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Patriot Bureau -December 25, 2023

Delhi HC overturns order on TRAI’s RTI disclosure: Upholds exemption for national security in phone tapping cases

Delhi HC overturns order on TRAI’s RTI disclosure: Upholds exemption for national security in phone tapping cases

The bench emphasised that orders related to phone interception, tapping, or tracking are issued by the government when authorized officers deem it necessary for the country's well-being

Patriot Bureau -November 27, 2023

Delhi HC grants Rs 30 lakh compensation to widow of sanitation worker

Delhi HC grants Rs 30 lakh compensation to widow of sanitation worker

In October, the Supreme Court, recognizing the prolonged bondage and inhumane conditions endured by manual scavengers, called for the complete eradication of manual scavenging nationwide

Patriot Bureau -October 6, 2023

‘Pay Rs 50K compensation to man illegally detained for half an hour’: Delhi HC tells police

‘Pay Rs 50K compensation to man illegally detained for half an hour’: Delhi HC tells police

In an effort to convey a "meaningful message," Justice Subramonium Prasad directed that the compensation should be deducted from the salaries of the responsible police officials

Patriot Bureau -September 29, 2023

‘Streamline process of availing facilities under health schemes’: Delhi HC tells Centre, AAP govt

‘Streamline process of availing facilities under health schemes’: Delhi HC tells Centre, AAP govt

The court noted the cumbersome process, requiring patients to obtain various certificates before submitting applications

Patriot Bureau -September 4, 2023

Delhi HC restricts construction, concretisation inside Central Ridge

Delhi HC restricts construction, concretisation inside Central Ridge

The central ridge forest, often referred to as the lungs of the national capital, is an extension of the Aravalli hill range within Delhi

Patriot Bureau -September 3, 2023

False allegations of dowry harassment, rape cannot be condoned: Delhi HC

False allegations of dowry harassment, rape cannot be condoned: Delhi HC

These remarks were made by the court while dismissing an appeal by a woman challenging a family court's decision to grant a divorce decree in favor of her estranged husband on grounds of cruelty

Patriot Bureau -August 28, 2023

Delhi HC takes suo moto cognisance of minor’s sexual assault by suspended Delhi govt officer

Delhi HC takes suo moto cognisance of minor’s sexual assault by suspended Delhi govt officer

The court has stressed that the survivor must receive appropriate protection and compensation. The girl is currently admitted to a government hospital in critical condition

Patriot Bureau -August 28, 2023

‘Accuracy uncertain’: Delhi HC says AI can’t substitute human intelligence in adjudication

‘Accuracy uncertain’: Delhi HC says AI can’t substitute human intelligence in adjudication

The court acknowledged that while such tools might be useful for preliminary understanding or research, they cannot supplant the role of human intelligence or the human touch required in the adjudication process