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NGT rejects plea against sewage treatment plant construction in Delhi’s Najafgarh
The green body was hearing a plea claiming that no public hearing had been conducted for constructing the STP, and there were issues with the acquisition of the land.
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View AllTwo sentenced to life term for murder of fruit seller over unpaid loan
Additional Sessions Judge D S Deshmukh also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh each on the accused duo Sunilkumar Bituli Rajak (45) from Mira Road and Sudipkumar Raju Ravidas (33) from Jharkhand after finding them guilty of criminal conspiracy and murder.
NIA moves court to cancel bail of key conspirator in T J Joseph hand-chopping case
The agency moved the NIA court against M K Nazar following a case registered by the Aluva East Police in January this year for allegedly trespassing into a house and assaulting a 61-year-old man, Muhammad Kunju, at Kunjunnikara in Kadungallor.
Gauhati HC appoints fast-track sessions court for day-to-day trial in Zubeen case: Himanta
Baksa district judge Sharmila Bhuyan will head the fast-track court, formed exactly six months after the popular singer's death in Singapore.
Court grants statutory bail to two more accused in Sabarimala gold loss cases
The Kollam Vigilance Court Judge Mohit CS granted bail to Chennai-based Smart Creations CEO Pankaj Bhandari and Ballari-based jeweller Govardhan Roddam in connection with cases involving gold loss from the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) gold plates and the door frames of the Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) at the temple.
Court grants statutory bail to two more accused in Sabarimala gold loss cases
The Kollam Vigilance Court Judge Mohit CS granted bail to Chennai-based Smart Creations CEO Pankaj Bhandari and Ballari-based jeweller Govardhan Roddam in connection with cases involving gold loss from the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) gold plates and the door frames of the Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) at the temple.
Man gets life imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girl in Palghar
Special Judge N K Karande, delivering the verdict on March 11, held the accused, Sandesh Ganpat Kharpade (35), guilty under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
'Don't put cart before horse': Court rejects Lalu's plea seeking unrelied documents for trial
Special judge Vishal Gogne underlined that providing these documents en bloc would not only "place the cart before the horse" but also throw the judicial process into "complete disarray".
What happened in Supreme Court on Thursday 18th March
1:13PM The Supreme Court has granted an additional nine months to complete the trial in the Sheena Bora murder case, while making it clear that no further extension will be entertained.
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Mar 19, 04:26 PM SC nine-judge bench reserves verdict on definition of 'industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
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Setting aside an order of the Madras High court, the top court said it is necessary to show that a person had fraudulent or dishonest intention at the...
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Snake venom case: SC quashes FIR, proceedings against YouTuber Elvish Yadav
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Allahabad High Court Quashes Cheque Bounce Cases Against Directors for Non-Joinder of Company
Directors relieved from liability under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act due to absence of company as party in complaints.
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ITAT Delhi Bench Quashes Reassessment Proceedings Against Lalit Kumar Modi
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NGT rejects plea against sewage treatment plant construction in Delhi’s Najafgarh
The green body was hearing a plea claiming that no public hearing had been conducted for constructing the STP, and there were issues with the acquisit...
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Over Rs 60.7 lakh needed to conduct UV-disinfection study in STPs: IIT Delhi tells NGT
In an order dated March 17, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justi...
Delhi: NGT calls for inspection of illegal swings in Rohini park
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NGT fines Delhi Pollution Control Committee Rs 50,000 for delay in funds transfer
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