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‘Cyber crimes alone cost India Rs 24,630 cr in 2013’

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Cyber crimes have cost India a whopping about Rs 24,630 crore (US $ 4 billion) in 2013 alone as criminals used sophisticated means, says a Delhi High Court-commissioned report. “Internet frauds alone have cost India a whopping 4 billion US $ (about Rs 24,630 crore) in 2013 as cyber criminals are using more sophisticated means […]

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Keep guards, inmates away for TIP by children: HC

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Delhi High Court has directed Tihar Jail authorities to ensure a “congenial and conducive environment” during participation of child witnesses of below 12 years of age by keeping them away from inmates and “gun- toting guards” in the main prison complex. “Face-to-face” confrontation of children with criminals has to be strictly avoided and deployment of […]

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Court notice on sexual harassment guidelines in foreign airlines

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The Delhi High Court Friday sought a response from the central and Delhi governments and SriLankan Airlines on a plea by an Indian woman seeking court’s direction for implementing Vishaka guidelines (against sexual harassment) in foreign airlines. A bench of Justice Sunita Gupta issued notice to the civil aviation and women and child development ministries, […]

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Rape on Rise Due to Failure of Live-in Relationships: Delhi High Court

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 The Delhi High Court has held that rape cases are increasing due to failure of live-in relationship or young adults acting immaturely by getting into commitments that end up in break-ups. A bench of Justice Kailash Gambhir and Justice Sunita Gupta in a recently-delivered order said that boys and girls have to be very careful […]

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Jessica murder case:Manu Sharma gets parole

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The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted 15 days’ parole to Manu Sharma to appear for his post-graduate examination in human rights.Manu Sharma is serving a life term in the Jessica Lal murder case. Justice Sunita Gupta allowed Sharma’s plea seeking parole for appearing in the examination and said he should not leave the capital […]

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HC dismisses plea seeking Uniform Civil Code

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The Delhi High Court has declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) for time-bound implementation of Supreme Court’s suggestion to provide a uniform civil code applicable throughout the country. Citing several apex court judgements, which have held that the judiciary cannot direct the executive to introduce a particular legislation, a bench of Chief Justice […]

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Govt to pay for woman’s death in illegal custody: HC

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The Delhi High Court has directed Delhi government to pay Rs three lakh compensation to the husband and child of a woman who died while giving birth while in “illegal” custody at a state-run shelter for minor girls. A bench of justices B D Ahmed and Veena Birbal awarded the amount to the deceased’s spouse […]

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HC allows changing parking lot norms

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The Delhi High Court today allowed civic authorities here to modify the parking lot norms for large plot owners in the national capital. A bench of Justice B D Ahmed and Justice S Mridul asked the authorities to undertake the exercise as expeditiously as possible in accordance with law. The order was passed while disposing […]

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Chandni Chowk traffic congestion: HC pulls up DDA

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The Delhi High Court today pulled up the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for its failure to devise a smooth traffic mechanism in its Zonal Development Plan for creation of non-motorised vehicle lanes in the congested Chandni Chowk area here. “With an enormous rise in volume of traffic movement, you cannot do a cut and paste […]

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No relief for discoms; HC defers hearing on CAG audit

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The Delhi High Court today deferred the hearing on the plea by three private discoms to stay the city government’s decision asking the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) to audit their accounts. A bench comprising Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice R S Endlaw fixed July 22 as the next date of hearing. […]

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HC bars Haryana from prosecuting Maruti

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The Delhi High Court restrained Harayana government from “prosecuting” car maker Maruti Suzuki for not having prior environment clearance (EC) for its unit in Rohtak after the company gave an undertaking that it will apply for the green nod. The court held that the company will have to get environment clearance prior to constructing any […]

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HC directs police to give protection to married girl

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The Delhi High Court today directed police to ensure protection of a 22-year-old girl, who entered into a inter-caste marriage against the wishes of her parents, as her husband expressed apprehension of “honour killing”. A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and G P Mittal also asked police to produce the girl before it on a […]

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