Delhi HC Dismisses Justice Karnan’s Plea Against SC Registrar And His Challenge Against Contempt Of Court Act [Read Judgment]
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Delhi HC Dismisses Justice Karnan’s Plea Against SC Registrar And His Challenge Against Contempt Of Court Act [Read Judgment]

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Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed the writ petition filed by Justice Karnan challenging the vires of Contempt of Court and against the order dated 12th of May, 2017 of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of India and.A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Harishankar held that challenge to the constitutionality of the Contempt of Courts Act in. Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed the writ petition filed by Justice Karnan challenging the vires of Contempt of Court and against the order dated 12th of May, 2017 of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of India and. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Harishankar held that challenge to the constitutionality of the Contempt of Courts Act in the present case does not lie inasmuch as the Supreme Court has not exercised power under the Contempt of Courts Act but invoked its inherent jurisdiction under Article 129 of the Constitution of India. Senior Counsel for the UOI that the Supreme Court of India has not exercised jurisdiction in exercise of powers under the Contempt of Courts Act but has invoked its inherent jurisdiction under Article 129 of the Constitution of India when it has suo motu initiated the contempt proceedings against the petitioner” Advocate Mathew Nedumpara who appeared for Justice Karnan argued that the proceedings before the Supreme Court are void ab initio and illegal for the reason that principles of natural justice were not complied with.

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‘Cash’ find at Delhi High Court judge’s residence: Supreme Court to list plea to file FIR
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‘Cash’ find at Delhi High Court judge’s residence: Supreme Court to list plea to file FIR

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday said the Supreme Court will list a writ petition seeking a direction to the police to register a first information report and probe allegations of “huge sums of unaccounted money” found on the official residential premises of the High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, when a fire broke out on the night …

Indian Judiciary: An astounding dearth of accountability, transparency and reforms
2 days, 3 hours ago

Indian Judiciary: An astounding dearth of accountability, transparency and reforms

Op India  

Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court has been embroiled in controversy since an enormous amount of unaccounted cash was reportedly discovered after a fire at his residence. Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill The Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill, 2010 laid forth judicial standards, mandates that judges disclose their assets and creates procedures for dismissing Supreme Court and High …

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Maharashtra Officer In Contempt Plea Against House Demolition Over 'Anti-India' Slogans After Indo-Pak Match
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Supreme Court Issues Notice To Maharashtra Officer In Contempt Plea Against House Demolition Over 'Anti-India' Slogans After Indo-Pak Match

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a contempt petition alleging the demolition of a Muslim man's house and shop in Maharashtra without prior notice, in violation of the Court's November 13 judgment in the bulldozer matter. Immediately after the incident, it is mentioned, that the petitioner's house and shop were demolished by civic authorities without any prior notice on …

Plea in Supreme Court seeks FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma in cash row
3 days, 15 hours ago

Plea in Supreme Court seeks FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma in cash row

India Today  

Amid a row over the huge stash of cash discovered in the house of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking directions for the registration of an FIR against him. On March 22, the Supreme Court released an enquiry report filed by Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya. The …

Explained | Can FIR Be Registered Against A Sitting Judge? What Is In-House Enquiry Procedure On Complaint Against Judge?
5 days, 8 hours ago

Explained | Can FIR Be Registered Against A Sitting Judge? What Is In-House Enquiry Procedure On Complaint Against Judge?

Live Law  

Reports regarding the alleged recovery of unaccounted money from the residence of Justice Yashwant Verma of the Delhi High Court have sent shock waves across the legal fraternity.While it is understood that the Supreme Court Collegium is considering a proposal to transfer Justice Verma and that the Delhi HC CJ is enquiring into the matter, several concerns are being raised, …

Prepared for serious steps: CJI Sanjiv Khanna on cash row
5 days, 20 hours ago

Prepared for serious steps: CJI Sanjiv Khanna on cash row

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday assured all Supreme Court judges that the transfer of Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma was “just the beginning” and that he was prepared to take “more serious steps” in the matter if required, according to people aware of the developments. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday assured all Supreme …

CJI briefs SC judges on justice Varma case, says transfer is just the beginning
6 days, 3 hours ago

CJI briefs SC judges on justice Varma case, says transfer is just the beginning

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday assured all Supreme Court judges that the transfer of Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma was “just the beginning” and that he was prepared to take “more serious steps” in the matter if required, according to people aware of the developments. The CJI conveyed this during an informal gathering over …

SC rejects petition seeking to withhold order on its website
6 days, 12 hours ago

SC rejects petition seeking to withhold order on its website

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea seeking to withhold an order from its website to protect the privacy of a warring couple, underscoring that all verdicts are routinely posted on the court’s website as standard practice and exceptions cannot be made arbitrarily. SC rejects petition seeking to withhold order on its website A bench comprising justices Vikram Nath, …

V.K Saxena defamation case: Delhi court bins Medha Patkar’s plea for new witness, ‘tactics to delay trial’
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1 week, 1 day ago

V.K Saxena defamation case: Delhi court bins Medha Patkar’s plea for new witness, ‘tactics to delay trial’

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed an application by Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar to examine an additional witness in a defamation case she filed against Delhi Lieutenant-Governor V.K Saxena. Raghav Sharma, the Judicial Magistrate of Saket court, observed that Ms. Patkar’s application is not a necessity but a “deliberate attempt to delay the trial” in a case which …

HC refuses to stay ‘hate speech’ case against Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra
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1 week, 1 day ago

HC refuses to stay ‘hate speech’ case against Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday declined to stay trial court proceedings against Delhi Law Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kapil Mishra for allegedly posting “communally polarising” messages on social media ahead of the 2020 Delhi Assembly election. Justice Ravinder Dudeja issued notice to Delhi Police on the Karawal Nagar MLA’s plea challenging a sessions court order dismissing …

Defamation case against V K Saxena: Court junks Medha Patkar's plea for new witness
1 week, 2 days ago

Defamation case against V K Saxena: Court junks Medha Patkar's plea for new witness

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed a plea of activist Medha Patkar to examine a new witness in her 2000 defamation case against Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and said the judicial process couldn't be "held hostage to such tactics". Defamation case against V K Saxena: Court junks Medha Patkar's plea for new witness The Narmada Bachao …

2020 poll code violation case: Delhi HC refuses to stay proceedings against Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra
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1 week, 2 days ago

2020 poll code violation case: Delhi HC refuses to stay proceedings against Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to stay the trial court proceedings against city Law Minister Kapil Mishra for allegedly making objectionable statements and violating the model code of conduct in 2020. Justice Ravinder Dudeja also issued notice to Delhi Police on the BJP leader’s plea challenging a sessions court order that had dismissed his petition against the summons …

Delhi HC refuses to immediately stay trial proceedings against Kapil Mishra
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1 week, 2 days ago

Delhi HC refuses to immediately stay trial proceedings against Kapil Mishra

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Tuesday refused to immediately stay trial court proceedings against law minister Kapil Mishra over his allegedly inflammatory tweets ahead of the 2020 assembly elections. Jethmalani said Mishra’s appeal before the high court would become infructuous in case the trial court framed charges. “In the meantime, let the trial court continue with the proceedings.” Justice Dudeja …

Delhi HC Refuses To Stay Kapil Mishra's Plea In 2020 'Mini-Pakistan' Comment Case
1 week, 2 days ago

Delhi HC Refuses To Stay Kapil Mishra's Plea In 2020 'Mini-Pakistan' Comment Case

ABP News  

Delhi High Court has refused to stay the trial court's order, which declined to quash the case against Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra over his alleged incendiary comments ahead of the 2020 assembly elections, reported news agency ANI. Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing Mishra, argued that his client’s tweets did not reference any religious or communal groups — a key …

“Unless There Is A Threat Of Contempt, You Never Decide Remission Case”: Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Delhi Home Secretary
1 week, 3 days ago

“Unless There Is A Threat Of Contempt, You Never Decide Remission Case”: Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Delhi Home Secretary

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice to the Principal Secretary of the Home Department, Delhi Government, for failing to take a decision on granting remission to Sukhdev Singh, a convict in the Nitish Katara murder case, despite giving an undertaking to the court. On March 3, 2025, the Supreme Court had recorded the assurance of the Additional Solicitor …

Kaziranga National Park: SC refuses to hear plea against HC order
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Kaziranga National Park: SC refuses to hear plea against HC order

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a plea against an order of the Gauhati High Court which adjourned sine die a case over the protection and preservation of Kaziranga National Park. Kaziranga National Park: SC refuses to hear plea against HC order A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih said the issues …

"Why Touchy About Comments On Court Proceedings?" Supreme Court On Delhi HC Order To Remove Wikipedia Page On ANI's Defamation Suit
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1 week, 3 days ago

"Why Touchy About Comments On Court Proceedings?" Supreme Court On Delhi HC Order To Remove Wikipedia Page On ANI's Defamation Suit

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a petition filed by Wikimedia Foundation against an order passed by the Delhi High Court directing the removal of a Wikipedia page and discussions related to ongoing defamation proceedings initiated by news agency Asian News International against Wikipedia. In the impugned order, a division bench of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar …

Delhi HC admits appeal against order acquitting man in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi HC admits appeal against order acquitting man in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Monday admitted an appeal filed by the Delhi police against a city court’s 2022 order acquitting an individual in connection with a case stemming from the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The court admitted the appeal filed in 2023, days after it had refused to accept the Delhi police’s appeal against the 30-year old city court’s order …

Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Delhi Home Secretary Over False Statement On Placing SRB Recommendations Before LG
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Delhi Home Secretary Over False Statement On Placing SRB Recommendations Before LG

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently summoned the Home Department Secretary of the Delhi Government seeking an explanation and calling upon him to show cause why contempt action should not be initiated for the State Government's “completely false” claim that the recommendations of the Sentence Review Board in a remission matter were placed before the Lieutenant Governor. On 7th February, 2025, the …

HC issues contempt notice to Lucknow police commissioner
2 weeks, 5 days ago

HC issues contempt notice to Lucknow police commissioner

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Friday issued a contempt notice to Lucknow police commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar and another to explain as to why contempt proceedings be not initiated against them for alleged wilful disobedience of the order dated February 12,2025, passed by the writ court in a criminal appeal of 2020. Justice Manish Kumar of …

HC refuses to halt contempt proceedings against Gokhale
2 weeks, 6 days ago

HC refuses to halt contempt proceedings against Gokhale

Hindustan Times  

letters@hindustantimes.com The contempt petition stems from Gokhale’s failure to comply with a court ruling that directed him to issue an unconditional apology on social media and pay ₹ 50 lakh in damages to Puri in a defamation suit. New Delhi The Delhi high court on Thursday declined to grant an immediate stay on contempt proceedings initiated by former diplomat Laxmi …

'Highly Undesirable Practice, Wastes Judicial Time': Delhi High Court Laments Frequent Non-Appearance Of Govt Counsel In Customs Matters
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Highly Undesirable Practice, Wastes Judicial Time': Delhi High Court Laments Frequent Non-Appearance Of Govt Counsel In Customs Matters

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 …

Delhi HC junks plea against 30-year-old order acquitting 16 in 1984 riots case
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi HC junks plea against 30-year-old order acquitting 16 in 1984 riots case

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court has refused to accept an appeal put forward by the Delhi Police against a 30-year-old city court’s order to acquit 16 people in connection with a case stemming from the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. While this court is conscious of the large-scale quantum of human lives and property during the 1984 riots, after having seen the quantum …

Maliwal assault case: Delhi Police challenges order on supply of list of documents to Bibhav Kumar
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Maliwal assault case: Delhi Police challenges order on supply of list of documents to Bibhav Kumar

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi Police on Tuesday sought setting aside of an order over the supply of list of documents to Bibhav Kumar, an aide of former CM Arvind Kejriwal, in the Swati Maliwal assault case. Maliwal assault case: Delhi Police challenges order on supply of list of documents to Bibhav Kumar Justice Vikas Mahajan asked the Delhi Police counsel to …

Swati Maliwal Assault Case: Delhi Police Moves High Court Against Order To Supply List Of Unrelied Documents To Bibhav Kumar
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Swati Maliwal Assault Case: Delhi Police Moves High Court Against Order To Supply List Of Unrelied Documents To Bibhav Kumar

Live Law  

The Delhi Police on Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order rejecting its plea over the issue of supply of list of unrelied documents to Bibhav Kumar, close aid of former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and accused in the alleged Swati Maliwal assault case.The Delhi Police has impugned an order passed by a sessions court on …

'Approach HC': Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Accused Persons' Houses In Gujarat
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'Approach HC': Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Accused Persons' Houses In Gujarat

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a petition assailing demolition action stated to have been carried out by Ahmedabad authorities against houses of persons accused of crimes in violation of the Court's November 13 judgment.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih passed the order, asking the petitioner, who claimed that the authorities were guilty of contempt of …

Telangana HC dismisses contempt case against CS
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Telangana HC dismisses contempt case against CS

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A two judge panel of Telangana High Court dismissed a contempt case against IAS Smt. The panel comprising of Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao dealt with a contempt case filed by Navuri P Revathi Jyotsna, alleging that the respondent authority wantonly failed to comply with the earlier order passed by the panel in a …

Supreme Court quashes chargesheet against former Army officer in rape case
1 month ago

Supreme Court quashes chargesheet against former Army officer in rape case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed a chargesheet against a former Army officer in an alleged rape case saying it was an "abuse of process of law". Mr. Dubey said seven FIRs against nine different people, including the petitioner, at seven different police stations, were registered at her instance in the last eight years. "Petitioner is a 63-year-old decorated officer …

'Essentially A Conviction Order' : Supreme Court Judge Raises Concerns About Delhi HC's Long Orders In Anticipatory Bail Applications
1 month ago

'Essentially A Conviction Order' : Supreme Court Judge Raises Concerns About Delhi HC's Long Orders In Anticipatory Bail Applications

Live Law  

While dealing with a bail matter, Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court today expressed strong disapproval of Delhi High Court orders disposing of anticipatory bail pleas running into 30-40 pages. High Court writing 30-40 pages while disposing of anticipatory bail is hinting the trial court that here is reason for you to convict. Vide the impugned 34-page order of …

Courts Must Examine Judgments Of Acquittal Holistically To Arrive At Conclusion, Delhi High Court Sets Aside Judgment Of CAT
1 month, 1 week ago

Courts Must Examine Judgments Of Acquittal Holistically To Arrive At Conclusion, Delhi High Court Sets Aside Judgment Of CAT

Live Law  

A Division Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising Justices C Hari Shankar and Ajay Digpaul set aside the judgment of the Central Administrative Tribunal by which the order of cancellation of the Respondent was quashed. The Counsel for the Respondent claimed before the Tribunal that the acquittal was honourable, however, as per the judgment of the Judicial Magistrate, the …

Supreme Court rules against directing legislature on law enactment
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court rules against directing legislature on law enactment

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday said the courts could not direct the legislature to enact a law in a particular manner. In a writ jurisdiction, neither the high courts nor the Supreme Court can direct the legislature to enact a law in a particular manner," the bench said, while refusing to hear the plea. The petitioner's counsel said Section 230 …

Contempt Jurisdiction Is Independent, Civil Contempt Petitions Need Not Be Placed Before Same Bench Which Passed Original Order: Kerala HC
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Contempt Jurisdiction Is Independent, Civil Contempt Petitions Need Not Be Placed Before Same Bench Which Passed Original Order: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has ordered that it is not necessary to always place a civil contempt petition before the same Bench which passed the order against which the contempt petition was filed. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice S. Manu was deciding on a suo motu petition placed before it by the Registry in the …

'Shocking', 'Lower Court Records Not Received By Appellate Court For 5 Yrs': Punjab & Haryana HC Calls Judicial Officer's Actions 'Unacceptable'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Shocking', 'Lower Court Records Not Received By Appellate Court For 5 Yrs': Punjab & Haryana HC Calls Judicial Officer's Actions 'Unacceptable'

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has expressed shock at the actions of a judicial officer who failed to call for the lower court record of a case he was hearing on appeal for five years.The Court noted that the judge continued passing routine orders for five years without taking any effective steps to summon the case record from the …

Contempt Plea In Violation Of Company Law Board's Order Can Be Initiated In HC Without Reference From Board: P&H High Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Contempt Plea In Violation Of Company Law Board's Order Can Be Initiated In HC Without Reference From Board: P&H High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that the Company Law Board is a court subordinate to the High Court, and contempt proceedings in violation of its order could be initiated by an aggrieved party without requiring a reference from it.Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Vikas Suri said, "there was no requirement for any reference becoming made …

Delhi HC issues notice to CM Atishi on plea challenging quashing of defamation case
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC issues notice to CM Atishi on plea challenging quashing of defamation case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Chief Minister Atishi in response to a petition filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor, challenging a trial court decision to quash a defamation case against her. Kapoor’s petition stems from a trial court ruling that had set aside the summons issued to Atishi in a defamation complaint. Burman, …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On BJP Leader's Plea Against Quashing Of Summons Issued To Chief Minister Atishi In Defamation Case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On BJP Leader's Plea Against Quashing Of Summons Issued To Chief Minister Atishi In Defamation Case

Live Law  

BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the quashing of summons issued to Chief Minister Atishi by a trial court in a defamation case filed by him. The defamation case was filed over the claims that Aam Aadmi Party leaders were approached by Bhartiya Janta Party to join them in return of crores of cash.Justice …

Delhi HC to hear BJP leader's plea against CM Atishi in defamation case on February 3
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC to hear BJP leader's plea against CM Atishi in defamation case on February 3

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court will hear a BJP leader's plea challenging an order dismissing his defamation case against Chief Minister Atishi on Monday. In his plea, Praveen Shankar Kapoor said while rejecting the defamation complaint and quashing the summons issued by a magisterial court, the special judge went "beyond" the scope of his power in law. According to the complaint …

Delhi court quashes summons to CM Atishi in defamation case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi court quashes summons to CM Atishi in defamation case

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Tuesday quashed the summons issued to Chief Minister Atishi in a defamation case filed by a BJP leader. Special Judge Vishal Gogne passed the order on an appeal filed by the AAP leader against an order of a Magisterial Court, which issued summons to Ms. Atishi on the complaint of Praveen Shankar Kapoor. The BJP leader …

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

Delhi High Court clears public servant in negligence case, cites belated sanction

India Today  

Sanction has to be obtained by the prosecuting agency before a court takes cognisance and any subsequent sanction would be futile, the Delhi High Court held recently. Justice Neena Krishna Bansal passed the order in a case where a belated sanction was accorded for prosecution of public servants -- the petitioner, an MCD school principal, and a junior engineer contractor …

Supreme Court turns ‘ordinary litigant’ in front of Delhi High Court, seeks permission for pro-green initiative
2 months ago

Supreme Court turns ‘ordinary litigant’ in front of Delhi High Court, seeks permission for pro-green initiative

Hindustan Times  

In a very unique turn of events, the Supreme Court, instead of presiding over an issue has instead turned litigant, seeking permission from it's sister subordinate, the High Court of Delhi. A Civil Miscellaneous Application was filed by Supreme Court Project Division - I, Central Public Works Department in the matter titled, 'Bhavreen Kandhari Vs. Shri C D Singh & …

Delhi HC Rejects Income Tax Director's Appeal U/S 19 Contempt Of Courts Act, Says Appeal Maintainable Only If Order Imposes Punishment
2 months ago

Delhi HC Rejects Income Tax Director's Appeal U/S 19 Contempt Of Courts Act, Says Appeal Maintainable Only If Order Imposes Punishment

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed the appeal preferred by a Director of Income Tax under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. A division bench of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Manoj Jain observed that in the absence of the contempt court recording a finding of guilt or imposing a punishment, the appeal preferred under Section 19 …

Delhi Ridge Tree Felling Contempt Case | Supreme Court Reserves Judgment; To Take Fresh View, Not Swayed By Previous Benches' Orders
2 months ago

Delhi Ridge Tree Felling Contempt Case | Supreme Court Reserves Judgment; To Take Fresh View, Not Swayed By Previous Benches' Orders

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its decision in the Delhi Ridge Tree Felling Contempt Case against the Delhi Development Authority. DDA Took Alternate Approach Of Tree Felling To Avoid Acquisition Of Farm Lands : Contempt Petitioners Inform Bench During the hearings, Senior Advocates GuruKrishna Kumar and Gopal Sankaranarayanan for the contempt petitioners informed the bench that as per the …

Supreme Court reserves verdict in contempt plea on DDA for illegal tree felling in protected ridge area
2 months ago

Supreme Court reserves verdict in contempt plea on DDA for illegal tree felling in protected ridge area

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved verdict in a contempt petition filed against the Delhi Development Authority vice-chairperson for the illegal felling of trees in the protected ridge area without prior permission from the top court. Appearing before a Bench headed by Justice Surya Kant, senior advocate Gopal Sanakaranarayanan, for petitioner Bindu Kapurea, argued that the DDA applied for permission …

Delhi Assembly elections: HC junks plea against use of EVMs
2 months ago

Delhi Assembly elections: HC junks plea against use of EVMs

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejected a plea against the use of electronic voting machines in polls, reportedly without assigning any reasons. A Bench of acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedea dismissed the appeal by Ramesh Chander, challenging an order of the single judge Bench, observing it had no merit. The single judge Bench had …

Delhi High Court Reserves Verdict On Plea Seeking Special Sitting Of Assembly To Table CAG Reports
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Reserves Verdict On Plea Seeking Special Sitting Of Assembly To Table CAG Reports

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved verdict on a petition seeking a special sitting of the Legislative Assembly to table various reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General.Justice Sachin Datta reserved judgment in the plea filed by Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Legislative Assembly Vijender Gupta and six BJP MLAs Mohan Singh Bisht, Om Prakash Sharma, Ajay Kumar …

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar, Issues Notice On Anticipatory Bail Plea
2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar, Issues Notice On Anticipatory Bail Plea

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice on the anticipatory bail plea of ex-IAS probationary officer Puja Khedkar, who is accused of “misrepresenting and falsifying facts" in her application for Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination, 2022. However, Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra pointed out that the Delhi High Court has given very strong findings in the impugned order, indicting Khedkar …

'Punishment Is Not Disproportionate When Officer Displays Negligent And Irresponsible Conduct', Delhi High Court
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Punishment Is Not Disproportionate When Officer Displays Negligent And Irresponsible Conduct', Delhi High Court

Live Law  

A Division Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur dismissed a Petition challenging an order of punishment awarded to the Petitioner for being irresponsible while supervising an area he was assigned. The Disciplinary Authority issued an Order on 21.11.2014 and a punishment of reduction of salary by three stages for three years with cumulative …

Single-Judge Allowing Withdrawal With Liberty To Revive Contempt Plea During Pendency Of Appeal Is Unnecessary Intrusion In Appellate Jurisdiction: P&H HC
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Single-Judge Allowing Withdrawal With Liberty To Revive Contempt Plea During Pendency Of Appeal Is Unnecessary Intrusion In Appellate Jurisdiction: P&H HC

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that single judge passing order allowing to withdraw the contempt plea with liberty to revive it during the pendency of appeal is unnecessary intrusion into the appellate jurisdiction. Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Sudeepti Sharma said the passing of the order by the single bench "is unnecessarily intrudes into the exercise of …

‘Why should Govt of India not adhere to timelines’: Supreme Court slams Centre over delay in appeal filings
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Why should Govt of India not adhere to timelines’: Supreme Court slams Centre over delay in appeal filings

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday slammed the central government, including the National Highways Authority of India, for excessive delays in filing of appeals. Hearing a plea filed by the NHAI, Chief Justice Of India Sanjiv Khanna observed that everyone is adhering to the time schedule for filing appeals in almost 95 per cent of the cases, asking, “Why should the …

Gujarat HC Calls For Explanation From Judicial Officer Over 'Serious Allegations' On Conduct While Hearing Cheating Case
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gujarat HC Calls For Explanation From Judicial Officer Over 'Serious Allegations' On Conduct While Hearing Cheating Case

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Monday called for a detailed explanation from a judicial officer–of the rank of a sessions judge, after "prima facie" taking note of a plea making "serious allegations" about the officer's conduct while hearing proceedings in a forgery and cheating case. The order was passed in a plea wherein the petitioner had sought transfer of proceedings …

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