‘Can’t recuse to satisfy unfounded suspicion,’ says Delhi high court judge in Arvind Kejriwal case | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: A politician can’t be allowed to judge judicial competence merely based on “personal perception”, the Delhi high court said on Monday, dismissing petitions by AAP netas seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the liquor policy case.“This court will stand up for itself and institution…. I will not recuse,” the judge said,…

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Man dies in police custody in Jahangirpuri; ‘dehydration’ cited as cause | Delhi News

TNNNew Delhi: A 34-year-old man died under suspicious circumstances while in police custody in northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area, though preliminary medical findings have suggested dehydration as the cause of death, police said on Monday.According to police, the man was picked up during routine patrolling after he was found behaving suspiciously in the area on April…

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LG reviews Delhi Fire Service readiness, orders stricter safety enforcement | Delhi News

New Delhi: Lieutenant governor (LG) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Monday visited the Fire Service Management Academy (FSMA) in Rohini to review operational readiness, training standards and enforcement gaps in the Delhi Fire Service.During the visit, LG reviewed training modules and witnessed live demonstrations of firefighting and rescue operations, including the use of specialised equipment such…

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Labour unrest in Noida: CPM MP alleges large-scale detentions, writes to police chief | Delhi News

New Delhi: CPM Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas on Monday wrote to Noida police commissioner Laxmi Singh, alleging large-scale detentions following last week’s labour unrest in Noida. He sought a review of all arrests and detentions and prompt release of all persons against whom no cognisable and sustainable material exists. Citing a fact-finding report prepared…

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Delhi govt notifies SOP to protect trees | Delhi News

New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said Delhi govt had notified a comprehensive standard operating procedure (SOP) to deal with tree-related offences.As part of the SOP, notified under Section 33 of Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, a forest control room at the headquarters level and divisional control rooms at the divisional level…

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