The Delhi High Court strongly criticised a 13-year delay in arresting a murder convict whose appeal was dismissed in 2012, calling it a “serious systemic failure”. The Court warned that such lapses damage the credibility of the criminal justice system and issued strict directions to prevent similar failures.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed the bail plea of NSCN-IN leader Alemla Jamir, challenging a trial court’s decision linked to an NIA case. Her requests for bail were denied due to substantial allegations of terrorist activities and risks related to potential flight, with the case moving forward in investigation stages.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (Dec 17) addressed a matrimonial dispute involving a woman who divorced her husband in 2016 due to cruelty. The Court reinstated her Section 125 CrPC petition for maintenance, directing the family court to reconsider the case. The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of concise legal documents, criticizing a 128-page synopsis submitted by the appellant.
A Delhi court ordered the attachment of Bikaner House, owned by the Nokha municipal council, for failing to pay a Rs 50.31 lakh arbitral award to Enviro Infra Engineers Private Limited. The award became final after the council’s appeal was dismissed. The council cannot transfer the property until further notice.
Vidushpat Singhania, representing the Indian Olympic Association, stated that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) provided only a brief rejection of Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for her disqualification. The decision can be appealed to the Swiss Federal Tribunal within 30 days. Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams. Despite efforts to reduce her weight, she was unable to meet the criteria, leading to her disqualification and subsequent retirement from wrestling. Sarah Ann Hildebrandt won the gold medal in the women’s 50kg freestyle event.