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Pritam Pal Singh
Reports on legal affairs from New Delhi for The Indian Express.
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Delhi HC sets aside govt order revising minimum wages, calls it hurried attemptSubscriber Only
August 05, 2018 01:55 IST
Calling the Delhi government's decision "hurried" and one taken without hearing employers or employees, a bench of Acting Chief Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankra said it is "in contravention of the principles of natural justice".
Sun, Aug 05, 2018
Delhi HC: Rs 12 lakh for mother of boy who fell into manholeSubscriber Only
August 04, 2018 01:55 IST
The court’s direction came while deciding on a PIL it initiated over a news report published on December 22, 2015, regarding the boy’s death. Police had booked the school teacher and two PWD officials in connection with the case.
Sat, Aug 04, 2018
Hearing impaired MBBS aspirant gets relief from Delhi High CourtSubscriber Only
August 02, 2018 03:26 IST
The court also called recommendations of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) "abhorrent to the principles enshrined in the Constitution of India and to the provisions of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016".
Thu, Aug 02, 2018
1984 riots case: Eyewitness urges Delhi HC to hear cases on day-to-day basisSubscriber Only
August 01, 2018 03:37 IST
Jagdish Kaur, an eyewitness in the case who lost her husband and son in the riots, said that even though she is suffering from old-age problems, her objective is to see a final adjudication in the matter during her lifetime.
Wed, Aug 01, 2018
Why so much secrecy around India Gate construction: Delhi HCSubscriber Only
August 01, 2018 02:33 IST
As a citizen, we have a right to know about it. We also want to rejoice (in) it,” the bench said
Wed, Aug 01, 2018
Delhi HC seeks Centre’s reply on PIL claiming FDI violation by e-tailersSubscriber Only
July 31, 2018 02:18 IST
In India, e-commerce works on a marketplace-based system where only electronic platform for buying/selling to third parties is provided and the inventory-based model, where the marketplace is allowed to maintain its own stock also.
Tue, Jul 31, 2018Karol Bagh encroachment: HC pulls up authoritiesSubscriber Only
July 31, 2018 02:01 IST
The bench issued directions to the Deputy Commissioner of North Delhi Municipal Corporation as well as Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), who has jurisdiction over Karol Bagh, to ensure that the illegalities are not permitted on roads.
Tue, Jul 31, 2018
Delhi High Court junks man’s plea in dispute with mother: Straight out of new filmSubscriber Only
July 30, 2018 01:01 IST
While deciding the case, Justice Valmiki J Mehta observed that the woman had levelled grave charges of her mistreatment by her son and that it was a classic case of an aged mother being harassed by her children, a copy of the recent movie ‘102 Not Out’.
Mon, Jul 30, 2018
Pushing for highest number of High Court judge appointments: Ravi Shankar PrasadSubscriber Only
July 26, 2018 02:26 IST
Giving details with regard to appointment of judges in 24 high courts, he said, “In the year 2016, we appointed 126 HC judges, which was highest in last 13 years. Earlier, the average was 72 to 82. Since 1989, I have seen the record.”
Thu, Jul 26, 2018
INX Media case: CBI request for custodial interrogation only to ‘humiliate’, says ChidambaramSubscriber Only
July 26, 2018 02:02 IST
The senior Congress leader was responding to the CBI’s July 3 request for his custodial interrogation before Justice A K Pathak, alleging it was necessary as he has remained evasive and non-cooperative during questioning.
Thu, Jul 26, 2018
INX media case: Delhi High Court grants Chidambaram protection from arrest till August 7Subscriber Only
July 25, 2018 13:59 IST
The court, however, directed the Congress leader to cooperate with the ED investigating the matter and not to leave the country without prior intimation of the court concerned. It said that Chidambaram shall be available as and when required by the agency.
Wed, Jul 25, 2018
Dismiss Centre plea against minority status: Jamia Millia Islamia to Delhi HCSubscriber Only
July 25, 2018 01:08 IST
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Tuesday opposed in the Delhi High Court the Centre's stand opposing the order of the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI), which declared the varsity as a religious minority institution.
Wed, Jul 25, 2018
Delhi High Court directive: Now, I-T returns can be filed online without Aadhaar numberSubscriber Only
July 25, 2018 01:04 IST
A Bench of judges S Ravindra Bhat and A K Chawla said as the CBDT has extended the deadline for the PAN-Aadhaar linking to March 31, 2019, there should be an “opt out” option for people filing their returns online.
Wed, Jul 25, 2018
Aircel-Maxis case: Delhi court grants Chidambaram protection from arrest till August 1Subscriber Only
July 24, 2018 03:39 IST
Chidambaram also moved an anticipatory bail plea for “urgent hearing” in Delhi High Court in the INX media case. The ED had opposed anticipatory bail for Chidambaram as it said, "Karti was instrumental in getting illegal FIPB approvals with the concurrence and knowledge of the father."
Wed, Jul 25, 2018
British musician given two weeks to leave IndiaSubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 00:58 IST
Kaye, who is fighting a court case to be allowed to stay in India, said, "I do not subscribe to the view that one is always a subject of the country in which they were born, whatever passport they may have."r
Sun, Jul 22, 2018
In Delhi High Court, 52 kids get a favourable order — and some samosasSubscriber Only
July 21, 2018 05:13 IST
The plea had alleged that around 400 students have been “unjustly” denied admission to government schools in Delhi.
Sat, Jul 21, 2018
NSUI’s Rocky filed false info, no longer DUSU president: Delhi HCSubscriber Only
July 21, 2018 03:35 IST
However, Tuseed’s counsel said they will appeal against the order before a larger bench. Tuseed was NSUI’s presidential candidate in the 2017 polls.
Sat, Jul 21, 2018Chidambaram among 18 accused in Aircel-Maxis, says will contest chargeSubscriber Only
July 20, 2018 03:50 IST
In the chargesheet submitted at the Patiala House Court in the national capital, the CBI listed Chidambaram, his son Karti and 16 others as accused in the case.
Fri, Jul 20, 2018Delhi High Court seeks govt stand on breastfeeding facilities in publicSubscriber Only
July 19, 2018 01:41 IST
The bench said the matter needs to be examined by all land-owning agencies and civic bodies, and directed them to place a report before it in four weeks on the action taken to address the issue.
Thu, Jul 19, 2018
Marriage does not mean wife submits to husband for sex: Delhi HC on marital rapeSubscriber Only
July 18, 2018 04:52 IST
The Delhi High Court stated: “A rape is a rape. Is it that if you are married, it is okay but if you are not, then it’s a rape? Why it should be exception under 375 of the IPC? Force is not a precondition for rape”.
Wed, Jul 18, 2018
At half strength, Delhi HC acting CJ: Badly need judgesSubscriber Only
July 17, 2018 04:35 IST
With sanctioned strength of 60 judges, Delhi HC is making do with 32. By August-end, with two more judges set to retire, the number will drop to 30.
Tue, Jul 17, 2018
Waterlogging year after year, Minto Bridge problem proverbial: Delhi HCSubscriber Only
July 17, 2018 02:57 IST
The court observed that the fallout of waterlogging was not only the loss of man-hours, since idling engines of vehicles also add to air pollution.
Tue, Jul 17, 2018Rules are handmaid of justice: HC relief to medical aspirantSubscriber Only
July 16, 2018 04:32 IST
Jasmeen Kaur could not register for the second round of counselling for admission to deemed universities, as she had marked her options as ‘All-India Quota’ seats as well as central university quota seats at the time of online registration.
Mon, Jul 16, 2018
Signature Bridge to be completed by Oct 31, PWD tells High CourtSubscriber Only
July 15, 2018 02:04 IST
Conceptualised in 2004, the project — India’s first asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge — was approved by the Delhi Cabinet in 2007. Constant delays, however, escalated the cost.
Sun, Jul 15, 2018
Rape case: Delhi HC stays trial court order for FIR against ShahnawazSubscriber Only
July 14, 2018 04:28 IST
Senior advocate Sidharth Luthra, appearing for Hussain, argued that the order for lodging an FIR against the BJP leader must be quashed as it was a case of complete absurdity.
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