Republic Day Violence: Delhi High Court Dismisses For Default Plea Seeking Action Against Police For Failing To Discharge Duty
3 years, 4 months ago

Republic Day Violence: Delhi High Court Dismisses For Default Plea Seeking Action Against Police For Failing To Discharge Duty

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed for default a petition seeking action against the police officers who allegedly failed in discharging their duty during the violence that erupted in the national capital on Republic Day, in wake of farmers protests against the Central Farm Laws. The PIL sought removal of "people squatting" under the garb of Kisan Agitation by putting adequate para military forces and removal of the Commissioner of Police from his post including punishing other police officers who had failed to discharge their duty efficiently. The news reports and electronic media reveals that the mob had taken to absolute violence and the police personnel were beaten and chased away leaving the entire Red Fort under siege of the mob and protestors," the plea had stated. "Despite the police being chased away by the protesters brandishing swords and other weapons of assault the higher officials of the police did not wield appropriate force to deter and disperse the mob of protestors resulting into structure of the token of sovereignty of India namely the Red Fort being put.under siege by the protesters.

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HC to hear pleas related to 2020 Delhi violence on October 19
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea In Which It Had Earlier Raised The Issue Whether Protests Can Be Held By A Party After Approaching Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea In Which It Had Earlier Raised The Issue Whether Protests Can Be Held By A Party After Approaching Court

Live Law  

Today, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court, dismissed a writ petition filed by farmers’ group ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ which had approached the Court, in the year 2021, seeking permission to hold satyagraha at Jantar Mantar in the national capital to protest against the now repealed farm laws. When the matter was taken up, Justice Dhulia asked the petitioner, “Hasn’t it …

Delhi HC dismisses plea for hate speech FIR against BJP leaders
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi HC dismisses plea for hate speech FIR against BJP leaders

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a petition by CPI leaders Brinda Karat and K.M. Tiwari challenging the trial court's refusal to direct the registration of an FIR against Union Minister Anurag Thakur and his BJP colleague and MP Pravesh Verma for their alleged hate speeches concerning anti-CAA protest at Shaheen Bagh here. The high court said “The court …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea For Compensation & Employment, Filed By Man Who Lost His Parents In 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea For Compensation & Employment, Filed By Man Who Lost His Parents In 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on the plea filed by a man who lost his parents in the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots, seeking directions on the Delhi Government to provide him employment in terms of a circular issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs for this purpose. The plea also sought compensation from the Delhi Government for the …

Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Four Who Allegedly Defiled Statue Of BR Ambedkar On Independence Day, Hurled Caste Based Abuses & Injured Others
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Four Who Allegedly Defiled Statue Of BR Ambedkar On Independence Day, Hurled Caste Based Abuses & Injured Others

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently denied bail to four people, including three men and one woman, who had allegedly defiled the statue of BR Ambedkar on the occasion of Independence Day, hurled caste based abuses and caused injuries to eight people.Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri was dealing with bail pleas in relation to an FIR registered under sec. The Delhi …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Against Organization Of Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations By Delhi Govt
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Against Organization Of Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations By Delhi Govt

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today issued notice on a petition against organization of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations by the Delhi Government. A Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Amit Bansal after hearing the petitioner, issued notice to the Delhi Government and the Election Commission. Advocate ML Sharma, appearing as party in person, submitted that Aam Aadmi Party led …

'Mind has to be applied': Court raps police over probe into Delhi riots case
3 years, 6 months ago

'Mind has to be applied': Court raps police over probe into Delhi riots case

India Today  

In yet another case related to the Delhi riots of February 2020, a sessions court has reprimanded the Delhi Police for its investigation. The court also said, “It is also relevant to note here that till date the investigating agency has not been able to apprehend any other accused person in the matter, meaning thereby that no progress/further investigation in …

Delhi Riots: SC dismisses plea by Facebook India\'s Vice President
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi Riots: SC dismisses plea by Facebook India\'s Vice President

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea filed by Facebook India’s vice-president and MD Ajit Mohan challenging the summons issued by the Delhi Assembly's Peace and Harmony committee for failing to appear before it as witness in connection with the north-east Delhi riots last year. Recognising the powers of Delhi Assembly’s committee to summon officials of the …

Republic Day Violence: Man Accused Of Hoisting Religious Flag At Red Fort Granted Interim Protection From Arrest
3 years, 8 months ago

Republic Day Violence: Man Accused Of Hoisting Religious Flag At Red Fort Granted Interim Protection From Arrest

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has granted interim protection from arrest till July 20 to Jugraj Singh, accused in connection with the Republic Day violence case, who had allegedly climbed one of the flagpoles on the Rampart at the Red Fort, a restricted area of the protected site and hoisted Nishan Sahib flag. Delete #BreakingDelhi Court grants interim protection from arrest till …

Republic Day violence | Court takes cognisance of charge sheet against Deep Sidhu, others
3 years, 9 months ago

Republic Day violence | Court takes cognisance of charge sheet against Deep Sidhu, others

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Saturday took cognisance of the supplementary charge sheet filed against actor-activist Deep Sidhu and others in the Republic Day violence case. The judge said the court is taking cognisance of the charge sheet relating to various sections of Indian Penal Code, except those sections for which prosecution sanction is still awaited. The police had filed a …

Republic Day violence: Jaspreet Singh, who climbed on the Red Fort tomb, arrested
4 years ago

Republic Day violence: Jaspreet Singh, who climbed on the Red Fort tomb, arrested

Op India  

In the most recent development in the Republic Day violence case, Jaspreet Singh, a Delhi resident was arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police on Monday in connection with the violence that marred the national capital during the tractor rally on January 26. Delhi Police have arrested Jaspreet Singh, a resident of Delhi, who climbed up one of …

Republic Day violence | Delhi court extends by 7 days police custody of Deep Sidhu
4 years, 1 month ago

Republic Day violence | Delhi court extends by 7 days police custody of Deep Sidhu

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on February 16 extended by seven days the police custody of actor-activist Deep Sidhu in connection with the Red Fort violence on Republic Day during the farmers’ tractor parade against the Centre’s three new agri laws. Mr. Sidhu was produced before Metropolitan Magistrate Bhujali after expiry of his police custody in the case. The court had on …

Delhi Riots- Delhi Court Directs Delhi Police To File Report In Harsh Mander's Plea Seeking FIR Against BJP Leader Kapil Mishra
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Riots- Delhi Court Directs Delhi Police To File Report In Harsh Mander's Plea Seeking FIR Against BJP Leader Kapil Mishra

Live Law  

The Patiala House Courts on Friday directed the Delhi Police to file its report in a plea filed by Social Activist Harsh Mander seeking registration of an FIR against BJP leader Kapil Mishra. Background of Mander's plea It may be noted that in July 2020, the Delhi High Court had allowed social activist Harsh Mander to withdraw his writ petition …

Republic Day violence: Delhi Police arrests protester for 'instigating violence'
4 years, 1 month ago

Republic Day violence: Delhi Police arrests protester for 'instigating violence'

India Today  

Delhi Police has arrested a Delhi-resident for instigating the crowd to hoist the Nishan Sahab flag on Red Fort during the farmers’ tractor rally on Republic Day. The police said that the man, identified as Dharmendra Singh Herman, has been visiting the farmers’ agitation at the Singhu border for two months. The Special Investigation Team of Delhi Police Crime Branch, …

Delhi rampage: Police releases photos of 20 people involved in violence at Red Fort
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi rampage: Police releases photos of 20 people involved in violence at Red Fort

India TV News  

The Delhi Police on Tuesday released the photographs of at least 20 accused who were involved in the violence that broke out at the Red Fort on Republic Day when protesting farmers breached the iconic monument while carrying out a tractor rally. Delhi witnessed violence during the January 26 tractor parade organised by protesting farmer unions to highlight their demand …

Take action as per law in FIRs over Republic Day violence: Delhi HC tells Centre, police
4 years, 1 month ago

Take action as per law in FIRs over Republic Day violence: Delhi HC tells Centre, police

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court Tuesday directed the Centre and the police to take action in accordance with the law in the FIRs registered in connection with the violence in the national capital on the Republic Day. A bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued the direction while dismissing a PIL seeking immediate release of persons allegedly …

R-Day violence: Delhi Police receives 1700 video clips, CCTV footage
4 years, 1 month ago

R-Day violence: Delhi Police receives 1700 video clips, CCTV footage

India TV News  

R-Day violence: Delhi Police receives 1700 video clips, CCTV footage The Delhi Police has received as many as 1,700 video clips and CCTV footage from the public so far, in connection with the violence during the farmers' Republic Day tractor rally. The Delhi Police has received as many as 1,700 video clips and CCTV footage from the public so far, …

Delhi Police asks people to share videos, photos, info related to Republic Day violence
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Police asks people to share videos, photos, info related to Republic Day violence

India TV News  

Delhi Police asks people to share videos, photos, info related to Republic Day violence The Delhi Police has urged people to share any evidence or information, videos about the Republic Day violence in the national capital. Delhi during January 26 tractor parade witnessed chaos after farmers turned violent and tried to take out march on the routes that were not …

Send photos, videos of Republic Day violence to us: Delhi Police in public appeal
4 years, 1 month ago

Send photos, videos of Republic Day violence to us: Delhi Police in public appeal

India Today  

Three days after violence broke out in Delhi during the farmers' tractor march on Republic Day, the Delhi Police has made a public appeal asking people who were witness to the violence to share photos and videos with the police. On Thursday, the Delhi Police said its special cell will investigate the "conspiracy" and "criminal designs" behind the violence on …

Republic Day violence | Delhi Police issue notice to 40 farmer leaders
4 years, 1 month ago

Republic Day violence | Delhi Police issue notice to 40 farmer leaders

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police on Thursday issued notice to 40 farmer leaders for violating the terms and conditions agreed upon for holding tractor rallies on Republic Day. The Police Special Cell also registered a case under the Unlawful Activities Act and sedition in connection with violence during tractor parades, said a police officer. A senior police officer said the police has …

Delhi Republic Day violence: Lookout notices issued against farmer leaders, asked to submit their passports
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Republic Day violence: Lookout notices issued against farmer leaders, asked to submit their passports

India TV News  

The Delhi Police has issued lookout notices against the farmer leaders against whom FIRs have been filed in connection with Republic Day violence. Besides, police has issued notices to more than 20 farmer leaders in connection with the violence that unfolded on Delhi roads on Republic Day. "Lookout notices issued against farmer leaders named in FIRs in connection with R-Day …

Republic Day violence | Government sent its elements to infiltrate protest, feel farmers
4 years, 1 month ago

Republic Day violence | Government sent its elements to infiltrate protest, feel farmers

The Hindu  

A day after violence in Delhi, it was business as usual at the Singhu border with protesters speaking on stage one after the other but the crowd seemed less than usual and spirit lower than every day. Responding to the claim, stage management committee member Amrik Singh, Bharat Kisan Union district pradhan, said leaders along with volunteers were at the …

Delhi man petitions HC to remove people 'squatting under garb' of farmers agitation, sack police commissioner
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi man petitions HC to remove people 'squatting under garb' of farmers agitation, sack police commissioner

Firstpost  

A day after large-scale violence was witnessed in the national capital on the Republic Day, a petition was moved in the Delhi High Court on Wednesday seeking to remove people squatting under the garb of farmers agitation and clear all the roads and public places. The plea also sought direction to remove the Delhi Police Commissioner from his position with …

Republic Day insurrection: The Govt's dilemma and the ghost of Blue Star
4 years, 1 month ago

Republic Day insurrection: The Govt's dilemma and the ghost of Blue Star

Op India  

There were unprecedented scenes observed in Delhi on Republic Day 2021. The fact is, even hoisting the Sikh Flag at the Red Fort on Republic Day is a political statement. They also urged farmers to display life-sized portraits of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and Beant Singh, Khalistani terrorists, during the tractor parade on Republic Day. Thus, the events of Republic Day …

"Farmers/Protestors Put The Entire Capital In Ransom": Plea In Delhi HC Seeks To Deploy Paramilitary Forces To Ensure Safety Of Life And Property Of Citizens
4 years, 1 month ago

"Farmers/Protestors Put The Entire Capital In Ransom": Plea In Delhi HC Seeks To Deploy Paramilitary Forces To Ensure Safety Of Life And Property Of Citizens

Live Law  

A Writ Petition in the form of Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking removal of "people squatting" under the garb of Kisan Agitation, putting adequate para military forces to ensure safety of life and property and removal of the present Commissioner of Police from his post including punishing other police officers who had failed …

R-Day violence in Delhi: An attack on India's power centre
4 years, 1 month ago

R-Day violence in Delhi: An attack on India's power centre

Op India  

I struggled with this article, wondering if there is something I could add to the commentary on the events from yesterday. They wanted us to debate whether the flag they planted was a “good flag” or a “bad flag.” Classic diversion tactic. No flag, whether “good” or “bad” can take its place. In other words, it is incredibly dangerous to …

Pakistanis spew venom, cheer violence by farmers’ on India’s Republic Day
4 years, 1 month ago

Pakistanis spew venom, cheer violence by farmers’ on India’s Republic Day

Op India  

Pakistani Twitter users were busy spewing venom against India, especially Indian Army as they cheered violence unleashed by sword-wielding ‘farmers’ in Delhi on Republic Day. — Muhammad Haris MalikZada January 26, 2021 Pakistan’s ruling party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf also joined in to call Republic Day a ‘black day’ and used it to further the propaganda against Balakot air strikes. #IndianRepublicBlackDay pic.twitter.com/qT7OGTxrgd …

"Right To Protest Does Not Include Maligning Nation Globally"; Delhi Police Moves SC For Ban On Tractor March Planned On Republic Day
4 years, 2 months ago

"Right To Protest Does Not Include Maligning Nation Globally"; Delhi Police Moves SC For Ban On Tractor March Planned On Republic Day

Live Law  

The Delhi Police has moved an Application before the Supreme Court seeking for an injunction against the proposed tractor/trolley/vehicle march seeking to disrupt the Republic Day celebrations. The Application states that it has come to the knowledge of security agencies thatand that the march isthe parade as well as create a law and order situation, thereby causing embarrassment to the …

Delhi riots: High Court issues notice to Delhi Police over death of man forced to sing national anthem
4 years, 2 months ago

Delhi riots: High Court issues notice to Delhi Police over death of man forced to sing national anthem

India Today  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice to Delhi Police and sought a status report from the force on a plea seeking an SIT probe into the death of a man who, according to a viral video, was allegedly beaten up by police officers and forced to sing the national anthem in his injured condition during the riots …

Delhi Riots : Delhi HC Allows Harsh Mander To Withdraw Plea Seeking FIR Against Politicians; Grants Liberty To Approach Magistrate
4 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Riots : Delhi HC Allows Harsh Mander To Withdraw Plea Seeking FIR Against Politicians; Grants Liberty To Approach Magistrate

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday allowed social activist Harsh Mander to withdraw his writ petition which sought registration of FIR against politicians such as Kapil Mishra, Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma etc., over alleged incitement of Delhi riots.This was after Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, who appeared for Mander, expressed that he was seeking to approach the jurisdictional Magistrate. The Delhi …

Delhi HC Adjourns Riots Cases Till March 20, Directs Centre To File Reply By Monday
5 years ago

Delhi HC Adjourns Riots Cases Till March 20, Directs Centre To File Reply By Monday

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of all the matters pertaining to the Delhi Riots till March 20. The Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Hari Shankar will now take up all the petitions and impleadment applications pertaining to Delhi Riots on March 20. In today's hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court …

'Can't handle that', says CJI Bobde as Supreme Court agrees to hear plea seeking FIRs against BJP leaders over their hate speech; matter to be heard today
5 years ago

'Can't handle that', says CJI Bobde as Supreme Court agrees to hear plea seeking FIRs against BJP leaders over their hate speech; matter to be heard today

Firstpost  

A similar plea is pending before the Delhi High Court, which will be taken up for next hearing on 13 April. “We can’t handle that,” said Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, while hearing a plea demanding FIR against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur, Kapil Mishra, Parvesh Verma for their hate speeches. On 27 February, the bench comprising Chief Justice DN …

Delhi violence: Supreme Court agrees to hear plea seeking FIRs against politicians, others
5 years ago

Delhi violence: Supreme Court agrees to hear plea seeking FIRs against politicians, others

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on March 4 a plea seeking lodging of FIRs against politicians and others for their purported hate speeches which allegedly led to recent violence in Delhi. Senior advocate Colin Gonsalves, appearing for the petitioners, told the bench that the Delhi High Court has deferred the pleas on Delhi violence for four weeks …

Northeast Delhi hate speech FIR: HC allows Centre 4 weeks to reply on PIL
5 years ago

Northeast Delhi hate speech FIR: HC allows Centre 4 weeks to reply on PIL

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court Thursday allowed the Centre's impleadment in the PIL seeking lodging of FIRs and arrests in the northeast Delhi communal violence over the amended citizenship law. A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar granted four weeks to the Centre and the police to file their replies to the PIL seeking lodging …

Take Recourse To Settlement Before Seeking Action Against Protesting Police Officers: Delhi HC Tells Petitioner
5 years, 4 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 …

Agitating Delhi cops end protest after assurances
5 years, 4 months ago

Agitating Delhi cops end protest after assurances

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: For the first time ever, the national capital on Tuesday witnessed the wrath of police personnel, who took to the streets to protest against two attacks on their colleagues by lawyers, throwing the city’s traffic out of gear. The surging crowd of protesting cops, some in uniform and others in civvies, had gathered outside Police Headquarters in the …

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