Law

CM's house renovation: Delhi HC gives PWD officials interim protection from coercive steps

IANS | September 15, 2023 11:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday ordered that no coercive steps should be taken by any authority against six PWD officials, who have challenged the show-cause notice issued to them by the Directorate of Vigilance over alleged gross violations of rules during the renovation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence.

Delhi govt informs HC of constituting State Mental Health Authority

IANS | September 15, 2023 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) In response to a PIL, the Kejriwal government on Friday informed the Delhi High Court that it will take prompt measures to constitute the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) in accordance with the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, and the associated rules.

Bengal govt fined Rs 50L by Calcutta HC for delay in probe handover to CBI

IANS | September 15, 2023 3:58 PM

Kolkata, Sep 15 (IANS) Calcutta High Court’s single judge bench of Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay on Friday slammed the West Bengal government and imposed a financial penalty of Rs 50 lakh for not complying with an earlier order of handing over probe papers related to alleged money laundering by a cooperative society in West Bengal's Alipurduar district to the CBI.