Delhi High Court rebukes jail authorities over delay in releasing prisoners granted bail by courts; issues notice to DG Prisons, Delhi government

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Director General of Prisons and the Standing Counsel (Criminal) of the Delhi government over delay in accepting the bail bonds and…

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NewsClick case: Supreme Court directs AIIMS to conduct medical examination of founder Prabir Purkayastha

The Supreme Court today directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi to conduct an independent medical examination of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha. A Bench comprising Justice BR…

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NHRC takes cognizance of stray dog mauling 2-year-old girl, issues notice to Delhi Chief Secretary, MCD, Police Commissioner

The National Human Rights Commission has taken a suo motu cognizance of media reports, stating that a two-year-old girl was allegedly mauled to death by stray dogs near Tughlak Lane…

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Supreme Court puts temporary ban on Patanjali medicine ads for misleading claims by Patanjali medicine curing certain diseases

The Supreme Court has come down heavily on Patanjali Ayurved and passed an interim order on imposing a ban on advertisements of Patanjali Ayurved’s medicines. The Apex Court said that…

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