‘Delhi losing its moorings’: HC slams squatters
Jul 6, 2024The Delhi high court criticized encroachers for causing man-made floods in the city by unauthorized constructions on the Yamuna floodplain. Despite efforts by Delhi Development Authority to evict encroachers, they refused to comply. The court rejected claims of long-standing occupancy and highlighted the need for rehabilitation based on accurate documentation. The ongoing legal battle revolves around the rightful ownership of the land and the protection of law-abiding citizens from flooding due to encroachments.
Delhi HC judge to visit southern Ridge July on 17 to verify tree felling and afforestation claims
Jul 3, 2024Supreme Court mandates green cover enhancement with comprehensive meeting, criticizing DDA's misleading affidavit near South Asian University, urging for stricter tree protection laws and NBCC's reduced tree felling efforts in Delhi.
New criminal laws: Lawyers grapple with changes, some rush to bookstores, others greet shift
Jul 2, 2024Delhi's legal community grapples with the new criminal laws, including the replacement of Section 420 with Chachi 318. Challenges include ensuring police are educated on the changes and addressing concerns about delays in the justice system and police behavior.
'Apologise in TOI': Delhi high court asks TMC MP Saket Gokhale to pay Rs 50 lakh on defamatory tweet
Jul 2, 2024Former diplomat Puri fights back against false accusations with a Rs 50 lakh win in the high court for financial impropriety claims. Seeking redressal in 2021, she emphasizes the critical need to address reputation damage caused by baseless allegations in a sensational legal battle.
‘Lack of will’ in authorities to rein in or shift dairies away from landfills, says HC
Jun 7, 2024
Digital divide at courts: How these e-sewa kendras are coming to rescue of litigants
Jun 3, 2024Delhi's judiciary has introduced e-sewa kendras in all district courts to bridge the digital divide and provide relief to worried litigants, offering services like e-filing, legal aid, and wheelchair facilities.
Copyright © 2024 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service