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The National Human Rights Commission sought Action Taken Reports on the issues of human trafficking, prostitution and plight of sex workers in different locations in Mumbai within eight weeks from the Secretary, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India, New Delhi, the Chief Secretary, Govt. Acting on a petition filed by noted human rights activist and Supreme Court …

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission has asked the Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India and the advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Union Territory of Ladakh to gracefully consider the issues raised by the human rights defender. Acting on a petition filed by Supreme Court advocate and noted human rights activist, Radhakanta Tripathy, the NHRC passed the …

The Delhi Development Authority on Monday told the Delhi high court that it has identified an area of 50 acres to develop an alternative forest for the Capital. The Delhi high court was considering a contempt petition filed by climate activist Bhavreen Kandhari alleging that large-scale felling was being undertaken at the southern Ridge, which was a forest land. On …

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Supreme Court seeks govt. response on failure to fill NHRC vacancies

The Supreme Court on July 4 decided to examine a plea accusing a “lethargic” Union government of not filling up vacancies in the National Human Rights Commission. In its short order, the Bench recorded the petitioner’s submission that there were three vacancies in the apex human rights body of the country, namely, that of two judicial members and a woman …

Supreme Court Issues Notice In PIL Highlighting Three Vacancies in NHRC

The Supreme Court today issued notice in a plea highlighting the vacancies in the National Human Rights Commission. The Public Interest Litigation was filed by Radhakanta Tripathy who appeared in person to argue that there were three vacancies in the National Human Rights Commission of–1. The Public Interest Litigation was filed by Radhakanta Tripathy who appeared in person to argue …

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Orissa High Court Annual Digest 2022 [Citations 1-165]

Index of Citations The Orissa High Court has reiterated that even after an ex parte decree is set aside under Order IX Rule 13 of the CPC, defendant neither can be relegated to the original position nor can be allowed to file written statement. NDPS | Extension Beyond Statutory Period In Submitting Chargesheet Cannot Be Granted Without Giving Hearing To …

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Orissa High Court Half-Yearly Digest: January-June 2022 [Citations 1-107]

Nominal Index : 1. TPCL Is 'Authority' Under Article 226; Electricity Distribution Companies Discharging Public Duty Amenable To Writ Jurisdiction: Orissa High Court Case Title: Surendra Kumar Sahoo v. State of Odisha Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 5 The Court held that the Tata Power Company Limited is an "authority" within the meaning of Article 226 of the Constitution of India. Case …

Orissa High Court Weekly Round Up : May 16 To May 22, 2022

Nominal Index : 1. Invocation Of Arbitration Clause In Tender Document Is Possible Only If Purchase Order Is Placed: Orissa High Court Case Title: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd v. The Managing Director, Odisha State Medical Corporation & Ors. "No Reason For Close Relatives To Falsely Accuse": Orissa High Court Upholds Life Sentence Awarded To Man For Murder Of Cousin Brother Case …