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Delhi HC calls for mapping of dengue affected areas in Delhi

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The Delhi High Court today directed the municipal corporations of the national capital to provide a geographic map of the city areas which are usually affected by vector-borne diseases like dengue. A direction was also issued to the Centre by a bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar to place […]

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CCTV needs to be installed in courts in public interest: SC

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There is no need for privacy in courtrooms as nothing private happens there, the Supreme Court today said as it favoured early installation of close circuit televisions in the courts. The top court said the installation of CCTV cameras in the courts would be in larger public interest, discipline and security. A bench of Justices […]

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Pollution in poultry farms: NGT notice to Centre

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A plea highlighting environmental pollution caused by the improper waste disposal and unregulated use of antibiotics in poultry farms has prompted the National Green Tribunal to seek a response from the Centre and others. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notices to the Ministry of Environment and Forests Food Safety and […]

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Delhi HC refuses to pass order agst Abdullah over PoK remarks

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The Delhi High Court today refused to pass any order on a PIL seeking action against National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah over his alleged remarks on Pakistan occupied Kashmir. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar directed the petitioner to approach the ministry concerned, which will decide the issue […]

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Order police to inform child victims, family of their cases: HC

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The police today told the Delhi High Court that it has issued a circular directing its officers investigating child abuse cases to keep the victims and their family members informed about all developments in their respective matters. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar was also informed that they […]

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Delhi Govt pulled up for not appointing regular teachers

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The Delhi High Court today rapped the AAP Government for not following its directions on appointing regular teachers in its schools. “Enough is enough, nothing has been done since 2011… As appointment of guest teachers is in fashion, so you (government) are also following it,” Justice A K Chawla said. The court said its direction […]

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Absence of CCTVs in Delhi police stations worries HC

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The alleged absence of 100 per cent CCTV coverage at different police stations of the city, today prompted the Delhi High Court to ask the AAP government why close circuit televisions have not been installed so far. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar observed that there was an […]

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Delhi HC asks Centre, WB Govt if Mukul Roy was being monitored

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The Delhi High Court today asked the Centre and the West Bengal government to “unambiguously” inform whether politician Mukul Roy, who recently joined BJP, was being monitored or his calls being intercepted allegedly by the state police. The court’s direction came when it was hearing the former Trinamool Congress MP’s plea seeking a CBI probe […]

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SC stays NGT’s direction to open new path to Vaishno Devi

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The Supreme Court today stayed the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) order directing opening of a new path to Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu for pedestrians and battery-operated cars from November 24. A bench comprising Justices M B Lokur and Deepak Gupta passed the order after the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board told the apex […]

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Create awareness among school kids on Blue Whale: SC to states

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The Supreme Court today directed all state governments to make school children aware of the dangers posed by virtual dare games like Blue Whale Challenge. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud said school-going children should be made aware about the “beauty of life” and the […]

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SC rejects plea to objectionable scenes from Padmavati

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The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea seeking deletion of certain alleged objectionable scenes from the upcoming movie ‘Padmavati’, terming it as premature. A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra was informed that the film has not yet received the certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). “Our interference in this writ […]

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‘Conciliatory procedure needed to settle matrimonial disputes’

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Conciliatory procedure is needed to settle matrimonial disputes between couples, the Delhi High Court has said while highlighting the role of mediation in resolving such issues. It said the constitutional mandate is for speedy disposal of matrimonial disputes and to grant quick justice to litigants, but the courts here are already “overburdened due to pendency […]

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