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45 new court halls to be built in Telangana: Kiren Rijiju
Hyderabad: Union law minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said that 45 new court halls and six new residential facilities for judicial officers of the subordinate and district courts are being constructed in…
- India
24.3% POCSO cases from Assam, Maha, WB were ‘romantic’ relationships: Analysis
New Delhi: Of the 7,064 POCSO judgments between 2016 and 2020 from Assam, Maharashtra, and West Bengal, 1,715 cases (24.3 percent) involved “romantic relationships”, according to a new analysis. Enfold Proactive Health…
- India
PIL against Delhi HC permitting Sikhs to carry ‘kirpan’ on flights withdrawn
New Delhi: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Delhi High Court’s order allowing Sikhs to carry ‘kirpans’ on domestic flights was withdrawn on Monday. During the hearing before the bench comprising…
- Telangana
CJI NV Ramana, KCR inaugurate 32 Judicial district courts in Telangana
Hyderabad: Telangana’s 32 judicial district courts opened on Thursday. The district courts were launched at the High Court premises by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Justice NV Ramana and Chief Minister…
- Telangana
38 fast-track courts regularised by Telangana government
Hyderabad: The state government issued orders to convert 38 fast-track courts in Telangana into regular courts. According to the Government Order (GO), the request of the Registrar General of the High Court…
- India
PM bats for local languages in courts, explaining laws in simpler terms
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong pitch for use of local languages in courts and explaining laws in simpler terms, saying that it will increase the confidence…
- India
1.86 crore cases heard virtually by courts during pandemic
New Delhi: Courts across India heard about 1.86 crore cases via video conferencing during the pandemic, the Parliament was told on Friday. However, the decision of virtual mode of court hearing is…
- India
Will ensure scientific evidence sent to courts at earliest: Shah
New Delhi: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the government will try to ensure that scientific evidence is sent electronically to courts and police stations at the…
- Hyderabad
Courts should be last resort: Chief Justice NV Ramana
Hyderabad: The Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said that people should approach the courts only after going through extensive consultations through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms. “My advice after participating in…
- India
Nine judges appointed to five high courts
New Delhi: Nine judicial officers and advocates were appointed as high court judges on Wednesday. The Department of Justice in the Law Ministry tweeted a list of the new appointees — seven judicial…
- Telangana
National Lok Adalat to be held on all courts on September 11
Hyderabad: The National Lok Adalat will be held in all courts across Telangana on September 11 for settlement of all civil and compoundable criminal cases, according to member secretary, Telangana State Legal…
- India
Dowry deaths case: SC concerned with ‘casual approach’ of trial courts
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concern on the “casual” and “cursory” attitude adopted by trial courts while recording the statements of accused under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal…
- India
Madras High Court rejects EC’s request to restrain media
Chennai: The Madras High Court on Friday refused to restrain the media from publishing oral observations made by the court against the Election Commission for the surge in COVID-19 cases. A bench of…
- India
Plea in SC seeks uniform retirement age for SC, HC judges
New Delhi: A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a uniform retirement age for judges of both the apex court and the high courts. The plea, moved by advocate Ashwini…
- World
Pakistan: 11 courts sealed after judges, staff test COVID positive
Islamabad: As many as 11 working courts have been closed after judges and staff tested positive for COVID-19, said the Islamabad Bar Association Secretary on Friday. Daily Pakistan reported quoted Islamabad Bar…
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