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Pritam Pal Singh
Reports on legal affairs from New Delhi for The Indian Express.
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Delhi HC exempts advocates from wearing gowns, coats during virtual hearingsSubscriber Only
May 25, 2020 16:31 IST
A circular issued by the court directed all lawyers to be dressed in a sober and dignified manner and expected to adhere to the rest of the Dress Code, as prescribed in Part VI, Chapter IV of the Bar Council of India Rules (Rules framed under Section 49(1) (gg) of the Advocates Act, 1961).
Mon, May 25, 2020
NE Delhi riots: 20 get bailSubscriber Only
May 24, 2020 05:34 IST
Court directs those granted bail to download Aarogya Setu app
Tue, May 26, 2020
15 Delhi schools get showcause for not helping EWS students go onlineSubscriber Only
May 24, 2020 05:30 IST
Amid the pandemic, all schools have moved their classrooms to the virtual space. However, as reported by The Indian Express, EWS students in private schools have come up against challenges such as no laptops and smartphones as well as no internet connection at home.
Sun, May 24, 2020
‘Sanjeev Chawla’s non-cooperation proves his guilt’Subscriber Only
May 23, 2020 23:59 IST
The prime accused, Sanjeev Chawla, in Hansie Cronje match-fixing case of 2000 didn’t divulge any details even when confronted with evidence, says chargesheet.
Sun, May 24, 2020
Elgaar Parishad case: Delhi HC seeks NIA response on Gautam Navlakha’s plea for interim bailSubscriber Only
May 22, 2020 15:54 IST
Navlakha (67) contended that he has a “pre-existing underlying” medical condition and also he would not be able to “practice or ensure sufficient social distancing and take necessary precautions”.
Fri, May 22, 2020
Law officers tussle over representing police in courtSubscriber Only
May 22, 2020 02:30 IST
The bench orally observed that such issues should not have come up and sought the Supreme Court’s Constitutional bench order on the appointment of Special Public Prosecutor, saying, apart from issue raised in the petition, it would also decide this aspect.
Fri, May 22, 2020Conclude proceedings against DMC chief in 2 weeks: HC to Delhi govtSubscriber Only
May 22, 2020 02:23 IST
A bench of Justice Manmohan and Justice Sanjeev Narula further expressed unhappiness over delay on part of authorities, which did not issue showcause notice to Khan, despite the L-G ordering action.
Fri, May 22, 2020
Justice Sangita Sehgal resigns from Delhi HC to join as State Consumer Commission chiefSubscriber Only
May 21, 2020 14:33 IST
The Delhi government has already issued an order, which was approved by the Lt. Governor, appointing “Ms Sangita Dhingra Sehgal as President of the Delhi State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission on ‘whole time’ basis…”.
Thu, May 21, 2020
Consider restarting Metro services, High Court tells Centre, Delhi govtSubscriber Only
May 21, 2020 03:18 IST
The counsel for the Centre, though, maintained that due to the pandemic, they have to take precautionary measures. The Centre, in its guidelines for the fourth phase of the lockdown, had not allowed Metros to operate.
Thu, May 21, 2020
PIL on extension of retirement age for doctors: Allahabad HC seeks UP govt responseSubscriber Only
May 20, 2020 17:21 IST
The PIL, filed by Dr Prem Singh, sought to “extend the age of retirement of medical officers and doctors up to the age of 70 years or 65 years with immediate effect”.
Wed, May 20, 2020
Delhi HC seeks clarity on fee hike emails sent to Apeejay school branchesSubscriber Only
May 20, 2020 14:48 IST
The court was hearing a plea by the school seeking to stay proceedings on the education department’s complaint to police to lodge FIRs against their manager and heads, citing violation of directions regarding fee collection during the coronavirus crisis.
Wed, May 20, 2020
Delhi HC grants bail to convict in Nido Tania murder caseSubscriber Only
May 20, 2020 06:28 IST
The court noted that “it is not in dispute that appellant/applicant (Farman) has already undergone around seven years of sentence out of ten years sentence awarded by the trial court. Therefore, I hereby grant interim bail for a period of three months as prayed for”.
Wed, May 20, 2020
Allow cross-border travel by lawyers, legal services ‘essential’: Delhi HCSubscriber Only
May 19, 2020 21:29 IST
The lawyers coming from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh have not been able to come to Delhi since March 24 after phase 1 of the nationwide lockdown was announced in order to contain the spread of coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Tue, May 19, 2020
Delhi HC raps AAP govt on not fulfilling promise to feed hungry during lockdown Subscriber Only
May 19, 2020 19:16 IST
The bench asked the Delhi government to immediately ensure that food grains are distributed to poor, needy and marginalised non-PDS residents from Public Distribution System (PDS).
Tue, May 19, 2020
Centre figures on PPE, N-95 don’t match ours: Delhi govt to HCSubscriber Only
May 17, 2020 01:03 IST
Components of PPE are goggles, face-shield, mask, gloves, coverall/gowns (with or without aprons), head cover and shoe cover, the bench was told.
Sun, May 17, 2020
Take ‘all care’ for repatriation of migrant workers: HC tells Delhi govtSubscriber Only
May 17, 2020 01:02 IST
The court’s observation and direction came on a plea by an NGO which has raised grievances with regard to the official website of the authorities meant for registration of migrant workers for transit to their respective native place.
Sun, May 17, 2020
Delhi HC denies bail to ex-Religare promoter Malvinder SinghSubscriber Only
May 16, 2020 00:10 IST
It also observed that the medical condition of Malvinder is “stable, there is no ground whatsoever for the grant of interim bail / parole as prayed on behalf of the petitioner".
Sat, May 16, 2020Delhi: No interim stay on 70% ‘Special Corona Fee’ on liquorSubscriber Only
May 15, 2020 12:46 IST
Delhi government’s Standing Counsel Ramesh Singh opposed the contentions raised in the petitions and submitted that the government will file a detailed reply, pointing out how the coronavirus levy is valid.
Fri, May 15, 2020
No curbs on people involved in essential services: HaryanaSubscriber Only
May 15, 2020 04:44 IST
The statement was given by Haryana government’s Additional Advocate General Anil Grover, who also said free movement of trucks between Delhi and Haryana would be allowed.
Fri, May 15, 2020
‘Hopeful that phased OPD services can resume in 2 weeks’: AIIMS to Delhi HCSubscriber Only
May 15, 2020 02:05 IST
The OPD services at AIIMS were shut down on March 24, following the Covid-19 outbreak.
Fri, May 15, 2020
Delhi HC puts sacking of two health mission employees on holdSubscriber Only
May 14, 2020 22:37 IST
In a relief to Vandana Sharma and Bharat Arya, the two different benches of the High Court ordered that the two shall not be terminated until the next date of hearing. Both the petitions will be heard next on August 13.
Thu, May 14, 2020Delhi HC dismisses plea seeking financial aid to sex workers, LGBT community during lockdownSubscriber Only
May 13, 2020 23:57 IST
Besides seeking welfare measures, the advocate in his public interest litigation (PIL) had sought direction for constitution of a committee to rehabilitate the sex workers and the LGBT community.
Wed, May 13, 2020
Delay in forming mechanism of online delivery of liquor increasing chances of covid spread: Delhi HCSubscriber Only
May 12, 2020 19:10 IST
The bench has inquired from the Centre and Delhi government why all the liquor vends already existing in the city cannot be opened up, which may automatically reduce crowding outside the limited number of shops which are open at present.
Tue, May 12, 2020
‘Inconveniences bound to arise’: Delhi HC on plea challenging Covid-19 quarantineSubscriber Only
May 12, 2020 14:21 IST
Coronavirus (COVID-19): The Delhi High Court was of the view that “certain inconveniences, and difficulties are bound to arise in the process.
Tue, May 12, 2020Delhi HC rejects PIL seeking plan to prevent zoonotic diseasesSubscriber Only
May 09, 2020 23:40 IST
The plea sought directions to the Centre to involve veterinarians to help prevent spread of coronavirus between humans and animals.
Sun, May 10, 2020
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