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Overworked: Judge issues warrant for man set free

Tuesday 25 August '09

A case that came up for hearing recently went on to prove how excessive work pressure can have an adverse impact even on the work of judges, and as a consequence, wreak havoc in the life of a petitioner.
Two President’s guards get life term in ’03 rape

Sunday 23 August '09

Convicted for raping a 17-year-old college student in the Buddha Jayanti Park in 2003, two sacked members of the elite Presidential Bodyguard group were sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment on Saturday by a city court....
Life term for 2 President’s guards in 2003 rape

Sunday 23 August '09

Convicted for raping a 17-year-old college student in the Buddha Jayanti Park in 2003, two sacked members of the elite Presidential Bodyguard group were sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment on Saturday by a city court...
‘Rape victim’ in trouble for turning hostile

Friday 21 August '09

A city court has started a criminal trial against an alleged rape victim for turning hostile before a sessions court — five years after she had complained of rape.
Woman accused of possessing drugs ‘honourably’ acquitted

Wednesday 19 August '09

A woman, arrested and made to stand trial for allegedly possessing smack, was “honourably acquitted” by a trial court recently.
Women get a day in jail, Rs 10,000 fine for cutting neighbour’s hair

Tuesday 18 August '09

A city court has handed out a day’s custody and a penalty of Rs 10,000 each to three women who cut the hair of a woman in their neighbourhood so as to humiliate her for pressing a case against their relatives.
2 President’s guards convicted of rape

Tuesday 18 August '09

On October 6, 2003, a 17-year-old Delhi University student had gone to Buddha Jayanti Park, near Rashtrapati Bhawan, with a friend to attend a programme of exiled Tibetan leader Dalai Lama.
Court grants relief to 61-year-old woman cheated of Rs 9 lakh by cousin

Monday 17 August '09

A City court invoked extraordinary powers to grant reprieve to a 61-year-old woman who was cheated of her money by her first cousin after her father’s death.
Cop asks court for witness address, pulled up for filing incomplete chargesheet

Wednesday 12 August '09

An Investigation Officer was pulled up by a trial court judge for asking the court to provide the address of a witness.
Bride’s father in the dock as city court says giving dowry is also an offence

Tuesday 11 August '09

In a rare judgment, probably the first for the Karkardooma courts, a sessions judge has ordered the prosecution of a man, who allegedly gave dowry to his daughter’s in-laws at the time of her marriage over two years ago.
Children not protected by ‘legitimacy’ can seek maintenance from parent, rules court

Monday 10 August '09

Poonam Sharma had known since 2003 that her life was in a muddle. Being the “second” wife of her husband and a Hindu, her marriage never existed in the eyes of law.
‘Cyber crime tribunal in red tape mesh’

Saturday 8 August '09

Over two years after the Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal (CRAT) — the maiden forum in the country to exclusively try cyber cases....
‘Cyber crime tribunal in red tape mesh’

Saturday 8 August '09

Over two years after the Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal (CRAT) — the maiden forum in the country to exclusively try cyber cases — became functional, it recently got a new address and a well-equipped courtroom.
Court relief for man ordered by magistrate to convey summon orders ‘on phone’

Thursday 6 August '09

Under the provisions of the Domestic Violence Act, a magistrate is empowered to devise his own procedures to provide expeditious relief to the victims.
Tainted cop in the dock again: judge orders FIR against Tyagi for shielding criminals

Tuesday 4 August '09

Already under suspension for his alleged complicity in a corruption case...
District court complexes switch to ‘conservation mode’

Monday 3 August '09

The next time you enter a courtroom in a district court complex, do not complain if the air-conditioners do not appear to be functioning properly or the dim lights leave you unimpressed.
Asked to provide security to woman, cops cry harassment

Sunday 2 August '09

In a bizarre case, officials from Khajoori Khas police station have filed a report before a city court stating they cannot provide security to an alleged rape victim because of her “abnormal” behaviour.
ACB yet to arrest ‘corrupt’ cops

Saturday 1 August '09

Almost six months into their hunt, the Delhi government’s Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) is yet to trace an Assistant Commissioner of Police...
6 months into probe, ACB yet to arrest ‘corrupt’ policemen

Saturday 1 August '09

Almost six months into their hunt, the Delhi government’s Anti-Corruption Branch is yet to trace an Assistant Commissioner of Police of the Special Staff who is facing a case of alleged corruption and illegal detention.
Auto driver guilty if no other vehicle involved in accident: Court

Friday 31 July '09

A city court has cautioned Delhi’s auto-rickshaw drivers against reckless driving...
Sach ka Saamna offends? Turn off your TV: Delhi HC

Thursday 30 July '09

Delhi High Court threw out two petitions against 'Sach ka Saamna', saying “moral policing” was not its job.
HC drives home point: replacement drivers ‘impractical’

Thursday 30 July '09

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday termed as “impractical” the recommendation to make it mandatory for all bars and discotheques in the Capital to keep ‘replacement drivers’..
Court asks neighbour to pay for property damage

Wednesday 29 July '09

If you are aggrieved at the damage to your property by your neighbour’s reckless constructions, then a recent court ruling holds out hope.
NHRC clean chit for Batla encounter

Thursday 23 July '09

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday cleared the Delhi Police of charges that it had abused human rights in the Batla House encounter.
Priest sentenced to 10-year RI for raping minor

Wednesday 22 July '09

A city court sentenced a temple priest to ten years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl.
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