The Delhi High Court has turned its attention to the growing concern over stray dogs in the city, particularly after a heart-wrenching incident where an 18-month-old girl was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in the Tughlaq Lane area. The court’s intervention underscores the urgent need for effective management and control of […]
The Delhi High Court has approved the transfer of control of the University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) from Delhi University to the Delhi Government. This decision aims to address infrastructure and service issues faced by patients. The court emphasized public interest in healthcare and dismissed petitions challenging the transfer. The Delhi Government assured funding for UCMS to prioritize public health.
This repeated summoning of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, who has previously missed five summons citing various reasons, underscores the intensifying scrutiny by the ED. A Delhi court recently mandated Arvind Kejriwal’s appearance before it on February 17, following a complaint by the ED regarding his non-compliance with its summons Delhi Chief Minister Arvind […]
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, expressed dissatisfaction with the Aam Aadmi Party’s political office in Delhi, constructed on encroached land originally designated for the High Court. The court directed the Delhi government officials to meet with the High Court Registrar General to address the issue. The court also criticized the government’s delay in approving funds for judiciary infrastructure.
The dispute lies with the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2023, popularly known as the Delhi Services Bill. This legislation, which received presidential assent, significantly expanded the lieutenant governor’s control over service matters, sparking controversy and legal challenges from the Delhi government. Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday (February 9) has […]
The Supreme Court of India is examining the interpretation of ‘life sentence’ following a plea from convicted serial killer Chandrakant Jha, who argues that life imprisonment should not necessarily mean incarceration for the entirety of the convict’s natural life. This legal inquiry raises crucial questions about punishment, rehabilitation, and the constitutional validity of sentencing.
The Delhi High Court, addressing challenges in government hospital infrastructure, proposes a committee of doctors to assess and improve healthcare facilities. With concerns over vacant medical positions and discrepancies in reported data, the court emphasizes the need for transparency and accurate reporting. The intervention underscores the court’s proactive efforts to address healthcare gaps in the city.
The Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with Delhi government’s delay in deciding remission pleas, including one from a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant. The bench urged the Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi to resolve the matters within two weeks. Concerns were raised about the routine dismissal of such pleas without proper consideration, highlighting the need for a more thoughtful approach.
The Delhi High Court has issued a directive to the Delhi government, emphasizing the need for proper medical infrastructure in prisons. This order comes in response to the inadequate healthcare facilities in jails, which the Court noted could violate an inmate’s right to timely medical care. The decision underscores the fundamental right to life and […]
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India questioned the necessity of every dispute between the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor (LG) being brought before it. This observation came as the court addressed a petition filed by the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR), which sought redressal over the alleged freezing […]