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As Delhi witnesses another fire tragedy, authorities yet to act on HC's 5-month-old order on fire safety in hotels
Bhargava claimed he sent repeated reminders to the Chief Secretary of the Delhi government, the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Chairperson of New Delhi Municipal Council to comply with the order, but to no avail
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View AllCoal block scam: Delhi court summons Naveen Jindal, former coal secretary
The case stems from a preliminary inquiry registered by the CBI based on directions from the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) on September 26, 2012.
Delhi court acquits husband, in-laws in dowry-death case
In an order dated May 29, the court said, "The oral allegations of dowry demands by the complainant are diametrically contradicted by the deceased's own suicide note, which explicitly establishes that the domestic friction was over household work, not dowry."
Former Reliance ADAG executive Amitabh Jhunjhunwala sent in CBI custody
Jhunjhunwala was earlier lodged in the Tihar Central Jail in Delhi in judicial custody in a related money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate.
SC collegium approves appointment of 3 judicial officers as judges of Himachal Pradesh HC
The collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, in a meeting held on June 2 approved names of Chirag Bhanu Singh, Bhupesh Sharma, and Yogesh Jaswal as judges of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
Jharkhand man gets life term for murdering employer in UP's Baghpat
Police said the case had been identified under the Uttar Pradesh Police's "Operation Conviction" campaign, which aimed to secure speedy convictions in serious criminal cases.
Bihar: Octogenarian among 5 men gets jail term in 34-year-old attempt to murder case
The court also imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on each of the five convicts-Deepa Rai, Jagdish Rai, Naresh Rai, Nagdev Rai and Nakeshwar Rai.
Twisha Sharma case: Amid courtroom drama, her husband and mother-in-law get judicial custody till June 16
The dramatic scenes unfolded at the court of Shobhna Bhalave as the CBI produced retired judge Giribala Singh and her son, Samarth Singh, following completion of their interrogation remand in connection with the death of the 33-year-old former actor-model.
Twisha case accused and ex-judge Giribala seeks safe place in jail; wants media trial protection
A court in Bhopal remanded late model Twisha Sharma's husband Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh, both accused of dowry harassment, in judicial custody for 14 days on completion of their CBI remand. She is now lodged in Bhopal Central Jail.
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Jun 3, 03:59 PM Mumbai court remands former Reliance ADAG executive Amitabh Jhunjhunwala in CBI custody till June 5 in bank fraud case.
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When law enforcers turn extortionists, citizen looks with suspicion: SC
In this case, the complainant was travelling with his daughter from Mumbai in the Hapa Duronto Express. They, along with his brother-in-law who came t...
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Prolonged matrimonial litigation only leads to perpetuity of marriage on paper: SC
"Therefore, the conclusion of the high court is sustained. T...
SC forms high-powered expert panel to re-examine Aravalli definition
In its order, the court observed that a "fair, impartial and...
Sovereignty of country paramount, not personal liberty in drugs case: SC
Noting that the accused has only undergone a year and seven ...
Exclusion of married daughter from definition of 'family' manifestly arbitrary: SC
A bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe mad...
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As Delhi witnesses another fire tragedy, authorities yet to act on HC's 5-month-old order on fire safety in hotels
Bhargava claimed he sent repeated reminders to the Chief Secretary of the Delhi government, the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Chairperson of New Delhi Municipal Council to comply with the order, but to no avail
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Love or a Crime?
Thereafter, what followed was the pain disintegration of human bond into cold, legal terminology. Allegations and legal proceedings followed. Differen...
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Glorification of Singham Style Police Encounters is a Vicious Attempt to Deviate From the Due Process of Law Exigency of Anti Torture Shield to Curb the Sin in the Cells
The argument of the government that the notification and imp...
Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia under stringent safeguards
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Money Laundering : A Magistrate taking cognizance of an offence must provide an opportunity of hearing before taking cognizance
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Voluntary Euthanasia and Non Voluntary Euthanasia
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Money Laundering : When ED can not arrest and accused even need not apply for bail
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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Awards Rs. 2 Crores for Medical Negligence
Surgeon Found Guilty of Removing Healthy Kidney, Leading to Patient's Death; Compensation Includes Rs. 1.5 Crores for Negligence...
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NCDRC awards Rs 2 cr to family after woman’s healthy kidney removed in botched surgery
The commission comprising President A P Sahi and member Bhar...
SBI must pay Rs 5 lakh to woman despite 6-yr delay in claim: Nagpur consumer panel
A bank cannot use the 90-day claim window as a shield when i...
Himachal: Hamirpur consumer panel sends three to one-year jail for selling defective machine
The case pertains to a defective machine purchased in 2015 b...
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Overturns Medical Negligence Ruling in PRP Therapy Case
Medical professionals cleared of negligence; Commission emph...
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CESTAT Orders Remand in Elora Tobacco Case Over Cross-Examination Denial
Tribunal mandates strict adherence to Section 9D of Central Excise Act, highlighting natural justice principles....
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ITAT Delhi Bench Quashes Reassessment Proceedings Against Lalit Kumar Modi
Tribunal Rules Reassessment Invalid Due to Concurrent Scruti...
You want us to run entire country, asks SC; dismisses plea seeking sweeping directions
It is nearly impossible to issue directions which will be co...
ITAT Rules Against PCIT's Revisionary Powers in Mukul Rohatgi Case
Tribunal Quashes Revision Order on Grounds of Insufficient E...
CESTAT Chennai Exempts Hotel Property Leasing from Service Tax
Tribunal Rules in Favor of Hotel Property Lease Exclusion un...
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NCLAT Upholds CoC’s Commercial Wisdom in Vedanta vs. Jaiprakash Associates Insolvency Resolution
Committee of Creditors’ rejection of Vedanta’s Addendum and approval of Adani Enterprises’ Resolution Plan affirmed; Court emphasizes limited judicial...
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NCLAT Dismisses Appeal Against Contempt Petition Dismissal, Upholds Tribunal's Exclusive Prerogative
Tribunal's Dismissal of Contempt Petition Deemed Valid; Appe...
NCLAT Sets Aside NCLT Order Admitting Section 9 Petition, Finds Pre-Existing Dispute and Fictitious Invoices in A.S. Met Corp Pvt Ltd vs KLSR Infratech Ltd Case
Principal Bench of NCLAT dismisses operational creditor’s in...
NCLAT Rules Committee of Creditors Can Litigate Within IBC Framework
NCLAT affirms CoC's limited legal status to litigate under I...
NCLAT Rejects Delay Condonation Plea in Insolvency Appeal
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Consider extending AIIMS' environmental management plan to other govt hospitals: NGT to Centre
While entrusting the responsibility of adopting measures required to reduce air pollution inside the campus to the medical institute's director, the t...
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NGT seeks response from Centre, states regarding heatwave conditions across country
In an order dated May 25, a bench of NGT chairperson Justice...
NGT asks PESO to adhere to CPCB guidelines for new petroleum retail outlet in Dehradun
The green body was hearing a petition challenging a letter o...
NGT asks DPCC to conduct water sample analysis of Kitchner Lake
In an order dated May 21, made available on Wednesday, a ben...
NGT fines DUSIB Rs 50,000 for failing to provide details of sewage discharge from JJ clusters
The bench agreed with the DJB’s reply that, in the absence o...