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Manual scavenging: HC quashes govt policy shifting sewer death compensation to pvt societies
"The Act of 2013 does not discriminate against the workers engaged in hazardous cleaning on the basis of their employer. The intended object of the said enactment is to eliminate the dehumanising practice of manual scavenging," the court said.
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View AllDelhi court acquits father-son duo in sexual assault case, cites 'fatal' flaws in case
Additional Sessions Judge Hargurvarinder Singh Jaggi acquitted Pramod, alias Akash, and his father, Mohar Singh, who were booked at the Neb Sarai Police Station of assault and molestation in February 2018.
BRICS Chief Justices' Forum: CJI highlights enhancing bilateral ties
Speaking at the summit, he also proposed the building of a common platform for arbitration and mediation to tackle commercial disputes.
Police detachment disappearing: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on assault of protesters at Jantar Mantar
Speaking at the launch of former secretary (security) Yashovardhan Azad's book "Policing the Republic", Justice Bhuyan said, "All of us are dismayed when we see young officers of the Indian Police Service personally going and assaulting protesters and demonstrators. This is something very, very distressing to observe."
Latur POCSO court sentences man to 20 years in jail for sexually assaulting 8-year-old girl
Special POCSO Court Judge LP Pachhe found Krishna Avinash Biradar (21), a resident of Belsakarga in Udgir tehsil, guilty under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Goyal blames market conditions for Jet Airways' downfall; ED says he 'bled airline to death'
The Enforcement Directorate, however, opposed the application alleging that "he orchestrated a systemic fraud, bleeding a premier national airline to death, defrauding public sector banks and enriching himself and his family through a sophisticated global laundering network".
Police personnel assaulting protesters 'distressing': Justice Bhuyan on Jantar Mantar incident
Justice Bhuyan was speaking at a launch event of the book, "Policing the Republic", written by former secretary (security) Yashovardhan Azad. The event was held at Viceroy Hall in the national capital.
Stakeholders consultation on Juvenile Justice Act in Kochi tomorrow
The programme is being organised as part of preparations for the Annual National Stakeholders Consultation to be convened under the aegis of the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Supreme Court of India. The national consultation is scheduled for October 10 and 11 in New Delhi, according to a statement on Saturday.
SC-appointed Aravalli panel seeks six-month extension for submitting its final report
In its compliance report submitted on August 31, the committee has said it needs to bring together spatial, ecological, geological, hydrological, socio-economic, and stakeholder evidence before arriving at its conclusions regarding the Aravallis.
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Sep 4, 07:38 PM Police personnel assaulting protesters distressing; matter of grave concern, says Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on police action at Jantar Mantar.
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SC directs 7 states to enhance retirement age of judicial officers to 62 years
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said judicial officers in the seven states who have superannuate...
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Manual scavenging: HC quashes govt policy shifting sewer death compensation to pvt societies
"The Act of 2013 does not discriminate against the workers engaged in hazardous cleaning on the basis of their employer. The intended object of the said enactment is to eliminate the dehumanising practice of manual scavenging," the court said.
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When the Tenant Dies, Who Inherits the Tenancy?
The Court recognised the tenancy rights of the deceased tenant's maternal aunt's daughter (commonly referred to as Mausi-ki-Ladki), who had continuous...
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Hierarchy Of Revenue Officers Under Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887
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Insurer can't reject claim if alcohol habit disclosed before policy purchase: Consumer commission
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Hospital 'callous, insensitive' for delaying newborn's discharge over insurance: Consumer panel
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Mumbai consumer panel orders insurance firm to cough up Rs 1.2 cr for liquor stock ruined in floods
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Delhi consumer commission fines railways Rs 25,000 for making two passengers share same blanket
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ITAT Delhi Bench Upholds Taxation of Excess Share Premium on CCPS Issued by OYO to Holding Company; Rejects Disallowance of Management Fees
Tribunal rules tax authorities cannot revalue shares when valuation done by registered valuers per Rule 11UA; clarifies payments to joint venture for ...
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CESTAT Orders Remand in Elora Tobacco Case Over Cross-Examination Denial
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ITAT Delhi Bench Quashes Reassessment Proceedings Against Lalit Kumar Modi
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You want us to run entire country, asks SC; dismisses plea seeking sweeping directions
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ITAT Rules Against PCIT's Revisionary Powers in Mukul Rohatgi Case
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NCLT Special Bench Stalls Repayment Plan Approval for Indiabulls Case
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NCLT Approves Repayment Plan of Dr. Subhash Chandra in Insolvency Case Amidst Contentious Creditor Disputes
Tribunal affirms statutory compliance in repayment plan appr...
NCLT Deadlocked Over Indiabulls Repayment Plan, Seeks President's Intervention
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NGT orders committee to examine 'unscientific' e-waste disposal in Bhopal
The tribunal's Central Zone Bench here issued the direction while hearing an application by Nitin Saxena raising concerns over the alleged improper di...
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NGT upholds Rs 10 lakh fine on illegal denim dyeing unit in Delhi
A National Green Tribunal (NGT) bench comprising its chairpe...
Demarcation of 700 km river Ganga floodplain complete: UP informs NGT
During an August 25 hearing, a bench comprising NGT Chairper...
NGT revives case of alleged large-scale illegal tree-felling by Agra College
The green body in January this year had disposed of a plea a...
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