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2020 Delhi Riots: Delhi High Court upholds seven-year sentence for five men in 22-year old Muslim migrant worker’s death
The Court holds that failure to identify who inflicted the fatal injuries does not absolve the accused under Section 149 IPC, relying on evidence of their participation in an armed mob that assaulted the victim, Monish
Prior notice to DM for inter faith marriage mandatory: Uttarakhand HC
The high court has directed strict compliance of the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act, 2018 noting that the provisions of the Act are not being duly followed
Mothers can’t be denied child’s custody upon entering new relationship without divorce: Allahabad HC
However, the court allowed visitation rights to the father as a father’s company is also essential for the child’s welfare
SC greenlights Central Vista project, decision split 2:1
Justice Sanjiv Khanna has dissented on the change of land use whereas Justices AM Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari gave the majority opinion
SC/ST Act: Merely because crime is reported, immediate arrest need not be made
The High Court of Telangana however clarified that this observation was being made as the petition was filed within 4 days of registration of crime
Delhi HC: Plea for release of under trials who completed half their maximum sentence
The plea seeks release of undertrials and regular review by the Committee as a permanent solution for decongesting prisons
SC registers suo motu case against Police action on farmers
In an open letter written by Punjab University students have alleged that the farmers are being treated like separatists
‘Love Jihad’ allegations against three Muslim men false: UP police
The Hindu woman had filed a complaint against Abrar, his brother and friend on January 1 accusing them of stalking and intimidating her
Shrey Hospital Fire: Guj HC bats for greater accountability
Responding to points raised about fire safety, court issues a slew of order fixing responsibility on various officials
Equity to be maintained between industrialisation and ecosystem: Orissa HC
The court noted that although development is necessary for enhanced revenue, it cannot be at the cost of human beings
SC extends Covid bail for Chhattisgarh prisoners
The Vacation Bench has extended the time to surrender till January 6 as opposed to December 31
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