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Delhi HC Issues Summon To BBC Over PM Modi Documentary
The matter of BBC's controversial documentary on "PM Narendra Modi" reached the Delhi HC. The court issued a summon to the BBC after a NGO filed a defamation case, saying the documentary casts a slur on the reputation of India. In the plea, the NGO's lawyer said, " documentary makes defamatory imputation and cast a slur on the reputation of the country." Reacting to it, HC issued summon orders.
Tags: bbc documentary, PM Narendra Modi, Delhi HC, Plea, Defamation Case
Courtesy: Zee News India
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Remand Of Manish Sisodia Extended Till March 6 : Delhi Liquor Scam
The judicial custody of former Deputy CM of Delhi Manish Sisodia has been extended till March 6. The judicial custody to the CBI was remanded in connection with the Delhi Liquor Policy Scam, which is being investigated by the CBI. Sisodia, who is the prime accused into the matter was arrested on February 28, following which he was remanded till March 4. Today, Delhi HC granted an extension to custody.
Tags: Manish Sisodia, Delhi liquor scam, Judicial Custody, CBI, Delhi HC
Courtesy: Live Law
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Delhi HC Grants Bail To Ex NSE Chairman Chitra Ramakrishna
The Delhi High Court (HC) granted bail to Ex NSE Chairman Chitra Ramakrishna in illegal phone tapping and money laundering case. On February 8, the Delhi HC Justice Jasmeet Singh said, "The application is allowed. The applicant is granted bail." Chitra Ramakrishna was arrested by CBI in the money laundering case by the ED, which opposed her bail saying, she is a 'mastermind'. The matter is still under investigation.
Tags: Ex Chairman Chitra Ramakrishna, Bail, ED, MONEY LAUNDERING, Delhi HC
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Delhi HC Directs Railways To Submit Report Regarding Contaminated Water Supply Allegations
The Delhi High Court bench led by CJ Satish Chandra Sharma, including Subramounium Prasad, asked the Indian Railways to file a fresh status report in a matter relating to the alleged supply of contaminated drinking water to passengers. Petitioners also mentioned manipulation in the award of contracts for setting up chlorination plants. Notably, the petitioner's counsel also informed that the last status report was filed by Railways in October… read-more
Tags: RAILWAYS, Delhi HC, Contaminated water, Indian Stations, Petition
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Uddhav Thackeray-Led Shiv Sena Files Petition Against ED's Symbol Freezing Order
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction approached the Delhi High Court seeking a quashing of the order of the Election Commission of India (ECI) freezing the party name and election symbol. On October 10, the Thackeray saction filed a petition and has challenged ECI's October 8 order, contending it was passed in complete violation of principles of natural justice and without granting any hearing to the parties.
Tags: Delhi HC, Uddhav Thackeray, Enforcement Directorate, Freezing Symbol, Shiv Sena
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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EX JNU Student Sharjeel Imam Gets Bail In Sedition Case: Delhi HC
A Delhi Court granted bail to former JNU student Sharjeel Imam in a sedition case that accuses him of delivering a 'provocative speech.' Sharjeel's speech allegedly led to violence in the national capital's Jamia Nagar area in the year 2019. Although JNU Student got bail in sedition case, he is still in custody in other cases pending against him, including UAPA Case.
Tags: Sedition case, sharjeel Imam, UAPA Case, Granted Bail, Delhi HC
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Delhi HC Issues Interim Order In Favour Of Lt Governor Saxena In Defamation Case
The Delhi High Court (HC) issued notice and passed an interim order in favour of Delhi Lt. General Vinay Kumar Saxena, regarding a defamation case, filed against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs. Notably, AAP leaders accused Saxena of illegal corrupt activities in Delhi. However, Delhi Lt. General denied the allegations and filed an interim injunction against AAP leaders, asking them to restrain from levelling baseless allegations.
Tags: AAP, Delhi HC, Defamation Case, Lt Vinay Kumar Saxena, Political Issue
Courtesy: ANI
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Delhi Court Extends Judicial Custody Of AAP MLA In Waqf Board Case
A Delhi Court remanded Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan to 14 days' judicial custody on September 26. The custody was given in connection with a case pertaining to alleged financial misappropriation and other irregularities in the functioning of the Delhi Waqf Board. Notably, Khan was arrested on September 16 and produced before the Rouse Avenue Court at the end of his five-day custodial interrogation by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB… read-more
Tags: Delhi HC, AAP MLA, Judicial Custody, Waqf Board Case, Legal
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Ex Gogi Gang Member’s Bail Plea Rejected By Delhi HC
Delhi HC has rejected the interim bail plea of an ex Gogi Gang member, who had sought for bail on the grounds of his mother’s surgery. He had contended that no one is there to look after his mother. However the court observed that there are other members to take care of his mother. The accused has been identified as Bhuttan, charged with armed robbery and assault of public servant.
Tags: Delhi, Delhi HC, Interim Bail Plea, Gogi Gang, Armed Robbery
Courtesy: ANI
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Financial Aid To Newly Enrolled Advocates
The High Court of Delhi dismissed a plea seeking financial assistance to newly enrolled advocates, on August 22. The petitioner had requested for a financial assistance of Rs 5,000 from the court, during initial years of practice. The petitioner also claimed that there are no rules for the allotment of chambers, and no equal opportunity to a young and passionate advocate.
Tags: Delhi HC, Petition, BCI, BCD, Advocate
Courtesy: ANI
