The Supreme Court flagged glaring delays in proceedings before the trial court in this particular case, including a gap of four months between stages of recording evidence.
Strike was announced after a previous circular allowed formal police witnesses to depose virtually from police stations following a notification issued by the Lieutenant Governor.
On last day of trial, Trump tangled with the judge who is considering what penalties to impose after finding the former US president's company 'inflated his net worth to win better financing terms'.
Trial in absentia comes under Clause 356 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (II). US, China, Bangladesh, Canada, France, Italy are some other countries that have this provision.
It will be the first time a senior royal has given evidence since Edward VII testified as a witness in part of a divorce case in 1870 and 20 years later in a slander trial over a card game.
On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.
On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
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