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Patriot Bureau -July 20, 2024

Delhi gets first pilot hybrid court room

Delhi gets first pilot hybrid court room

Delhi Courts introduced an AI-equipped 'Pilot Hybrid Court' with innovative Speech-to-Text and digital applications, inaugurated by Justice Manmohan

Patriot Bureau -July 9, 2024

Delhi HC calls for publicising helpline 1098 to combat child begging

Delhi HC calls for publicising helpline 1098 to combat child begging

The court closed the PIL after taking on record the stand of the authorities and asked the Delhi government to file an affidavit showing compliance after eight weeks

Patriot Bureau -May 31, 2024

Delhi HC orders MCD, DDA to frame rules to levy penalty for encroachment on public land

Delhi HC orders MCD, DDA to frame rules to levy penalty for encroachment on public land

The court noted that the encroachment of public places, particularly footpaths and roads with hoardings, stalls, and furniture, has become so widespread that it forces pedestrians onto the streets, putting them at risk from traffic

Patriot Bureau -May 27, 2024

Delhi HC waives Rs 1 lakh penalty on lawyer for PIL seeking jail facilities for Kejriwal

Delhi HC waives Rs 1 lakh penalty on lawyer for PIL seeking jail facilities for Kejriwal

The court's decision came in response to an application by the petitioner, who apologized and requested the waiver, citing his inexperience in litigation practice. He expressed his realization of the mistake, committed not to repeat it, and agreed to perform community service

Patriot Bureau -May 14, 2024

‘Turning a blind eye to irreparable harm’: Delhi HC directs chief secy, FSSAI to shift dairies away from landfills

‘Turning a blind eye to irreparable harm’: Delhi HC directs chief secy, FSSAI to shift dairies away from landfills

The bench, which also included Justice Manmeet PS Arora, highlighted the frequent global outbreaks of bovine diseases and their potential to spread to humans, reinforcing the need for hygienic conditions for milch animals

Patriot Bureau -May 14, 2024

Jackie Shroff moves Delhi HC against ‘misuse’ of his name, ‘insulting memes’

Jackie Shroff moves Delhi HC against ‘misuse’ of his name, ‘insulting memes’

Shroff's lawyer argued that individuals should not be allowed to deceive consumers into purchasing products under the false impression that they are endorsed by the actor, who has appeared in over 200 films

Patriot Bureau -May 13, 2024

143 toilets built for transgenders in Delhi, govt tells HC

143 toilets built for transgenders in Delhi, govt tells HC

The PIL sought directions for constructing separate washrooms for the transgender community to address concerns about sexual assault and harassment due to the absence of such facilities

Patriot Bureau -May 5, 2024

Parents should bear cost of air conditioning facility in school, says Delhi HC

Parents should bear cost of air conditioning facility in school, says Delhi HC

A bench led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging a private school's monthly fee of Rs 2,000 for air conditioning in classrooms