Articles tagged with: Jayant Nath

Delhi HC refuses interfering in AAP odd-even scheme

The odd-even scheme is a policy decision and was introduced based on the opinion of experts, the Delhi high court said today, while refusing to interfere with the Aam Aadmi Party government’s pet project to curb air pollution. A division bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Jayant Nath said i...

Salve tells Delhi HC: Odd-even scheme may go on for longer, 'definite positive effect'

The Delhi government on Friday told the Delhi high court that it may extend the odd-even scheme beyond the planned 15 days trial period, after the court had on Wednesday asked the government why the scheme could not end after only a week of trial . A division bench of chief justice G Rohini and Just...

Delhi HC allows SC appeal vs CIC order to maintain records of reserved judgments

A Division Bench of the Delhi high court comprising the chief justice G Rohini, and Justice Jayant Nath today set aside the order of the Single Judge of the High Court directing the Supreme Court registry to comply with the Central Information Commission’s directive to maintain records regarding the judgments pending, after being reserved by the benches.

Delhi HC asks AAP: Can we stop odd-even trial this Friday only?

The Delhi high court on Wednesday asked the Aam Aadmi Party government whether it can limit the restriction on the plying of even- and odd-numbered vehicles in the national capital on alternate days to “a week” instead of the planned 15 days. A division bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Ja...

DHCBA Khosla & other file fresh PILs against odd-even: 'Legal fraternity hampered'

Fresh petitions were filed on Tuesday in the Delhi High Court challenging the Aam Aadmi Party government’s decision to only allow even and odd numbered vehicles to ply in Delhi on alternative dates from 1 January for 15 days. A division bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Jayant Nath would h...

Fix Delhi roads, stop roadside urination, pleads PIL

The Delhi high court on Wednesday asked the state government to respond on a PIL seeking repainting of zebra crossings and removal of unauthorisedly parked vehicles from roads to prevent traffic disruptions. A division bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Jayant Nath asked the Delhi governmen...

Delhi HC declines to stay Kejriwal odd/even car anti-pollution trial

The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to restrain the city government from enforcing it’s decision to allow even and odd number cars to ply in Delhi on alternative dates, saying the decision is on a “trial basis”. A division bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Jayant Nath refused to pass...

Delhi HC dismisses plea for law prohibiting cow slaughter, beef sale

The Delhi high court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a law to prohibit cow slaughter and sale of beef and its products across the national capital region (NCR). A division bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Jayant Nath dismissed the plea saying the petition is “misconceived” and the Delh...

When Uber attacks: Challenges Delhi rules in HC with Rajiv Nayar as Ola faces another petition [UPDATE-1]

Taxi operator, under fire, fires back as Ola can’t seem to get a break…

Dengue: Delhi HC issues notice to governments over botched control of outbreak

The Delhi high court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and the state government on a PIL accusing the AAP government and MCDs of not acting vigilantly and responsibly to control dengue, a mosquito-borne tropical disease. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed by Congress leader Ajay Mak...

Delhi gov't finally pro-active, aims for new policy on taxi operators

The city government on Tuesday told the Delhi high court that it has modified the Radio Taxi Scheme and is coming up with new specific scheme in 10 days for radio taxis which will include mandatory installation of GPS devices and a panic button. A division bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice...

51 out of 152 female undertrial prisoners released on bail from Tihar, LSA tells Delhi HC

The Delhi high court was on Monday informed by the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DLSA) that 51 women out of 152 women undertrial prisoners, who have been languishing in Tihar jail for more than six months or completed half of their sentences in lesser offences, have been released on bail. Fi...

Delhi HC rejects Ola cabs' plea against diesel taxi ban

The Delhi high court today dismissed app-based cab service provider Ola’s plea against a single judge’s order asking the Delhi government to “strictly enforce” the ban imposed by it on January 1. A division bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Jayant Nath dismissed the plea filed by Ola cabs ...

Delhi HC orders Kingfisher to pay pilot 21 months (Rs 52 lakh) in back-pay

The Delhi high court has directed the now defunct Kingfisher Airlines to pay over Rs.52 lakh to a female ex-pilot, on her plea seeking outstanding salary for a period of 21 months. Justice Jayant Nath ordered the grounded carrier to pay Rs.52,61,450 with nine percent interest to the pilot. Taking no...

Nandrajog wins big for Bennett Coleman, kills dead Sahara-Swatanter injunction over Pachauri sex harassment claim [READ ORDERS]

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The Delhi high court has lifted its order restraining publication of reports on the alleged harassment complaint joint winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, Rajendra K Pachauri.