Articles for Justice Sharma

NCLAT Judge Records In Order His Brother's Message For Favour, Recuses From Matter
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NCLAT Judge Records In Order His Brother's Message For Favour, Recuses From Matter

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A judicial member of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has recused from hearing a matter after his brother messaged him requesting favourable orders in the case.Interestingly, in the recusal order, the judge extracted the entire message verbatim.The extraordinary event took place before the bench presided by Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma at the NCLAT Chennai Bench. A judicial member of …

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NCLAT judge recuses over his brother’s text
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NCLAT judge recuses over his brother’s text

Hindustan Times  

In an extraordinary turn of events, a judicial member of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal recused himself from a case, revealing that his brother approached him via text messages regarding the matter. NCLAT judge recuses over his brother’s text The order, passed by justice Sharad Kumar Sharma, the judicial member presiding over the NCLAT bench in Chennai, underscored the …

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Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Gulfisha Fatima's Article 32 Petition For Bail In Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case, Requests Delhi HC To Hear Bail Plea Soon
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Gulfisha Fatima's Article 32 Petition For Bail In Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case, Requests Delhi HC To Hear Bail Plea Soon

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The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by Gulfisha Fatima seeking bail in a case under the Unlawful Activities Act 1967 over alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots.The Court however requested the Delhi High Court to hear the bail application on the date fixed, unless there are exceptional circumstances.A bench of. The Supreme …

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SC overrules 1967 order on AMU minority status
2 months ago

SC overrules 1967 order on AMU minority status

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Deferring the question of Aligarh Muslim University’s minority character to a regular three-judge bench, a Supreme Court Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. A five-judge Constitution Bench in the S. Azeez Basha vs Union of India in 1967 had said that AMU was a Central university and could not be considered a minority institution. While Justice Kant …

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Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma Recuses Himself From Byju Raveendran's Insolvency Appeal Due To Conflict Of Interest
5 months, 1 week ago

Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma Recuses Himself From Byju Raveendran's Insolvency Appeal Due To Conflict Of Interest

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Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma, a Judicial Member of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Chennai, has recused himself from hearing Byju Raveendran's appeal against the insolvency proceedings initiated against Think & Learn Private Limited, which operates Byju's. The insolvency proceedings were initiated against Think & Learn Private Limited by the National Company Law Tribunal in Bengaluru. Justice Sharma stated that …

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Schools Play Vital Role In Education, Must Ensure Examinee's Documentation Is Completed Within Time: Delhi HC Provides Relief To Class 10, 12 Students
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Schools Play Vital Role In Education, Must Ensure Examinee's Documentation Is Completed Within Time: Delhi HC Provides Relief To Class 10, 12 Students

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The Delhi High Court recently directed the Central Board of Secondary Education to open its online portal to accommodate 45 class 10th and 12th students studying in a Delhi school to appear in their improvement and compartmental exams. Observing that the petitioner school had been “very negligent” in the present case, a single judge bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma …

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Parties Approaching Judges Becoming Regular Practice In NCLAT: Judicial Member Of Chennai Bench Recuses From Hearing Case
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Parties Approaching Judges Becoming Regular Practice In NCLAT: Judicial Member Of Chennai Bench Recuses From Hearing Case

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Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma, Judicial Member of the National Company Law Tribunal at Chennai recently recused from hearing a case after the parties to the case approached him for favorable orders. Adding that it had become a regular practice in NCLAT for parties to approach the judges, Justice Sharma said that if the same happened in the High Court, he …

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Delhi HC rejects businessman’s bail plea in excise policy case
7 months ago

Delhi HC rejects businessman’s bail plea in excise policy case

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Tuesday rejected businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall’s bail petition, noting that the evidence collected by the Central Bureau of Investigation revealed Dhall was instrumental and part of the larger conspiracy in the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. In the 34-page verdict, the court noted that the evidence collected by the CBI prima facie pointed towards Dhall …

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Delhi High Court Sets Aside Order Transferring PMLA Case After Judge Said 'ED Matters Me Kaunsi Bail Hoti Hain'
7 months, 1 week ago

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

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

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‘Kejriwal will have the right to…’: What Delhi high court said about approvers, electoral bonds
8 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Kejriwal will have the right to…’: What Delhi high court said about approvers, electoral bonds

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Tuesday rejected a plea filed by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case related to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy. “To doubt and aspersions regarding the manner of recording the statement of approver, amounts to casting aspersions on the judge and the court,” Justice …

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Cyber Crimes Erode People's Trust In Online Transactions, Against Aspirations Of Advanced 'Digital Bharat': Delhi High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Cyber Crimes Erode People's Trust In Online Transactions, Against Aspirations Of Advanced 'Digital Bharat': Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has observed that crime-enables crimes erode trust of the people in online financial transactions platforms which is against the aspirations of an advanced “Digital Bharat.”“These online frauds contribute to eroding the trust of people in the online financial transactions and thus, discourage the newcomers into entering the digital realm, which negatively impacts. The Delhi High Court …

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Delhi HC Expresses Displeasure With Police, Hospitals For Not Ensuring Prompt Medical Examination Of Rape Victim Seeking To Terminate Pregnancy
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi HC Expresses Displeasure With Police, Hospitals For Not Ensuring Prompt Medical Examination Of Rape Victim Seeking To Terminate Pregnancy

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The Delhi High Court has expressed strong displeasure over non-compliance of its directions regarding medical termination of pregnancy of rape victims by the Delhi Police and hospitals in the national capital, observing that it is being complied with only on paper but not in spirit. Dealing with an unfortunate case where a 16 year old minor girl approached court seeking …

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Acid Attacks, Known for Their Brutality & Life-altering Impact, Among Most Grievous Crimes: Delhi HC
1 year, 4 months ago

Acid Attacks, Known for Their Brutality & Life-altering Impact, Among Most Grievous Crimes: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court, while stressing on the seriousness of acid attack cases and their psychological impact, has underscored the pivotal role of the judiciary in deciding whether to grant or deny bail to the accused. In a recent ruling, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma acknowledged that acid attacks, known for their brutality and life-altering consequences, send shockwaves through communities and …

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Acid Attack Cases Most Grievous Crimes Which Send Shockwaves, Court’s Role In Deciding Accused's Bail Plea Vital: Delhi High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Acid Attack Cases Most Grievous Crimes Which Send Shockwaves, Court’s Role In Deciding Accused's Bail Plea Vital: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has observed that acid attack cases, “characterized by their sheer brutality and devastating consequences”, are among the most grievous crimes which send shockwaves through communities and thus, the role of a court in granting or denying bail to the accused is of vital significance.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted that such attacks often result in. The Delhi …

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Courts Can’t Be Used As "Matrimonial Facilitators" For Pressurizing Rape Accused To Get Married To Victim Or To Obtain Bail: Delhi High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Courts Can’t Be Used As "Matrimonial Facilitators" For Pressurizing Rape Accused To Get Married To Victim Or To Obtain Bail: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has observed that courts cannot be used as “matrimonial facilitators” for pressurizing the accused to get married to the victim or be denied bail in sexual assault cases. “The Courts of law cannot be used as a forum for the purpose of facilitating marriages and be used as marriage facilitators by first lodging an FIR alleging …

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Gender Specific Laws Not "Anti-Opposite Gender", Only Meant To Address Unique Issues Faced By A Particular Gender: Delhi High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Gender Specific Laws Not "Anti-Opposite Gender", Only Meant To Address Unique Issues Faced By A Particular Gender: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

In an attempt to strike a “neutral chord”, the Delhi High Court has explained how courts should deal with “gender-specific laws” and remain “gender neutral”, while emphasizing that the approach should not be biased towards a particular gender in such cases. To repeat, it is crucial to recognize that gender-specific laws are not meant to be "anti-opposite gender" but rather …

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Provide Infra, Financial Assistance To Procure Gadgets For Conducting Trial Of Differently-Abled Accused: High Court To Delhi Govt
1 year, 4 months ago

Provide Infra, Financial Assistance To Procure Gadgets For Conducting Trial Of Differently-Abled Accused: High Court To Delhi Govt

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The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to provide infrastructure and financial assistance for procuring essential electronic gadgets for conducting trial in cases where the accused person is differently-abled. “The concerned Government, in addition to the facilities/equipment suggested by this Court, shall take into account all other facilities and equipment which can be provided which would facilitate recording …

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Provide Infra, Financial Assistance To Procure Gadgets For Conducting Trial Of Differently-Abled Accused: High Court To Delhi Govt
1 year, 4 months ago

Provide Infra, Financial Assistance To Procure Gadgets For Conducting Trial Of Differently-Abled Accused: High Court To Delhi Govt

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The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to provide infrastructure and financial assistance for procuring essential electronic gadgets for conducting trial in cases where the accused person is differently-abled. “The concerned Government, in addition to the facilities/equipment suggested by this Court, shall take into account all other facilities and equipment which can be provided which would facilitate recording …

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Preliminary Assessment Of Mental & Physical Capacity Of Juvenile To Commit Heinous Offence Must Be Concluded Expeditiously: Delhi High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Preliminary Assessment Of Mental & Physical Capacity Of Juvenile To Commit Heinous Offence Must Be Concluded Expeditiously: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that every preliminary assessment under section 15 of the Juvenile Justice Act in relation to heinous offences committed by a juvenile must be initiated and concluded expeditiously in terms of section 14 of the Act. The court added: “…every preliminary assessment under Section 15 of JJ Act in relation to heinous offences must be …

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Investigating Agency Can't Defeat Right Of Statutory Bail By Filing Incomplete Chargesheet : Delhi High Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Investigating Agency Can't Defeat Right Of Statutory Bail By Filing Incomplete Chargesheet : Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has said that the right to statutory bail of an accused cannot be defeated merely because police report has been filed by the investigating agency even when investigation in the case is incomplete. Justice Sharma added that the investigating agency “in its anxiety of keeping the accused in custody” may take a plea that probe is …

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Public Insult By Judicial Order Has Tremendous Impact On Individual’s Reputation, Restrain Must Be Exercised: Delhi High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Public Insult By Judicial Order Has Tremendous Impact On Individual’s Reputation, Restrain Must Be Exercised: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has said that public insult and disrespect by way of a publicly available judicial order has tremendous impact on an individual’s self-esteem and reputation in the society and judicial restrain must be exercised by courts in passing such strictures. As the trial court had also expressed displeasure about framing of questions in improper sentences by officers, …

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Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy Does Encourage Manufacturing Industries But No Bar On Establishment Of Other Industries: Patna High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy Does Encourage Manufacturing Industries But No Bar On Establishment Of Other Industries: Patna High Court

Live Law  

The Patna High Court recently allowed a writ petition of M/S Kaveri Liquors Ltd. for change of nature of its industry to a 'hotel industry' on the land allotted by Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority. If the investments in a particular field are being allowed, it does not mean that the other industries are barred from being established" Background The …

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No Place For Violent Action To Resist Govt Policy In Democracy: Delhi High Court Frames Charges Against Sharjeel Imam, Others In Jamia Violence Case
1 year, 9 months ago

No Place For Violent Action To Resist Govt Policy In Democracy: Delhi High Court Frames Charges Against Sharjeel Imam, Others In Jamia Violence Case

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While framing charges of rioting and unlawful assembly against Sharjeel Imam, Safoora Zargar, Asif Iqbal Tanha and eight others in 2019 Jamia violence case, the Delhi High Court has observed that protest by violent means can never be part of democracy.“Though, in a democracy, there can be no question of dissent being suppressed or fundamental right of freedom of expression …

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Sexual Assault Victims Entitled To Fair Trial, But Justice System's Responsibility Of Protecting Rights Of Accused Can’t Be Ignored: Delhi High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

Sexual Assault Victims Entitled To Fair Trial, But Justice System's Responsibility Of Protecting Rights Of Accused Can’t Be Ignored: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court on Monday said that while the complainants in sexual assault cases are entitled to fair trial, the responsibility of criminal justice system towards protecting the rights of the accused persons cannot be ignored. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said that in cases of rape and sexual violence, “conceptualization of definition of sexual consent” is of utmost importance …

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