules, 2021. The division bench of Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice Rajendra Prakash Soni observed: …

Rajasthan Cabinet approves Bill for tackling organised crime
2 years ago

Rajasthan Cabinet approves Bill for tackling organised crime

Hindustan Times  

The state Cabinet has approved the Rajasthan Organized Crime Control Bill, which provides for a death sentence or life imprisonment and a minimum ₹1 lakh fine. The bill is expected to be introduced during the ongoing assembly session and seeks to check organised crime along the lines of similar legislation in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Karnataka. In a …

Conviction Solely On The Basis Of Extra Judicial Confession Cannot Be Sustained: Supreme Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Conviction Solely On The Basis Of Extra Judicial Confession Cannot Be Sustained: Supreme Court

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Extra­ judicial confession was a weak piece of evidence and unless there was some corroboration, the conviction solely on the basis of extra ­judicial confession could not be sustained, the Supreme Court observed while upholding a High Court judgment which acquitted a murder accused.The prosecution case was that the accused had killed his wife with a lathi, dragged her 100 …

Whether Prevention Of Corruption Act Can Be Invoked Against A Private Person Alone Requires Consideration: Rajasthan High Court Grants Bail To CA
2 years, 9 months ago

Whether Prevention Of Corruption Act Can Be Invoked Against A Private Person Alone Requires Consideration: Rajasthan High Court Grants Bail To CA

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The Rajasthan High Court has said that whether or not the provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act can be invoked against a private person is a question that requires consideration.Observing thus, it granted bail to a Chartered Accountant, who it held is not a public servant, booked under the Act after recovery of Rs. The Rajasthan High Court has said …

Courts Shouldn't Rush To Issue Standing Warrant, Proclamation & Attachment Orders Unless Satisfied That Accused Evading Intentionally: Rajasthan HC
2 years, 9 months ago

Courts Shouldn't Rush To Issue Standing Warrant, Proclamation & Attachment Orders Unless Satisfied That Accused Evading Intentionally: Rajasthan HC

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The Rajasthan High Court has observed that the courts should not rush to issue standing warrants and initiate proceedings under Sections 82 and 83 of the Code, unless they are satisfied that the accused is intentionally evading or circumventing the warrants in order to avoid the prosecution. The Courts should not rush to issue standing warrant and initiating proceedings under …

[Jodhpur Violence] Rajasthan High Court Grants Interim Protection From Arrests To 3 Accused Persons
2 years, 10 months ago

[Jodhpur Violence] Rajasthan High Court Grants Interim Protection From Arrests To 3 Accused Persons

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The Rajasthan High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to three accused persons, namely Hitesh Vyas, Arvind and Khimanshu Gehlot in the recent incident of Jodhpur Violence that took place on 02.05.2022 at Jalori Gate Chouraha, Jodhpur. The court has directed the Investigation Officer to remain present with case diary and CCTV Footage of the incident on the next …

Rajasthan LoP chokes up in Assembly as he speaks 'bitter truth' about govt jobs: 'You have sold all...'
3 years ago

Rajasthan LoP chokes up in Assembly as he speaks 'bitter truth' about govt jobs: 'You have sold all...'

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan Leader of Opposition Gulab Chand Kataria on Thursday choked during a discussion in the House over The Rajasthan Public Examination Bill, 2022. The bill, which was passed by voice vote, provides for imprisonment up to 10 years and a fine of ₹10 crore for offences like paper leaks and cheating in recruitment exams. Rajasthan higher education minister Rajendra Yadav …

Rajasthan drafts bill for curbing crimes against women
3 years ago

Rajasthan drafts bill for curbing crimes against women

Hindustan Times  

Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has drafted a proposed legislation to implement measures for the prevention of crimes against women, especially girls, parliamentary affairs minister Shanti Dhairwal said on Tuesday. Dhairwal referred to the Public Safety Bill and blamed unrestricted obscene content on social media as the main reason for crimes such as rapes. He called it a matter of serious …

‘10 years jail and ₹10 cr fine’: Rajasthan moves bill to curb exam paper leaks
3 years, 1 month ago

‘10 years jail and ₹10 cr fine’: Rajasthan moves bill to curb exam paper leaks

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: Rajasthan’s Ashok Gehlot government on Thursday sought to blunt the opposition attacks over the paper leak for the Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers paper leak, with a new law to demonstrate its commitment to penalise the culprits. In a bill tabled in the assembly on Thursday, the government proposed up to 10 years in jail and a fine of …

Power Of Judicial Review Under Article 226 Is Basic Feature Of Constitution; Can't Be Curtailed By Any Legislation: Rajasthan High Court
3 years, 2 months ago

Power Of Judicial Review Under Article 226 Is Basic Feature Of Constitution; Can't Be Curtailed By Any Legislation: Rajasthan High Court

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The Rajasthan High Court has reiterated that power of judicial review vested in High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is one of the basic features of the Constitution and any legislation cannot override or curtail such jurisdiction. Furthermore, the court observed that High Courts, while exercising their jurisdiction under Article 226, are duty bound to consider …

'No Objection Can Be Raised Against Implementation Of Act': Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Circular Prohibiting Construction Of Shrines In Police Stations
3 years, 3 months ago

'No Objection Can Be Raised Against Implementation Of Act': Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Circular Prohibiting Construction Of Shrines In Police Stations

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The Rajasthan High Court has recently dismissed a plea challenging a circular issued by the Additional Director General of Police to all district police stations to ensure strict compliance with the Rajasthan Religious Building and Places Act, 1954. The circular prohibits the construction of shrines inside police stations and police offices and stipulates that the 1954 Act prohibits use of …

Offences Against Tourists Now Cognizable In Rajasthan: State Amends Its Tourism Trade (Facilitation and Regulation) Act
3 years, 6 months ago

Offences Against Tourists Now Cognizable In Rajasthan: State Amends Its Tourism Trade (Facilitation and Regulation) Act

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The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly has inserted a new provision, namely Section 27-A into the Rajasthan Tourism Trade Act, 2010 via an amendment. The house passed the Rajasthan Tourism Trade Act, 2010 via an amendment. The house passed the Rajasthan Tourism Trade Amendment Bill, 2021 with a voice vote late on Monday. Participating in a debate on the bill, Minister of …

"Inform All Eligible Prisoners Of Their Right To Be Considered For Parole": Rajasthan High Court Directs Jail Superintendents Across State
3 years, 8 months ago

"Inform All Eligible Prisoners Of Their Right To Be Considered For Parole": Rajasthan High Court Directs Jail Superintendents Across State

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The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday directed the Superintendent of jails across the state to inform all eligible prisoners of their right to be considered for being released on parole as soon as their cause becomes ripe. The Bench of Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Manoj Kumar Garg issued this direction after noting that a convict petitioner was granted first …

Sanction U/S 197 CrPC Required To Prosecute Public Servants If Alleged Act Committed Is Directly Concerned With Official Duty: Supreme Court
3 years, 8 months ago

Sanction U/S 197 CrPC Required To Prosecute Public Servants If Alleged Act Committed Is Directly Concerned With Official Duty: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that sanction from competent authorities under Section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure is required to prosecute public servants if the alleged act committed is directly concerned with the official duty.The yardstick to be followed is to form a prima facie view whether the act of omission for which the accused was charged had a reasonable …

Supreme Court Stays Rajasthan High Court Order Which Restrained Police From Arresting Accused In Cases Where Maximum Sentence Is Up To 3 Years
3 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Stays Rajasthan High Court Order Which Restrained Police From Arresting Accused In Cases Where Maximum Sentence Is Up To 3 Years

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the Rajasthan High Court Order which restrained the police from making the arrest of the accused persons, who are charged with an offence where the maximum sentence is up to three years, till 17th July, 2021.The Supreme Court has also stayed the direction of High Court Single Bench which directed The Registrar, Jaipur Bench, …

Rajasthan High Court Restrains Police From Arresting Accused Charged With Offences Carrying Upto 3 Yrs Jail Term Till July 17, 2021
3 years, 10 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Restrains Police From Arresting Accused Charged With Offences Carrying Upto 3 Yrs Jail Term Till July 17, 2021

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court on Monday restrained the Police, for the time being, from making the arrest of the accused persons, who are charged with an offence where the maximum sentence is up to three years, till 17th July, 2021.The Bench of Justice Pankaj Bhandari directed the DGP to issue instructions to all the officers concerned in the State of …

Rajasthan developments: Getting ahead of constitutional practices
4 years, 8 months ago

Rajasthan developments: Getting ahead of constitutional practices

The Hindu  

The Rajasthan High Court’s order of July 24 staying the anti-defection proceedings initiated by the Assembly Speaker against the rebel Congress legislators raises important constitutional issues. Editorial | A Governor’s test: On convening Rajasthan Assembly In Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu, while barring any interlocutory intervention by the court in the Tenth Schedule proceedings, the Supreme Court held that a challenge …

Whether Offence Punishable With Imprisonment Which 'May Extend To Three Years' Cognizable or Non-Cognisable?- Rajasthan HC Refers To Larger Bench [Read Order]
4 years, 11 months ago

Whether Offence Punishable With Imprisonment Which 'May Extend To Three Years' Cognizable or Non-Cognisable?- Rajasthan HC Refers To Larger Bench [Read Order]

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The Rajasthan High Court is set to consider the question of law, "What would be the nature of an offence for which imprisonment 'may extend to three years' is provided and no stipulation is made in the statute regarding it being cognisable/non-cognisable?" "A plain reading of provision indicates that the offence under Section 91 of the Land Revenue Act stipulates …

[17A PC Act] Before Initiating Any Inquiry/Investigation Against A Public Servant, Prior Sanction Of Govt. Mandatory: Rajasthan HC [Read Judgment]
4 years, 11 months ago

[17A PC Act] Before Initiating Any Inquiry/Investigation Against A Public Servant, Prior Sanction Of Govt. Mandatory: Rajasthan HC [Read Judgment]

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Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday held that where investigation based on a private complaint for corruption cannot be conducted against public servants for want of "sanction to prosecute" from the government, the complaint cannot stand against private individuals also. As the public servants cannot be prosecuted in this mater, registration of the FIR by the Anti Corruption Bureau against the …

Rajasthan HC Directs District Judges To Submit Details Of FIRs In Crimes Against Women And Children [Read Order]
5 years, 7 months ago

Rajasthan HC Directs District Judges To Submit Details Of FIRs In Crimes Against Women And Children [Read Order]

Live Law  

The High Court of Rajasthan has directed all District Judges within its jurisdiction to make a tabular compilation of FIRs registered within their jurisdictions, on a direction given under Section 156 of Cr.P.C., for offences committed against women and children.Section 156 of CrPC empowers a Magistrate, so empowered to take cognizance under section 190, to order the registration of FIR. …

Can Rajasthan be the trendsetter for other states to tackle incidents of lynching and honour killings?
5 years, 7 months ago

Can Rajasthan be the trendsetter for other states to tackle incidents of lynching and honour killings?

Live Mint  

The Rajasthan assembly last week introduced two bills which aim to tackle the growing number of incidents of mob lynching and honour killings. The discussion in the Rajya Sabha last week for the passage of the bill that bans the practice of Triple Talaq saw opposition parties including the Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Aam Aadmi Party demand a …

Death for honour killing, lifer for mob lynching: Rajasthan proposes significant bills
5 years, 8 months ago

Death for honour killing, lifer for mob lynching: Rajasthan proposes significant bills

India TV News  

Two significant bills were passed in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, on Tuesday, proposing death sentence in cases of honour killing and life-term in mob lynching cases. The bill on mob lynching says, "In recent times, there have been many of incidents resulting in loss of livelihood, injuries and death of persons at the hands of mob lynching." Rajasthan Chief Minister …

Bills against honour killing and mob lynching introduced in Rajasthan assembly
5 years, 8 months ago

Bills against honour killing and mob lynching introduced in Rajasthan assembly

India TV News  

Rajasthan Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shanti Dhariwal introduced two bills in the assembly on Tuesday to check incidents of honour killing and mob lynching in the state. According to the bill to curb honour killing, "There has been a spurt in illegal intimidation by self appointed bodies for bringing pressure against 'sagotra' marriages and inter-caste, inter-community and inter-religious marriages between two …

Rajasthan HC Re-Ignites Hope For Police Aspirant With Pending Criminal Proceedings [Read Judgment]
6 years, 2 months ago

Rajasthan HC Re-Ignites Hope For Police Aspirant With Pending Criminal Proceedings [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court recently re-ignited the hopes of a police aspirant, who was denied the job as a Constable because of the pendency of criminal proceedings against him. The order was issued by Justice Alok Sharma, who pointed out that the criminal proceedings pending against the petitioner pertained to a family dispute, devoid of any moral turpitude, and hence, …

Supreme Court seeks Rajasthan's reply on contempt plea in lynching case
6 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court seeks Rajasthan's reply on contempt plea in lynching case

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday took note of the July 20 lynching incident in Rajasthan's Alwar district after it had issued a slew of directions on dealing with cow vigilantism and asked the state government to file its response about the action taken in the case. A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra asked the Principal Secretary of the …

Plea Filed In Rajasthan HC Challenging PC Act Amendment Mandating Prior Govt. Sanction For Probing Allegations Against Public Servants [Read Petition]
6 years, 7 months ago

Plea Filed In Rajasthan HC Challenging PC Act Amendment Mandating Prior Govt. Sanction For Probing Allegations Against Public Servants [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A petition has been filed before the Jaipur Bench of Rajasthan High Court challenging the recent amendment to the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, which makes it mandatory for investigating agencies to obtain prior approval from the Centre or the State Governments for even beginning a probe or investigating the offences under the Act.The petition has been filed by Jaipur …

Plea Filed In Rajasthan HC Challenging PC Act Amendment Mandating Prior Govt. Sanction For Probing Allegations Against Public Servants [Read Petition]
6 years, 7 months ago

Plea Filed In Rajasthan HC Challenging PC Act Amendment Mandating Prior Govt. Sanction For Probing Allegations Against Public Servants [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A petition has been filed before the Jaipur Bench of Rajasthan High Court challenging the recent amendment to the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, which makes it mandatory for investigating agencies to obtain prior approval from the Centre or the State Governments for even beginning a probe or investigating the offences under the Act.The petition has been filed by Jaipur …

Rajasthan HC rules in favour of religious freedom but asking individuals to publicly notify of conversion impedes personal privacy
7 years, 2 months ago

Rajasthan HC rules in favour of religious freedom but asking individuals to publicly notify of conversion impedes personal privacy

Firstpost  

Last month in Chirag Singhvi versus State of Rajasthan, the Rajasthan High Court was faced with an increasingly common set of facts. By requiring individuals to provide public notice of religious conversion the court’s guidelines raise troubling questions about the right to privacy, the freedom of association, and ultimately the freedom of conscience and propagation of religion. Requiring individuals who …

Rajasthan's 'media gag' ordinance lapses amid uproar, select committee to decide fate of controversial bill on 27 Dec
7 years, 3 months ago

Rajasthan's 'media gag' ordinance lapses amid uproar, select committee to decide fate of controversial bill on 27 Dec

Firstpost  

The Rajasthan government, via this ordinance, made it a must for judicial magistrates to seek government approval before taking cognizance against former and sitting judges and public servants on complaints filed under CrPC Section 156. Jaipur: The much-hyped and controversial Criminal Law Ordinance 2017 — which promulgated to protect public servants against probe into on-duty actions and “gagged” the media, …

No need for select panel, withdraw ordinance: BJP leader to Rajasthan govt
7 years, 5 months ago

No need for select panel, withdraw ordinance: BJP leader to Rajasthan govt

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ghanshyam Tiwari on Tuesday asked the Vasundhara Raje-government to withdraw the Criminal Laws Ordinance. Amid protests, Rajasthan sends 'gag' ordinance to Assembly select committee The former state education minister also said that the controversial law should not be passed as it would shield the open loot of the ministers and public servants. The Government …

Amid protests, Rajasthan sends 'gag' ordinance to Assembly select committee
7 years, 5 months ago

Amid protests, Rajasthan sends 'gag' ordinance to Assembly select committee

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur: Facing flak from various quarters, the Rajasthan government on Tuesday referred a controversial bill, which seeks to protect public servants and judges from prosecution without its prior sanction, to a select committee of the Assembly. Amid an uproar from the opposition Congress, the Criminal Laws Bill was tabled in the Assembly by Home Minister Gulabchand Kataria on Monday to …

Protests against Rajasthan's 'draconian' ordinance forces Vasundhara Raje to rethink 'gag order': A roundup
7 years, 5 months ago

Protests against Rajasthan's 'draconian' ordinance forces Vasundhara Raje to rethink 'gag order': A roundup

Firstpost  

Rajasthan government tabled a bill that seeks to protect public servants and judges from prosecution and bars the media from reporting on allegations against them without prior sanction. On Monday, the Rajasthan government tabled a controversial bill that seeks to protect public servants and judges from prosecution and bar the media from reporting on allegations against them without its prior …

Rajasthan CM rethinks govt ordinance after criticism from Oppn
7 years, 5 months ago

Rajasthan CM rethinks govt ordinance after criticism from Oppn

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur : After receiving severe criticism from the Opposition, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, on Monday, asked the state ministers to rethink over the Criminal Laws Ordinance, 2017, according to a source. The source further said that Chief Minister Raje called a meeting at her residence, which was attended by Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria, Rajendra Rathore, BJP State President …

Rajasthan government tables controversial bill to shield public servants, move challenged in High Court
7 years, 5 months ago

Rajasthan government tables controversial bill to shield public servants, move challenged in High Court

Firstpost  

The Rajasthan government tabled a controversial bill that seeks to protect public servants and judges from prosecution and bar the media from reporting against them without prior sanction. Jaipur: The Rajasthan government on Monday tabled a controversial bill that seeks to protect public servants and judges from prosecution and bar the media from reporting on allegations against them without its …

Rajasthan ordinance row: Assembly adjourned amid opposition's protest; Pilot, Cong leaders detained during march
7 years, 5 months ago

Rajasthan ordinance row: Assembly adjourned amid opposition's protest; Pilot, Cong leaders detained during march

India TV News  

The Rajasthan government led by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Monday tabled the controversial Criminal Laws bill in the state Assembly for passage. Congress’s Rajasthan unit president Sachin Pilot was briefly detained along with other Congress leaders as soon as they began a march in protest against an ordinance promulgated by the government that seeks to protect serving and former …

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