In Umar Khalid’s case, Ex-CJI Chandrachud highlighted that there were multiple adjournments sought by his counsel, at least seven or more, and finally the bail application was withdrawn, a fact often overlooked in debates.
A Delhi court has referred lawyer Anil Kumar Goswami to the Delhi High Court and Bar Council for his unprofessional conduct during a hearing related to the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. The judge was offended by Goswami’s disrespectful remarks and lack of preparation, raising concerns about his professionalism and intentions in court.
Sharjeel Imam told the Delhi High Court that he is being prosecuted twice for the same speech linked to the 2020 riots. He was arrested in January 2020 for allegedly delivering provocative speeches that incited violence during anti-CAA protests. Imam argued that multiple cases for the same offense violate legal principles. The case highlights ongoing legal battles over free speech and dissent.
A Delhi lawyer, Puneet Tomar, has written to the Chief Justice of India detailing significant issues faced by litigants and court staff, citing a 27.8% vacancy rate in judicial positions. Concerns include administrative duties burdening judges, staff shortages, and long commutes for employees, all negatively impacting court operations.
Yesterday, On 3rd October, the Delhi High Court issued notices to X (formerly Twitter) and The New Indian for publishing a “contemptuous” legal notice that undermined the court’s dignity. The judge emphasized the necessity for their representatives to attend the next hearing on October 28, as the legal notice contained malicious allegations against the court.
The Delhi High Court convicted Advocate Sanjay Rathod for appearing intoxicated before a magistrate and issuing threats against her. The court found his behavior to be contemptuous and unacceptable, but as he had already served five months in jail for related charges, no further sentence was imposed. The incident occurred in 2015 at the Karkardooma Court.
![[Vivek Vihar Hospital Fire] Court Questions "Why Ayurvedic Doctor Works in NICU: Court Denies Bail](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-45.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The court denied bail to Dr. Akash, an Ayurvedic doctor involved in the Vivek Vihar Hospital fire. Dr. Akash was criticized for claiming the infants died from suffocation rather than the fire. The court highlighted his questionable presence in the critical NICU area and his delay in seeking help during the fire. Dr. Akash’s bail request was rejected due to concerns of fleeing and influencing witnesses.