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K.K.Venugopal the Attorney General has built up a robust antiquarian books collection, dating from the 17th century. He has digitally scanned the whole lot and it's available for public access.
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Blessed with wanderlust, as well as an eye for the historic and the exotic,KKV has acquired a large number of old and rare books, periodicals and other publications, including books from as far back in time as the early 17th century.
The collection is a veritable treasure trove, with publications covering a wide range of topics, from religion, mythology and the Vedas, to Indian art and sculpture, historical battles, the British Empire in India and tales of travels across the world.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to address the media at 2 PM today on Statutory & Regulatory compliance matters in light of the #coronavirusindia lockdown.
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Press briefing begins by Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman via video conferencing.
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Sitharaman thanks all those who have abided by the PM's call for lockdown. Says the lockdown has been done to flatten the curve.
"We're very close to coming up with an economic package. However, many regulatory and compliance related issues....
"We're very close to coming up with an economic package. However, many regulatory and compliance related issues....
Kerala HC Slaps 50K Costs On Man Who Moves Court Seeking Home Delivery Of Liquor In View Of COVID 19 Outbreak [Read Judgment] livelaw.in/news-updates/o…
One cannot help but lament at the selfishness of the petitioner in the instant case, and others like him in Society, whose obsession with perceived “rights” blinds them to the obligatory 'duty' that they owe to their fellow citizens: HC
The petitioner's conduct in filing this frivolous petition at a time like this, while making a mockery of the salutary concept of access to justice, which this institution strives to guarantee, also ridicules the functioning of this noble institution: HC
#NirbhayaCase being taken to Supreme Court.
Adv AP Singh, convicts' lawyer, mentions the petition filed against Delhi HC order refusing to stay execution before the mentioning registrar.
#NirbhayaCaseConvicts
Adv AP Singh, convicts' lawyer, mentions the petition filed against Delhi HC order refusing to stay execution before the mentioning registrar.
#NirbhayaCaseConvicts
The Delhi HC had held a special sitting at arnd 10 PM Thursday night to hear the revision petition filed by #NirbhayaConvicts against the trial court's refusal to stay execution.
The HC had dismissed the plea after hearing the counsel for nearly 2 hrs
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The HC had dismissed the plea after hearing the counsel for nearly 2 hrs
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Information coming in that SC is likely to hear the petition at around 2.30 AM. More details awaited.
#NirbhayaCase
#NirbhayaCase
A Division Bench headed by Justice Manmohan to hear now an appeal filed by #nirbhayaconvicts against the order of sessions Judge refusing to stay the death warrant against them
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#NirbhayaCase
Earlier today, Additional Sessions Judge Dharmender Rana of Patiala House stated that the petition was "bereft of merits".
"No valid ground has been brought to my notice to justify the stay of execution of death warrants", the Court said.
"No valid ground has been brought to my notice to justify the stay of execution of death warrants", the Court said.
The execution is scheduled to take place tomorrow at 5. 30 AM.
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Justice Arun Mishra and MR Shah have a discussion with Sr. Adv. Sundaram about Coronavirus:
Justice Mishra says that this is something that happens every 100 years. “Yeh mahamari har sau saal hota hain. Yeh hum ghor kalyug mein hum virus se fight nahin kar sakte.”
#Coronavirus
Justice Mishra says that this is something that happens every 100 years. “Yeh mahamari har sau saal hota hain. Yeh hum ghor kalyug mein hum virus se fight nahin kar sakte.”
#Coronavirus
Sr. Adv. Sundaram says that he has a theory- “Natural selection, that is, the stronger person will kill the weaker. The thing is that mortality rate has increased, the Earth will not be able to handle it. People above 80 are not surviving.
#CoronavirusOutbreak
#CoronavirusOutbreak
Justice Mishra - “See the frailty of humans. You may do anything and everything, you may devise all weapons. But, you can’t fight this virus. We have to fight this at our own level, not the government’s level.”
#CoronavirusOutbreak
#CoronavirusOutbreak
SC bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra and M R Shah begins hearing the plea of DoT in the AGR matter.
DoT has sought to allow 20 years time for telecom companies to pay off their dues on account of AGR verdict in installments.
#AGR
DoT has sought to allow 20 years time for telecom companies to pay off their dues on account of AGR verdict in installments.
#AGR
The bench expresses displeasure at DoT plea.
"Self assessment by DoT is sheer violation of our orders, sheer contempt", Justice Arun Mishra remarks
"Self assessment by DoT is sheer violation of our orders, sheer contempt", Justice Arun Mishra remarks
Justice Arun Mishra expresses shock. "Who permitted self-assessment? CAG audit has to be done. This is in contempt of our orders".
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Breaking: Allahabad High Court has directs the UP Government to remove all posters naming anti-citizenship law protesters allegedly involved violence
The Bench headed by Chief Justice also directed the District Magistrate and Police Commissioner submit compliance report with Registrar General of High Court by 16th March
From the Order of the #Allahabad HC
So far as legality part is concerned, suffice to state that no law is in existence permitting the State to place the banners with personal data of the accused from whom compensation is to be charged
So far as legality part is concerned, suffice to state that no law is in existence permitting the State to place the banners with personal data of the accused from whom compensation is to be charged
Breaking: Terming the action of the UP Govt. in putting up the posters of alleged #CAA Protestors highly Unjust , a division bench of the Allahabad High Court today said "absolute encroachment on personal liberty of individuals"
Good sense should prevail on the State and it must remove the hoardings before 3 pm and inform the court about this: Allahabad High Court headed by the Chief Justice asked Advocate General
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When the Govt. Counsel submitted that they are accused of damaging public property, the Court said, "even if they are liable , you can't do this, you have to send individual notices"
#InternationalWomensDay : 30 SC Judgments On Women Empowerment
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Here Is The List
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"Permanent Commission should be granted to women in the army regardless of their service"
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"Permanent Commission should be granted to women in the army regardless of their service"
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'Husband Is Not The Master Of Wife', SC Strikes Down 158 Year Old Adultery Law Under Section 497 IPC [Read Judgment]
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Full Court Reference to #JusticeMuralidhar at Delhi HC
All judges have entered Court 1 for the full court reference. It is jam-packed with lawyers.
Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court begins the address by stating that the absence of Justice Muralidhar will be felt personally as well as professionally.
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SG says its apparent on the face of record that speeches are by both sides. “Lets not forget that these people are abusing these forums” adds SG
CJI asks if the situation is not “conducive” enough to file FIR’s.
SG says we must wait as inflammatory statements have been made by Mander as well.
#DelhiViolence
#DelhiRiots
SG says we must wait as inflammatory statements have been made by Mander as well.
#DelhiViolence
#DelhiRiots
CJI refuses to act upon allegations made by Mander. Tells Nundy that she has to first disprove claims of the Hate speeches made by Harsh Mander.
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#DelhiRiots
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Supreme Court bench, led by CJI, is hearing a petition relating to Delhi Violence praying, inter alia, praying for registration of FIRs against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur & Kapil Mishra for alleged hate speeches.
#DelhiViolence
#DelhiBurns
#DelhiRiots
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Gonsalves takes the Bench through the Petition filed by the Riot Victims.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta interjects. Says he be allowed to have one important fact placed on record.
#DelhiBurns
#DelhiRiots
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta interjects. Says he be allowed to have one important fact placed on record.
#DelhiBurns
#DelhiRiots
Bench : What about the speeches ? These are very serious speeches made before the Parliament?
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#KamalNath
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Supreme Court Bench comprising CJI SA Bobde, Justices Surya Kant & B.R. Gavai is hearing a petition challenging the disinvestment of Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL).
Senior Advocate @pbhushan1 appearing for National Confederation of Officers Association.
Senior Advocate @pbhushan1 appearing for National Confederation of Officers Association.
@pbhushan1 says that the CBI had conducted a preliminary inquiry in the matter and over 50 per cent of the shares of HZL were disinvested and sold to Vedanta, which had only been done by the Government to fill their pockets.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the Centre says that the CBI had already concluded the inquiry into this.
@pbhushan1 says that as per affidavit filed by the Govt, the final decision on the Inquiry had not been made.
@pbhushan1 says that as per affidavit filed by the Govt, the final decision on the Inquiry had not been made.
Bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar & D. Maheshwari is hearing the Solicitor General & Additional Solicitor General regarding the issue of non-effectiveness functioning of “Tribunals” across the country.
This came in light of a Writ Petition which was disposed off as remedy was available before the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) by the SC.
However, the aggrieved approached the SC again, stating that DRT was “non functional in Nagpur”.
However, the aggrieved approached the SC again, stating that DRT was “non functional in Nagpur”.
Subsequently, on February 17, the Bench had directed that the Aggrieved approach the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT) instead.
It was found that the DRAT in Nagpur shall be non functioning for a whole month as well.
It was found that the DRAT in Nagpur shall be non functioning for a whole month as well.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights files intervention application in India's Supreme Court against CAA; MEA says it is internal matter
We are clear CAA constitutionally valid, complies with requirements of constitutional values: @MEAIndia on UN rights chief's SC intervention [PTI]
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@MEAIndia @Refugees @UNHumanRights Our Permanent Mission in Geneva was informed yesterday evening by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights that her Office had filed an Intervention Application in the Supreme Court of India in respect to Citizenship Amendment Act (#CAA): @MEAIndia
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Delhi HC DB of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Har Shankar to start hearing at 2.15 PM the petition filed by Harsh Mander @harsh_mander seeking probe and enquiry into #DelhiRiots
Follow this thread for live updates :
Follow this thread for live updates :
@harsh_mander Yesterday, a bench of Justices S Muralidhar and Talwant Singh directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to "take a conscious decision" by today on registration of FIR in respect of inflammatory speeches allegedly made by politicians.
#DelhiRiots2020
#DelhiRiots2020
@harsh_mander Court No. 1 of the Delhi High Court is packed with people.
Important developments took place in SC and HC yesterday on the issue of #DelhiRiots.
Here is a compilation of all reports of those proceedings :
Here is a compilation of all reports of those proceedings :
1. 'Unfortunate That Lives Are Lost; Problem Is Lack Of Independence & Professionalism In Police', SC Makes Oral Remarks On Delhi Riots
#DelhiRiots2020 #DelhiViolence
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2. Delhi Riots : At Midnight Hearing, Delhi HC Directs Police To Ensure Safe Passage Of Injured Victims To Hospitals [Read Order]
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Directions passed by Delhi HC DB of Justices Muralidhar and A J Bhambhani in case concerning victims of #DelhiRiots2020 :
1. Police directed to provide aid and security for collection of dead bodies of unfortunate victims of riots, and for their funeral/cremation
1. Police directed to provide aid and security for collection of dead bodies of unfortunate victims of riots, and for their funeral/cremation
2. Help-desks and help-lines to be set up by police for helping victims, and wide publicity be given about them.
3. Police to arrange for private ambulances from private hospitals and other charitable organizations.
#DelhiRiots #DelhiViolence
3. Police to arrange for private ambulances from private hospitals and other charitable organizations.
#DelhiRiots #DelhiViolence
4. GNCTD to ensure adequate shelter homes for rehabilitation of displaced victims, ensuring availability of basic amenities.
5. Adv Zubeda Begum appointed as amicus curaie to act as nodal officer of the Court to assist victims in coordinating with various agencies.
#DelhiRiots
5. Adv Zubeda Begum appointed as amicus curaie to act as nodal officer of the Court to assist victims in coordinating with various agencies.
#DelhiRiots
Medical Assistance to Delhi Riots victims: Delhi HC asks highest functionaries in both state and central government to personally meet the victims and their families
'This is time to reach out and do confidence by building', the court said
#DelhiRiots2020 #DelhiViolence
'This is time to reach out and do confidence by building', the court said
#DelhiRiots2020 #DelhiViolence
'This is the time to show that Z Security is for everyone' - Justice Muralidhar
#DelhiRiots2020 #DelhiViolence
#DelhiRiots2020 #DelhiViolence
'We can't let another 1984 scenario happen in this city; not under the watch if this court' - Justice Muralidhar
#DelhiRiots2020 #DelhiViolence
#DelhiRiots2020 #DelhiViolence
Delhi Riots: hearing on Harsh Mander's plea seeking an independent enquiry into the instances of violence in North East Districts of Delhi begins before the DB of Justice Muralidhar and Justice Talwant Singh at Delhi HC
#DelhiRiots2020 #delhivoilence
#DelhiRiots2020 #delhivoilence
SG Tushar Mehta submits that he's been authorised by LG of Delhi to appear in this matter.
Rahul Mehra opposes SG's apperance by arguing that LG can't authorise without the aid and advice of council of ministers
#DelhiRiots2020 #delhivoilence
Rahul Mehra opposes SG's apperance by arguing that LG can't authorise without the aid and advice of council of ministers
#DelhiRiots2020 #delhivoilence
SG Tushar Mehta informs the court that this matter was listed before Chief's Court, and it will be coming up for hearing tomorrow
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A 3 Judge Bench of the SC led by Nariman J. is hearing a PIL pertaining to framing of Guidelines on the issue of International Parental Abduction of Children.
Yesterday, Advocate Malvika Rajkotia was making submissions in behalf of an Intervenor.
Yesterday, Advocate Malvika Rajkotia was making submissions in behalf of an Intervenor.
Rajkotia continues her submissions. Appearing in her personal capacity as intervenor, she submits that bad marriages in India are still a problem. “Women hang on to bad marriages, stick around regardless of abuse”
Rajkotia is currently asserting that the problem of International Child Abduction is more Gender-oriented and against women.
“The issue is one of Domestic Violence and this is why they leave. The construct is patriarchal”
“The issue is one of Domestic Violence and this is why they leave. The construct is patriarchal”
A SC Bench comprising Justices R. Nariman, Ravindra Bhat & V. Ramasubramanium is hearing a PIL seeking framing of guidelines by the Central Government for countering International Parental Child Abduction (IPCA) in a PIL filed by an NGO @bokhome.
Advocate for the Petitioner is currently advancing arguments.
He refers to various international obligations that substantiate the framing of guidelines against abduction of children across borders.
He refers to various international obligations that substantiate the framing of guidelines against abduction of children across borders.
Advocate for Petitioner refers to Vishakha vs. State of Rajhasthan to substantiate that the CEDAW guidelines laid down the requirement of setting up Sexual Harassment At Workplace Laws and that is why the SC acted on the same in 1997.
Justice Deepak Gupta to talk on the subject "Democracy and Dissent" shortly as part of Supreme Court Bar Association Lecture
Senior Adv C U Singh delivering the welcome address.
Sr Adv C U Singh, delivering the welcome address.
