The Supreme Court Today (July 8th) sought the response of the Income Tax Department to a petition by NewsClick against two income tax notices.
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Today (12th June): In Chapra, Bihar, a lawyer and his son were fatally shot by assailants while en route to court. The victims, involved in a family land dispute, succumbed to their injuries upon reaching the hospital. The legal community’s protest underscores the risks faced by those involved in legal matters. Two suspects have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing.
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Today (27th May): The Delhi High Court has dropped a Rs 1 lakh fine imposed on a lawyer who filed a PIL aimed at restraining media channels from airing sensational headlines regarding Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation. The court directed the lawyer to perform community service and attach the court’s order to any future petition. The PIL sought to restrict media coverage and was considered beyond the court’s purview.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court rejected the dismissal of a case involving a lawyer posing as a Travelling Ticket Examiner, soliciting money from passengers at Bhopal railway station. The court emphasized the need for a full trial to determine factual evidence, as the defense argued the mental state of the accused. The trial will ascertain the truth.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court issued a notice to lawyer Sanjeev Kumar for posting contemptuous comments during a video conference hearing. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta ordered Kumar to explain why contempt of court proceedings should not be initiated against him. The court emphasized the need to maintain decorum and respect for the judicial process.
The Delhi High Court approved an expansion of jurisdiction for Civil Judges in Delhi District Courts, allowing them to hear higher monetary disputes. This move aims to increase efficiency, reduce case backlogs, and align Delhi’s courts with neighboring areas. The decision reflects a strategic approach to judicial management and is expected to improve the overall responsiveness and efficiency of the court system in Delhi.
