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Pritam Pal Singh
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Delhi HC tells Sajjan Kumar to surrender by Dec 31: Crimes against humanity, aided by agenciesSubscriber Only
December 18, 2018 06:16 IST
Describing the 1984 riots as “crimes against humanity” perpetrated by those who had “political patronage and were aided by an indifferent law enforcement agency”, the bench of Justices S Muralidhar and Vinod Goel made clear that imprisonment for life means “the remainder of his natural life”.
Tue, Dec 18, 2018
Anti-Sikh riots: Exploring how to go ahead with Kamal Nath’s case, says HS PhoolkaSubscriber Only
December 18, 2018 05:10 IST
“This moment has come after 34 years. We are very happy, but others culprits also need to be punished,” HS Phoolka said.
Tue, Dec 18, 2018
1984 anti-Sikh riots: Congress’ Sajjan Kumar convicted, sentenced to lifeSubscriber Only
December 17, 2018 10:52 IST
"Common to the instances of mass crimes are the targeting of minorities and the attacks spearheaded by the dominant political actors facilitated by the law enforcement agencies," the Delhi HC said in its 1984 anti-Sikh riots judgment.
Mon, Dec 17, 2018
Delhi: At fast-track court 304, four convictions in two yearsSubscriber Only
December 16, 2018 02:55 IST
On January 2, 2013, court number 304 was designated as a fast-track court to ensure swift justice in cases of sexual offences against women.
Sun, Dec 16, 2018
HC quashes Centre’s ban on private firms making and selling labour-inducing drugSubscriber Only
December 15, 2018 06:24 IST
The bench held that the Central government has failed to balance the interests of pregnant women, the right of private companies to carry out their business, and misuse of the drug in the field of veterinary science.
Sat, Dec 15, 2018
Can Moin Qureshi case have new probe officer if earlier IO not removed: Delhi HCSubscriber Only
December 15, 2018 06:00 IST
CBI chief Alok Verma’s counsels, senior advocate Amit Sibal and advocate Rahul Sharma, told the court that a new IO can be appointed and there was no procedural lapses.
Sat, Dec 15, 2018
Capital will get 1.4 lakh CCTVs in a year: Police to Delhi HCSubscriber Only
December 14, 2018 03:49 IST
The bench directed the government to place before it the timeline and manner in which CCTV cameras will be installed across the capital by December 20, the next date of hearing.
Fri, Dec 14, 2018
Delhi HC refuses to stay compensation formula for Johnson and Johnson faulty implantsSubscriber Only
December 13, 2018 05:32 IST
Justice Vibhu Bakhru also turned down J&J's request to list the matter on Monday and said it will hear "only urgent and important matters". "Their (J&J's) petition do not fall under any of the two categories," the court said. The court will hear it next on February 26.
Thu, Dec 13, 2018
Bribery case: HC seeks CBI’s stand on plea by Sana to be heard as party in quashing of FIRSubscriber Only
December 12, 2018 05:52 IST
Soon after the FIR was lodged, Asthana and Verma were sent on leave. Verma has challenged the Centre’s decision to divest him of all powers and sending him on leave before the Supreme Court, which has reserved its verdict
Wed, Dec 12, 2018
Bribery case: Delhi HC seeks CBI’s stand on plea by Satish Babu Sana to be heard as party in quashing of FIRSubscriber Only
December 12, 2018 05:46 IST
Soon after the FIR was lodged, Asthana and Verma were sent on leave. Verma has challenged the Centre’s decision to divest him of all powers and sending him on leave before the Supreme Court, which has reserved its verdict.
Wed, Dec 12, 2018
NIA team heads to US today for extradition of 26/11 suspect Tahawwur RanaSubscriber Only
December 11, 2018 06:00 IST
The NIA team to discuss the extradition was formed after the FBI invited the agency to the US to “resolve outstanding issues” in a letter to the NIA Director General.
Tue, Dec 11, 2018
Women law students knock on Delhi HC door to make Nizamuddin Dargah open to allSubscriber Only
December 11, 2018 02:25 IST
A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao sought to know the Centres and Delhi government’s stand on denying access to women inside the shrine.
Tue, Dec 11, 2018
Access deniedSubscriber Only
December 10, 2018 01:24 IST
Two years ago, the Centre passed a law that mandates disabled-friendly infrastructure and facilities at all public buildings and offices. In Delhi, however, visits to hospitals, government offices and buildings frequented by the public tell a different story. The Indian Express reports
Thu, Apr 11, 2019
Remark against Rajiv Gandhi in Sacred Games: Centre underlines freedom of speech
December 08, 2018 05:00 IST
The first season of Sacred Games, starring Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, was released on July 6 and was available in 190 countries in four languages.
Sat, Dec 08, 2018
CBI chief in HC: Rakesh Asthana case based on ‘incriminating’ detailsSubscriber Only
December 08, 2018 04:04 IST
Verma submitted before Justice Najmi Waziri of the High Court that his name was dragged in the case 'only to malign' his image and 'that of other (CBI) officers'.
Sat, Dec 08, 2018
Delhi: Transgender student alleges police did not accept her complaint, moves HC over sexual harassmentSubscriber Only
December 07, 2018 01:35 IST
Delhi government Standing Counsel (Criminal) Rahul Mehra submitted that he would take up the issue and file a fresh status report on the matter.
Fri, Dec 07, 2018
CBI gets Michel custody: Need to show him papers, get details of money trailSubscriber Only
December 06, 2018 04:30 IST
Michel’s lawyers also said they were filing his bail application. But they did not press the matter after the judge asked whether they wanted the bail plea to be decided there and then or later.
Thu, Dec 06, 2018
No bail for CM Arvind Kejriwal attacker who now claims conspiracySubscriber Only
December 06, 2018 01:40 IST
Metropolitan Magistrate (MM) Abhilash Malhotra also asked investigators to rule out the possibility of any further breach of security at the Secretariat.
Thu, Dec 06, 2018
NSUI leader seeks fresh student union polls, DU says noSubscriber Only
December 05, 2018 02:12 IST
The post fell vacant after the president, ABVP’s Ankiv Baisoya, was found to have submitted fake documents to get admission last month.
Wed, Dec 05, 2018
Explained: How jails pay and deduct prisoners’ wagesSubscriber Only
December 05, 2018 01:14 IST
HC issues directive to Tihar Jail over deduction for a fund. What is this fund for, what do other states do?
Wed, Dec 05, 2018
Delhi HC tells Tihar to temporarily suspend prisoners’ salary deductionSubscriber Only
December 04, 2018 02:19 IST
“The deduction from wages of undertrials and convicts be kept in abeyance till next date of hearing, February 8, 2019,” a bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao said.
Tue, Dec 04, 2018Sexual abuse case: Delhi HC upholds jail term but pushes for rehabSubscriber Only
December 02, 2018 04:02 IST
The court’s direction came on an appeal filed by the man against a trial court’s August 2016 order, convicting him for sodomising a minor. He was also found guilty under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and sentenced to 10 years in jail.
Sun, Dec 02, 2018Delhi HC in sexual harassment case: Don’t reveal detailsSubscriber Only
October 12, 2018 04:40 IST
“None of the parties should give any media interviews on the case,” the bench said, while restraining “any third party from broadcasting on social media their opinion on it”.
Fri, Oct 12, 2018Will train all prosecutors in trial courts for better success rate, Delhi govt tells HCSubscriber Only
October 12, 2018 01:35 IST
Newly promoted chief prosecutors will undergo a 15-day training in UTCS and a 15-day administrative training in district courts.
Fri, Oct 12, 2018
1,457 of over 4,000 CCTVs non-functional, Delhi Police tells HCSubscriber Only
October 11, 2018 03:26 IST
The Delhi police’s affidavit came in the backdrop of the court’s direction issued during the hearing of a PIL initiated by it, after receiving a letter from an AIIMS physiotherapist.
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