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Pritam Pal Singh
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On Delhi riot probe note, HC tells Special CP: Why the need, show 5 such lettersSubscriber Only
August 01, 2020 04:35 IST
As reported by The Indian Express, Special Commissioner of Police Praveer Ranjan’s July 8 order had also stated that “due care and precaution” must be taken while making arrests.
Sat, Aug 01, 2020
Delhi HC: Why insist on physical presence to register workers?Subscriber Only
July 31, 2020 03:22 IST
It ordered the 25 advocates, who have been engaged as field verification officers for verifying applications for renewal of registration, to start their work “forthwith”.
Fri, Jul 31, 2020
‘Hindus resentful’: HC seeks copy of officer’s note to riot probe teamsSubscriber Only
July 28, 2020 05:12 IST
Justice Suresh Kumar Kait issued the direction on a plea by Sahil Parvez, whose father was shot dead near his home, and Mohd Saeed Salmani, whose mother was lynched inside her house.
Tue, Jul 28, 2020
613 cases in Delhi on Monday, lowest in 2 months: Why more antigen than RT-PCR, asks HCSubscriber Only
July 28, 2020 03:44 IST
The bench was of the view that in light of the National Centre for Disease Control’s sero-survey report and the high rate of false negatives of RAT, “RT-PCR tests, whose numbers are plummeting, should be ramped up”.
Tue, Jul 28, 2020
HC restrains Delhi Police from issuing statement on Pinjra Tod activist’s caseSubscriber Only
July 28, 2020 03:19 IST
As per the petition, Kalita is accused in four FIRs, including one for allegedly participating in protests at Darya Ganj on December 20 last year and two for her alleged role in the anti-CAA Jafrabad sit-in protest in February.
Tue, Jul 28, 2020
Delhi’s positivity rate had crossed 30%, but at 5% now, says Satyendar JainSubscriber Only
July 26, 2020 04:04 IST
Delhi reported 1,142 new cases and 29 deaths due to Covid on Saturday, taking the total number of cases and fatalities to 1,29,531 and 3,806 respectively.
Sun, Jul 26, 2020
Counsel drama in February riots cases irks Delhi HCSubscriber Only
July 25, 2020 02:45 IST
The court’s observation came after it was informed through Centre’s Standing Counsel Amit Mahajan that Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Amit Prasad has been appointed by the President of India to represent Delhi Police in the matter.
Sat, Jul 25, 2020
Delhi HC grants bail to ex-Fortis promoter, says probe must have ‘time-limited process’Subscriber Only
July 24, 2020 00:58 IST
The court observed that “people’s trust in the criminal justice system must rest on surer footing than on pre-trial punishment by keeping accused persons in prison”.
Fri, Jul 24, 2020
In riot case, Delhi HC says police taking system for a rideSubscriber Only
July 23, 2020 02:38 IST
Justice Suresh Kumar Kait said the Delhi Police is “misusing the judicial system” and taking the “system for ride”, despite the fact that their petition seeking cancellation of Farooq’s bail is pending adjudication before it in another petition.
Thu, Jul 23, 2020HC pulls up Tihar for detaining man in jail for 10 days despite bail orderSubscriber Only
July 22, 2020 02:06 IST
A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Subramonium Prasad further directed the Director General (Prisons) to conduct an inquiry into the matter and file a status report within three weeks.
Wed, Jul 22, 2020
Plea on hate speech, fake news: FB points to steps taken, Google says allegations baselessSubscriber Only
July 21, 2020 04:31 IST
The submissions were made before a bench of Justices Rajiv Sahai Endlaw and Asha Menon, who heard a PIL by former RSS ideologue K N Govindacharya, seeking removal of fake news and hate speech from online platforms.
Tue, Jul 21, 2020
Delhi HC pulls up ICMR over wait for approvalsSubscriber Only
July 17, 2020 02:08 IST
“Don’t you (ICMR) think one month is too long considering the Covid-19 pandemic situation? Why are you giving one month,” a bench of Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Subramonium Prasad observed.
Fri, Jul 17, 2020
Delhi: As antigen tests drive surge in city testing, RT-PCR drop in last 4 daysSubscriber Only
July 17, 2020 02:02 IST
On Thursday, Delhi saw 1,652 new cases, 58 deaths and 1,994 recoveries. The total caseload is now 1,18,645 and the death toll stands at 3,545. The total number of patients recovered/discharged is 97,693.
Fri, Jul 17, 2020Pinjra Tod activist plea: Delhi HC says police stand ‘unacceptable’Subscriber Only
July 16, 2020 19:25 IST
“... This is an unacceptable stand. If this is the understanding that Delhi Police has, then this must be corrected,” Justice Vibhu Bakhru observed
Fri, Jul 17, 2020
Arrest of Pinjra Tod activist: Tweets rile Delhi police, court says not targeted at youSubscriber Only
July 16, 2020 02:27 IST
“This is reprehensible... Are you going to communalise the police, by presenting in this manner...,” Lekhi said, adding that “whatever the opinion may be, the comment has to be civilised.
Thu, Jul 16, 2020
Delhi: Sero survey result not out, HC raps institute under Centre for delaySubscriber Only
July 15, 2020 03:57 IST
A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Subramonium Prasad directed the NCDC, which comes under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, to place before it the report related to the sero survey by Wednesday.
Wed, Jul 15, 2020Open book exams at DU to begin from August 10Subscriber Only
July 15, 2020 03:44 IST
DU had initially proposed to hold the exams from August 17 to September 8. Now, they are set to begin on August 10 and end by August 31.
Wed, Jul 15, 2020
No evidence so far to link speeches to riots: Police to HCSubscriber Only
July 14, 2020 02:06 IST
The averments were made by the Delhi Police in a common preliminary affidavit filed in response to a batch of PILs before the High Court.
Tue, Jul 14, 2020
DU will hold final-year exams from August 17, varsity tells HCSubscriber Only
July 14, 2020 01:48 IST
The exams will be held in the online Open Book Examinations (OBE) mode "remotely", Delhi University said.
Tue, Jul 14, 2020NE Delhi riots: Kapil Mishra named in 2 complaints, court seeks police responseSubscriber Only
July 12, 2020 01:59 IST
The two applications under CrPC section 156 (3), seeking direction for registration of FIRs, were filed before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate at Karkardooma Court.
Sun, Jul 12, 2020Delhi HC raps police on affidavit in Kalita plea: ‘Allegations unwarranted, irresponsible’Subscriber Only
July 10, 2020 02:07 IST
Kalita (31) had sought directions to the police not to leak allegations about her to the media while investigation was pending.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
Need clarity on testing of pregnant women: Delhi HCSubscriber Only
July 10, 2020 01:53 IST
The HC even threatened to impose costs on the government if they do not address the issue at the earliest, saying “you can’t tell the pregnant woman to wait for 48 hours”.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
Online open book exams postponed until after August 15, Delhi University tells High CourtSubscriber Only
July 09, 2020 04:29 IST
"The new notification for the conduct of the examinations along with the revised date sheets and other information shall be provided on the official website of the University in due course of time," it added.
Thu, Jul 09, 2020Clamour for Kalita innocence a ruse, says police in courtSubscriber Only
July 08, 2020 04:45 IST
As per the petition in court, Kalita is accused in four FIRs, including one for allegedly participating in protests in Darya Ganj on December 20 last year and two for her alleged role in the anti-CAA Jafrabad sit-in protest in February.
Wed, Jul 08, 2020
Delhi High Court comes to aid of couple, tells JNU hostel to let them inSubscriber Only
July 05, 2020 05:56 IST
The court observed that the couple have no other place to go and are unlikely to get an “alternate accommodation in a hurry especially in trying pandemic times”.
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