[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The family of the 2012 Chhawla gangrape victim on Wednesday said they would appeal against the Supreme Court's acquittal of the three accused in the case. The three men were accused of abducting, raping and killing the 19-year-old woman in February 2012. Her mutilated body was found...
Delhi HC disposes of plea demanding Covid facility for prosecutors, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Delhi high court has ended proceedings on a plea that sought a dedicated Covid facility for public prosecutors, noting that all possible steps to provide medical treatment to combat the pandemic have been taken by the city government and the Centre.The HC disposed of the public litigation...
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[ad_1] New Delhi, Special treatment for the underprivileged is a facet of equality guaranteed under the Constitution and treating unequal as equals is a well-recognised form of discrimination, the Delhi High Court has said. The court noted that the Constitution includes special provisions for the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled...
Appropriate security arrangements made at residence of Dr. Swamy, centre to HC, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): The Central Government on Thursday informed the Delhi High Court that Security agencies are satisfied that appropriate arrangements have been made for ensuring the safety and security of former Rajya Sabha MP Dr Subramanian Swamy, considering the fact that he is a Z...
HC on plea for homeopathic treatment of COVID-19, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] The Delhi High Court Tuesday refused to pass directions for permitting homeopathic treatment for mild COVID-19 cases, saying expert bodies like the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) are the best judges to decide and accord approval in respect of medical protocol. The high court said the petitioners shall...
Meeting due with govts on payment process, Delhi HC told, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Monday told the high court that a meeting with the Centre and Delhi government is scheduled to discuss the modalities on payment of the balance arbitral award to the Reliance Infrastructure-owned Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited.The DMRC told the court that...
SC commences hearing on retrospective application of immunity granted against arrest, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] The Supreme Court Tuesday commenced hearing on whether striking down a provision granting immunity from arrest would have a retrospective effect in view of rights protected under Article 20 of the Constitution. Article 20 of the Constitution provides for protection in respect of conviction for offences. A five-judge constitution...
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[ad_1] New Delhi, Hearing a case regarding the compensation to child survivors of sexual abuse, the Delhi High Court recently observed that survivor-centric justice is the key to preventing the revictimisation of the survivor.The court was dealing with an appeal challenging the grant of compensation of Rs 50,000 to a...
Delhi HC defers hearing of PIL on politicians in public posts, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Delhi high court on Friday deferred hearing on a PIL seeking removal of people who continue to hold positions in political parties while heading PSUs and other statutory bodies.The court pointed out that there are "better issues" for filing a PIL and told the petitioner lawyer to...
Appear Before Sit, Hc Tells Andaman Ex-cs, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court has asked the former Andaman and Nicobar Islands chief secretary, facing gang-rape charges, to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case.After the complaint surfaced, the Centre put the officer under suspension.The Delhi High Court had earlier granted Jitendra Narain interim protection...