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Protests Are Not Allowed At Civil Lines Metro Station, Says Delhi HC
No protest will be allowed at the Civil Lines, Metro station, the Delhi High Court has said. However, an inquiry will be conducted at the highest level to protect from further protests, said the Delhi Police to court. The court heard the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj against the alleged attack and vandalization at the official residence of the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Tags: Delhi High Court, Delhi Police, AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
Courtesy: ANI
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Delhi HC Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Review Of Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Central Government over a PIL seeking a review of the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022. The petitioner, Harshit Goel, has prayed that Sections 2(1)(a) (iii), 2(1)(b), 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 of this Act should be declared unconstitutional. The plea argues that bodily integrity is protected under Article 21, and that prisoners are also entitled to it.
Tags: Legal, Delhi HC, Delhi High Court, Plea, Centre
Courtesy: ANI
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Delhi HC Permits Re-Opening Of Nizamuddin Markaz For Ramzan
Delhi High Court allowed to re-open certain areas of Nizamuddin Markaz during Ramzan. On April 1, Justice Jasmeet Singh reviewed a plea filed by the Delhi Waqf Board, seeking re-opening of the mosque. The HC order read, "It is directed that for Ramadan, namaz and religious prayers shall be permitted to be offered on the ground floor and four floors at Masjid Bangle Wali." The arrangements are allowed till Eid-Ul-Fitr.
Tags: Tablighi, Delhi High Court, Delhi, Nizamuddin Markaz, Ramzan
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Delhi HC Issues Notice To P Chidambaram In INX Media Case
The Delhi High Court (HC) issued a notice to the former Union Minister and Congress MP P Chidambaram, on March 25. Reviewing Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s plea, challenging a trial court order, the bench issued notice. With this, the matter has been adjourned to April 20. Notably, Chidambaram, his son and others are alleged in INX Media money laundering case.
Tags: P chidambaram, Congress MP, INX Media Case, ED, Delhi High Court
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Delhi HC Issues Notice To Rahul, Sonia Gandhi & Other Leaders: Delhi Riots 2020
Delhi HC issued fresh notice to prominent leaders like Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and activists, over hate speech in 2020 Delhi riots. As per ANI, on March 22, the HC reviewed a petition filed, demanding FIRs against politicians for spreading communal hatred, after the riots, which killed approximately 200 people. The HC bench also expressed displeasure over petitioners for not filing the process fees in the matter.
Tags: Delhi High Court, Delhi riots 2020, Petitioners, Congress Leaders, notice
Courtesy: ANI
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High Court Issues Notice To AMU Student Under CAA Agitation 2019-20
Due to alleged inflammatory speeches at the CAA agitation in 2019-20, the Delhi HC has issued a notice to Sharjeel Imam, a student of Aligarh Muslim University. As per the charge sheet, "Imam is accused of delivering seditious speeches and inciting a particular section of the community to indulge in unlawful activities, detrimental to sovereignty and integrity of the nation." However, Imam was arrested in 2020 from Bihar.
… read-moreTags: Delhi High Court, Delhi Police, Bail, Bail Plea, CAA
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Delhi HC Issues Notice To Excise Department Over Liquor Shop License
On December 13, a division bench of Delhi HC issued notice to the excise department over liquor license approval. The notice was in regard to a petition filed against approval of liquor shop in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi. Notably, the liquor shop had been approved in a residential area with several necessary commodities' shop, creating panic amongst people. The Delhi HC directed the department to file a reply by January 28.
Tags: Delhi HC, Liquor, License, Delhi High Court, Excise Department
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea To Stop Publication Of Salman Khurshid's Book
The Delhi High Court (HC,) on November 25, dismissed the petition filed to stop publication and circulation of Congress leader Salman Khurshid's book, "Sunrise Over Ayodhya: Nationhood Of Our Times." Reportedly, Khurshid's book has been claimed to be controversial, hurting the religious sentiments of the Hindu community. "What can we do if people are feeling so sensitive", the judge said in a statement proceeding to dismiss the petition.
Tags: Salman khurshid, Delhi High Court, Law, Controversial Book, INC
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Muslims Come Forward To Halt Destruction Of Delhi Temple
The dharamshala next to the temple nearby Delhi High Court was recently demolished by some miscreants in the Locality. The builder/miscreants are trying to disturb the brotherhood and harmony among the hindus and muslims. While the area is majorly muslim dominated both communities have been living peacefully for years. The court later ordered the police to establish law and order and make sure no encroachment is made to the temple.
… read-moreTags: Delhi Police, Delhi High Court, Dharamshala, Hindu-Muslim unity, Brotherhood
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Delhi High Court Gives Nod To Virtual Marriage Registration
In the latest development, the Delhi HC has permitted to allow the registration of marriages through virtual presence. The decision comes in response to a plea filed by a US-Indian couple who were repeatedly asked to be present in person. The court said, "mandatory presence negates the purpose of enactment of registration order." However, the registration has to be done in the physical presence with all documents including two witnesses.
Tags: Delhi High Court, Law, Video Conferencing, Marriage Registration
Courtesy: Times Now News
