In his 2011 article, Suman Singh Sikarwar accused a then sitting HC judge of corruption. He shows no repentance, says the court as it imposes costs of Rs 1 lakh.
Legal tussle between state & Oberoi Group dates back to 2002, seven years after both parties entered into joint venture to develop and manage ‘five-star hotel’ in Shimla’s Chhabra.
Justice Jasmeet Singh framed guidelines to prevent 're-traumatisation' of victim last week. Measures include virtual hearings, emphasis on sensitive questioning.
MoP frames rules and procedures for appointment of judges to SC & HCs. SC says current version is final but govt insists finalisation is still 'pending'.
The Orissa High Court has said law equating rape with sex on the false pretext of marriage is 'erroneous'. But other courts have held divergent views on the matter.
The family court had granted divorce to husband on grounds of cruelty & adultery. Later, HC upholds order saying inquiry found that woman was living "in adultery".
6 different HCs pulled up investigators for ‘manufactured’ FIRs & coached witnesses, prosecutor for hiding evidence, and lower court for using 'vaishi darinda' in judgment.
Indian judiciary has a corrosive imbalance between the bar and the bench. Those who supervise the district judiciary do so without the lived experience that is essential for meaningful reform.
With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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