New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has been urged to take suo motu cognisance of the Malviya Nagar fire tragedy, judicial oversight of the investigation, fixation of accountability of officials and private parties, and systemic reforms to strengthen public safety mechanisms in the national capital.A letter plea, addressed to the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, sought directions for an independent, transparent and time-bound probe into the circumstances leading to the devastatin…
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New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday granted six months’ interim bail to Delhi riots accused Tasleem Ahmed and Khalid Saifi in the larger conspiracy case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), while referring to a larger bench the question of whether prolonged incarceration and delay in trial can justify the grant of bail despite the statutory embargo contained in Section 43D(5) of the anti-terror law. Observing that different Benches of the apex court have expr…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Reiterating that the right to a speedy trial is a fundamental guarantee under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has granted bail to an accused in a murder case who had remained in custody for nearly four years without examination of a single witness. A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi passed the order while allowing a special leave petition (SLP) filed by Sahil Manoj Machare, challenging a Bombay High Court order that had denied him bail …
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) After the Supreme Court allowed his anticipatory bail plea, Congress leader Pawan Khera hailed the decision and said that the Constitution helps people “fighting against an oppressive government”. The Supreme Court on May 1 allowed the anticipatory bail plea of Khera in connection with an FIR lodged over his alleged remarks against Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Speaking to IANS at the Delhi airport, where he was warmly welcomed by …
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the anticipatory bail plea of Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with an FIR lodged by the Assam Police over his alleged remarks against Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.A Bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Atul S. Chandurkar set aside the Gauhati High Court’s decision that had denied him pre-arrest protection, observing that while investigation must proceed with integrity, individual liber…
Chandigarh, April 23 (IANS) The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance and initiated a detailed inquiry into multiple suicide incidents reported in the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Kurukshetra. Citing a media report and preliminary information received by the commission, several incidents of suicides and suicide attempts have occurred within a short span, raising grave concerns regarding student safety, mental well-being and institutional accountability.It has…
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Union government and all states and Union Territories to instal display boards at police stations and public offices, highlighting the penal consequences of filing false complaints, fabricated charges and false evidence. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi passed the order after hearing submissions …
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Thursday a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Centre and state authorities to install “display boards” at police stations, court complexes and public offices highlighting the penal provisions and punishment for filing false complaints, false charges and fabricated evidence.As per the cause list published on the website of the apex court, a bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The Central government on Monday informed the Supreme Court that the issue of volatile airfares and add-on fees charged by private airlines during festive seasons and holidays is being examined at the highest level. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the “opaque, exploitative, and algorithm-driven” pricing practices in India’s civil aviation sector, as well as the reduction in complimentary check…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and state authorities to install “display boards” at police stations, court complexes and public offices highlighting the penal provisions and punishment for filing false complaints, false charges and giving fabricated evidence.The plea, filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay through advocate-on-record Ashwani Kumar Dubey, contended that such preventive measures are …