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The Delhi High Court delivered a sharp critique to the Union government, condemning its complacency as IndiGo’s flight cancellations wreaked havoc on travel plans and sent prices soaring. The bench voiced concerns over why no preventive measures were taken as the situation deteriorated, placing travelers in precarious positions while calling for reparations. The Delhi High Court delivered a sharp critique to the Union government, condemning its complacency as IndiGo’s flight cancellations wreaked havoc on travel plans and sent prices soaring. The bench voiced concerns over why no preventive measures were taken as the situation deteriorated, placing travelers in precarious positions while calling for reparations. NEW DELHI: Delhi HC reprimanded Union government Wednesday for its failure to prevent the turbulence caused by mass cancellation of IndiGo flights, wondering why it “let the crisis precipitate” and left flyers at the mercy of rival airlines “taking their pound of flesh”.”What bothers us is how such a situation arose, stranding lakhs of passengers across airports. It affects the economy… In the present day, fast movement of passengers for many reasons is an important aspect of keeping the economy functioning,” Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said.”Another issue we are concerned with is the payment of compensation to stranded, unattended passengers due to disruption in flights,” the bench said, specifying that it expected IndiGo to not just refund the ticket money but also pay damages.The judges put the onus on Centre to ensure that affected flyers received compensation for what they had to face.On fares skyrocketing as a result of the IndiGo crisis, HC demanded to know “how (domestic) fares could shoot up to Rs 40,000” and whether “other airlines start taking advantage of the crisis”.When the Centre’s counsel blamed IndiGo for not preparing for the new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms, the court sought to know if the authorities were “helpless” in taking action.”The question is why, at all, did such a situation, such a crisis arise, and what have you been doing? Why did you not ensure flight duty norms are implemented in time? There was a failure on part of govt and DGCA,” the bench said.The high court questioned the Centre’s submission that IndiGo misled it about adherence to the norms, saying authorities could have acted against the airline after it failed to implement FDTL by November 1.About the AuthorAbhinav GargAs legal editor for Delhi, Abhinav Garg handles coverage of courts and connected legal challenges shaping the capital. From breaking down complex law related jargon to simplifying how a particular verdict or development in courts may impact the readers, Abhinav brings with him over two decades of experience in the field.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Receives Call From Israeli PM Netanyahu; Reaffirms Support For Gaza Peace PlanUS Pushes .25 Billion Into Reko Diq As Critical Minerals Race Heats Up In Balochistan’s Badlands’Detect, Delete, Deport’: Amit Shah Blasts Rahul Gandhi Over Infiltrators, Oppn Stages WalkoutMicrosoft’s Biggest Asia Investment Yet: What The .5 Billion India Push Really Means ExplainedOwaisi Calls SIR a ‘Backdoor NRC’ in Lok Sabha, Warns of Selective Religious DisenfranchisementVande Mataram: Priyanka Chaturvedi Urges Parliament To Correct ‘WhatsApp Version’ Of India’s HistoryRahul Gandhi’s ‘Open Challenge’ To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha Over SIR Gets ‘I Will Decide’ ReplyExplained: The Sindhudesh Push In Karachi And The Historical Fractures Driving Pakistan’s TurmoilIndiGo’s 5% Flight Cut Explained: Causes, Impact on Routes, and the Ripple Effects on PassengersMicrosoft CEO ‘Thrilled’ About India’s Growing Data Centre Capacity, Details Meet With PM Modi123PhotostoriesBhagya Debata, Lal Pahare’r Katha; Mithun Chakraborty’s Bengali roles that blended romance, action and street politics5 homemade natural anti-ageing drinks that nourish from withinWinter Special: How to make Besan ka Sheera at homeNo heartbeat but still alive: 5 animals that survive without a heart’Dhurandhar’ star Sara Arjun just served the most elegant floral moment of the season‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’: Bollywood movies that brought infamous gangsters Alive6 powerful Shiv Mantras and how reciting them regularly can bring in a transformative experience in lifeSHE Travels: 9 beach holidays in India perfect for your next girls’ trip7 daily winter soups for better digestion, immunity & energy5 vegetables that are healthier raw than cooked123Hot PicksIndia US DealMutual Fund AdvisorSpiceJet FlightGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingPhilip Rivers Earnings 2025Resident Evil 9 UpdatesAnthony Richardson InjuryStephen Curry WifeVenus Williams and Andrea Net WorthSlient Hill 1 Remake Release DateRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthTrey Benson Injury updateAlvin Kamara InjuryDwyane Wade Wife

The Delhi High Court delivered a sharp critique to the Union government, condemning its complacency as IndiGo’s flight cancellations wreaked havoc on travel plans and sent prices soaring. The bench voiced concerns over why no preventive measures were taken as the situation deteriorated, placing travelers in precarious positions while calling for reparations. The Delhi High Court delivered a sharp critique to the Union government, condemning its complacency as IndiGo’s flight cancellations wreaked havoc on travel plans and sent prices soaring. The bench voiced concerns over why no preventive measures were taken as the situation deteriorated, placing travelers in precarious positions while calling for reparations. NEW DELHI: Delhi HC reprimanded Union government Wednesday for its failure to prevent the turbulence caused by mass cancellation of IndiGo flights, wondering why it “let the crisis precipitate” and left flyers at the mercy of rival airlines “taking their pound of flesh”.”What bothers us is how such a situation arose, stranding lakhs of passengers across airports. It affects the economy… In the present day, fast movement of passengers for many reasons is an important aspect of keeping the economy functioning,” Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said.”Another issue we are concerned with is the payment of compensation to stranded, unattended passengers due to disruption in flights,” the bench said, specifying that it expected IndiGo to not just refund the ticket money but also pay damages.The judges put the onus on Centre to ensure that affected flyers received compensation for what they had to face.On fares skyrocketing as a result of the IndiGo crisis, HC demanded to know “how (domestic) fares could shoot up to Rs 40,000” and whether “other airlines start taking advantage of the crisis”.When the Centre’s counsel blamed IndiGo for not preparing for the new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms, the court sought to know if the authorities were “helpless” in taking action.”The question is why, at all, did such a situation, such a crisis arise, and what have you been doing? Why did you not ensure flight duty norms are implemented in time? There was a failure on part of govt and DGCA,” the bench said.The high court questioned the Centre’s submission that IndiGo misled it about adherence to the norms, saying authorities could have acted against the airline after it failed to implement FDTL by November 1.About the AuthorAbhinav GargAs legal editor for Delhi, Abhinav Garg handles coverage of courts and connected legal challenges shaping the capital. From breaking down complex law related jargon to simplifying how a particular verdict or development in courts may impact the readers, Abhinav brings with him over two decades of experience in the field.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Receives Call From Israeli PM Netanyahu; Reaffirms Support For Gaza Peace PlanUS Pushes $1.25 Billion Into Reko Diq As Critical Minerals Race Heats Up In Balochistan’s Badlands’Detect, Delete, Deport’: Amit Shah Blasts Rahul Gandhi Over Infiltrators, Oppn Stages WalkoutMicrosoft’s Biggest Asia Investment Yet: What The $17.5 Billion India Push Really Means ExplainedOwaisi Calls SIR a ‘Backdoor NRC’ in Lok Sabha, Warns of Selective Religious DisenfranchisementVande Mataram: Priyanka Chaturvedi Urges Parliament To Correct ‘WhatsApp Version’ Of India’s HistoryRahul Gandhi’s ‘Open Challenge’ To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha Over SIR Gets ‘I Will Decide’ ReplyExplained: The Sindhudesh Push In Karachi And The Historical Fractures Driving Pakistan’s TurmoilIndiGo’s 5% Flight Cut Explained: Causes, Impact on Routes, and the Ripple Effects on PassengersMicrosoft CEO ‘Thrilled’ About India’s Growing Data Centre Capacity, Details Meet With PM Modi123PhotostoriesBhagya Debata, Lal Pahare’r Katha; Mithun Chakraborty’s Bengali roles that blended romance, action and street politics5 homemade natural anti-ageing drinks that nourish from withinWinter Special: How to make Besan ka Sheera at homeNo heartbeat but still alive: 5 animals that survive without a heart’Dhurandhar’ star Sara Arjun just served the most elegant floral moment of the season‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’: Bollywood movies that brought infamous gangsters Alive6 powerful Shiv Mantras and how reciting them regularly can bring in a transformative experience in lifeSHE Travels: 9 beach holidays in India perfect for your next girls’ trip7 daily winter soups for better digestion, immunity & energy5 vegetables that are healthier raw than cooked123Hot PicksIndia US DealMutual Fund AdvisorSpiceJet FlightGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingPhilip Rivers Earnings 2025Resident Evil 9 UpdatesAnthony Richardson InjuryStephen Curry WifeVenus Williams and Andrea Net WorthSlient Hill 1 Remake Release DateRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthTrey Benson Injury updateAlvin Kamara InjuryDwyane Wade Wife

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The Delhi High Court delivered a sharp critique to the Union government, condemning its complacency as IndiGo’s flight cancellations wreaked havoc on travel plans and sent prices soaring. The bench voiced concerns over why no preventive measures were taken as the situation deteriorated, placing travelers in precarious positions while calling for reparations. NEW DELHI: Delhi…

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The strategy has already delivered solid results in several Brazilian cities. And with dengue cases still climbing and Brazil carrying one of the world’s heaviest burdens this new facility gives hope that millions more people will get better protection soon.According to theUniversity of Chicagomosquito borne diseases are one of the most serious worldwide health problems,…

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President Murmu emphasized ensuring human rights for everyone, highlighting India’s shift from entitlement to empowerment and charity to rights over the past decade. She noted government efforts to provide essential services like clean water, electricity, and healthcare, securing dignity for all households. NEW DELHI: Emphasising that human rights must be ensured for all, including the…

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Vikram Sharma, the Indian-origin man who fled to India after he was identified as one of the accused who torched Punjabi musician Ap Dhillon’s vehicles at his British Columbia home at the behest of the Lawrence Boshnoi gang, was at that time living in Canada illegally. His student visa expired in April 2024 and he…

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US trade representative Jamieson Greer highlighted India’s “best-ever” offers in ongoing trade talks, calling the nation a “tough nut to crack” due to resistance on certain agricultural imports. Senior US officials are in New Delhi to advance negotiations for a mutually beneficial trade agreement, with India now seen as a “viable alternative market” for US commodities. NEW DELHI: US trade representative Jamieson Greer has told the US Senate panel that the type of offers India has been talking about have “been the best-ever the US has “received as a country” as the negotiations between the two countries gathered momentum.Greer told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday that India has been “quite forward leaning” but termed India a “tough nut to crack.”He said there was “resistance on certain row crops and other meats and products” from New Delhi in a reference to govt’s reluctance to allow import of corn and soybean, most of which are genetically modified. The remarks came as a team of senior trade officials from US are in New Delhi to take forward the negotiations on the much-awaited trade deal between two countries. tnnGreer: India now ‘a viable alternative market’ for USCommerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal met with deputy USTR Rick Switzer in the capital and two sides exchanged views on matters related to India-US trade and economic ties, including on the ongoing negotiations for a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement (BTA), India’s commerce department officials said.In Jaipur, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal told reporters that he hoped to meet with the US trade team on Thursday. “I have said many times that all agreements, all discussions have many diverse and different angles. Many dots have to be connected and we never negotiate deals with deadlines,” Goyal said when asked whether the first phase of a trade deal could be expected this year. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told the panel that India was now “a viable alternative market” for US commodities at a time when US producers are faced with surging inventories and fluctuating demand from China. “We have to find a way to manage that trade,” he told the panel, adding that India represents a promising but historically difficult market to “crack.”In Jaipur, the commerce and industry minister detailed the number of free trade agreements that India was negotiating with different countries, including the EU, Israel, New Zealand, Chile and Oman. “The air is pregnant with possibilities. While every agreement has many dynamics, I can say with certainty both sides are committed to an early conclusion of the deal, early conclusion of the free trade agreement whether it happens in one month, next week or next month, we will wait and watch,” Goyal said when asked whether he expects the closure of the talks on the India-EU trade deal before Jan 26.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Receives Call From Israeli PM Netanyahu; Reaffirms Support For Gaza Peace PlanUS Pushes .25 Billion Into Reko Diq As Critical Minerals Race Heats Up In Balochistan’s Badlands’Detect, Delete, Deport’: Amit Shah Blasts Rahul Gandhi Over Infiltrators, Oppn Stages WalkoutMicrosoft’s Biggest Asia Investment Yet: What The .5 Billion India Push Really Means ExplainedOwaisi Calls SIR a ‘Backdoor NRC’ in Lok Sabha, Warns of Selective Religious DisenfranchisementVande Mataram: Priyanka Chaturvedi Urges Parliament To Correct ‘WhatsApp Version’ Of India’s HistoryRahul Gandhi’s ‘Open Challenge’ To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha Over SIR Gets ‘I Will Decide’ ReplyExplained: The Sindhudesh Push In Karachi And The Historical Fractures Driving Pakistan’s TurmoilIndiGo’s 5% Flight Cut Explained: Causes, Impact on Routes, and the Ripple Effects on PassengersMicrosoft CEO ‘Thrilled’ About India’s Growing Data Centre Capacity, Details Meet With PM Modi123Photostories5 homemade natural anti-ageing drinks that nourish from withinWinter Special: How to make Besan ka Sheera at homeNo heartbeat but still alive: 5 animals that survive without a heart’Dhurandhar’ star Sara Arjun just served the most elegant floral moment of the season‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’: Bollywood movies that brought infamous gangsters Alive6 powerful Shiv Mantras and how reciting them regularly can bring in a transformative experience in lifeSHE Travels: 9 beach holidays in India perfect for your next girls’ trip7 daily winter soups for better digestion, immunity & energy5 vegetables that are healthier raw than cooked8 weakest currencies in the world123Hot PicksIndia US DealMutual Fund AdvisorSpiceJet FlightGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingPhilip Rivers Earnings 2025Resident Evil 9 UpdatesAnthony Richardson InjuryStephen Curry WifeVenus Williams and Andrea Net WorthSlient Hill 1 Remake Release DateRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthTrey Benson Injury updateAlvin Kamara InjuryDwyane Wade Wife

US trade representative Jamieson Greer highlighted India’s “best-ever” offers in ongoing trade talks, calling the nation a “tough nut to crack” due to resistance on certain agricultural imports. Senior US officials are in New Delhi to advance negotiations for a mutually beneficial trade agreement, with India now seen as a “viable alternative market” for US commodities. NEW DELHI: US trade representative Jamieson Greer has told the US Senate panel that the type of offers India has been talking about have “been the best-ever the US has “received as a country” as the negotiations between the two countries gathered momentum.Greer told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday that India has been “quite forward leaning” but termed India a “tough nut to crack.”He said there was “resistance on certain row crops and other meats and products” from New Delhi in a reference to govt’s reluctance to allow import of corn and soybean, most of which are genetically modified. The remarks came as a team of senior trade officials from US are in New Delhi to take forward the negotiations on the much-awaited trade deal between two countries. tnnGreer: India now ‘a viable alternative market’ for USCommerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal met with deputy USTR Rick Switzer in the capital and two sides exchanged views on matters related to India-US trade and economic ties, including on the ongoing negotiations for a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement (BTA), India’s commerce department officials said.In Jaipur, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal told reporters that he hoped to meet with the US trade team on Thursday. “I have said many times that all agreements, all discussions have many diverse and different angles. Many dots have to be connected and we never negotiate deals with deadlines,” Goyal said when asked whether the first phase of a trade deal could be expected this year. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told the panel that India was now “a viable alternative market” for US commodities at a time when US producers are faced with surging inventories and fluctuating demand from China. “We have to find a way to manage that trade,” he told the panel, adding that India represents a promising but historically difficult market to “crack.”In Jaipur, the commerce and industry minister detailed the number of free trade agreements that India was negotiating with different countries, including the EU, Israel, New Zealand, Chile and Oman. “The air is pregnant with possibilities. While every agreement has many dynamics, I can say with certainty both sides are committed to an early conclusion of the deal, early conclusion of the free trade agreement whether it happens in one month, next week or next month, we will wait and watch,” Goyal said when asked whether he expects the closure of the talks on the India-EU trade deal before Jan 26.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Receives Call From Israeli PM Netanyahu; Reaffirms Support For Gaza Peace PlanUS Pushes $1.25 Billion Into Reko Diq As Critical Minerals Race Heats Up In Balochistan’s Badlands’Detect, Delete, Deport’: Amit Shah Blasts Rahul Gandhi Over Infiltrators, Oppn Stages WalkoutMicrosoft’s Biggest Asia Investment Yet: What The $17.5 Billion India Push Really Means ExplainedOwaisi Calls SIR a ‘Backdoor NRC’ in Lok Sabha, Warns of Selective Religious DisenfranchisementVande Mataram: Priyanka Chaturvedi Urges Parliament To Correct ‘WhatsApp Version’ Of India’s HistoryRahul Gandhi’s ‘Open Challenge’ To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha Over SIR Gets ‘I Will Decide’ ReplyExplained: The Sindhudesh Push In Karachi And The Historical Fractures Driving Pakistan’s TurmoilIndiGo’s 5% Flight Cut Explained: Causes, Impact on Routes, and the Ripple Effects on PassengersMicrosoft CEO ‘Thrilled’ About India’s Growing Data Centre Capacity, Details Meet With PM Modi123Photostories5 homemade natural anti-ageing drinks that nourish from withinWinter Special: How to make Besan ka Sheera at homeNo heartbeat but still alive: 5 animals that survive without a heart’Dhurandhar’ star Sara Arjun just served the most elegant floral moment of the season‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’: Bollywood movies that brought infamous gangsters Alive6 powerful Shiv Mantras and how reciting them regularly can bring in a transformative experience in lifeSHE Travels: 9 beach holidays in India perfect for your next girls’ trip7 daily winter soups for better digestion, immunity & energy5 vegetables that are healthier raw than cooked8 weakest currencies in the world123Hot PicksIndia US DealMutual Fund AdvisorSpiceJet FlightGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingPhilip Rivers Earnings 2025Resident Evil 9 UpdatesAnthony Richardson InjuryStephen Curry WifeVenus Williams and Andrea Net WorthSlient Hill 1 Remake Release DateRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthTrey Benson Injury updateAlvin Kamara InjuryDwyane Wade Wife

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NEW DELHI: US trade representative Jamieson Greer has told the US Senate panel that the type of offers India has been talking about have “been the best-ever the US has “received as a country” as the negotiations between the two countries gathered momentum.Greer told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday that India has been “quite…

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Specialised tribunals, designed for swift justice, are overwhelmed by over 5.24 lakh pending cases, primarily due to significant member vacancies. Debt Recovery Tribunals lead with 2.5 lakh cases. Seven tribunals lack chairpersons, and 18% of member posts are unfilled, hindering efficient case resolution despite government efforts and technological adoption. Specialised tribunals, designed for swift justice, are overwhelmed by over 5.24 lakh pending cases, primarily due to significant member vacancies. Debt Recovery Tribunals lead with 2.5 lakh cases. Seven tribunals lack chairpersons, and 18% of member posts are unfilled, hindering efficient case resolution despite government efforts and technological adoption. Tribunals are meant to deliver faster justice. However, a recent law ministry assessment reveals that these specialised quasi-judicial bodies are reeling with a huge pendency of over 5.24 lakh cases, largely attributed to huge vacancies for members. The Debt Recovery Tribunal and its appellate body together have the highest pendency of 2.5 lakh cases, followed by Customs & Excise Appellate Tribunal with 72,000 pending cases. Others with high pendency include I-T Appellate Tribunal (43,000 cases); Central Administrative Tribunal (69,000 cases), State Administrative Tribunals (28,940 cases); Armed Forces Tribunal (6,900 cases); & NGT (5,301 cases). Tribunals reel under 5L case pendencyTribunals were constituted to address backlogs and deliver faster justice. However, a latest law ministry assessment reveals that these specialised quasi-judicial bodies are reeling with a huge pendency of over 5.2 lakh cases, largely attributed to huge vacancies for members. The Debt Recovery Tribunal and its appellate body together have the highest pendency of 2.5 lakh cases, followed by the Customs & Excise Appellate Tribunal with 72,000 pending cases. The others with high pendency include the I-T Appellate Tribunal (43,000 cases); Central Administrative Tribunal (69,000 cases), State Administrative Tribunals (28,940 cases); Armed Forces Tribunal (6,900 cases); and National Green Tribunal (5,301 cases), the ministry said.Seven tribunals are functioning without a chairperson, according to a law ministry statement before Parliament last week. The tribunals without a chairperson include Central Govt Industrial Tribunal, Customs and Excise Appellate Tribunal and Appellate Tribunal for SFEMA, Debt Recovery Tribunal and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal, Railway Claims Tribunal and Armed Forces Tribunal. At least 18% of posts for Members of many of these tribunals are vacant – 93 posts vacant as against a sanctioned strength of 518, according to the Union law ministry.”In view of the nature and kind of cases, their complexity, stage-wise procedures involved, repeated re-hearings and other operational variables involved in final adjudication of cases being handled by each of the Tribunals, such a computation causes significant variation in the overall time frame,” law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said in a written response to a question in Rajya Sabha on Dec 4.The minister said that the govt has been making all efforts to adhere to timelines for filling vacancies in Tribunals. “The occurring of vacancies and filling them is a continuous ongoing process. To facilitate expeditious disposal of cases in tribunals, govt is taking all necessary steps as per the Acts and provide for indicating timeline within which appeal should preferably be disposed of,” Meghwal added.In addition, various measures are being undertaken by the tribunals for speedy disposal of pending cases, which include using technology through hybrid court & e-court, capacity building of members, prioritising cases of senior citizens, scrutinising and identifying cases covered by decisions of HCs, Supreme Court, search and seizure matters, for posting and out-of-turn hearing.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Receives Call From Israeli PM Netanyahu; Reaffirms Support For Gaza Peace PlanUS Pushes .25 Billion Into Reko Diq As Critical Minerals Race Heats Up In Balochistan’s Badlands’Detect, Delete, Deport’: Amit Shah Blasts Rahul Gandhi Over Infiltrators, Oppn Stages WalkoutMicrosoft’s Biggest Asia Investment Yet: What The .5 Billion India Push Really Means ExplainedOwaisi Calls SIR a ‘Backdoor NRC’ in Lok Sabha, Warns of Selective Religious DisenfranchisementVande Mataram: Priyanka Chaturvedi Urges Parliament To Correct ‘WhatsApp Version’ Of India’s HistoryRahul Gandhi’s ‘Open Challenge’ To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha Over SIR Gets ‘I Will Decide’ ReplyExplained: The Sindhudesh Push In Karachi And The Historical Fractures Driving Pakistan’s TurmoilIndiGo’s 5% Flight Cut Explained: Causes, Impact on Routes, and the Ripple Effects on PassengersMicrosoft CEO ‘Thrilled’ About India’s Growing Data Centre Capacity, Details Meet With PM Modi123Photostories5 homemade natural anti-ageing drinks that nourish from withinWinter Special: How to make Besan ka Sheera at homeNo heartbeat but still alive: 5 animals that survive without a heart’Dhurandhar’ star Sara Arjun just served the most elegant floral moment of the season‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’: Bollywood movies that brought infamous gangsters Alive6 powerful Shiv Mantras and how reciting them regularly can bring in a transformative experience in lifeSHE Travels: 9 beach holidays in India perfect for your next girls’ trip7 daily winter soups for better digestion, immunity & energy5 vegetables that are healthier raw than cooked8 weakest currencies in the world123Hot PicksIndia US DealMutual Fund AdvisorSpiceJet FlightGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingPhilip Rivers Earnings 2025Resident Evil 9 UpdatesAnthony Richardson InjuryStephen Curry WifeVenus Williams and Andrea Net WorthSlient Hill 1 Remake Release DateRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthTrey Benson Injury updateAlvin Kamara InjuryDwyane Wade Wife

Specialised tribunals, designed for swift justice, are overwhelmed by over 5.24 lakh pending cases, primarily due to significant member vacancies. Debt Recovery Tribunals lead with 2.5 lakh cases. Seven tribunals lack chairpersons, and 18% of member posts are unfilled, hindering efficient case resolution despite government efforts and technological adoption. Specialised tribunals, designed for swift justice, are overwhelmed by over 5.24 lakh pending cases, primarily due to significant member vacancies. Debt Recovery Tribunals lead with 2.5 lakh cases. Seven tribunals lack chairpersons, and 18% of member posts are unfilled, hindering efficient case resolution despite government efforts and technological adoption. Tribunals are meant to deliver faster justice. However, a recent law ministry assessment reveals that these specialised quasi-judicial bodies are reeling with a huge pendency of over 5.24 lakh cases, largely attributed to huge vacancies for members. The Debt Recovery Tribunal and its appellate body together have the highest pendency of 2.5 lakh cases, followed by Customs & Excise Appellate Tribunal with 72,000 pending cases. Others with high pendency include I-T Appellate Tribunal (43,000 cases); Central Administrative Tribunal (69,000 cases), State Administrative Tribunals (28,940 cases); Armed Forces Tribunal (6,900 cases); & NGT (5,301 cases). Tribunals reel under 5L case pendencyTribunals were constituted to address backlogs and deliver faster justice. However, a latest law ministry assessment reveals that these specialised quasi-judicial bodies are reeling with a huge pendency of over 5.2 lakh cases, largely attributed to huge vacancies for members. The Debt Recovery Tribunal and its appellate body together have the highest pendency of 2.5 lakh cases, followed by the Customs & Excise Appellate Tribunal with 72,000 pending cases. The others with high pendency include the I-T Appellate Tribunal (43,000 cases); Central Administrative Tribunal (69,000 cases), State Administrative Tribunals (28,940 cases); Armed Forces Tribunal (6,900 cases); and National Green Tribunal (5,301 cases), the ministry said.Seven tribunals are functioning without a chairperson, according to a law ministry statement before Parliament last week. The tribunals without a chairperson include Central Govt Industrial Tribunal, Customs and Excise Appellate Tribunal and Appellate Tribunal for SFEMA, Debt Recovery Tribunal and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal, Railway Claims Tribunal and Armed Forces Tribunal. At least 18% of posts for Members of many of these tribunals are vacant – 93 posts vacant as against a sanctioned strength of 518, according to the Union law ministry.”In view of the nature and kind of cases, their complexity, stage-wise procedures involved, repeated re-hearings and other operational variables involved in final adjudication of cases being handled by each of the Tribunals, such a computation causes significant variation in the overall time frame,” law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said in a written response to a question in Rajya Sabha on Dec 4.The minister said that the govt has been making all efforts to adhere to timelines for filling vacancies in Tribunals. “The occurring of vacancies and filling them is a continuous ongoing process. To facilitate expeditious disposal of cases in tribunals, govt is taking all necessary steps as per the Acts and provide for indicating timeline within which appeal should preferably be disposed of,” Meghwal added.In addition, various measures are being undertaken by the tribunals for speedy disposal of pending cases, which include using technology through hybrid court & e-court, capacity building of members, prioritising cases of senior citizens, scrutinising and identifying cases covered by decisions of HCs, Supreme Court, search and seizure matters, for posting and out-of-turn hearing.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Receives Call From Israeli PM Netanyahu; Reaffirms Support For Gaza Peace PlanUS Pushes $1.25 Billion Into Reko Diq As Critical Minerals Race Heats Up In Balochistan’s Badlands’Detect, Delete, Deport’: Amit Shah Blasts Rahul Gandhi Over Infiltrators, Oppn Stages WalkoutMicrosoft’s Biggest Asia Investment Yet: What The $17.5 Billion India Push Really Means ExplainedOwaisi Calls SIR a ‘Backdoor NRC’ in Lok Sabha, Warns of Selective Religious DisenfranchisementVande Mataram: Priyanka Chaturvedi Urges Parliament To Correct ‘WhatsApp Version’ Of India’s HistoryRahul Gandhi’s ‘Open Challenge’ To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha Over SIR Gets ‘I Will Decide’ ReplyExplained: The Sindhudesh Push In Karachi And The Historical Fractures Driving Pakistan’s TurmoilIndiGo’s 5% Flight Cut Explained: Causes, Impact on Routes, and the Ripple Effects on PassengersMicrosoft CEO ‘Thrilled’ About India’s Growing Data Centre Capacity, Details Meet With PM Modi123Photostories5 homemade natural anti-ageing drinks that nourish from withinWinter Special: How to make Besan ka Sheera at homeNo heartbeat but still alive: 5 animals that survive without a heart’Dhurandhar’ star Sara Arjun just served the most elegant floral moment of the season‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’: Bollywood movies that brought infamous gangsters Alive6 powerful Shiv Mantras and how reciting them regularly can bring in a transformative experience in lifeSHE Travels: 9 beach holidays in India perfect for your next girls’ trip7 daily winter soups for better digestion, immunity & energy5 vegetables that are healthier raw than cooked8 weakest currencies in the world123Hot PicksIndia US DealMutual Fund AdvisorSpiceJet FlightGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingPhilip Rivers Earnings 2025Resident Evil 9 UpdatesAnthony Richardson InjuryStephen Curry WifeVenus Williams and Andrea Net WorthSlient Hill 1 Remake Release DateRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthTrey Benson Injury updateAlvin Kamara InjuryDwyane Wade Wife

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Specialised tribunals, designed for swift justice, are overwhelmed by over 5.24 lakh pending cases, primarily due to significant member vacancies. Debt Recovery Tribunals lead with 2.5 lakh cases. Seven tribunals lack chairpersons, and 18% of member posts are unfilled, hindering efficient case resolution despite government efforts and technological adoption. Tribunals are meant to deliver faster…

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Kansas City Chiefs faced a tough loss against the Houston Texans. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and player Travis Kelce struggled on the field. Brittany Mahomes, wife of Patrick Mahomes, remained silent on social media after the game. This quiet response mirrored the disappointment felt by many fans. The team’s playoff hopes are now uncertain. Brittany Mahomes…

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An intriguing number puzzle is making waves on X, inviting challenge-seekers to identify a missing digit from a handwritten list ranging from 1 to 100. Shared by the ever-creative @elonmuskelry, this straightforward yet thought-provoking exercise underscores our instinct to find patterns amidst chaos. A fun new challenge is making rounds on X, and people can’t…

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US President Donald Trump (PTI photo) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled what he called the “Trump Gold Card,” announcing that people will be able to apply for Gold Card citizenship starting Wednesday afternoon. In a post on Truth Social, Trump promoted the new immigration pathway, saying, “THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT’S TRUMP GOLD CARD…

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Mountaineer charged in girlfriend’s death says rescue was impossible as she froze on Austria’s highest peak (Image via Getty) A Mountaineer accused of leaving his girlfriend to die in freezing cold on Austria’s highest mountain says he had no choice. Thomas Plamberger, 36, claims rescue teams told him a helicopter could not be sent, leaving…

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India’s ISRO is set to launch its heaviest American commercial satellite, the 6.5-tonne BlueBird-6, on December 15 from Sriharikota. This marks a significant boost to Indo-US space cooperation. The LVM3 rocket will carry the satellite, designed to provide direct-to-device mobile broadband in areas with poor network coverage, aiming to bridge the digital divide. NEW DELHI: In a boost to Indo-US space cooperation, Isro will launch its heaviest American commercial communication low-earth orbit satellite, the 6.5-tonne BlueBird-6, from the Sriharikota spaceport on Dec 15. Isro’s ‘Bahubali’ rocket LVM3 will put the US satellite into orbit.AST SpaceMobile, a Texas-based company that has built the space-based cellular broadband network, said, “BlueBird-6, a US licensed satellite, is scheduled to launch on Dec 15. It is the first of AST SpaceMobile’s next-generation satellites. When launched, it will feature the largest commercial phased array in low earth orbit at nearly 2,400 sqft. This represents 3.5 times increase in size over BlueBirds 1-5 and supports ten times the data capacity.”BlueBird-6 is a “Block-2” satellite and part of a larger plan by AST SpaceMobile to deploy a series of satellites to achieve non-continuous service, with further launches scheduled through 2026. Its aim is to bridge the “digital divide” by offering fast, unhindered direct-to-device mobile broadband service in areas with poor or non-existent terrestrial network coverage.The BlueBird satellites are designed to deliver a high amount of bandwidth, with each unit capable of up to 10,000 MHz. They operate by partnering with existing mobile network carriers to enhance their networks using licensed spectrum.The BlueBird-6 satellite arrived in India from the US on Oct 19. It was later transported by road to Sriharikota for integration with launcher LVM3, fuelling and final checks ahead of its launch.The liftoff is being handled by New Space India Limited (NSIL), Isro’s commercial wing. LVM-3 had recently put India’s heaviest CMS-3 satellite, weighing 4.4 tonnes, into its orbit on Nov 2. A three-stage launch vehicle, LVM3 rocket can carry payloads weighing up to 8,000 kg to low-Earth orbit (LEO) and 4,000 kg to geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO). The human-rated version of this vehicle will fly three Indian astronauts to space, as part of the Gaganyaan mission, which is planned for 2027.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Receives Call From Israeli PM Netanyahu; Reaffirms Support For Gaza Peace PlanUS Pushes .25 Billion Into Reko Diq As Critical Minerals Race Heats Up In Balochistan’s Badlands’Detect, Delete, Deport’: Amit Shah Blasts Rahul Gandhi Over Infiltrators, Oppn Stages WalkoutMicrosoft’s Biggest Asia Investment Yet: What The .5 Billion India Push Really Means ExplainedOwaisi Calls SIR a ‘Backdoor NRC’ in Lok Sabha, Warns of Selective Religious DisenfranchisementVande Mataram: Priyanka Chaturvedi Urges Parliament To Correct ‘WhatsApp Version’ Of India’s HistoryRahul Gandhi’s ‘Open Challenge’ To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha Over SIR Gets ‘I Will Decide’ ReplyExplained: The Sindhudesh Push In Karachi And The Historical Fractures Driving Pakistan’s TurmoilIndiGo’s 5% Flight Cut Explained: Causes, Impact on Routes, and the Ripple Effects on PassengersMicrosoft CEO ‘Thrilled’ About India’s Growing Data Centre Capacity, Details Meet With PM Modi123Photostories5 homemade natural anti-ageing drinks that nourish from withinWinter Special: How to make Besan ka Sheera at homeNo heartbeat but still alive: 5 animals that survive without a heart’Dhurandhar’ star Sara Arjun just served the most elegant floral moment of the season‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’: Bollywood movies that brought infamous gangsters Alive6 powerful Shiv Mantras and how reciting them regularly can bring in a transformative experience in lifeSHE Travels: 9 beach holidays in India perfect for your next girls’ trip7 daily winter soups for better digestion, immunity & energy5 vegetables that are healthier raw than cooked8 weakest currencies in the world123Hot PicksIndia US DealMutual Fund AdvisorSpiceJet FlightGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingPhilip Rivers Earnings 2025Resident Evil 9 UpdatesAnthony Richardson InjuryStephen Curry WifeVenus Williams and Andrea Net WorthSlient Hill 1 Remake Release DateRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthTrey Benson Injury updateAlvin Kamara InjuryDwyane Wade Wife

India’s ISRO is set to launch its heaviest American commercial satellite, the 6.5-tonne BlueBird-6, on December 15 from Sriharikota. This marks a significant boost to Indo-US space cooperation. The LVM3 rocket will carry the satellite, designed to provide direct-to-device mobile broadband in areas with poor network coverage, aiming to bridge the digital divide. NEW DELHI: In a boost to Indo-US space cooperation, Isro will launch its heaviest American commercial communication low-earth orbit satellite, the 6.5-tonne BlueBird-6, from the Sriharikota spaceport on Dec 15. Isro’s ‘Bahubali’ rocket LVM3 will put the US satellite into orbit.AST SpaceMobile, a Texas-based company that has built the space-based cellular broadband network, said, “BlueBird-6, a US licensed satellite, is scheduled to launch on Dec 15. It is the first of AST SpaceMobile’s next-generation satellites. When launched, it will feature the largest commercial phased array in low earth orbit at nearly 2,400 sqft. This represents 3.5 times increase in size over BlueBirds 1-5 and supports ten times the data capacity.”BlueBird-6 is a “Block-2” satellite and part of a larger plan by AST SpaceMobile to deploy a series of satellites to achieve non-continuous service, with further launches scheduled through 2026. Its aim is to bridge the “digital divide” by offering fast, unhindered direct-to-device mobile broadband service in areas with poor or non-existent terrestrial network coverage.The BlueBird satellites are designed to deliver a high amount of bandwidth, with each unit capable of up to 10,000 MHz. They operate by partnering with existing mobile network carriers to enhance their networks using licensed spectrum.The BlueBird-6 satellite arrived in India from the US on Oct 19. It was later transported by road to Sriharikota for integration with launcher LVM3, fuelling and final checks ahead of its launch.The liftoff is being handled by New Space India Limited (NSIL), Isro’s commercial wing. LVM-3 had recently put India’s heaviest CMS-3 satellite, weighing 4.4 tonnes, into its orbit on Nov 2. A three-stage launch vehicle, LVM3 rocket can carry payloads weighing up to 8,000 kg to low-Earth orbit (LEO) and 4,000 kg to geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO). The human-rated version of this vehicle will fly three Indian astronauts to space, as part of the Gaganyaan mission, which is planned for 2027.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Receives Call From Israeli PM Netanyahu; Reaffirms Support For Gaza Peace PlanUS Pushes $1.25 Billion Into Reko Diq As Critical Minerals Race Heats Up In Balochistan’s Badlands’Detect, Delete, Deport’: Amit Shah Blasts Rahul Gandhi Over Infiltrators, Oppn Stages WalkoutMicrosoft’s Biggest Asia Investment Yet: What The $17.5 Billion India Push Really Means ExplainedOwaisi Calls SIR a ‘Backdoor NRC’ in Lok Sabha, Warns of Selective Religious DisenfranchisementVande Mataram: Priyanka Chaturvedi Urges Parliament To Correct ‘WhatsApp Version’ Of India’s HistoryRahul Gandhi’s ‘Open Challenge’ To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha Over SIR Gets ‘I Will Decide’ ReplyExplained: The Sindhudesh Push In Karachi And The Historical Fractures Driving Pakistan’s TurmoilIndiGo’s 5% Flight Cut Explained: Causes, Impact on Routes, and the Ripple Effects on PassengersMicrosoft CEO ‘Thrilled’ About India’s Growing Data Centre Capacity, Details Meet With PM Modi123Photostories5 homemade natural anti-ageing drinks that nourish from withinWinter Special: How to make Besan ka Sheera at homeNo heartbeat but still alive: 5 animals that survive without a heart’Dhurandhar’ star Sara Arjun just served the most elegant floral moment of the season‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’: Bollywood movies that brought infamous gangsters Alive6 powerful Shiv Mantras and how reciting them regularly can bring in a transformative experience in lifeSHE Travels: 9 beach holidays in India perfect for your next girls’ trip7 daily winter soups for better digestion, immunity & energy5 vegetables that are healthier raw than cooked8 weakest currencies in the world123Hot PicksIndia US DealMutual Fund AdvisorSpiceJet FlightGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingPhilip Rivers Earnings 2025Resident Evil 9 UpdatesAnthony Richardson InjuryStephen Curry WifeVenus Williams and Andrea Net WorthSlient Hill 1 Remake Release DateRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthTrey Benson Injury updateAlvin Kamara InjuryDwyane Wade Wife

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NEW DELHI: In a boost to Indo-US space cooperation, Isro will launch its heaviest American commercial communication low-earth orbit satellite, the 6.5-tonne BlueBird-6, from the Sriharikota spaceport on Dec 15. Isro’s ‘Bahubali’ rocket LVM3 will put the US satellite into orbit.AST SpaceMobile, a Texas-based company that has built the space-based cellular broadband network, said, “BlueBird-6,…

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Abhishek Bachchan breaks silence on High Court’s orders on the protection of his family’s personality rights including father Amitabh Bachchan: ‘Aishwarya and I moved to court for our daughter’

Abhishek Bachchan breaks silence on High Court’s orders on the protection of his family’s personality rights including father Amitabh Bachchan: ‘Aishwarya and I moved to court for our daughter’

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A while ago, it was reported that Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had moved to court to protect their personality rights. The court ruled in their favour and granted them protection of the same. Abhishek has now opened up on the matter, thus revealing what led him to take that step. He was the…

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