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Delhi HC seeks replies on PIL over delay in Juvenile Justice Boards cases

21 hours ago | newindianexpress.com | Shekhar Singh

By Shekhar Singh During the hearing, the Chief Justice reminded the Delhi Government's lawyer that, under the structure of the JJ Act, it is the State Government's responsibility to ensure that the law is properly implemented. He also pointed out that the setting up and disbanding of JJBs, along with their overall functioning, falls under the State's control.
Delhi High Court

21 hours ago | newindianexpress.com | Shekhar Singh

By Shekhar Singh NEW DELHI: The Delhi HC on Wednesday observed that it would look into the issue on the administrative side following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) highlighting the alarming 40 per cent vacancy in the court's sanctioned judicial strength, calling for immediate steps to address the crisis and prevent further erosion of justice delivery.
Woman who quits job to raise kids entitled to alimony, rules Delhi HC

21 hours ago | newindianexpress.com | Shekhar Singh

By Shekhar Singh In response, the wife told the court she was unable to work as she was solely responsible for their minor son's upbringing. As a single parent without family support, she found it impossible to continue her career while taking care of the child.
Delhi HC restrains use of 'Max Mueller' by entity

1 day ago | newindianexpress.com | Shekhar Singh

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction in favour of the Goethe-Institut, a German cultural association operating six educational centres across India under the name 'Max Mueller Bhavan'. The order stops another entity from using the name 'Max Mueller Institute' to offer German language education. Justice Mini Pushkarna, while delivering the order on May 6, said, "...in the area of education, any chance of confusion should be completely avoided.
Madrasi Camp to be razed on June 1

2 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Shekhar Singh

By Shekhar Singh NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has directed that the demolition of Madrasi Camp will begin from June 1, while issuing a set of instructions to ensure a smooth rehabilitation process for its residents. A division bench of Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora stressed that the demolition must be carried out in a systematic manner and that proper resettlement of the camp dwellers is necessary to clear the Barapullah drain.
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief's sons seek call facility in jail

5 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Shekhar Singh

NEW DELHI: Amid a war like situation between India and Pakistan, Syed Ahmad Shakeel and Syed Shahid Yusuf, sons of Mohammad Yusuf Shah a.k.a Syed Salahuddin, the self-proclaimed head of the militant group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, have approached the Delhi High Court seeking to restore their phone call rights in prison.
36 HC judges for 60 posts, PIL warns of judicial crisis

6 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Shekhar Singh

NEW DELHI: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court highlighting the alarming 40 per cent vacancy in the court's sanctioned judicial strength, calling for immediate steps to address the crisis and prevent further erosion of justice delivery. Filed by practising lawyer Amit Sahni on Thursday, the plea states that while the Delhi High Court is sanctioned to have 60 judges, 45 permanent and 15 additional, it is currently functioning with only 36 judges.
Delhi HC defers Shahdara Bar elections to May 24 over EVM and cost concerns

6 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Shekhar Singh

By Shekhar Singh NEW DELHI: The Delhi HC on Thursday deferred the Shahdara Bar Association elections to May 24 citing logistical and financial concerns. The elections were originally scheduled to take place on May 9. The decision came from a full bench comprising Justices Prathiba M Singh, Navin Chawla and C Hari Shankar.
Indira Gandhi International airport remains calm despite flight cancellations after 'Operation Sindoor'

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Shekhar Singh

By Shekhar Singh NEW DELHI: Even as domestic airlines cancelled more flights till May 10 and advised passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport, the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi remained calm on Wednesday. No chaos or large crowds were reported and similar conditions echoed at New Delhi Railway Station and ISBT Kashmere Gate. However, Delhi Police conducted intense checks and patrols at IGI airport, railway stations and ISBT.
Court acquits 12 in Hashim Ali murder case

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Shekhar Singh

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has acquitted 12 men of all charges linked to the killing of a man identified as Hashim Ali during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala of the Karkardooma Courts cleared all allegations against Lokesh Kumar Solanki, Pankaj Sharma, Ankit Chaudhary, Prince, Jatin Sharma, Himanshu Thakur, Vivek Panchal, Rishabh Chaudhary, Sumit Chaudhary, Tinku Arora, Sandeep and Sahil.