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New Delhi: The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) announced on Thursday that it will challenge the acquittal of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case before the Delhi High Court. Kumar was acquitted by the Rouse Avenue District Court in a case related to instigating violence in the Janakpuri area during the riots. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. Allegations of Leading the MobDSGMC President Harmeet Singh Kalka and General Secretary Jagdeep Singh Kahlon stated in a release that three Sikhs were killed on 1–2 November 1984, with five witnesses testifying that Sajjan Kumar led the mob responsible for the killings. Despite this, the court acquitted him. The committee said it will study ...

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has ruled that high blood pressure cannot be considered a sufficient reason to deny disability pension to a retired Indian Air Force (IAF) officer by merely categorizing it as a lifestyle-related health issue. A bench comprising Justice V. Kameshwar Rao and Justice Manmeet P.S. Arora emphasized that each individual’s lifestyle is different and it is the responsibility of the medical board to conduct a proper examination and provide a reasoned conclusion. Denial of Disability Pension Not JustifiedThe bench dismissed the Centre’s petition challenging an Armed Forces Tribunal order, which had held that the IAF officer was entitled to a disability pension for early-onset high blood pressure. In its judgment on 19 January, the court stated, “It is important to...

New Delhi: Following a slight improvement in air quality, GRAP-3 restrictions in the Delhi-NCR region have been lifted. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced on Thursday that the easing comes after monitoring current Air Quality Index (AQI) levels. The sub-committee will continue to closely track air quality and review AQI data and forecasts issued by the IMD/IITM to take timely decisions if necessary. Improvement in Delhi’s Air QualityEarlier, the air quality in the capital region was recorded as “Very Poor” with an AQI of 313. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), AQI is categorized as follows: 0–50 “Good,” 51–100 “Satisfactory,” 101–200 “Moderate,” 201–300 “Poor,” 301–400 “Very Poor,” and 401–500 “Severe.” The India Meteorological Department (I...

New Delhi: Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday granted relief to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by acquitting him in two cases filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) concerning alleged violations of the Excise Policy. The order was passed by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Paras Dalal. The ED had filed the petition against Kejriwal in February 2024. Why Did the ED File the Case?The ED had approached the court alleging that Kejriwal failed to comply with summons issued under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Despite five summons being issued on different dates in connection with the alleged excise policy irregularities, Kejriwal did not appear before the central agency. According to reports, Kejr...