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Delhi HC protects senior advocate Vikas Pahwa's personality rights, orders
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted protection to the name, image, likeness, and identity of senior criminal lawyer Vikas Pahwa, restraining unidentified individuals and social media platforms from unauthorisedly using his photographs or persona for fraudulent purposes.
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As AQI soars, senior lawyer urges hybrid hearings in Delhi HC
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a detailed letter addressed to Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Pahwa highlights that the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) has remained in the 'severe' category, frequently touching 450-600 in several monitoring zones. PM2.5 levels, he notes, have crossed 190 mg/m³, more than
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Delhi HC asks media not to sensationalise by taking innocuous remarks out
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The High Court made the observation while dealing with an application moved by senior advocate Vikas Pahwa, who alleged incorrect and false reporting.
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Delhi BMW accident: FIR contradicts what DCP said in press conference, cla
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Advocate Vikas Pahwa, counsel for the accused in the Delhi BMW accident near Dhaula Kuan, has claimed that the FIR in the incident contradicts what the DCP said in his press conference.
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"How can we expect 11-year-old to recreate entire scene?": NHRC's Priyank
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Kanoongo questioned how an 11-year-old could be expected to comprehend the definition of rape and attempted rape, highlighting the absurdity of the situation. He pointed out that the child was dragged to a secluded location, where an attempt was made to tear off her clothes and touch her ina
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"Courts must be cautious": Legal experts on Allahabad HC's ruling on sexua
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Legal experts have emphasized the need for judicial caution and sensitivity in cases involving sexual violence, following the Allahabad High Court's observation certain acts of assault do not constitute rape or attempted rape.
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Lawyers call for stronger action on misuse of 498A in Bengaluru techie sui
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In the wake of the tragic suicide of a Bengaluru tech professional, criminal lawyer Advocate Vikas Pahwa on Wednesday called for urgent reforms to curb the misuse of Section 498A, which deals with dowry harassment.
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"Want justice for my brother": Bengaluru techie's brother voices concerns
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"I want justice for my brother. Laws should be made for the men also as they are also suffering from harassment. The government of India should understand this. A man's life is just as important as a woman's. No arrest has been made yet in the case. We will proceed legally," said the grievin
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'Make 498-A bailable, gender-neutral, mandatory mediation': Lawyers sugges
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Providing suggestions to curb the misuse of Section 498 A, the advocate said, "Make 498 A bailable, make it gender-neutral---that if the wife has harassed the husband, he should also be able to file a complaint against them and mediation in all cases--- that is before you register the cas
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Special Court acquits AES Chhatisgarh Energy, Sanjay Aggarwal in coal scam
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Additional Sessions Judge Arun Bhardwaj while passing the Judgement in this regard stated that sections 420/120B IPC were not made out against the accused persons and therefore, was pleased to acquit both the accused persons.
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Delhi HC reserves order on Amit Arora's interim bail plea in Delhi excise
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Senior advocate Vikas Pahwa who appeared for Amit Arora argued that the applicant was seeking interim bail on the grounds of his daughter's illness. The petitioner's counsel submitted that Arora's daughter is unwell and as per medical records she requires care of her parents.
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Legal experts hail Centre’s move to revamp colonial-era IPC, CrPC, Indian
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
As Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three bills to replace the Colonial-era IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act, in Parliament, several legal experts on Friday welcomed the government's move saying that the legislation would strengthen the country's criminal justice system as the thre
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