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Well-Reasoned, Well-Researched PILs Will Always Be Entertained: Supreme Court
The Chief Justice told a advocate to first raise issues with the concerned authorities and file a PIL in the court only after his prayers go unheard.
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"Do Homework": Court Warns Petitioner Not To File Litigation After Reading Newspapers
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday cautioned a petitioner against reading news reports and filing litigation and asked him to "do homework first".
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With 5,000 Government Cases Pending, Delhi Pushes For Litigation Overhaul
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged the surging number of pending court cases involving the government and called for a complete revamp of how litigation is handled, in a move aimed at clearing the city's mounting legal clutter.
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"Will Be Chaos": Supreme Court On Reopening Cases That Are Concluded
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said finality of a litigation is a core facet of a sound judicial system and a case that has concluded cannot be reopened, otherwise there will be "chaos in the administration of justice".
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World Court To Begin Hearings That May Shape Global Climate Litigation
The United Nations' top court next week begins hearings on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change and the consequences for states of contributing to global warming, the outcome of which could influence litigation worldwide.
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Delhi High Court Hears Plea, Orders Action Plan For Bomb Threats In Schools
The Delhi High Court has asked the government to develop a comprehensive action plan, including a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), for addressing bomb threats and related emergencies.
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Petition Seeks Ban On WhatsApp Over Compliance, Supreme Court Says No
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL seeking directions to the Centre to ban the operation and use of WhatsApp if it does not comply with the orders of the authorities in the country.
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Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Petition Seeking Hearings In Hybrid Mode
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the introduction of hybrid hearings in family courts across the country.
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Lawyer Complains To Chief Justice About Fellow Judge. His Response
The Supreme Court today witnessed dramatic exchanges when a Lucknow-based advocate requested two separate benches to pardon him and remove costs imposed on him for filing frivolous Public Interest Litigation
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Pending For Years, Law Minister Signs National Litigation Policy Document
After going back to the drawing board on several occasions, the Union Law Ministry finalised on Tuesday a document on the national litigation policy that seeks to expedite the resolution of pending cases.
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'If Someone Is Named Rahul Gandhi...': Court's 'No' To Ban On Poll Namesakes
Rejecting a request for a ban on namesake candidates in elections, the Supreme Court today said it cannot stop people from contesting polls if they are named after political leaders.
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Ayodhya Case Litigant Invited To Ram Temple Event, Says "Will Attend"
Iqbal Ansari, a litigant in the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case, received an invite to the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and said he would attend the event.
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What Court Said On Plea Against Use Of Bureaucrats, Army For Poll Campaigns
The Delhi High Court sought the Centre's stand on a PIL against the alleged use of public servants and defence personnel to spread "political propaganda" by showcasing the achievements of the government in the last nine years.
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High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging DU Vice Chancellor's Appointment
The Delhi High Court Wednesday dismissed with costs a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the appointment of professor Yogesh Singh as the Vice Chancellor of Delhi University.
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Supreme Court Slams UP, Says State Litigation Can't Be Taken Casually
The Supreme Court has rebuked the Uttar Pradesh government over an inordinate delay of 1,173 days in filing a petition against a judgement of the Allahabad High Court and that too with "incorrect particulars".
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Well-Reasoned, Well-Researched PILs Will Always Be Entertained: Supreme Court
The Chief Justice told a advocate to first raise issues with the concerned authorities and file a PIL in the court only after his prayers go unheard.
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"Do Homework": Court Warns Petitioner Not To File Litigation After Reading Newspapers
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday cautioned a petitioner against reading news reports and filing litigation and asked him to "do homework first".
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With 5,000 Government Cases Pending, Delhi Pushes For Litigation Overhaul
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged the surging number of pending court cases involving the government and called for a complete revamp of how litigation is handled, in a move aimed at clearing the city's mounting legal clutter.
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"Will Be Chaos": Supreme Court On Reopening Cases That Are Concluded
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said finality of a litigation is a core facet of a sound judicial system and a case that has concluded cannot be reopened, otherwise there will be "chaos in the administration of justice".
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World Court To Begin Hearings That May Shape Global Climate Litigation
The United Nations' top court next week begins hearings on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change and the consequences for states of contributing to global warming, the outcome of which could influence litigation worldwide.
-
Delhi High Court Hears Plea, Orders Action Plan For Bomb Threats In Schools
The Delhi High Court has asked the government to develop a comprehensive action plan, including a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), for addressing bomb threats and related emergencies.
-
Petition Seeks Ban On WhatsApp Over Compliance, Supreme Court Says No
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL seeking directions to the Centre to ban the operation and use of WhatsApp if it does not comply with the orders of the authorities in the country.
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Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Petition Seeking Hearings In Hybrid Mode
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the introduction of hybrid hearings in family courts across the country.
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Lawyer Complains To Chief Justice About Fellow Judge. His Response
The Supreme Court today witnessed dramatic exchanges when a Lucknow-based advocate requested two separate benches to pardon him and remove costs imposed on him for filing frivolous Public Interest Litigation
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Pending For Years, Law Minister Signs National Litigation Policy Document
After going back to the drawing board on several occasions, the Union Law Ministry finalised on Tuesday a document on the national litigation policy that seeks to expedite the resolution of pending cases.
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'If Someone Is Named Rahul Gandhi...': Court's 'No' To Ban On Poll Namesakes
Rejecting a request for a ban on namesake candidates in elections, the Supreme Court today said it cannot stop people from contesting polls if they are named after political leaders.
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Ayodhya Case Litigant Invited To Ram Temple Event, Says "Will Attend"
Iqbal Ansari, a litigant in the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case, received an invite to the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and said he would attend the event.
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What Court Said On Plea Against Use Of Bureaucrats, Army For Poll Campaigns
The Delhi High Court sought the Centre's stand on a PIL against the alleged use of public servants and defence personnel to spread "political propaganda" by showcasing the achievements of the government in the last nine years.
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High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging DU Vice Chancellor's Appointment
The Delhi High Court Wednesday dismissed with costs a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the appointment of professor Yogesh Singh as the Vice Chancellor of Delhi University.
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Supreme Court Slams UP, Says State Litigation Can't Be Taken Casually
The Supreme Court has rebuked the Uttar Pradesh government over an inordinate delay of 1,173 days in filing a petition against a judgement of the Allahabad High Court and that too with "incorrect particulars".
