The Supreme Court ruled that a sudden brake on a highway without warning amounts to negligence, slamming the accused and awarding Rs 91 lakh compensation to the injured youth.
NEW DELHI: The Noida District Court has expressed a serious concern about the state of the ladies’ washroom at the District and Sessions Court in Surajpur, Noida. A pool of blood, sanitary napkins soaked in blood, overflowing dustbins, no hand wash soaps, and incessantly spilling water from taps were some of the issues reported.
Justice Sanjeev Narula observed that the negligence in maintaining these facilities cannot be ignored, and the lack of hygiene products, along with infrastructural shortcomings, requires immediate attention. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has taken note of the “distressing” state of female washrooms in the district courts and has ordered authorities to ensure a uniform […]
A 22-year-old murder suspect, Kiran Santosh Bharam, threw a slipper at a judge during a hearing in Thane, missing the judge and prompting an FIR. Following this incident, 11 police personnel were suspended for negligence concerning security breaches, including a video of a guard with a gun on court premises.
The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma, rejected Matrix Cellular’s plea to quash criminal proceedings over alleged sales of defective oxygen concentrators at inflated prices during the COVID-19 pandemic’s second wave. The Court noted the serious nature of the allegations and the need for further investigation into the charges.
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A 35-foot statue of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj collapsed in Sindhudurg district on August 26. Consultant Chetan Patil was arrested shortly after but was granted bail by the Bombay High Court due to lack of evidence linking him to the incident. Another accused, sculptor Jaydeep Apte, awaits his bail plea.
Yesterday, On 19th September, The Supreme Court ruled that passengers cannot bear vicarious liability for a driver’s contributory negligence, thus ensuring their full compensation. This decision arose from a case involving a parked truck that caused an accident, emphasizing that the truck’s abandonment and lack of safety measures were primarily responsible for the incident.
The Supreme Court reprimanded its Registry for failing to list a Special Leave Petition as directed, stressing the need for compliance with court orders. The Court warned of serious consequences for repeated errors or negligence in handling case files and instructed the Registry to provide a report explaining its determination that the petition was filed on time.
Today, On 7th August, The Supreme Court ruled that attempting to overtake a vehicle does not constitute rashness or negligence. The claimant, whose wife died in an accident while overtaking, was initially deemed partly at fault. However, the court increased the compensation, stating that the over-speeding tractor was driven rashly and negligently.
Today, On 29th July, A student from Delhi appealed to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, expressing anguish over recent student deaths caused by flooding in coaching center basements. The student highlighted poor infrastructure, negligence by officials, and the necessity to protect students’ rights. The incident sparked arrests, debate in Parliament, and demands for justice and compensation.