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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Cal HC starts mediation drive to settle more than 2L pending cases
1 2 Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court has embarked on an initiative to settle pending cases through mediation following Supreme Court guidelines. Currently, there are 17,046 pending cases on the high court's original side. The number of cases filed with the original side so far this year is 2,712. Last year, 4,750 original side cases had been filed at the HC. There are 355 original side cases that have been going on for over four decades. In addition, there are 1,416 cases that have been going on for three decades while 2,143 have been going on for the past two decades. According to the Calcutta HC website, the pending case figures on appellate side are 1,85,602. Cases running for over four decades number 5,472, those for over three decades are 19,709 and over two decades are 38,000. Last year, 61,693 cases were filed with the HC appellate side. So far, 33,000 cases have been filed this year. In the Jalpaiguri circuit bench, there are 3,740 pending cases. Port Blair circuit bench has 485 pending cases. The pending cases in the district courts of Bengal are at a whopping 35,69,293. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Rossendale: If You Were Born Between 1940-1975 You Could Be Eligible For This Life Cover Reassured Get Quote Undo Among them, 14,755 are three-decades old, 74,000 have been going on for two decades while 5.5 lakh cases have been running for over a decade. On Tuesday, 3,429 new cases were filed in district courts in the state. So far this year, 5.9 lakh cases have been filed. In 2024, the figure was over 10 lakh. There are also nine cases pending in the special court of MP/MLA at Bidhannagar, where the nine people's representatives are facing trial. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Justice Surya Kant, who is the executive chairman of NALSA (National Legal Services Authority) and of MCPC (Mediation & Conciliation Project Committee) of Supreme Court, will hold a meeting with the judges of the high courts on Wednesday to push for a 90-day long 'Mediation for the Nation' campaign to settle suitable pending matters. The Calcutta High Court has already started a people-friendly approach in dispute resolution, and for this, the district courts have been directed to stress on mediation, said Sudip Banerjee, member-secretary of the Mediation and Conciliation Committee, Calcutta High Court. Banerjee said: "We are trying to identify cases of matrimonial disputes, accident claims, domestic violence, cheque bounce, commercial disputes, compoundable cases, and land acquisition matters to settle them through mediation." The special mediation drive started on July 1. He said that Supreme Court gave consent to hold mediation even through the hybrid mode.
Fox News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Immigration According To The Constitution
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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Courts to weigh physical, mental state before ordering littering community service
KUALA LUMPUR: The Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management (Amendment) Bill 2025 allows the court to consider the physical and mental condition of those convicted of littering before issuing community service orders. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said under the amendment, the court must also explain to those convicted the implications of the community service order and the consequences of failing to comply with it. He said the proposed implementation of the measure would be through the introduction of Section 77B, which involves eight new subsections under it. "It also requires any authorised officer, following a community service order issued by the court to determine the time and place for the community service to be carried out, as well as the type of service to be performed. "The officer is also responsible for informing the convicted person of the time, place and type of community service to be undertaken," he said when tabling the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Bill (Amendment) 2025 for its second reading in Dewan Rakyat. The amendment would see litterbugs be made to clean drains, sweep roads and wash public toilets alongside cleaners engaged by local authorities. Those who failed to comply with a community service order would be committing an offence and, upon conviction, be fined between RM2,000 and RM10,000. Nga said the amendment to the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act was aimed at addressing the disposal of litters such as cigarette butts, tissues, plastic, drink cans, food wrappers and similar items. "The habit of indiscriminately disposing of solid waste or small litter among the public, particularly as the nation rapidly advances in physical development, is a matter of concern. "While the government continues to enhance solid waste management services annually, fostering a culture of cleanliness remains a challenge without a shift in public mindset. "As such, the amendment to the act is crucial to instilling greater civic responsibility, increasing public awareness, and nurturing a culture of cleanliness, ultimately contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable Malaysia." A total of 14 members of parliament are set to take part in the debate. Nation Feb 23, 2025 @ 3:10am Litterbugs beware: Community service penalty expected to begin this year Nation Feb 28, 2025 @ 6:47am Parliamentary Services Act to enable "hybrid" administrative model Nation Feb 28, 2025 @ 6:32am 'New Parliamentary Services Act won't negatively impact parliament staff' Nation Feb 8, 2025 @ 4:49am SWCorp to appoint company to review waste management in Penang - Chow
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
How Singapore built one of the world's most connected cities
Powered by Singtel, the country's telecommunications backbone gives the resource-scarce island state a critical advantage in today's digital age Connectivity has transformed over the decades, enabling Singaporeans to enjoy everything from online grocery runs to movie streaming and digital services. PHOTOS: SPH MEDIA, SINGTEL Even as the digital world today moves at lightning speed, Singapore is setting the pace for tomorrow. From the first telephone exchange in 1879 to today's 5G+ network powering smart city innovations like real-time health monitoring and autonomous vehicles, Singapore has long pushed the boundaries of telecommunications. Watch this video to find out how connectivity shaped the Singapore we live in today Decades of investment, innovation and nation-building have resulted in a powerful network of connectivity – one that spans undersea cables, satellite links and mobile networks – linking Singapore to the region and the world. At the heart of it all is Singtel, keeping the nation connected every step of the way. Explore this journey through the archives of The Straits Times. In 1879, Singapore introduced a 50-line telephone system, becoming the first city in the East to do so. This early network linked businesses across the port city. Over time, connectivity became a key enabler, helping the resource-scarce island seize global opportunities through strong telecommunications infrastructure. Since its early days, Singtel has built and strengthened Singapore's telecoms backbone – from the opening of Comcentre, the first skyscraper here with rooftop microwave dishes, to achieving nationwide 5G coverage. Today, its vast network of cables, satellites and 5G+ network links Singapore to the region and beyond. In 2022, Singtel became the first in the world to roll out 5G standalone nationwide and offer network slicing, paving the way for a future of autonomous vehicles, real-time health monitoring and smart manufacturing facilities. Today, Singapore's Smart Nation vision is no longer just a blueprint, but our lived reality. Backed by robust cyber defences, the nation is not just keeping pace – it is unlocking new possibilities, from 3G to 6G and beyond.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
5 Things To Do When the Price of Gold Plummets
Typically, gold has been viewed as a rather safe asset to invest in — especially during periods of economic instability — because of the metal's tendency to maintain its inherent value even when stocks drop and volatility reigns. Despite that general stability, however, the price of gold has declined recently, worrying some investors. Invest in Gold American Hartford Gold: #1 Precious Metals Dealer in the Nation Thor Metals Group: Best Overall Gold IRA Priority Gold: Up to $15k in Free Silver + Zero Account Fees on Qualifying Purchase Gold's price per ounce in April 2025 was $3,400; in May, though, it had dropped to $3,238.88 — a devaluation of 6%. While 6% may not be considered precipitous, it is a devaluation that may cause some investors to worry. As a result, CBS News recently outlined what gold investors should do as a result of such drops in value. Don't Panic First off, remember that a 6% drop in the gold price is not a crash, and it is certainly not a reason to panic. Historically, a dip such as this actually tends to precipitate a subsequent rise in gold costs. Meaning? Don't make a panicked decision regarding your gold portfolio just yet, especially when its value will likely soon increase. Remember the Long-Term Value of Gold While gold may not be the most reliable income producer, CBS News noted it has always been an income protector, used as a hedge against inflation thanks to its reliability during times of economic volatility. Don't Rush To Sell The instinct when the price of an investment drops is to sell, sell, sell. With gold, however, this could be a critical error — as noted above, dips in the worth of gold are typically followed with surges in value soon thereafter. Reevaluate Your Gold Holdings As with the decline in any of your investments, a drop in the value of gold should be used as an opportunity to reevaluate your portfolio. Seriously consider whether you wish to double down on gold now while other investors sell in a panic. Conversely, you may wish to safely and rationally expand your portfolio beyond just gold. Either way, never forget to maintain calm, and don't panic. Consider Purchasing More Gold As noted above, other investors could panic at gold's drop in value. Now would be the time to take advantage of that panic and buy more gold while it's currently below cost. Their loss could easily become your gain, especially once the price of gold likely surges to record numbers following this most recent dip. More From GOBankingRates These Cars May Seem Expensive, but They Rarely Need Repairs This article originally appeared on 5 Things To Do When the Price of Gold Plummets Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
