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Delhi HC holds Sending case to Successor Judge for re-hearing after conclusion of final arguments and reservation of judgment contrary to right to speedy trial
Justice delayed is justice denied, and any attempt to prolong proceedings by reopening arguments after the matter stood closed and reserved for pronouncement of judgment is liable to be held vitiated in law.
Punishment Before Proof: How Indian Courts are Turning Bail into Premature Punishment
by Bhavik Kaushik* and Shivangini Khanduri**
Delhi High Court directs 1 Month custody for man who intimidated Local Commissioner during Court-Ordered Inspection
It is the case of contemnor that the alleged object was not a firearm, but a toy gun used to scare away stray animals and the said toy gun was lying on the office table prior to the inspection, which unintentionally got mixed with a pile of papers.
‘No Summons to Advocates unless Director approves’; ED after withdrawing summons to two Senior Advocates
Section 132 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 protects advocates from being compelled to disclose any communication made in the course and purpose of their professional employment.