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Delhi High Court will shortly hear plea by #Nirbhaya convicts against the Trial Court order refusing to stay the execution of death warrant.
The four convicts are scheduled to be hanged tomorrow ie. March 20 at 5:30 am.
#NirbhayaCase
The four convicts are scheduled to be hanged tomorrow ie. March 20 at 5:30 am.
#NirbhayaCase
Standing Counsel (Crl) for Delhi Govt, Rahul Mehra, Nirbhaya's parents and counsel for convicts, Adv AP Singh present in Court.
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Nirbhaya: Supreme Court begins hearing a plea filed by one of the convicts, Mukesh, which claims that there was concealment of documents and thus trial stands vitiated.
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Three-Judge Bench takes up the matter for hearing.
Advocate ML Sharma begins making the submissions on behalf of one of the convicts in the 2012 Delhi rape case, Mukesh.
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Advocate ML Sharma begins making the submissions on behalf of one of the convicts in the 2012 Delhi rape case, Mukesh.
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Sharma says that petitioner has accepted his fate and does not seek to delay the execution; says that in future no innocent person should be made to suffer on account of media pressure.
Sharma says, the question is if justice was given to the accused.
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Sharma says, the question is if justice was given to the accused.
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#Nirbhaya
Supreme Court to hear a petition filed by BJP MLAs from Madhya Pradesh seeking a direction to conduct a floor test in the state assembly. #SupremeCourt #MPFloorTest @ChouhanShivraj @OfficeOfKNath #KamalnathGovernment
SC had issued notice yesterday to the Speaker of the Assembly and Chief Minister Kamal Nath, among others. The Court has directed for the notice to be served via email, @WhatsApp, as well as dasti order through the state's standing counsel. #MPFloorTest #KamalnathGovernment
Supreme Court Bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Hemant Gupta assembles. The matter has been passed over.
#SupremeCourt #MPFloorTest
@ChouhanShivraj
@OfficeOfKNath
#KamalnathGovernment
#SupremeCourt #MPFloorTest
@ChouhanShivraj
@OfficeOfKNath
#KamalnathGovernment
CAA is a benign piece of legislation, narrowly tailored to address a specific issue: Centre to Supreme Court #CitizenshipAmendmentAct #CAA_NRC_Protests #CAA
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Centre's affidavit starts by quoting the Passports Act of 1920 and a host of other legislations. It also refers to the Nehru Liaqat Agreement was signed by Heads of Governments of India & Pakistan to protect religious minorities. #CAA_NPR_NRC
Due to theft of holy relic in Hazratbal Shrine in J &K on 27/12/1963, there were large scale communal disturbances in East Pakistan from 03/01/1964 in which there was widespread lawlessness, arson and huge loss of life and property of the minority community. (Pic: Kashmirlife)
“Playing mischief upon the Constitution” Uttar Pradesh Ordinance on compensation for damage to property challenged before Allahabad High Court
#UPOrdinance #allahabadhighcourt @myogiadityanath
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#UPOrdinance #allahabadhighcourt @myogiadityanath
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The Ordinance envisions the setting up of Claims Tribunals, which will adjudicate on complaints of damage to both public and private property caused during riots.
Section 19(2) of the Ordinance states once a Claims Tribunal passes an order for recovery of damages, the name, address and photograph of the person found responsible shall be published.
State-sanctioned name and shame? Read the Uttar Pradesh government's Ordinance on compensation for damage to property
#nameandshame
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#nameandshame
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"As soon as the order of recovery for damage is passed the property of the respondent to be attached and authorities shall be directed to publish the name address along with a photograph with a warning for the public at large not to purchase property attached." UP Ordinance
The Ordinance also provides that such order passed by the Claims Tribunal would be final, and that no appeal would lie against the decision before any court.
Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi nominated to the Rajya Sabha.
@rashtrapatibhvn #RanjanGogoi #SupremeCourt #ChiefJusticeofIndia #RajyaSabhaElections @rajyasabhatv
@rashtrapatibhvn #RanjanGogoi #SupremeCourt #ChiefJusticeofIndia #RajyaSabhaElections @rajyasabhatv
BREAKING: Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi nominated to Rajya Sabha [Read NOTIFICATION] @rashtrapatibhvn #RanjanGogoi #SupremeCourt #ChiefJusticeofIndia #RajyaSabhaElections @rajyasabhatv
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President has the power to nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha. Currently, 11 members include Subramanian Swamy, Boxer Mary Kom, Swapan Dasgupta and others. Here is the list.
@MangteC @Swamy39 @swapan55 @RoopaSpeaks @RakeshSinha01 #RanjanGogoi
@MangteC @Swamy39 @swapan55 @RoopaSpeaks @RakeshSinha01 #RanjanGogoi
Support to public causes by resorting to legitimate means cannot deprive organisation of right to receive foreign funds: Supreme Court #FCRA #ForeignFunding #SupremeCourt
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Court held that under FCRA, an organization termed as being of "political nature" cannot be deprived of its right to receive foreign funds merely because it engages in legitimate and political means such as hartals, bandhs etc for demonstration of dissent.
The SC held that an organization cannot be deprived of its right to receive foreign funding by being declared a political organization merely because it uses legitimate means of dissent for public causes [Indian Social Action Forum (INSAF) v. Union of India].
Delhi Riots: Supreme Court begins hearing petitions concerning the Delhi riots of February 2020.
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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta cites a video clip of Harsh Mander and says that Mander in this clip is seen to have "called on the people of India" and is allegedly is seen expressing no faith in the Courts and hear saying "real justice will be done on the streets"
SG Mehta says that the speech can be played in the Court.
CJI Bobde seeks for a transcript of the video.
The video clip pertains to an alleged speech delivered by Mander during an anti-CAA protest.
#SupremeCourt
#AntiCAAProtests
@harsh_mander
CJI Bobde seeks for a transcript of the video.
The video clip pertains to an alleged speech delivered by Mander during an anti-CAA protest.
#SupremeCourt
#AntiCAAProtests
@harsh_mander
Delhi Riots: Supreme Court agrees to hear on Wednesday plea by activists led by Harsh Mander seeking immediate registration of FIRs against Kapil Mishra and Anurag Thakur.
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#DelhiRiot2020
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Senior Counsel Colin Gonsalves mentioned the plea before the Bench headed by CJI SA Bobde against the decision of the Delhi High Court of deferring the matter till April.
Gonsalves tells the Court that the matter is urgent given that deaths are being caused daily
Gonsalves tells the Court that the matter is urgent given that deaths are being caused daily
CJI Bobde says Court is not equipped to deal with such incidents.
"We are not saying people should die... We cannot stop things from happening... We can only deal with the situation after it occurs"
Court says it wishes for peace.
Matter to be heard on Wednesday
"We are not saying people should die... We cannot stop things from happening... We can only deal with the situation after it occurs"
Court says it wishes for peace.
Matter to be heard on Wednesday
Delhi High Court issues notice in the Hindu Sena President's application for registration of FIR against @aimim_national leaders Akbaruddin Owaisi, Asaduddin Owaisi and Waris Pathan for hate speech.
@asadowaisi @aimim_national @imAkbarOwaisi @warispathan
#DelhiRiots2020
@asadowaisi @aimim_national @imAkbarOwaisi @warispathan
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@aimim_national @asadowaisi @imAkbarOwaisi @warispathan Delhi HC issues notice in application seeking registration of FIRs against RJ Sayema, actor Swara Bhaskar, MLA Amanatullah Khan and Harsh Mander. @MirchiSayema @ReallySwara @KhanAmanatullah @AamAadmiParty
@aimim_national @asadowaisi @imAkbarOwaisi @warispathan @MirchiSayema @ReallySwara @KhanAmanatullah @AamAadmiParty Delhi HC issues notice in Petition for registration of FIR against Sonia & Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Manish Sisodia, Amanatullah Khan, Waris Pathan, Akbaruddin Owaisi, Mehmood Pracha for hate speech.
@RahulGandhi @priyankagandhi @msisodia #DelhiRiot2020
@RahulGandhi @priyankagandhi @msisodia #DelhiRiot2020
Delhi High Court DB comprising Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar to shortly assemble to hear @harsh_mander 's petition seeking registration of hate speech FIR against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma and #KapilMishra . #DelhiHighCourt #Delhigenocide
@harsh_mander Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves (@harsh_mander 's lawyer) arrive. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta also arrives. SG Tushar Mehta will represent Delhi Police.
@ColinGonsalves_ #DelhiHighCourt @DelhiPolice @LtGovDelhi
@ColinGonsalves_ #DelhiHighCourt @DelhiPolice @LtGovDelhi
@harsh_mander @ColinGonsalves_ @DelhiPolice @LtGovDelhi Chief Justice's Court Room jam-packed with lawyers.
#DelhiHighCourt #Delhigenocide #DelhiRiots2020 #DelhiBurns
#DelhiHighCourt #Delhigenocide #DelhiRiots2020 #DelhiBurns
Impleadment plea filed in Harsh Mander's petition to direct the Delhi Police to register FIRs against Harsha Mander, Swara Bhasker, Sayema, AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan.
@harsh_mander
@MirchiSayema
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@KhanAmanatullah @AamAadmiParty @DelhiPolice
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@ReallySwara
@KhanAmanatullah @AamAadmiParty @DelhiPolice
@harsh_mander @MirchiSayema @ReallySwara @KhanAmanatullah @AamAadmiParty @DelhiPolice Delhi Riots FIR petition: Impleadment plea filed to register FIR against Harsh Mander, Swara Bhasker, RJ Sayema, AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan
@harsh_mander @MirchiSayema @ReallySwara
@KhanAmanatullah @AamAadmiParty @DelhiPolice
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@harsh_mander @MirchiSayema @ReallySwara
@KhanAmanatullah @AamAadmiParty @DelhiPolice
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@harsh_mander @MirchiSayema @ReallySwara @KhanAmanatullah @AamAadmiParty @DelhiPolice Another petition filed in Delhi HC against registration of FIR against @INCIndia leaders INC Sonia Gandhi, @RahulGandhi and @priyankagandhi as well as @msisodia @warispathan, @imAkbarOwaisi, @M_PRACHA and @KhanAmanatullah Amanatullah Khan for hate speech.
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Bench comprising Justices S Muralidhar and Justice Anup J Bhambhani assembles to hear the matter pertaining to the safe passage for injured.
#DelhiRiots #DelhiRiots2020
#DelhiRiots #DelhiRiots2020
Court is informed that pursuant to the order passed last night, safe passage was created for the injured and communication was established.
The Court commends the Delhi Police for prompt action.
#DelhiRiots #DelhiRiots2020 @DelhiPolice
The Court commends the Delhi Police for prompt action.
#DelhiRiots #DelhiRiots2020 @DelhiPolice
@DelhiPolice Advocate Mehmood Pracha seeks similar instructions to enable safe passage of bodies or deceased persons to their houses.
Standing Counsel Rahul Mehra seeks directions to facilitate a prompt communication line.
@M_PRACHA @TheRahulMehra
#DelhiRiots #DelhiRiots2020
Standing Counsel Rahul Mehra seeks directions to facilitate a prompt communication line.
@M_PRACHA @TheRahulMehra
#DelhiRiots #DelhiRiots2020
Permanent Commission fo women officers in the Military:
Supreme Court Bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Ajay Rastogi hearing the matter pertaining to permanent Commission for women in the Navy.
Supreme Court Bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Ajay Rastogi hearing the matter pertaining to permanent Commission for women in the Navy.
Senior Counsel CU Singh arguing for the women Petitioners in the matter.
Singh tells the Court Section 9(2) of the Navy Act which disallows women from being appointed in the Navy unless specified by a notification.
Singh tells the Court Section 9(2) of the Navy Act which disallows women from being appointed in the Navy unless specified by a notification.
Singh takes the Court through a notification which had said that women would be eligible for appointment in certain specific branches such as education, engineering, logistical etc. The notification does not say anything about short service or permanent commission.
Petition was before High Court was with regards Shaheen Bagh.
Against the HC order, an SLP was filed before the SC, Mehta informs the Court.
#DelhiRiots #delhivoilence #DelhiIsBurning #DelhiFightHate #DelhiBurns #DelhiCAAClashes
Against the HC order, an SLP was filed before the SC, Mehta informs the Court.
#DelhiRiots #delhivoilence #DelhiIsBurning #DelhiFightHate #DelhiBurns #DelhiCAAClashes
The prayer with respect to registration of FIR against certain persons for making statements during elections is not of such an emergent matter that the records from the Chief's Court be called, SG Mehta
#DelhiRiots #delhivoilence #DelhiIsBurning #DelhiFightHate @KapilMishra_IND
#DelhiRiots #delhivoilence #DelhiIsBurning #DelhiFightHate @KapilMishra_IND
@KapilMishra_IND That petition is confined to Shaheen Bagh. Many people filed intervention and the same issues were raised there as well, Mehta adds.
#DelhiRiots #delhivoilence #DelhiIsBurning #DelhiFightHate
#DelhiRiots #delhivoilence #DelhiIsBurning #DelhiFightHate
Supreme Court Judge, Justice Deepak Gupta begins delivering his lecture on "Democracy and Dissent" in an event organised by the Supreme Cour Bar Association.
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Justice Gupta says, "I will also add Dissent in Judiciary... To have a strong democracy, a fearless judiciary is important"
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Justice Gupta: Just because you hold a contrarian view, does not mean you are anti-national or disrespect the country. You may disagree with the government, may not go against the country. There is a difference between the country and its government
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#DemocracyAndDissent
Shaheen Bagh: Supreme Court begins hearing on the petitions seeking clearance of the Kalindi Kunj road which has remained blocked for over 60 days on account of the anti-CAA protest at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh.
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Justice Kaul says certain section of the society is opposed to a legislation, that legislation is being tested in the Court; not saying people don't have the right ti protest but the question is where to protest
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Justice Kaul says today it's one legislation people have grievance with, tomorrow it may be another but the question is not about that, the question is if public area can be used for protests.
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CAA Protests: Court bound to see that people have a right to agitate, says Bombay High Court
#CAA_NRC_Protests #CAA_NRC_NPR #CAAProtests #CAA
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#CAA_NRC_Protests #CAA_NRC_NPR #CAAProtests #CAA
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The Bombay High Court on Thursday held that persons peacefully protesting against any particular law cannot be called as traitors or anti-nationals.
#CAA_NRC_Protests #CAA_NRC_NPR
#CAA_NRC_Protests #CAA_NRC_NPR
As stated in the order passed by Justices MG Sewlikar and TV Nalaawade,
"Court is expected to consider the right of such persons to start agitation in a peaceful way.Persons cannot be called traitors, anti-nationals only because they want to oppose one law."
#CAA_NRC_Protests
"Court is expected to consider the right of such persons to start agitation in a peaceful way.Persons cannot be called traitors, anti-nationals only because they want to oppose one law."
#CAA_NRC_Protests
#AGR : Supreme Court directs all erring telcos to state why contempt should not be drawn against them for non-payment of AGR dues.
"I am literally shocked", says Justice Arun Mishra
"I am literally shocked", says Justice Arun Mishra
#AGR: Court also pulls up the DoT Desk Officer who wrote to the Attorney General asking him to not insist on payemnt of dues, asks the Officer to explain why no action should be initiated against him.
"This is nothing but a device to oblige the companies..", Justice Arun Mishra
"This is nothing but a device to oblige the companies..", Justice Arun Mishra
AGR: "I am literally shocked" Justice Arun Mishra directs presence of Managing Directors of telcos #AGR
@airtelindia @Airtel_Presence @VodafoneIN
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#Nirbhaya: Three-Judge Bench of Justices R Banumathi, Ashok Bhushan and AS Bopanna begins hearing convict Vinay's challenge to the rejection of his mercy petition by the President.
What is your argument?, Court repeatedly asks Adv AP Singh.
Please see the record.. there is miscarriage of justice. There is absence of signature of Home Minister and LG's signature on the official file: Adv Singh
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Please see the record.. there is miscarriage of justice. There is absence of signature of Home Minister and LG's signature on the official file: Adv Singh
#Nirbhaya
Adv Singh asserts that Home Minister of Delhi Govt and L-G did not sign the official file due to the Assembly Elections.
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#Nirbhaya
Court of Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate will begin hearing final arguments in MJ Akbar's defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani.
Senior Advocate Geeta Luthra appears for Akbar.
Court to assemble shortly.
@mjakbar
#MJAkbar #PriyaRamani
#MeToo
Senior Advocate Geeta Luthra appears for Akbar.
Court to assemble shortly.
@mjakbar
#MJAkbar #PriyaRamani
#MeToo
Senior Advocate Geeta Luthra begins.
Luthra states that she would like to read the complaint filed by MJ Akbar as well his deposition during Examination-in-Chief in its entirety.
Luthra states that she would like to read the complaint filed by MJ Akbar as well his deposition during Examination-in-Chief in its entirety.
A nine-Judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will begin hearing today arguments on the issue of whether questions of law can be referred by the Court to a larger Bench in a review petition.
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This Constitution Bench was set up to decide questions pertaining to women's rights under Article 14 vis-a-vis Religious rights under Articles 25 and 26 that were referred to a larger Bench by in #Sabarimala review judgment.
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The first issue, however, to be considered by this Nine-Judge Bench will be the scope of review jurisdiction vis-a-vis reference.
The question of scope of review jurisdiction was raised by Senior Counsel Fali Nariman and will now be taken up as the first issue to be considered.
The question of scope of review jurisdiction was raised by Senior Counsel Fali Nariman and will now be taken up as the first issue to be considered.
Delhi HC to shortly assemble to hear Centre's plea against stay on execution of death warrant.
SG Tushar Mehta to represent Centre.
Adv AP Singh for convicts Vinay, Akshay and Pawan present in Court.
Convict Mukesh to be represented by Sr Adv Rebecca John.
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SG Tushar Mehta to represent Centre.
Adv AP Singh for convicts Vinay, Akshay and Pawan present in Court.
Convict Mukesh to be represented by Sr Adv Rebecca John.
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#Nirbhaya : Justice Suresh Kait arrives.
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SG Mehta begins, hands over a chart to the Court to show the legal remedies that have been availed by the convicts till date.
SG Mehta begins, hands over a chart to the Court to show the legal remedies that have been availed by the convicts till date.
