Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, leader of Dera Sacha Sauda, has appealed to the Punjab and Haryana High Court for a 21-day furlough. He seeks a review and decision on his application, citing social welfare activities by his sect. Currently serving a 20-year sentence, he has been granted temporary release multiple times, prompting legal challenges.
In its order, the high court had stated, “The underlying object of the legislation, as has been succinctly put by counsel for the petitioners, is to create an artificial gap and a discrimination qua the citizens of India.” Furthermore, the high court held the opinion that it is beyond the purview of the state to […]
New Delhi, January 16: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, in a significant observation, highlighted the pressing issue of mediocrity within the district judiciary. During a hearing on Tuesday, January16, he emphasized the urgent need for implementing effective measures to ensure the recruitment of competent individuals in the judiciary. This statement came in the backdrop […]
Haryana Government Defends Decision on District Judges’ Appointment, Cites Union Law Ministry’s Opinion The Haryana government has stood firm on its decision to reject the recommendations put forth by the High Court concerning the appointment of Additional and District Sessions judges in the state. In a detailed affidavit, Haryana’s Chief Secretary, Sanjeev Kaushal, highlighted that […]
