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Delhi HC to re-open on Wednesday after summer vacation
The high court will also hear Indian Polo Association's petition against a sessions court's court refusing to stay the May 20 order evicting it from the 15.20-acre Jaipur Polo Ground, NSUI's PIL seeking independent inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the on-screen marking system for Class 12 exam as well as NIA's appeal seeking death penalty for separatist leader Yasin Malik in a terror-funding case in July.
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View AllDelhi tribunal awards Rs 29.74 lakh to man left permanently disabled in Mercedes hit-and-run
Presiding Officer Aditi Garg was hearing a claim petition filed by Deepak Gupta, who suffered multiple injuries and became permanently disabled after an SUV hit his scooter and fled the spot.
Man gets 20-year RI in sexual assault case; Consent immaterial in cases involving minors, says court
The court demolished the defence's argument of a "consensual love affair," underscoring that the statutory age threshold creates an absolute bar.
Delhi court acquits three in 2020 attempt to murder case after complainant fails to identify accused
In an order dated June 9, the court said, "It is a cardinal principle of criminal jurisprudence that suspicion, however strong, cannot take the place of proof. The prosecution must stand on its own legs and prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt."
Delhi court grants bail to CBI official who allegedly stole Rs 1 lakh during raid
It said that the accused did not appear to be at flight risk and there were no circumstances to suggest that releasing him would prejudice the probe.
Delhi court grants bail to ex-GST officer accused of fraudulently releasing public funds
The investigating officer (IO) claimed that the unusual haste in sanctioning refunds is an important incriminating circumstance in the present case, and that the “investigation has disclosed active role of applicant/accused (Singh) in facilitating fraudulent release of public funds resulting in wrongful loss of approximately 5.50 crore to the government exchequer”.
Prayagraj court awards death penalty to man for rape, murder of 3-year-old girl
District Government Counsel Manoj Kumar Pandey said Additional Sessions Judge and Special Judge (POCSO) Vinod Kumar Chaurasia on Monday sentenced Gagan Kumar to death under relevant provisions of the IPC Sections 376A (rape resulting in death), 302 (murder) and provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Patna court extends Khan Sir's protection from arrest till July 3 in coaching institute firing case
Khan was named in an FIR related to a firing incident by his guards when miscreants vandalised his coaching institute in early June. He was named in the FIR, and the court on June 9 granted him protection from arrest, which was later extended till June 30.
Judicial review cornerstone of India's constitutional democracy: CJI Surya Kant
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) made the remarks on Monday at the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) conference in Stockholm. The theme of the conference was "Safeguarding the Rule of Law -- Experiences from India and Sweden".
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Delhi HC to re-open on Wednesday after summer vacation
The high court will also hear Indian Polo Association's petition against a sessions court's court refusing to stay the May 20 order evicting it from the 15.20-acre Jaipur Polo Ground, NSUI's PIL seeking independent inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the on-screen marking system for Class 12 exam as well as NIA's appeal seeking death penalty for separatist leader Yasin Malik in a terror-funding case in July.
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Maharashtra Consumer Commission Orders Builder to Refund Rs. 1.05 Crore with Interest for Breach of Contract
Severe Deficiency in Service and Unfair Trade Practices by Builder Leads to Compensation for Mental Agony and Legal Costs...
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ITAT Delhi Bench Quashes Reassessment Proceedings Against Lalit Kumar Modi
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ITAT Rules Against PCIT's Revisionary Powers in Mukul Rohatgi Case
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NCLT Initiates Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Against Fabzen Technologies
One 97 Communications Secures Tribunal's Nod as Fabzen Fails to Dispute Operational Debt...
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NCLT Initiates Insolvency Resolution Process Against Anil Ambani as Personal Guarantor
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Central Administrative Tribunal Upholds Age Limit in J&K Police Recruitment
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NCLAT Upholds CoC’s Commercial Wisdom in Vedanta vs. Jaiprakash Associates Insolvency Resolution
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NCLAT Dismisses Appeal Against Contempt Petition Dismissal, Upholds Tribunal's Exclusive Prerogative
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NGT asks UP dept to take action against 'illegal' groundwater extraction in Noida, Greater Noida
A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member Afroz Ahmad was hearing a petition by environmental conservationist Vikrant T...
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NGT issues notice to Morepen plant in Kasauli over noise pollution
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Consider extending AIIMS' environmental management plan to other govt hospitals: NGT to Centre
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NGT seeks response from Centre, states regarding heatwave conditions across country
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NGT asks PESO to adhere to CPCB guidelines for new petroleum retail outlet in Dehradun
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