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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
NLU PG aspirant challenges ‘exorbitant' counselling fee, HC sends notice
New Delhi: Delhi High Court declined any interim relief to a Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) postgraduate candidate who complained that the counselling fee charged by the consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) was "exorbitant". Justice Rajneesh Kumar Gupta, however, sought the stand of the consortium, Bar Council of India, University Grants Commission, central govt and others by July 2. In his plea, the candidate said he could not participate in the second round of counselling on June 20 as the rules mandated he deposit Rs 20,000 as "upfront payment" after he already paid Rs 30,000 as a refundable counselling fee for the first round. The plea assailed Clause 2, Admissions Counselling Process, which provides for a freeze option, where whenever any candidate wants to book a spot, he is required to deposit a "non-refundable confirmation fee" of Rs 20,000. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Questioning why this fee is payable at every round whenever the candidate opts to freeze any seat, the plea says a candidate thus may be charged even multiple times, considering there are three rounds of counselling. "Thus, via various sub-clauses of Clause 2.1, for the 2nd and 3rd/final round of counselling, the candidate would be required to pay a non-refundable amount of Rs 20,000-40,000 only for freezing their seat in both the rounds," the petition argued, saying such a steep fee has "absolutely no nexus" with the counselling's stated purpose and creates a financial barrier for many students. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Falta Apenas 1 Minuto para Garantir Seu Aparelho Grátis Aparelhos Auditivo PT Undo "I cannot participate without making payment of Rs 20,000 for per-round participation… This is the only exam in the whole country which charges such a large amount. Hundreds of students are not able to participate in the counselling. I missed the second round and the third round is on July 4," the counsel argued. The court refused the plea for interim relief in the form of a waiver, but posted it for further hearing next month.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Batla House demolitions: Delhi High Court asks DDA to maintain status quo till July 10
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday told the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the city government to maintain status quo till July 10 as it dealt with a writ petition filed by seven 'long-standing' residents of Batla House against "the arbitrary and illegal threat of demolition". Posting the matter for further hearing on July 10 with other pending petitions, a bench of Justice Rajneesh Kumar Gupta asked the authorities in the national capital to respond to the petitioners' claim that the former have sought to indiscriminately target properties beyond the identified area and without issuance of individual notices. The petition, filed by advocate Fahad Khan, claimed that the petitioners have not been served with any demolition notices as required by law, and during a field survey, their properties were marked for demolition and were orally informed of imminent coercive action. "The threatened action thus amounts to a clear violation of the principles of natural justice, the right to livelihood under Article 21, and the equal protection guaranteed under Article 14 of the Constitution," said the petition. Adding that the petitioners have not been served with any notice whatsoever, the plea demanded that the authorities should be restrained from taking any demolition action without complying with due process of law, and to maintain the status quo pending a proper demarcation and assessment under the PM-UDAY Scheme. The Delhi High Court has already passed status quo orders after several writ pleas were filed against the demolition notices, claiming that the petitioners' properties fell outside Khasra No. 279 or fell within Khasra No. 279 but are eligible under the PM-UDAY Scheme. The DDA action stems from a Supreme Court directive ordering the clearance of encroachments on public land. The apex court order also clarified that if the occupants are aggrieved by the demolition notices, they are free to adopt appropriate proceedings in accordance with law. Earlier, the Delhi High Court had declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Aam Aadmi Party leader Amanatullah Khan, challenging the proposed demolition action. A division bench of Justices Girish Kathpalia and Tejas Karia observed that only aggrieved residents can make a claim that their properties exist beyond the proposed demolition site. Sensing the disinclination of the court to extend any relief, the senior counsel, appearing on the AAP leader's behalf, sought permission to withdraw the PIL. In its June 11 order, the Justice Kathpalia-led Bench took note of the submission that the legislator from Delhi's Okhla constituency would inform the residents of their right to file appropriate legal proceedings within three working days, and dismissed the petition as withdrawn.
India Gazette
22-06-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Delhi HC seeks response from govt on plea by senior citizen charged despite holding Ayushman Bharat Card
New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Central Government, Delhi Government, and a private hospital in Paschim Vihar on a plea moved by a senior citizen, who alleged that he was charged for medical tests and admission despite having a valid Ayushman Bharat Card. Justice Rajneesh Kumar Gupta sought a response on the petition moved 73 year 73-year-old Raminder Singh. The court directed the respondents to file their reply before the next hearing date and listed the matter for hearing on July 8. It is stated that the senior citizen petitioner went to the respondent hospital on June 10, as he had chest pain and discomfort. There he was advised to undergo several tests, such as a CT scan and an ECG. Thereafter, he was taken to the ICU. He informed the doctors that he has a valid Ayushman Bharat Card. Despite this, he was asked to deposit Rs 25000 for admission and told that the concerned counter is closed, the plea said. He submitted that he was told the amount would be returned. When he approached the counter, he was told that the benefit could only be availed of in case a patient undergoes surgery. It is further submitted that when he requested to be discharged. The staff removed the medical equipment and asked him to go without a discharge summary. The petitioner said that he filed a complaint against this before the Delhi police, the Delhi Government, and the hospital superintendent, but no action was taken. Thereafter, the petitioner has approached the High Court and sought a direction for a refund of the amount he was charged. He has also sought a direction to be issued to the hospital in such cases. (ANI)
India Gazette
19-06-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Delhi HC seeks expert opinion from AIIMS on plea of NDA candidate declared medically unfit to join IAF
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has sought an expert opinion from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi (AIIMS) on a plea of an NDA candidate who has been declared medically unfit to join the upcoming course commencing on July 2, 2025. The High Court has directed the AIIMS to constitute a medical board and asked the petitioner to appear before it for examination on June 20. The petitioner, through his mother, has challenged the decision of the Air Force Central Medical Establishment declaring him unfit for enrolment in the Indian Air Force and the Tri-Services. During the medical test, the petitioner was diagnosed with 'haemoglobinopathies (Sickle cell disease, Beta Thalassaemia: Major, Intermedia, Minor, Trait and Alpha Thalassaemia, etc.). The Division bench of Justices Parthiba M Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta issues notice to the Central government and other respondents. The High Court has directed to file an affidavit giving the reasoning for declaring the Petitioner as an unfit candidate by the next date of hearing. The Court during the hearing on Wednesday considered the Appeal Board's decision, and said that there is no clear reasoning given in the same. 'Considering this position, let a medical board be appointed by AIIMS, to give an expert opinion to this Court on the candidature of the Petitioner, considering the ineligibility clause,' the High Court ordered on June 18. The matter has been listed for hearing on June 25 before vacation bench. Petitioner has sought issuance of an order directing the Respondents to admit him into the National Defence Academy (NDA) for the session commencing on July 2, 2025. The Petitioner has challenged the two letters of March 18, 2025 and May 22, 2025, issued by Air Force Central Medical Establishment through its Commanding Officer, by which the Petitioner has been declared unfit for enrolment in the Indian Air Force, as also the Tri Services. The case of the Petitioner is that he was selected for enrolment in the Indian Air Force. It is stated that when the medical test was undertaken by the medical board, he was found unfit on the ground that he was diagnosed with 'haemoglobinopathies (HbE Trait). The Petitioner had stood at rank 266 in the NDA examination. The Petitioner was declared unfit through letter of March 18, 2025, for enrolment in the Tri Services. The Petitioner had appealed against this initial decision to the Appeal Board. The said board also rejected the Petitioner's candidature vide letter dated May 22, 2025. (ANI)
India Gazette
18-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Delhi HC asks civic authorities to finalise plan for construction of FOB for soldiers, asks to hold meeting
ANI 18 Jun 2025, 13:48 GMT+10 New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Public Works Department (PWD) to hold a meeting with the Delhi Cantonment Board and finalise a plan for the construction of a Foot Over Bridge (FOB) for Soldiers of the Rajputana Rifles. They have to pass through a drain to reach the parade ground from their barracks. The Delhi High Court is dealing with a suo moto petition initiated on the basis of media reports. A division bench of Justices Parthiba M Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta directed the civic authorities, including PWD and Delhi Traffic police, to hold a meeting with the Delhi Cantonment Board and finalise the plan for the construction of the FOB. The High Court has asked the authority to finalise the plan for the design, budget, and time period of the bridge's construction and file a report. The bench also said that the PWD can seek help from other agencies. Given the rainy season, the High Court has asked the civic departments to ensure no waterlogging in the drains. The High Court noted that the construction of the FOB was approved a long time back. On May 30, the High Court asked the authorities to hold a joint meeting with the Board and asked the DCP traffic to consider installing a traffic signal to enable the soldiers to cross the road without causing any hindrance to traffic. The High Court had taken cognisance of the media report that soldiers have to pass through a smelly drain on May 26. (ANI)
