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Doctor forced me to sign away property: senior citizen to courtSubscriber Only
December 15, 2009 01:19 IST
A 77-year-old man has moved court against a city doctor,contending that the latter threatened and coerced him into signing his property papers in the doctors favour while treating the senior citizen at a West Delhi clinic.
Tue, Dec 15, 2009Illegible vakalatnamas not acceptable: HCSubscriber Only
December 14, 2009 04:21 IST
It could mean the end of the doctors scrawl or careless filling up of vakalatnamas (agreement between a litigant and counsel) for the lawyers in the capital.
Mon, Dec 14, 2009Fake driving licence: HC calls for stricter normsSubscriber Only
December 11, 2009 01:51 IST
For fake licence holders,driving will no longer be a hassle-free experience. Favouring the drafting of strict guidelines,the Delhi High Court has ordered the formation of a committee to control the menace.
Fri, Dec 11, 2009Drowning deaths: Dont protect big fish,HC tells MCDSubscriber Only
December 10, 2009 02:22 IST
In a strong indictment of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi,the Delhi High Court on Wednesday warned the civic body against protecting...
Thu, Dec 10, 2009Special buses for women get HC supportSubscriber Only
December 10, 2009 02:14 IST
With the Delhi High Court pitching in,women in the Capital may soon get to travel in special exclusive buses on city routes that have recorded an alarming number of molestation and harassment cases on the public transport system.
Thu, Dec 10, 2009HC unhappy,government to rework parole rulesSubscriber Only
December 10, 2009 01:20 IST
Having asked the state government to rework parole guidelines after the Manu Sharma slip-up last month,the Delhi High Court has now said that the fresh set of rules are too strict.
Thu, Dec 10, 2009Rs 1 lakh penalty for misuse of judicial processSubscriber Only
December 09, 2009 01:29 IST
Frequent law suits over property boomeranged for a 46-year-old woman,when the Delhi High Court not only dismissed the suit but also slapped a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the woman for misusing the judicial process.
Wed, Dec 09, 2009Petty cases cannot be allowed to delay work for Games: courtSubscriber Only
December 07, 2009 03:33 IST
With almost each and every developmental work in the Capital being linked to the 2010 Commonwealth Games...
Mon, Dec 07, 2009Bail denied to man who gave wife matchbox as she threatened suicideSubscriber Only
December 03, 2009 00:03 IST
A city court came down heavily on a man who handed his wife a matchbox as she,in a fit of rage,threatened to commit suicide.
Thu, Dec 03, 2009Court restores visitation rights of father,warns against misuseSubscriber Only
December 02, 2009 04:15 IST
The child custody case,which had created history as the first instance of deposition through video-conferencing before a Delhi lower court,has now run into trouble.
Wed, Dec 02, 2009Leave proper info before going on leave,city court judges toldSubscriber Only
December 01, 2009 02:26 IST
Taking uninformed leaves could well be history for judges and their staff at the citys district courts.
Tue, Dec 01, 2009Woman convict spins web of lies in court to meet male undertrialsSubscriber Only
November 25, 2009 02:22 IST
A woman convicts wish to meet two male undertrials prompted her to weave a web of lies that kept a city court ensnared for around two months before her bluff was called.
Wed, Nov 25, 2009Wife missing for 15 years,man fights abduction chargesSubscriber Only
November 24, 2009 04:53 IST
Raghvindra Vikram Singh (39) says he has seen it all a non-existent marriage,a murderous assault for marrying a girl outside his caste and a criminal case forcing him to make endless trips to a Delhi court for 14 years....
Tue, Nov 24, 2009No damages for articles left behind in aircraftSubscriber Only
November 21, 2009 01:53 IST
Can an airline be made to compensate for articles missing from an aircraft after a passenger leaves them behind? No,says Delhi Consumer Commission.
Sat, Nov 21, 2009Father told to pay damages for accident caused by sonSubscriber Only
November 17, 2009 02:03 IST
Be extra careful with your car keys. For,if a minor decides to go for a drive and meets with an accident,you will not be able to claim relief from your insurance company.
Tue, Nov 17, 2009Court denies compensation to witness in case of delayed trialSubscriber Only
November 13, 2009 00:52 IST
Can a witness seek compensation from court for the loss of time,money and health because of an unending trial?
Fri, Nov 13, 2009Lost to schizophrenia,discharged Armyman granted disability pensionSubscriber Only
November 11, 2009 01:44 IST
Retired Armyman Rattan Singh always wanted son Prem to follow his footsteps and join the defence services.
Wed, Nov 11, 2009Movie halls can charge you more for that juiceSubscriber Only
November 09, 2009 03:17 IST
While buying a bar of chocolate or a pack of juice at a cineplex,did you ever wish to drag the hall owner to court for charging you more than the maximum retail price printed on the items?
Mon, Nov 09, 2009Pulled up for failing to issue notice,cops told to learnSubscriber Only
November 05, 2009 00:23 IST
Police personnel at the Hazrat Nizamuddin police station have a new job at hand learning how to issue proclamation notices against absconding offenders.
Thu, Nov 05, 2009Rapists cannot tarnish image of victim,says city courtSubscriber Only
November 03, 2009 01:30 IST
A judgment that may serve to deter rapists from maligning a victims reputation,a city court has held that an accused was not permitted to raise questions on a victims character and defend himself by claiming that she was of easy virtue.
Tue, Nov 03, 2009Court cannot be used to settle personal scoresSubscriber Only
November 02, 2009 03:03 IST
A city court found itself in a Catch-22 situation when it discovered that whichever way it decided to go while deciding a case,it could never have a just and desired result.
Mon, Nov 02, 2009Delhi School of Music teacher found guilty of molesting childSubscriber Only
October 29, 2009 23:59 IST
Over five years after a 10-year-old girl accused a piano teacher of Delhi School of Music of molestation,a city court pronounced him guilty on Wednesday.
Thu, Oct 29, 2009
Wife walked out on accused IIT scholarSubscriber Only
October 28, 2009 02:55 IST
Research scholar Pushpam Kumar Sinha,accused in the murder of Manipur teen Ramchanphy Hongray,was married in 2003 but his wife Poonam left him five years later,the police have said.
Wed, Oct 28, 2009Court issues NBW against Sukh Ram,then cancels itSubscriber Only
October 27, 2009 04:21 IST
A Delhi court on Monday issued a non-bailable warrant against former Union communication minister Sukh Ram for not appearing before it in connection with a 13-year-old corruption case....
Tue, Oct 27, 2009Court dismisses mans plea for right in fathers businessSubscriber Only
October 26, 2009 04:27 IST
Sounding a reality check of sorts,a city court has held that a man who helps his father in the latters business,has a legal status of merely a servant and hence cannot claim rights on the enterprise or property.
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