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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

Patriot Bureau -August 25, 2023

Delhi HC rejects PIL against first level checking of EVMs

Delhi HC rejects PIL against first level checking of EVMs

A bench comprising Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula noted that the plea was misdirected towards the State Election Commission, as they were not responsible for the matter in question

Patriot Bureau -August 22, 2023

Delhi HC directs release of seized ‘end-of-life’ cars on undertaking by owners

Delhi HC directs release of seized ‘end-of-life’ cars on undertaking by owners

The court instructed the Delhi government to formulate a policy concerning such vehicles when their owners pledge not to utilize them within the city and to publicly publicize this policy

Patriot Bureau -August 22, 2023

‘Terrible investigation’: Delhi HC awards Rs 50K compensation to man acquitted of murder charge

‘Terrible investigation’: Delhi HC awards Rs 50K compensation to man acquitted of murder charge

The court emphasized that trial courts should meticulously evaluate evidence to prevent the unjust suffering of innocent individuals through wrongful imprisonment