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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi HC delivered 378 judgments on Day 1 after summer break
Despite working at a current strength of 60%, the Delhi high court delivered 378 judgments on July 1, when it reopened after a four-week summer break, according to data accessed by HT. This included 362 judgments on the 'appellate' side and 16 on the 'original' side. The Delhi high court delivered 362 judgments on the 'appellate' side and 16 on the 'original' side. (Representative photo) To be sure, while the high court in 'appellate' side deals with civil and criminal matters, the court in 'original' side deals with commercial matters, including intellectual property rights, arbitration and cases where the suit value exceeds ₹2 crore. On the appellate side, two benches led by court's third senior-most judge Navin Chawla, along with justices Shailender Kaur and Renu Bhatnagar, disposed of 306 civil cases. A bench of justices C Hari Shankar and Ajay Digpaul resolved 20 cases, also on the civil side. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma single-handedly disposed of 10 criminal cases, and justice Jasmeet Singh delivered six of 16 judgements pronounced by the high court's original side. The judgments not only reduced case backlog, but the detailed judgments also laid down legal principles and guidelines that could serve as precedents in future cases. In one instance, justice Sanjeev Narula in an 82-page verdict on setting aside the sentence review board's (SRB's) decision to reject premature release of Santosh Kumar Singh—serving a life term for the 1996 rape and murder of law student Priyadarshini Mattoo—issued guidelines for the Delhi government to ensure that SRB's decisions align with the objectives of the policy and uphold fairness and justice. In a separate ruling, justice Narula held that fugitives could apply for pre-arrest bail under the Indian law governing extradition. Coming to the aid of an eight-year-old autistic girl, justice Vikas Mahajan reaffirmed that educational institutions were legally obligated to provide inclusive education and accommodate children with special needs under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act. In an 85-page ruling, bench of justices Navin Chawla and Shailender Kaur dismissed 226 petitions filed by Centre against the disability pension awarded to ex-armed forces personnel, ruling that pensions can't be denied merely due to the disability occurring during a 'peace posting,' and stressing the need to recognise hardships of military service. Even as vacation benches continued to hear urgent matters three days a week, other judges continued with their effort to bring down the backlog. In June, bench of chief justice DK Upadhyay and justice Tushar Rao Gedela directed the consortium of National Law Universities declare revised CLAT PG results, after finding two errors in the consortium's answer key. Additionally, a bench of justices Prathiba M Singh and Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora specially assembled during vacation to assess the progress of authorities in cleaning a smelly culvert accessed every day by over 3,000 soldiers of Rajputana Rifles to head to their parade ground, and the construction of a foot overbridge to address their ordeal. While the Delhi high court continued its work during the summer break, the Supreme Court, in November 2024, replaced the term 'summer vacation' with 'partial working days', acknowledging that a section of the judiciary remained operational throughout breaks. Even during the current break of the Supreme Court, which commenced from May 23, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai renamed the vacation as 'partially working days' and marked a departure from the practice of senior judges including the CJI, not holding court hearings during summer break, by assembling in the first week along with the four senior-most judges.
India Gazette
03-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
HC expresses concern over delay in West Delhi mall fraud probe, seeks status report
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has directed the sanctioning authority of the Delhi government to submit a status report in relation to investigation into the alleged West Delhi mall fraud. During the hearing on May 28, the bench, led by Justice Shailender Kaur, voiced concern over the prolonged delay in granting the necessary sanction and directed the authority to provide a detailed explanation within six weeks. The court acknowledged submissions from the Anti-Corruption Branch, which indicated that, despite multiple communications, approval to proceed against key public officials had not yet been granted. According to the petition, the case involves allegations of irregularities amounting to Rs 200 crore related to the commercial use of a mall property originally leased to SS Con-Build Private Limited. The plea further stated that despite the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) terminating the lease in January 2020 due to unpaid dues, reports suggest that commercial operations continued through the use of forged documents, shell companies, and alleged collusion of government officials. Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa, along with Advocates Gaurav Gupta and Thakur Ankit Singh, represented the petitioner. The court has scheduled the matter for further hearing in August 2025. A coordinating bench of the Delhi High Court has recently issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding a petition alleging large-scale corruption involving senior government officials and real estate developers in a multi-crore land scam. The petition was filed by a former director of SS Con Build Pvt Ltd, who claims to have been wrongfully removed from the company through fraudulent means. Justice Girish Kathpalia, after considering the arguments presented, directed the CBI to respond to the allegations. (ANI)
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Time of India
Drug bust: HC grants bail towoman from Kyrgyzstan
New Delhi: Delhi High Court has ruled that merely being a foreign national is not a valid ground to deny bail under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act , 1985, particularly when the accused's passport was already confiscated by authorities. This observation was made while granting bail to a woman from single judge bench of Justice Shailender Kaur noted that the woman is married to an Indian man, and they both reside in the same apartment in Gujarat. Justice Kaur said, "The prosecution has raised apprehensions regarding the petitioner's status as a foreign national, positing that there exists a likelihood of abscondence if released on bail. This court, while not discounting the concerns raised, is also cognizant of the fact that being a foreign national cannot be a ground to deny bail, specifically when the passport of the petitioner was seized."The FIR in the case was lodged in Nov 2024, involving alleged offences under sections 20, 25, and 29 of the NDPS Act related to the illegal handling of cannabis, allowing one's premises to be used for drug-related offences and criminal conspiracy, respectively. The prosecution opposed her bail plea, expressing concern that due to her foreign nationality, there was a substantial risk of her fleeing the country if counsel for the woman argued that the petitioner's passport was seized, and therefore, such a risk does not arise. He added that the charge in the present case was not framed, and she was incarcerated for about six months. He further stated that she had clean antecedents and her jail conduct was that the quantity of charas allegedly recovered in the present case was an "intermediate quantity," the court said that in a case involving an intermediate quantity, the rigours of Section 37 of the NDPS Act did not apply. Taking into account several factors, the court further stated that continued incarceration of the petitioner would serve no fruitful purpose.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Another red juicy jewel for the crown: Punjab's famed litchis rule Britannia
CHANDIGARH: Punjab's juicy jewels have found a London calling. Following last year's successful debut in England and its conquest with gentle sweetness, Punjab's famed litchis may soon find a place on fruit shelves around the world. The state horticulture department, in partnership with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda), is actively working to expand export markets for the sweet, ruby-red fruit grown in the foothills of Pathankot, Gurdaspur, and Hoshiarpur. Punjab cultivates litchi across 3,250 hectares, yielding about 13,000 metric tonnes annually. The state's two prominent varieties - Dehradun and Calcuttia - are known for their colour, texture and natural sweetness, which experts say rival or exceed those from India's other major litchi-producing regions. Shailender Kaur, director of horticulture for Punjab, said training sessions are being held to help farmers meet international export standards. "We're working closely with Apeda to explore more markets beyond England," she said. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo "Farmers are being guided on plantation techniques, post-harvest handling, and packaging to ensure quality." Apeda officials said another training session is scheduled for the last week of April. The goal, they said, is to prepare growers for more stringent global requirements and help streamline licensing and export logistics. The empire peels back Last June, a 10-quintal consignment was shipped from Amritsar to England, sourced from progressive farmer Rakesh Dadwal of Muradpur village in Pathankot. The fruit was dispatched through Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport and received encouraging feedback from buyers in London. Encouraged by the response, the state now plans to scale efforts by sending small batches to new international destinations. "The aim is to create awareness about Punjab litchis in overseas markets," a senior government official said. "Once established, it could open up more lucrative opportunities for local farmers." Among them is Amarjit Singh Kang, a grower hoping for better returns in coming years. "Right now, it's break-even," he said. "But even that's better than the domestic market. We sold at Rs 100 per kg here, but in London it fetched Rs 500." Punjab's litchis are in demand in Indian metrosbut the state is betting big on its global future.
