Delhi High Court asks Centre to justify inordinate delay over NCPCR appointments
7 years, 4 months ago

Delhi High Court asks Centre to justify inordinate delay over NCPCR appointments

Firstpost  

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Centre to explain the inordinate delay in appointment of the three members in the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights which is currently functioning below its full administrative capacity. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Centre to explain the inordinate delay in appointment of the three members in the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights which is currently functioning below its full administrative capacity. Expressing serious displeasure over the delay in filling up the vacancies, a bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar warned the counsel appearing for the Centre that it would adopt a coercive process for personal appearance of a senior official from the ministry concerned. The petition has said that non-appointment of commission members frustrates the mechanism for dispensing justice and increases the pendency of cases pertaining to child rights.

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'Ego Issue': Delhi HC Disapproves Of Tax Commissioner Seeking Declaration Against Appointments Committee Of Cabinet Over Delay In Promotion
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Ego Issue': Delhi HC Disapproves Of Tax Commissioner Seeking Declaration Against Appointments Committee Of Cabinet Over Delay In Promotion

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court rejected the petition filed by the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, seeking a declaration against the Appointments Committee Of Cabinet which promoted him to the post with purported delay. Calling the petition to have stemmed from the officer's “ego issue”, the division bench of Justices C. Hari Shankar and Ajay Digpaul fell one step short of …

Constitute Commission for Protection of Child Rights before June 20, Madras HC directs T.N. govt.
1 month ago

Constitute Commission for Protection of Child Rights before June 20, Madras HC directs T.N. govt.

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Monday directed the State government to constitute the Tamil Nadu Commission for Protection of Child Rights, which has remained dormant for the last three years due to pending court cases, before June 20, 2025, and report compliance. Stating the government perfectly understands the importance of the TNCPCR in protecting child rights and the need to …

Delhi High Court Again Reschedules Date Of Elections To All Bar Associations To March 21
1 month ago

Delhi High Court Again Reschedules Date Of Elections To All Bar Associations To March 21

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has rescheduled again the date of elections to all Bar Associations in the national capital from February 28 to March 21, 2025. A full bench comprising Justice Yashwant Varma, Justice Rekha Palli and Justice C Hari Shankar took cognizance of the fact that the Delhi High Court Bar Association was yet to constitute its Election Commission. …

TN invites applications for child rights commission chairperson, members after three-year delay
1 month, 1 week ago

TN invites applications for child rights commission chairperson, members after three-year delay

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: More than three years after the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights became non-functional due to legal disputes, the state government on Wednesday issued a notification inviting applications for the appointment of a chairperson and six members for the commission. Established under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, SCPCR is tasked with monitoring child rights …

Activists want T.N. Commission for Protection of Child Rights to be strengthened upon reconstitution
2 months ago

Activists want T.N. Commission for Protection of Child Rights to be strengthened upon reconstitution

The Hindu  

With the Madras High Court having finally cleared the decks for the reconstitution of the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, which had remained dormant for nearly three years over a pending case, experts and activists have called for the body’s strengthening — from the allocation of more budget to the appointment of members with expertise in child rights. …

Delhi HC orders swift action on mental health authority appointments
3 months ago

Delhi HC orders swift action on mental health authority appointments

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has instructed the Delhi Government to expedite the appointment of non-official members to the Delhi Mental Health Authority and ensure the swift establishment of Mental Health Review Boards as mandated by the Mental Health Care Act, 2017. The court clarified that any delay in forming the Delhi Mental Health Authority or Review Boards could …

BREAKING| Supreme Court Reserves 3 Posts For Women Lawyers In Upcoming DHCBA Elections; Treasurer Plus 30% Of Other EC Posts Reserved In District Bars
3 months, 1 week ago

BREAKING| Supreme Court Reserves 3 Posts For Women Lawyers In Upcoming DHCBA Elections; Treasurer Plus 30% Of Other EC Posts Reserved In District Bars

Live Law  

In a significant development, the Supreme Court today directed reservation of 3 posts for women lawyers in the upcoming Delhi High Court Bar Association elections. Further, in the district bar associations, the Court directed that the post of Treasurer plus 30% of other Executive Committee posts shall stand reserved for women lawyers. Earlier proceedings in the matter The Court had …

No political appointments in NCLT, NCLAT: SC
4 months, 2 weeks ago

No political appointments in NCLT, NCLAT: SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday emphasised that appointments to the National Company Law Tribunal and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal must not be “political”, even as it voiced serious concerns over delays and inefficiencies affecting India’s insolvency process. In its judgment that ordered the liquidation of debt-ridden Jet Airways, the top court addressed a raft of issues regarding the …

Delhi HC fines petitioner who sought info on SC Collegium’s criteria for appointments
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC fines petitioner who sought info on SC Collegium’s criteria for appointments

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a direction to the Supreme Court Collegium to provide detailed reasons while refusing to accept recommendations for appointment of High Court judges. Petitioner Rakesh Kumar Gupta also sought directions to the top court collegium to reveal the “qualification” needed for appointment as a High Court judge, and publish monthly data related …

High court pulls up Delhi govt over vacant posts in child rights commission
10 months, 3 weeks ago

High court pulls up Delhi govt over vacant posts in child rights commission

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Tuesday pulled up the Delhi government for prolonged vacancies in the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights. A bench led by acting chief justice Manmohan expressed dismay over the Delhi women and child development minister’s inaction in addressing the issue, noting that a proposal to invite applications for filling the vacant posts was pending …

Delhi HC reprimands Delhi child rights body DCPCR for baseless plea against LG
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi HC reprimands Delhi child rights body DCPCR for baseless plea against LG

Op India  

The Delhi High Court on Friday reprimanded the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights for filing a petition against LG based on a press release that was never issued by the LG’s Office. The LG Delhi had filed an affidavit before the Delhi High Court stating that No Order was passed by him to stop funding of Delhi Commission …

Constitute Committees To Supervise Implementation Of Pay Commission Recommendations On School Staff : High Court To Delhi Govt
1 year, 4 months ago

Constitute Committees To Supervise Implementation Of Pay Commission Recommendations On School Staff : High Court To Delhi Govt

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to constitute two High Powered Committees to supervise implementation of recommendations prescribed in 6th and 7th Central Pay Commission regarding payment of salaries and arrears to staff of private unaided schools and recognized private unaided minority schools in the national capital.Justice Chandra Dhari Singh ordered that. The Delhi High Court has …

Appointment Of Local Commissioner Cannot Be Sought By One Party To Marshal Better Evidence Against Another: Delhi High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Appointment Of Local Commissioner Cannot Be Sought By One Party To Marshal Better Evidence Against Another: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

In an application seeking appointment of a Local Commissioner, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday held that such appointments cannot be sought by parties to equip themselves with ‘best evidence’ in their case against others. He further submitted that the court had power to grant the prayer under statutory provisions, including Order 26 Rule 10A CPC, as scientific investigation would …

Condonation Of Delay Is An Exception, Should Not Be Used As Per Convenience Of Government Departments: Delhi High Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Condonation Of Delay Is An Exception, Should Not Be Used As Per Convenience Of Government Departments: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that condonation of delay is an exception which should not be used as per convenience of the Government departments. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh added that courts must not treat Government agencies differently while deciding the applications for condonation of delay and that the Government is under “special obligation” to ensure that their duties are. …

Registrar Vacancy At National Commission For Protection Of Child Rights (NCPCR), New Delhi
1 year, 9 months ago

Registrar Vacancy At National Commission For Protection Of Child Rights (NCPCR), New Delhi

Live Law  

The services of suitable officers & staff are required in the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, New Delhi invites applications for the post of Registrar on deputation on "Foreign Service Terms". of Post: 01 Essential Qualification and Experience • By deputation from the Officers of the Indian Legal Service holding analogous posts under the Central Government or Officers …

Amend Consumer Protection Rules On Appointment Process Of Commission Members Within 3 Months : Supreme Court To Centre, States
2 years ago

Amend Consumer Protection Rules On Appointment Process Of Commission Members Within 3 Months : Supreme Court To Centre, States

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, observed that the direction in Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs v. Dr.Mahindra Bhaskar Limaye And Ors. that, the Central and State Governments are required to make certain amendments to the Consumer Protection Rules, 2020 pertaining to the appointment process at the Consumer Dispute fora is to be carried out on an urgent basis, preferably within …

Forums Under Senior Citizens Act Not Required To Give Categorical Findings On Civil Rights: Delhi High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Forums Under Senior Citizens Act Not Required To Give Categorical Findings On Civil Rights: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has said that forums created under The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 are "neither obliged nor placed under a duty" to render categorical findings with respect to the civil rights which are claimed by parties. "The primordial consideration of those proceedings is to safeguard the interest of the senior citizens and …

Supreme Court to hear cases on Delhi vs Centre, Reservation policy and NRC
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court to hear cases on Delhi vs Centre, Reservation policy and NRC

India Today  

The Supreme Court will hear four important and long pending cases today, September 7. The cases that the Supreme Court may hear today are: 1) Delhi vs Centre dispute over control over services The Delhi government had moved a plea before the Supreme Court in 2017 for clarification of the issue of whether administrative services and transfer postings of officials …

Child Beggary: High Court Seeks Detailed Status Report From Centre, Delhi Govt On Steps Taken For Rehabilitation Of Affected Children
2 years, 7 months ago

Child Beggary: High Court Seeks Detailed Status Report From Centre, Delhi Govt On Steps Taken For Rehabilitation Of Affected Children

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a detailed status report from the Centre, Delhi Government as well as the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights on the steps taken for the purpose of rehabilitation of children who are affected by child beggary in the city.A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad …

Multiple Vacancies At National Commission For Protection Of Child Rights (NCPCR), New Delhi
2 years, 10 months ago

Multiple Vacancies At National Commission For Protection Of Child Rights (NCPCR), New Delhi

Live Law  

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, New Delhi invites applications for the post of Registrar and Assistant Director through deputation on Foreign Service Terms. of Post: Registrar: 01 Assistant Director: 01 Essential Qualification and Experience Registrar • By deputation from the Officers of the Indian Legal Service holding analogous posts under the Central Government; or Officers holding analogous posts …

'Having NCLT Benches At Different Locations Causes Administrative Difficulties': Delhi High Court Orders Status Quo On Space Vacated By MNRE
2 years, 11 months ago

'Having NCLT Benches At Different Locations Causes Administrative Difficulties': Delhi High Court Orders Status Quo On Space Vacated By MNRE

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently directed the maintenance of status quo with regards to the occupation, renovation or construction of the space vacated by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in the building, where the National Company Law Tribunal is located, till May 4, 2022.A division bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla …

"How Will These Bodies Function?": Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Response Over Failure To Fill Posts Created For Welfare Of Persons With Disabilities
2 years, 11 months ago

"How Will These Bodies Function?": Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Response Over Failure To Fill Posts Created For Welfare Of Persons With Disabilities

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed concern over Centre's failure to fill up various vacancies with respect to the statutory posts created for the welfare of persons with disabilities. The Court was hearing a petition filed in the year 2018, pointing the failure on part of Union of India to fill up the positions of Chief Commissioner of Persons …

Delhi High Court Calls For Sensitization Of Newly Recruited Judges Regarding Proclamation/ Attachment Proceedings Under S.82/ 83 CrPC
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi High Court Calls For Sensitization Of Newly Recruited Judges Regarding Proclamation/ Attachment Proceedings Under S.82/ 83 CrPC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has said that it shall be appropriate that newly recruited officers of the Delhi Judicial Service may be sensitized by holding of appropriate sessions at Delhi Judicial Academy with reference to proceedings under sec. It was thus argued by the counsel for the petitioner that the order passed by trial court was in complete disregard of …

NEET-PG Admissions : Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging MCC Restricting OBC Reservation For Institutional Preference Seats To Central OBC List
2 years, 11 months ago

NEET-PG Admissions : Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging MCC Restricting OBC Reservation For Institutional Preference Seats To Central OBC List

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice in a SLP assailing Delhi High Court's order of dismissing a writ challenging MCC's notice dated January 10, 2022 of modifying OBC reservation criteria with respect to Institutional Preference seats in Central Institutes. In the impugned notice, OBC reservation for PG against institutional preference seats was only restricted to candidates in the central …

'Situation Rather Alarming': Delhi High Court Seeks Appointments In Customs & Central Excise Settlement Commissions
2 years, 11 months ago

'Situation Rather Alarming': Delhi High Court Seeks Appointments In Customs & Central Excise Settlement Commissions

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought response from the Central Government over non-functioning of Customs & Central Excise Settlement Commissions, due to incomplete coram.Stating that the situation is "rather alarming", the Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla granted two weeks' time for filing a status report.The petitioner, Yashpal Singh, had. The Delhi High Court …

Delhi High Court Weekly Round Up: January 31 To February 6, 2022
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Weekly Round Up: January 31 To February 6, 2022

Live Law  

ORDERS/ JUDGMENTS OF THE WEEK1. Arbitral Award Is To Be Executed At A Place Where Judgment Debtor Resides, Carries Business Or Has Assets: Delhi High Court Case Title: Continental Engineering Corporation v. Sugesan Transport Pvt Ltd. Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 59 The Delhi High Court recently dismissed an execution petition filed under Section 36 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act by …

Unilateral Appointment Of Arbitrator Not Permissible: NTPC Loses To Its Contracting Party In Delhi High Court
3 years, 2 months ago

Unilateral Appointment Of Arbitrator Not Permissible: NTPC Loses To Its Contracting Party In Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has reiterated that no single party can be permitted to unilaterally appoint an Arbitrator, as it would defeat the purpose of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, i.e., unbiased adjudication of dispute between the parties. Respondent averred that as per Clauses 56 and 57 of the GCC, "the disputes shall be referred to the sole arbitration of the …

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

60 Important Judgments Of Delhi High Court In 2021

Live Law  

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

Consider Deputing Member From Subordinate Judiciary As A Stop Gap Arrangement Till Appointments Are Made In DRTs: Delhi HC To Centre
3 years, 3 months ago

Consider Deputing Member From Subordinate Judiciary As A Stop Gap Arrangement Till Appointments Are Made In DRTs: Delhi HC To Centre

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to consider the option of deputing a judicial member from subordinate judiciary as a stop gap arrangement till the appointments in Debt Recovery Tribunals in the city are made in pursuance of the selection process. till the appointments are made in pursuance of the selection process in undertaken, request the High Court …

Supreme Court To Hear Next Week SLP Against Appointment Of IPS Officer Rakesh Asthana As Commissioner Of Delhi Police
3 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court To Hear Next Week SLP Against Appointment Of IPS Officer Rakesh Asthana As Commissioner Of Delhi Police

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre for Public Interest Litigation to file an SLP against the Delhi High Court judgment dismissing the challenge to the appointment of IPS Officer Rakesh Asthana as the Commissioner of Delhi Police. On August 25, the Supreme Court had requested the Delhi High Court to decide within two weeks another petition already pending …

Delhi HC Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Declaration That National Commission For Scheduled Castes Has No Power To Interfere In Sub Judice Matters
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Declaration That National Commission For Scheduled Castes Has No Power To Interfere In Sub Judice Matters

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea seeking a declaration that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes has no power to interfere in sub judice matters in terms of Rule 7.4.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Commission.Justice Rekha Palli issued notice on the plea and granted four weeks' time to the Commission for filing a …

Delhi High Court Directs Centre For Filling Up Of Vacancies For Members In Adjudicating Authority Under PMLA
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Directs Centre For Filling Up Of Vacancies For Members In Adjudicating Authority Under PMLA

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed Centre for filling up the vacancy positions for members in the Adjudicating Authority under Prevention of Money Laundering Act within a period of three months.The Court also directed the Centre to take steps to fill up vacancies regarding Court master and other working staff through alternate means, within a period of one month.Justice Pratibha …

Delhi High Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Against Appointment Of Rakesh Asthana As Delhi Police Commissioner
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Against Appointment Of Rakesh Asthana As Delhi Police Commissioner

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today reserved judgment on a plea filed by one Sadre Alam challenging appointment of IPS Officer Rakesh Asthana as the Commissioner of Delhi Police. Petitioner/ Intervenor Submissions The counsels appearing for the Petitioner and the intervenor have opposed Asthana's appointment on the following grounds: Asthana did not have a minimum residual tenure of six months; No …

"Cater To Needs Of Underprivileged Children": Delhi High Court On Appointment Of Special Educators In Schools Managed By Municipal Corps
3 years, 6 months ago

"Cater To Needs Of Underprivileged Children": Delhi High Court On Appointment Of Special Educators In Schools Managed By Municipal Corps

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought response of the Delhi Government with regards to the large number of vacancies for the post of Special Educator in the schools managed by municipal corporations.A Division Bench of Justice Rajiv Shakdher and Justice Talwant Singh noted that there is "differential treatment" accorded by the GNCTD in respect of the Special Educators appointed in. …

Delhi High Court Temporarily Stays Order For Extension Of CM Advocates' Welfare Scheme To All Lawyers Residing In NCR
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Temporarily Stays Order For Extension Of CM Advocates' Welfare Scheme To All Lawyers Residing In NCR

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today granted a temporary stay on a single judge order for extension of benefits under CM Advocates' Welfare Scheme to all lawyers who are residing in the NCR region but are practicing in Delhi. A Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Amit Bansal, after hearing Advocate Satyakam for Delhi Government, ordered that operation …

Centre Clears Appointments To National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) & Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)
3 years, 6 months ago

Centre Clears Appointments To National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) & Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)

Live Law  

Days after the Supreme Court pulled up the Central Government over posts lying vacant in the tribunals, the Central government today cleared the appointment of judicial and technical members to the National Company Law Tribunal and the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Issuing a notification, the Centre has approved the proposal for the appointment of a total of 18 members to …

Delhi HC grants more time to Centre on plea against Rakesh Asthana appointment
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi HC grants more time to Centre on plea against Rakesh Asthana appointment

India Today  

The Delhi High Court has granted more time to the Centre to file a reply to a petition challenging the appointment of IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as the Delhi Police Commissioner. Why has the fee not been paid?” The Delhi High Court bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh granted more time to the Centre after an …

Decide plea on top cop in two weeks, SC tells Delhi high court
3 years, 7 months ago

Decide plea on top cop in two weeks, SC tells Delhi high court

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday asked the Delhi high court to decide within two weeks the petition filed before it challenging the appointment of Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police commissioner, observing that “time is of the essence”. you can argue your petition substantially without getting bothered by the other petitioners before the high court,” the bench, which included justices Dhananjaya …

SC Asks Delhi HC To Decide Plea Challenging Rakesh Asthana's Appointment As Delhi Police Commissioner Within 2 Weeks
3 years, 7 months ago

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

Live Law  

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

Nominate Members To Vacant Posts At National Commission For Minorities By September End: Delhi High Court To Centre
3 years, 7 months ago

Nominate Members To Vacant Posts At National Commission For Minorities By September End: Delhi High Court To Centre

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has extended the time given to the Central Government for nominating members to vacant posts at the National Commission for Minorities by September 30.The Court was hearing a petition seeking directions for the expeditious filling up of vacancies at the National Commission For Minorities. The Delhi High Court has extended the time given to the Central …

Nominate Persons to Vacant Positions in Minority Commission by Sept 30: HC to Centre
3 years, 7 months ago

Nominate Persons to Vacant Positions in Minority Commission by Sept 30: HC to Centre

News 18  

The Delhi High Court Thursday extended by two months the deadline given to the centre to nominate persons to all the vacant positions in the National Commission for Minorities. The high court had earlier directed that the nomination of all the vacant positions be filled on or before July 31 in order to ensure that the Commission functions efficiently and …

"Reckless Observations": DCPCR Refutes NCPCR's Allegations Against Harsh Mander Associated Children Homes In Delhi HC
3 years, 7 months ago

"Reckless Observations": DCPCR Refutes NCPCR's Allegations Against Harsh Mander Associated Children Homes In Delhi HC

Live Law  

"It is unclear from the provision how protesting against the government's policy decision and holding poor and even incorrect opinions about the Government can be termed as illegal. ", the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights has told the Delhi High Court while refuting the allegations made by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights regarding two children protection …

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Pleas Challenging GNCTD Amendment Act Enhancing Powers Of Delhi LG
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Pleas Challenging GNCTD Amendment Act Enhancing Powers Of Delhi LG

Live Law  

Delhi High Court on Friday granted time to the Central Government to file its reply on a batch of petitions challenging the vires of GNCTD Amendment Act, 2021 which purportedly enhances the powers of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.A division bench comprising of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh allowed the request made by Advocate Ajay Digpaul, seeking …

Delhi High Court To Continue To Take Up Only Urgent Matters Through VC Mode Till August 13
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court To Continue To Take Up Only Urgent Matters Through VC Mode Till August 13

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has resolved to hear only urgent matters through video conferencing till August 13 in continuation with its earlier order dates June 28 According to the office order issued by the Registrar General dated July 22, it has been stated that the full court has resolved to continue with this mechanism.In its earlier order dated 28th June, …

Complete Re-Appointment Process Of NCLT/NCLAT Members Within 2 Months : Supreme Court Directs Centre
3 years, 9 months ago

Complete Re-Appointment Process Of NCLT/NCLAT Members Within 2 Months : Supreme Court Directs Centre

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central government to complete the process of reappointment of members of NCLT and NCLAT at the earliest, and not later than two months. "As the government has already initiated the process of reappointment by writing to the Chief Justice Of India, we trust and hope that reappointment process should be completed expeditiously as …

NCPCR seeks action against Delhi minister Rajendra Pal Gautam
3 years, 10 months ago

NCPCR seeks action against Delhi minister Rajendra Pal Gautam

Op India  

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has written a letter to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi seeking action against AAP leader and Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam for disclosing the identity of children staying in a child care institution situated in Delhi. In the video, the AAP minister was seen inspecting a child care institution in Delhi, …

Vacant Posts At National Commission For Minorities: Delhi High Court Directs Central Govt. To Nominate Members By July 31
3 years, 10 months ago

Vacant Posts At National Commission For Minorities: Delhi High Court Directs Central Govt. To Nominate Members By July 31

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court last week directed the Central Government to nominate members against all the vacant positions at the National Commission for Minorities by July 31. "This shall ensure that the Commission functions efficiently and the purpose of the Commission as envisaged under the Act is also fully given effect to," remarked the Bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh.The …

Plea In SC Seeks Appointment Of Chairpersons, Members To National Commissions For Scheduled Castes & Schedules Tribes
4 years, 5 months ago

Plea In SC Seeks Appointment Of Chairpersons, Members To National Commissions For Scheduled Castes & Schedules Tribes

Live Law  

The People's Charioteer Organization has moved the Supreme Court seeking appointment of a full-term Chairman/ Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other members of the National Commissions for Scheduled Castes and Schedules Tribes under Article 338 of the Constitution. It may be noted that appointments of the Chairperson and other posts at the Commissions is governed by SC/ ST Chairperson & Members Rules, …

Delhi HC Issues Notice In Delhi Govt's Appeal Challenging The Stay On Its Order Directing Hospitals To Reserve 80% Beds In ICU For Covid Patients
4 years, 5 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Notice In Delhi Govt's Appeal Challenging The Stay On Its Order Directing Hospitals To Reserve 80% Beds In ICU For Covid Patients

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has issued a notice in a Letters Patent Appeal moved by the Delhi Government before the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court against the stay imposed by the Single Judge on its order directing the hospitals to reserve 80% beds in ICU for COVID patients. In that order dated 22/09/20, the Single Judge had imposed a …

Delhi HC Issues Notice In Plea Moved by Bar Council of Delhi Seeking Movement of Lawyers In and Out Of Delhi [Read Order]
4 years, 10 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Notice In Plea Moved by Bar Council of Delhi Seeking Movement of Lawyers In and Out Of Delhi [Read Order]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea moved by the Bar Council of Delhi seeking court's direction to allow lawyers residing in NCR to move in and out of Delhi to attend courts and offices. Moved through BCD Chairman KC Mittal, the petition seeks to challenge the decision of the States of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh of sealing …

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