High Court Pulls Up Delhi Police Over Non Appearance Of IOs, Says Criminal Justice Machinery Can't Be Left At Mercy Of Such Officials
2 years, 10 months ago

High Court Pulls Up Delhi Police Over Non Appearance Of IOs, Says Criminal Justice Machinery Can't Be Left At Mercy Of Such Officials

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court recently pulled up the city Police over non-appearance of it's investigating officers before the Court in criminal matters. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh termed the delinquency on the part of Police Department officers as most unfortunate, adding that the same must be strictly dealt with. The criminal justice machinery cannot be left at the mercy of the department and its officials where due to their negligence, cases are kept at abeyance and the entire machinery comes to a standstill," the Court said. "The Court is left with no other option but to direct the DCP, Central to personally look into the matter and seek written explanation from the concerned Investigating Officer/Officer concerned for his non-appearance in the matter today despite the instructions given by learned APP," the Court ordered.

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'Accused Cannot Be Dismissed From Service, Presuming Conviction', Delhi High Court Quashes Dismissal Order Of Police Officer Accused Of Murder

Live Law  

A division Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising Justices C Hari Shankar and Sudhir Kumar Jain dismissed a Petition seeking to set aside the order of the Central Administrative Tribunal. Accordingly, invoking Article 311 of Constitution, the order stated that the Respondent could not be allowed to continue in police services and needed to be dismissed immediately without following …

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Live Law  

A division Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising Justices C Hari Shankar and Sudhir Kumar Jain dismissed a Petition seeking to set aside the order of the Central Administrative Tribunal. Accordingly, invoking Article 311 of Constitution, the order stated that the Respondent could not be allowed to continue in police services and needed to be dismissed immediately without following …

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

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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 …

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Delhi High Court Sets Aside Order Transferring PMLA Case After Judge Said 'ED Matters Me Kaunsi Bail Hoti Hain'

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday set aside a trial court order transferring Bhushan Steel money laundering case from one judge to another, after one of the accused alleged that the judge passed a comment expressing "ED matters me kaun si bail hoti hai?” Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said that the alleged comment did not reflect any apprehension of bias …

Court pulls up Delhi police for lapses in probe in 8-year-old case
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Court pulls up Delhi police for lapses in probe in 8-year-old case

Hindustan Times  

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

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

Live Law  

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Delhi High Court Stays Trial Court Direction For Inquiry Against Enforcement Directorate’s Assistant Director, Other Officials
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Delhi High Court Stays Trial Court Direction For Inquiry Against Enforcement Directorate’s Assistant Director, Other Officials

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1 year, 7 months ago

Ensure IOs Are Present In Court When Case Is Taken Up For Hearing: Delhi High Court To Commissioner Of Police

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The Delhi High Court has asked the Commissioner of Delhi Police to ensure that the investigating officers probing a case are present in court when such a case is taken up for hearing. Expressing displeasure over the failure of an investigating officer in answering certain queries put to him by the court, Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar said:“This has become routine invariable …

Supreme Court Stays HC Order To Punjab Police To Probe Alleged Illegalities In Chandigarh Police's Arrest Of Dentist
1 year, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Stays HC Order To Punjab Police To Probe Alleged Illegalities In Chandigarh Police's Arrest Of Dentist

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a plea by the union territory of Chandigarh against Punjab and Haryana High Court’s direction to the Punjab police to probe allegations against Chandigarh police of illegalities in the arrest of a city dentist last year. A division bench of Justices AS Bopanna and Hima Kohli also stayed the state high court's …

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2 years ago

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Live Law  

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Judicial Strictures Must Be Passed With Utmost Circumspection, Criticism May Have Devastating Effect On Professional Career Of Officers: Delhi High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Judicial Strictures Must Be Passed With Utmost Circumspection, Criticism May Have Devastating Effect On Professional Career Of Officers: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

Emphasizing that judicial strictures need to be passed with utmost circumspection, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday observed that such orders are bound to have an "everlasting affect" on the reputation of the person against whom such remarks are made. Observing that every word forming part of a judicial order forms a permanent record, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said that …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Mehrauli murder case | High Court dismisses plea to transfer Shraddha Walkar case from Delhi Police to CBI

The Hindu  

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Delhi High Court Stays Trial Court Proceedings In FIR Registered Over Resistance To Demolition Drive In Shaheen Bagh
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court Stays Trial Court Proceedings In FIR Registered Over Resistance To Demolition Drive In Shaheen Bagh

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2 years, 7 months ago

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Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday expressed dissatisfaction at the report filed by the Delhi Police with respect to the security arrangement made outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence, which was attacked by an "unruly mob" on March 30. It has therefore directed the Commissioner of Delhi Police to look into the aforesaid lapse and inquire into: firstly, whether bandobast …

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2 years, 8 months ago

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The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on a public interest litigation seeking legal or departmental enquiry against those persons who are fraudulently using printouts with the word 'Judge' pasted on their vehicles.The Division Bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla directed the Respondent, High Court administration, to file its reply within. The Delhi …

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2 years, 8 months ago

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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 …

"Continued Detention Not Required For Investigation": Delhi High Court Grants Bail To 8 Accused Of Vandalizing CM Arvind Kejriwal's Residence
2 years, 8 months ago

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"Serious Fault In Investigation": Delhi High Court Seeks Personal Affidavit Of Deputy Commissioner Of Police In Rape Case
2 years, 8 months ago

"Serious Fault In Investigation": Delhi High Court Seeks Personal Affidavit Of Deputy Commissioner Of Police In Rape Case

Live Law  

Noting that there was a serious fault in the investigation conducted by the city police in a case involving allegations of rape, the Delhi High Court this week directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, West District to file a personal affidavit within a period of three weeks.Justice Chandra Dhari Singh noted that the statement of prosecutrix clearly stated that she …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi High Court Grants Last Opportunity To UP Govt For Filing Status Report In Probe Against Errant Police Officers Who Harassed Couple

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The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted one last opportunity to the Uttar Pradesh Government for filing status report in the probe conducted against it's errant police officers over harassment of a runaway couple. The father and brother of the man from Delhi, who married a woman against her family's wishes, were arrested by the UP Police for kidnapping. On …

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2 years, 11 months ago

60 Important Judgments Of Delhi High Court In 2021

Live Law  

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

Delhi High Court: Annual Digest 2021

Live Law  

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Delhi High Court Grants Protection To Inter Faith Couple Facing Threats From Woman's Family, Makes Police Officials Liable For Lapse In Their Security
3 years ago

Delhi High Court Grants Protection To Inter Faith Couple Facing Threats From Woman's Family, Makes Police Officials Liable For Lapse In Their Security

Live Law  

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3 years ago

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Live Law  

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'Dubious Encounters Can't Be Used To Control Crime, Increasing Incidents Of Custodial Violence Alarming': Court Slams Delhi Police
3 years ago

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Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Friday pulled up the Delhi Police in a case concerning an alleged fake police encounter observing that dubious encounters cannot be used as a solution to control crime and that there has been an increase in the incidents of custodial violence which was alarming. The Court further noted that while it is not out of place …

Delhi High Court Stays Action Against Police Officials For Filing Two Distinct Chargesheets In Minor Rape Case
3 years ago

Delhi High Court Stays Action Against Police Officials For Filing Two Distinct Chargesheets In Minor Rape Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed a trial court order directing legal action against an Investigating Officer and SHO for filing two distinct chargesheets in a minor rape case. Justice Anu Malhotra, who sought status report from the Delhi Police, stayed the operation of the order dated 24th November 2021 wherein the Sessions Court had observed that the action …

High Court Asks Delhi Police To File Latest Report On Investigation Progress In Riots Cases
3 years ago

High Court Asks Delhi Police To File Latest Report On Investigation Progress In Riots Cases

Live Law  

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S. 439 CrPC: Delhi High Court Stays Sessions Court's Bail Order Castigating Police Investigation
3 years, 1 month ago

S. 439 CrPC: Delhi High Court Stays Sessions Court's Bail Order Castigating Police Investigation

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has stayed an order passed by a Sessions Court in bail proceedings, wherein it had pulled up an Investigating Officer of the Delhi Police for conducting perfunctory investigation in connection with a dowry death case.Justice Chandra Dhari Singh observed,"it is a settled position of law that the lower courts are not akin to constitutional courts. The …

Juvenile Justice Act- Delhi High Court Issues TimeLine For Completing 'Age Determination' Of 'Juveniles In Conflict With Law'
3 years, 1 month ago

Juvenile Justice Act- Delhi High Court Issues TimeLine For Completing 'Age Determination' Of 'Juveniles In Conflict With Law'

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued directions for streamlining the process of inquiries relating to juveniles in conflict with law and scrupulous compliance by all authorities. A bench comprising Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Anup J Bhambhani issued the following directions: In all cases pertaining to juveniles in conflict with law, regardless of the nature of offences alleged, upon directions …

Investigation In Sexual Harassment & Assault Complaint Made In 2014 Pending Till Date: Delhi High Court Directs Appearance Of DCP
3 years, 1 month ago

Investigation In Sexual Harassment & Assault Complaint Made In 2014 Pending Till Date: Delhi High Court Directs Appearance Of DCP

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought personal appearance of a DCP of Delhi Police in an "unfortunate" case where the police has failed to take any steps to complete the investigation qua an FIR for sexual harassment registered in 2014.Justice Subramonium Prasad, while directing the DCP to appear before the Court on Friday, expressed its displeasure for the second time …

Delhi High Court slams UP cops over arrests after consensual marriage latest updates – India TV
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court slams UP cops over arrests after consensual marriage latest updates – India TV

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday slammed the Uttar Pradesh Police for arresting the kin of a man who had married a woman without the consent of her family. The court said the UP Police personnel, who came to Delhi pursuant to an alleged kidnapping complaint by the girl's mother, ought to have intimated the local police in Delhi and …

Delhi HC Cautions Labour Courts Over Unwarranted Summoning Of Senior Officials, Especially In Cases Where Determination Is Yet To Be Made
3 years, 2 months ago

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

Live Law  

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

Delhi High Court Transfers 11 Judicial Officers Including ASJ Vinod Yadav Dealing With Delhi Riots Cases
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court Transfers 11 Judicial Officers Including ASJ Vinod Yadav Dealing With Delhi Riots Cases

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today issued an order transferring/posting a total of 11 Judicial Officers including ASJ Vinod Yadav who has been dealing with Delhi Riots matter in the Karkardooma Court.ASJ Yadav, who has been critical of the Delhi Police mode of conducting probes in the riots cases, has been transferred to the Rouse Avenue. The Delhi High Court today …

"Failure Of Police Officers To Take Appropriate Measures For Prosecution Of Delhi Riots Cases Causing Delay In Trials": Court Pulls Up Delhi Police
3 years, 3 months ago

"Failure Of Police Officers To Take Appropriate Measures For Prosecution Of Delhi Riots Cases Causing Delay In Trials": Court Pulls Up Delhi Police

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has pulled up the Delhi Police for failure of its police officers to take appropriate measures for prosecution of Delhi riots cases thereby causing avoiding delay in committal or trials of the cases. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Arun Kumar Garg observed thus: "Such lackadisical approach on the part of the prosecution as well as the Investigating Agency in …

"Painful To Note That Standard Of Investigation Is Very Poor In Large Number Of Riots Cases": Delhi Court Pulls Up Police, Calls For Remedial Action
3 years, 3 months ago

"Painful To Note That Standard Of Investigation Is Very Poor In Large Number Of Riots Cases": Delhi Court Pulls Up Police, Calls For Remedial Action

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has pulled up the Delhi Police for the manner of investigating cases concerning the North East Delhi riots including half baked filing of chargesheets and non appearance of Investigating Officers before Court. Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav also called for immediate remedial action and asked the DCP of North East District and other senior officials to take …

Youth & Rural Setting Not Grounds To Condone Criminal Conduct : Supreme Court In Police Constable Selection Case
3 years, 3 months ago

Youth & Rural Setting Not Grounds To Condone Criminal Conduct : Supreme Court In Police Constable Selection Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside a Delhi High Court judgment which had directed the Delhi Police to consider certain candidates for police constable selection despite their criminal cases.A bench comprising Justices KM Joseph and S Ravindra Bhat took a critical view of the High Court's approach in adopting a light approach towards the criminal behaviour of the candidates …

Delhi Police Moves High Court Against Trial Court Order Imposing Rs. 25K Cost For It's ''Farcical & Callous' Investigation In Delhi Riots Case
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Police Moves High Court Against Trial Court Order Imposing Rs. 25K Cost For It's ''Farcical & Callous' Investigation In Delhi Riots Case

Live Law  

The Delhi Police has moved the Delhi High Court against the Trial Court's order which had imposed Rs. 25,000 cost on it by calling the investigation as 'farcical' and 'most callous' in connection with a Delhi Riots case.The trial court was dealing with a revision petition filed by SHO, PS Bhajanpura challenging an order directing them to register a seperate …

'Govt. Can't Act Like An Absolute Despot': P&H High Court Bars Convicted, Charge sheeted Cops From Investigating Cases, Occupying Public Dealing Posts
3 years, 9 months ago

'Govt. Can't Act Like An Absolute Despot': P&H High Court Bars Convicted, Charge sheeted Cops From Investigating Cases, Occupying Public Dealing Posts

Live Law  

Underlining that under the rule of law, the Govt. can't act like an absolute despot, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued an interim order barring charge-sheeted, convicted cops from occupying posts having public dealing. Also, when the Court was informed that there are several other PPS officers, who have been posted as SSPs of various districts in violation …

Delhi riots: State govt prosecutor hiding relevant info, cops tell SC
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi riots: State govt prosecutor hiding relevant info, cops tell SC

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police on Wednesday alleged before the Supreme Court that a city government prosecutor had been deliberately hiding relevant information from the department about the February 2020 Delhi riots cases, resulting in the grant of bail to an accused. Even as the top court sought to steer clear of controversy, a new chapter unfolded in the Delhi Police versus Aam …

80+ Important Delhi High Court Judgments of 2020
3 years, 11 months ago

80+ Important Delhi High Court Judgments of 2020

Live Law  

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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 Orders The Inspection Of A Detention Centre's Living Conditions By A Judicial Officer
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Orders The Inspection Of A Detention Centre's Living Conditions By A Judicial Officer

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Principal District & Sessions Judge to depute a Judicial Officer to visit a detention centre located in Delhi and inspect the same with respect to the conditions prevailing there. Lastly, it was submitted that a Judicial Officer be directed to visit the detention centre and submit a report to the High Court …

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 …

Police Officials Interested In Result Of Case Projected By Them: Delhi High Court Recommends Corroboration Of Their Testimonies With Public Witness
4 years, 1 month ago

Police Officials Interested In Result Of Case Projected By Them: Delhi High Court Recommends Corroboration Of Their Testimonies With Public Witness

Live Law  

In a significant order, the Delhi High Court on Monday said that Police officials are "interested" in the conclusion of criminal case, so projected by them, and therefore, there testimonies should be corroborated by some independent evidence. Taking exception to the "lackadaisical approach" of the Police authorities in the instant case, the Court has urged the Commissioner of Police to …

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