Take Recourse To Settlement Before Seeking Action Against Protesting Police Officers: Delhi HC Tells Petitioner
5 years, 2 months ago

Take Recourse To Settlement Before Seeking Action Against Protesting Police Officers: Delhi HC Tells Petitioner

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has asked the Petitioner to take recourse to good office and settlement before seeking any directions against police officers who participated in the protests against the Tis Hazari and Saket court incidents. While adjourning the matter to February 12, the Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Hari Shankar did not accept the contention for having urgent action to be taken against the police personnel who sat on dharna or allegedly circulated statements which the Petitioner deemed as provocative. In light of the recently held protests by Delhi Police, the Petitioner had demanded the following reliefs from the court: Direct Central Government to take disciplinary action against Commissioner, Delhi Police, for not taking sufficient action against the police personnel who participated in the protests Direct Central Government to initiate departmental enquiry against officials of Delhi police who participated in the protests, violating of prevalent laws Direct Central Government to initiate disciplinary proceedings against police officers who circulated provocative and inciting statements on electronic and social media Court had earlier constituted a judicial enquiry headed by retired judge of the Delhi High Court - Justice SP Garg, to investigate into the Tis Hazari clash matter and submit its report in 6 weeks. The court had also directed for the two ASIs of Delhi Police to be suspended, and two senior officers to be transferred, pending enquiry.

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Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024: Part III [Citations 801 - 1200]
1 day, 23 hours ago

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

Live Law  

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 801 to 2024 LiveLaw 1200 The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula held once a resolution plan is accepted, the stakeholders cannot impose penalties or claim dues from the Corporate Debtor based on past liabilities. The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Dharmesh Sharmab has held that breaches of undertakings given before a Court, …

Delhi High Court Half Yearly Digest: July To December 2024 [Citations 734 - 1394]
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Delhi High Court Half Yearly Digest: July To December 2024 [Citations 734 - 1394]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court Bench of Mr. Justice Jasmeet Singh held that the role of the court under section 9 of the Arbitration Act is to preserve the subject matter of the Arbitration till the arbitral tribunal decides the claims on merits. The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula held that the issue of limitation, raised as a …

Delhi LG gives nod to ED to prosecute Kejriwal
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3 weeks ago

Delhi LG gives nod to ED to prosecute Kejriwal

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Ahead of the upcoming 2025 Delhi Assembly Polls, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute AAP Chief and Former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, in the excise policy case. On December 5, the Enforcement Directorate sought permission for sanction of prosecution against Arvind Kejriwal.This move comes after months of investigations into …

BJP, Congress' cases over Parliament scuffle to be given to Crime Branch: Report
3 weeks, 1 day ago

BJP, Congress' cases over Parliament scuffle to be given to Crime Branch: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Parliament case enquiry of both the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress' complaints over Thursday's row will be transferred to the Crime Branch, sources cited in a news agency ANI report said. Amid the boiling rage over Home minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha earlier this week, a scuffle broke out in the Parliament …

Parliament scuffle: How police will tackle the case against Rahul Gandhi
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Parliament scuffle: How police will tackle the case against Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

The Delhi Police's Special Crime Unit is likely to take over the investigation into the FIR lodged against Rahul Gandhi in connection with the scuffle on the Parliament premises. Following the on-site investigation, the police will record the statements of the two BJP MPs, Mahesh Rajput and Pratap Sarangi, injured in the scuffle between MPs from the NDA and the …

Take Expeditious Steps To Fill Posts Of Non Official Members Of Delhi Mental Health Authority: High Court To Delhi Govt
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Take Expeditious Steps To Fill Posts Of Non Official Members Of Delhi Mental Health Authority: High Court To Delhi Govt

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to take expeditious steps for filling up the posts of non-official members of the Delhi Mental Health Authority. A division bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela directed that the Authority, as and when constituted, will take expeditious steps for constitution of the District Mental …

Delhi High Court Slaps ₹1 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Filing Contempt Plea Against CCI To Stall Authority's Ongoing Investigation Against It
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi High Court Slaps ₹1 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Filing Contempt Plea Against CCI To Stall Authority's Ongoing Investigation Against It

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. In reality, while the petitioner ostensibly seeks contempt proceedings, it is attempting to secure a judicial review of the investigation methodology through the back door, which cannot be entertained.” Background: The petitioner-company, Forech India Pvt Ltd, was investigated by the CCI regarding alleged existence of a bid-rigging cartel in the …

Delhi University Law Students Clash With Police During Protest Over Exam Date
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi University Law Students Clash With Police During Protest Over Exam Date

ABP News  

Delhi News: Students clashed with police at Delhi University's Campus Law Centre during a protest by law students against the examination schedule on Monday. The students were demanding an extension of the exam dates citing incomplete syllabus coverage, mid-course faculty changes, delays in allotments, and a sudden syllabus update. "We were protesting peacefully for over eight hours, but instead of …

2020 Delhi riots: Court orders framing of charges against 25 accused in head constable death case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

2020 Delhi riots: Court orders framing of charges against 25 accused in head constable death case

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A court here has ordered framing of several charges, including murder, arson and dacoity, against 25 accused in a 2020 northeast Delhi rioting case pertaining to the assault of a police team that left head constable Ratan Lal dead. 2020 Delhi riots: Court orders framing of charges against 25 accused in head constable death case Additional Sessions Judge …

Delhi HC refuses to stay court proceedings against Kejriwal
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC refuses to stay court proceedings against Kejriwal

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Thursday refused to immediately stay the trial court proceedings pending against former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate. Even as a bench of justice Manoj Kumar Ohri issued notice in the Aam Aadmi Party chief’s petition seeking to quash a city court’s order taking cognizance …

Calcutta high court seeks report from govt on Beldanga clashes
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Calcutta high court seeks report from govt on Beldanga clashes

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Calcutta high court on Tuesday sought a report from the West Bengal police on the recent violence at Beldanga in Murshidabad district following two separate petitions by Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in the state. A division bench of the Calcutta High Court will hear the case again on Wednesday Koustav Bagchi, a lawyer and Bengal BJP leader, …

Delhi riots: HC seeks police stand on accused's plea to preserve case diary
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi riots: HC seeks police stand on accused's plea to preserve case diary

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the stand of the city police on a plea by a student activist seeking to preserve the case diary of a probe related to the communal riots that had erupted in parts of the city in February 2020. Delhi riots: HC seeks police stand on accused's plea to preserve case diary …

High Court Allows Review Petition, Recalls Direction to Respondents to Appoint Petitioner Due to Low Merit
2 months, 3 weeks ago

High Court Allows Review Petition, Recalls Direction to Respondents to Appoint Petitioner Due to Low Merit

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court allows a Review Petition filed by the Respondents seeking review of its order directing the Respondent to recall the appointment of a candidate. The Court held that the Respondent was required to issue an appointment letter to the Petitioner as per his respective merit in the respective LDCE, even though the Petitioner was not informed of …

Delhi Court Averts Legal Battle, Acquits AAP Leader in Lokpal Bill Protests
3 months ago

Delhi Court Averts Legal Battle, Acquits AAP Leader in Lokpal Bill Protests

The Hindu  

Delhi court acquits AAP leader Swati Maliwal and two others in a 13-year-old Lokpal bill protest case. The court found that the prosecution failed to prove that the prohibitory orders were issued in the manner prescribed by law and that the accused persons had knowledge of the orders despite which they disobeyed them.

Delhi Police bans protests in parts of city till October 6
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Police bans protests in parts of city till October 6

The Hindu  

Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora on Monday ordered a ban on protests in several parts of the city till October 6. It cited the “prevailing communal atmosphere in view of the proposed Waqf Bill and the issue of Shahi Idgah in Sadar Bazar area, the politically surcharged issue of the MCD Standing Committee election and the pending declaration of results …

2020 riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sept. 23
3 months, 4 weeks ago

2020 riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sept. 23

The Hindu  

The High Court here on Thursday asked a trial court not to pass a final order till September 23 on the framing of charges in a case related to an alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 north-east Delhi riots. The court gave the order while hearing a plea filed by accused Devangana Kalita, who had sought directions to the police to …

2020 Delhi riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sep 23
3 months, 4 weeks ago

2020 Delhi riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sep 23

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the trial court not to pass a final order on framing of charges till September 23 in connection with the case of alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. 2020 Delhi riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sep 23 The high court’s …

HC to hear pleas related to 2020 Delhi violence on October 19
4 months, 1 week ago

HC to hear pleas related to 2020 Delhi violence on October 19

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday scheduled October 9 for hearing a series of petitions related to the February 2020 violence in North-East Delhi, including the alleged hate speeches by several BJP leaders. The petitions primarily call for the registration of FIRs against several BJP leaders accused of delivering hate speeches that allegedly fueled the violence. Emphasising the …

Petitioners In Contempt Case Against DDA Should Not Be Harassed : Supreme Court To Delhi Police
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Petitioners In Contempt Case Against DDA Should Not Be Harassed : Supreme Court To Delhi Police

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday stated that no authority shall harass the petitioners who filed a contempt case against the Delhi Development Authority over illegal tree felling in Delhi Ridge Forest Area. It may be noted that the Supreme Court has taken suo motu criminal contempt action against the Vice Chairman of the Delhi Development Authority for illegally cutting the …

Delhi court seeks ED response on Amanatullah Khan’s revision petition
6 months ago

Delhi court seeks ED response on Amanatullah Khan’s revision petition

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court has sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate on a revision petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party legislator Amanatullah Khan, challenging the summons issued to him by a magistrate court in connection with a money laundering case related to the alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board. Amanatullah Khan, the Okhla MLA, had moved a petition seeking …

Petitioner Alleges Delhi Police Harassment in DDA Contempt Case to Supreme Court
6 months ago

Petitioner Alleges Delhi Police Harassment in DDA Contempt Case to Supreme Court

Live Law  

The petitioner who filed a contempt case against the Delhi Development Authority over illegal tree felling in Delhi Ridge Forest Area has filed an application in the Supreme Court raising allegations of harassment by the Delhi police. Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan for the petitioner informed the Court that the Delhi Police has been making enquiries regarding the other petitioner, New …

Arvind Kejriwal hearing highlights: Delhi High Court seeks CBI’s response on Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea in Excise policy case
6 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal hearing highlights: Delhi High Court seeks CBI’s response on Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea in Excise policy case

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking bail in a corruption case related to the excise policy ‘scam’. The judge however took cognisance of the CBI’s contention that Mr. Kejriwal should have approached a trial court first for bail. Senior advocate AM Singhvi appearing for the …

Citing Kejriwal hearings, lawyer delegation expresses concern over Delhi court practices to CJI
6 months ago

Citing Kejriwal hearings, lawyer delegation expresses concern over Delhi court practices to CJI

Hindustan Times  

Citing the recent hearings in cases concerning Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, over 150 advocates practising in Delhi on Thursday presented a representation to Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, voicing concerns over “unprecedented practices” in the Delhi high court and trial courts. The representation raised questions about the actions of high court judge Sudhir Kumar Jain, complaining that justice …

HC seeks police’s stand on Kejriwal aide Kumar’s plea against arrest in Swati Maliwal assault case
6 months, 1 week ago

HC seeks police’s stand on Kejriwal aide Kumar’s plea against arrest in Swati Maliwal assault case

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on July 1 issued notice to the Delhi Police on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s close aide Bibhav Kumar’s plea challenging his arrest in connection with the alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal at the Chief Minister’s residence. The High Court said Mr. Kumar’s plea “at this stage” is maintainable to the extent of issuance of …

SC junks plea for Arvind Kejriwal’s removal as Delhi CM
7 months, 4 weeks ago

SC junks plea for Arvind Kejriwal’s removal as Delhi CM

Hindustan Times  

There is no legal right to demand the removal of Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi’s chief minister following his arrest in the Delhi excise policy case, the Supreme Court held on Monday, rejecting a petition that challenged Kejriwal’s continued authority in office. Bhati had challenged an April 10 ruling by the high court nixing a petition by former Aam Aadmi Party …

Excise policy case: Delhi court grants time to Kejriwal to file response in case of evading summonses
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Excise policy case: Delhi court grants time to Kejriwal to file response in case of evading summonses

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on April 24 granted time to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to file response to the replies filed by the ED on his two petitions seeking revision against an order on allegedly evading the agency's summonses in the excise policy case. Mr. Kejriwal had approached the special court against an order passed by a magisterial court summoning him …

5 Delhi cops booked for taking ₹2 L bribe to ‘settle’ criminal case
8 months, 4 weeks ago

5 Delhi cops booked for taking ₹2 L bribe to ‘settle’ criminal case

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police on Thursday said it has booked five of its personnel, including a woman sub-inspector and an assistant sub-inspector, for allegedly taking a bribe of ₹2 lakh from the relative of an accused in a molestation case in return for settling the case. HT Image A senior police officer aware of the matter said that a case under Section …

Delhi excise scam: Kejriwal moves SC challenging Delhi HC order
9 months ago

Delhi excise scam: Kejriwal moves SC challenging Delhi HC order

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court challenging a high court order upholding his arrest in a money laundering case stemming from the alleged excise scam.Kejriwal's counsel Vivek Jain told PTI that they have filed the petition in the apex court challenging the high court's order.His plea is likely to be mentioned for urgent listing before …

'Will Take Action If Required': Delhi High Court On Plea Against Protests In Court Premises On Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Will Take Action If Required': Delhi High Court On Plea Against Protests In Court Premises On Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest

Live Law  

A letter petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the protest of Aam Aadmi Party's legal cell against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. “That putting false and baseless allegation on Law Enforcement Agencies and Central Government and then using the court premises as a battle ground for …

Protest against arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Protest against arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Hindustan Times  

Protest against arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal was taken into custody for seven days following a. Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal was taken into custody for seven days following a court order on Friday. 1 / 8 Hundreds of protesters in Delhi …

Delhi Excise policy case | Kejriwal moves SC against HC order denying him protection from coercive action
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Excise policy case | Kejriwal moves SC against HC order denying him protection from coercive action

The Hindu  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on March 21 moved the Supreme Court against the high court’s order denying him protection from coercive action in an excise policy-linked money laundering case, sources said. Earlier in the day, a Bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Manoj Jain listed the AAP leader’s application seeking protection for further consideration on April 22 when …

HC issues notice to Delhi govt on plea against consolidated fund for salaries to Imams of Waqf Board
9 months, 3 weeks ago

HC issues notice to Delhi govt on plea against consolidated fund for salaries to Imams of Waqf Board

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice on a plea challenging the Delhi government to utilise the consolidated fund of the national capital to release the salaries and honorarium to Imams and Muezzins of Delhi Waqf Board and Non-Waqf Boards. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora sought the …

HC seeks ED's stand on Kejriwal's plea against summons
9 months, 3 weeks ago

HC seeks ED's stand on Kejriwal's plea against summons

Deccan Chronicle  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the stand of the Enforcement Directorate on a petition by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging the summons issued to him in an excise policy-linked money laundering case.The investigating agency claimed the petition of the AAP national convenor, which also challenges certain provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, was not maintainable.A bench …

Kejriwal moves court against ED, seeks exemption from personal appearance
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Kejriwal moves court against ED, seeks exemption from personal appearance

The Hindu  

New Delhi Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday moved a sessions court here challenging his summoning by a magistrate court on a complaint by the Enforcement Directorate for not appearing before the agency for questioning in connection with the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy. Senior advocate Ramesh Gupta, representing the Aam Aadmi Party national convener, submitted before the court of …

Delhi HC issues Contempt of Court notice to Go First airlines’ resolution profes
10 months ago

Delhi HC issues Contempt of Court notice to Go First airlines’ resolution profes

Live Mint  

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a a show-cause notice to the resolution professional of Go First airline, asking why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against him for prima facie willfully disobeying judicial orders on allowing inspection and maintenance of lessors' aircraft. Earlier, the NCLT-appointed RP, tasked with managing Go First, had told the high court that returning …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Asks Police To Clarify If Probe Is Complete Or More Chargesheets Will Be Filed
10 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Asks Police To Clarify If Probe Is Complete Or More Chargesheets Will Be Filed

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Delhi Police to clarify if its investigation in the UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots is complete or if any more chargesheets will be filed in the matter. A division bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Manoj Jain asked Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad …

Court pulls up Delhi police for lapses in probe in 8-year-old case
10 months, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court has pulled up the Delhi Police for a “serious lack of professionalism and lapses in the investigation” in an eight-year-old case after a woman approached the court with an application to call for a status report of the investigation into the death of her husband HT Image The court rejected an untraced report filed by police holding …

Court Seeks Delhi Police's Action Taken Report On Sameer Wankhede's Complaint Against IPS Officer Gyaneshwar Singh
11 months ago

Court Seeks Delhi Police's Action Taken Report On Sameer Wankhede's Complaint Against IPS Officer Gyaneshwar Singh

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has sought an action taken report from the Delhi Police on the complaint filed by IRS Officer Sameer Wankhede against IPS Officer and NCB DDG Gyaneshwar Singh. Additional Sessions Judge Devender Kumar Jangala of Patiala House Courts issued notice to the Deputy Commissioner of Police and ordered that an action taken report be filed in respect of …

Excise Case: Delhi court issues summons to Kejriwal following ED complaint
11 months ago

Excise Case: Delhi court issues summons to Kejriwal following ED complaint

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday took cognizance of the Enforcement Directorate's recent complaint filed against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for not complying with the summons issued by the central probe agency in the Delhi liquor policy money laundering case. The Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Divya Malhotra, while taking cognizance of the complaint, issued summons to Delhi …

Delhi Liquor Policy Case | Supreme Court To Hear On March 5 AAP MP Sanjay Singh's Plea Against Arrest By Enforcement Directorate
11 months ago

Delhi Liquor Policy Case | Supreme Court To Hear On March 5 AAP MP Sanjay Singh's Plea Against Arrest By Enforcement Directorate

Live Law  

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta was hearing Singh's plea against a Delhi High Court order refusing to set aside his arrest. Last month, the Aam Aadmi Party MP moved the Delhi High Court seeking bail in the money laundering case and a bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued notice in his application, seeking the Enforcement …

2020 Delhi riots: Court frames attempt to murder, rioting charges against ex-Cong councillor Ishrat Jahan, others
11 months, 3 weeks ago

2020 Delhi riots: Court frames attempt to murder, rioting charges against ex-Cong councillor Ishrat Jahan, others

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A city court has ordered the framing of charges of attempt to murder and rioting against former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan, activist Khalid Saifi and eleven others in connection with a case relating to the 2020 Delhi riots. Yameen alias Yameen Coolerwala and Sharif Khan alias Sharif Khureji -- are named in the FIR registered at Jagat Puri …

Sri Rama Sene activists detained after protest at Lokayukta office in Bengaluru
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Rama Sene activists detained after protest at Lokayukta office in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU : Alleging that the Lokayukta had failed to take action against corrupt officials and closed the complaint instead of ordering a probe or transferring the complaint to the Lokayukta police wing, activists of Sri Rama Sene gathered before the Lokayukta office and raised slogans on Wednesday. Activist S Bhaskaran, who is also the city president of Sri Rama Sene, …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes FIR Against Political Leaders For Allegedly Violating S.144 CrPC Orders, Says Peaceful Protest Not A Penal Offence U/S 188 IPC
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes FIR Against Political Leaders For Allegedly Violating S.144 CrPC Orders, Says Peaceful Protest Not A Penal Offence U/S 188 IPC

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has quashed FIRs against political leaders booked for allegedly violating a Magistrate'sorder promulgated under Section 144 CrPC in 2020.It was alleged that a group of political leaders, including sitting and former MLAs and ministers of Punjab, violated the orders under Section 144 CrPC enforced in Chandigarh in 2020 to curb COVID-19. The Punjab & …

Delhi Riots: Court Reprimands Delhi Police For Clubbing 39 Complaints In Two FIRs Based On Hearsay Evidence, Orders Separate Probe
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Riots: Court Reprimands Delhi Police For Clubbing 39 Complaints In Two FIRs Based On Hearsay Evidence, Orders Separate Probe

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Friday reprimanded the Delhi Police for clubbing 39 complaints in two Delhi riots cases against three accused persons based on “hearsay evidence” and ordered further investigation in the complaints separately. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala observed that there was no evidence on record to even confirm the date and time of the alleged incidents mentioned in …

Court pulls up police for shoddy probe in 2020 Delhi riots case
1 year, 2 months ago

Court pulls up police for shoddy probe in 2020 Delhi riots case

The Hindu  

The Karkardooma court in Delhi has once again slammed the police for the shoddy probe in a case pertaining to northeast Delhi riots in 2020. The court asked the Police Commissioner to conduct an inquiry against the Investigating Officer who prepared the charge sheet merely based on “hearsay evidence”. “.it is very painful that previous IOs literally wasted time of …

‘Half-Hearted Attempt, Based On Unfounded Assumptions’: Court Pulls Up Delhi Police For Clubbing Complaint In Delhi Riots Case
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Half-Hearted Attempt, Based On Unfounded Assumptions’: Court Pulls Up Delhi Police For Clubbing Complaint In Delhi Riots Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court yesterday pulled up the Delhi Police for clubbing a complaint in a Delhi riots case based on “unfounded assumptions” that the incident would have been caused by same accused persons. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala of Karkardooma Courts said that a “half-hearted attempt” was made only to show the completion of the investigation.The judge refused to club. …

Delhi riots case: Right to investigation can't be curtailed, police tell court
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi riots case: Right to investigation can't be curtailed, police tell court

India Today  

The Delhi Police on Tuesday told the Karkardooma court that the accused involved in the February 2020 riots in northeast Delhi have submitted applications inquiring about the status of the investigation only to derail the trial proceedings. Emphasising Delhi Police’s right to investigation can't be curtailed, Senior Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad argued that the accused cannot hold a gun to …

Delhi Riots UAPA Case: Accused Move Court Seeking Clarity On Completion Of Delhi Police Investigation Before Arguments On Charge
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi Riots UAPA Case: Accused Move Court Seeking Clarity On Completion Of Delhi Police Investigation Before Arguments On Charge

Live Law  

Various accused in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case on Thursday moved a Delhi Court seeking clarity from the Delhi Police on the overall status and completion of its investigation in the case being probed by the Special Cell, before proceeding with the arguments on charge.The applications have been moved by Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Asif Iqbal Tanha …

Delhi Riots: Court Raps Delhi Police For Failure To File Supplementary Chargesheet Citing G20 Summit, Says ‘Striking A Balance’ Must
1 year, 3 months ago

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

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Tuesday rapped the Delhi Police for its failure in filing a supplementary chargesheet in a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case as the investigating officer was "busy in the G20 Summit" which was held in the national capital on 9-10 September.Not being satisfied with the reason of being busy with the Summit, Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala …

Hate speeches | SC adjourns Brinda Karat's plea for FIR against BJP's Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma to Oct 3
1 year, 4 months ago

Hate speeches | SC adjourns Brinda Karat's plea for FIR against BJP's Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma to Oct 3

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned till October 3 the hearing on the plea of CPI leader Brinda Karat challenging the Delhi High Court's order dismissing a petition against the trial court's refusal to order registration of an FIR against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Pravesh Verma for their alleged hate speeches over anti-CAA protests. On June 13 last year, …

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