Chandigarh

The National Lok Adalat in Sector 43 resolved 17,511 cases, including traffic challans, criminal, civil, and family disputes. Significant settlements involved traffic fines, Section 138 cases, and consumer claims. A couple reconciled, and some traffic violations were waived for valid reasons.

29 shops in the illegal furniture market were demolished earlier

MP Manish Tewari addressed issues raised by grain market traders regarding cleanliness, infrastructure, and harassment. He allocated funds for security cameras and attended further meetings. Residents reported problems with amenities, sanitation, and law and order. Tewari criticized the administration's neglect and pledged to advocate for residents.

Police arrested six men in two separate cases. Three were apprehended in Manimajra for a house theft involving Rs 1.5 lakh and jewellery; recovered items included gold and a motorcycle. The other three were arrested in separate arms cases, with knives seized. All suspects have criminal records.

Case was registered on June 7 last year following a complaint lodged by Panchkula resident

16-acre campus of Sec 23 govt school to be converted into defence edu institution

NV Distilleries challenged a multi-crore excise duty demand on unaccounted liquor. The distillery argued the demand was illegal, citing rules allowing advance production. They sought permission to sell the sealed stock, highlighting financial losses and employee hardship due to the facility's partial closure since 2020.

Punjab and Haryana High Court judges urged legal professionals to practice critical thinking and fairness when evaluating evidence to avoid wrongful convictions. They stressed the importance of impartiality and warned against letting personal biases influence judicial decisions, as highlighted by the film *12 Angry Men* during a legal awareness event.

Environment Department says clearance is mandatory

The 24/7 water project in Manimajra failed, validating resident Ram Kumar Garg's 2021 opposition. Garg criticized the project's financial burden, questionable necessity, and potential strain on the city's infrastructure. Chandigarh Smart City Limited initially dismissed his concerns, promising benefits that didn't materialize.

Sector 22-B traders are troubled by severe parking issues, impacting business and safety. Overcrowding, encroachments, and poor road conditions cause congestion. They propose utilizing vacant land near Hotel Sunbeam for parking and relocating the taxi stand for a solution.

Chandigarh police arrested three individuals in two cyber fraud cases. The first case involved impersonating RBI officials to steal Rs 34.2 lakh; the second involved unauthorized withdrawals totaling Rs 2 lakh. The arrests occurred in Chandigarh, West Bengal, and Kolkata.

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Acting on a tip-off, the police intercepted the suspect near Navodaya Road

A total of 22,675 cases were taken up at the District Courts Complex, Panchkula, and Sub-Divisional Courts, Kalka

Had given money to the accused to jointly puchase property

Has prior drug cases registered against him in Himachal Pradesh

His team will include Deepak Bali as vice-president, Kulwant Singh as honorary secretary, Siddhant Sharma as honorary joint secretary and Sunil Gupta as honorary treasurer.

Among the 151 cases disposed of through mutual settlement were 73 cases pending for over five years, 50 awaiting decisions for more than a decade, 12 cases older than 20 years, and 15 matters stuck between 20 and 24 years

Police launched a campaign against crime and drug networks following a meeting with the Chief Minister. DCP Shrishti Gupta instructed intensified night patrols, vigilance against specific crimes, and accountability based on crime data analysis.

The Sadak Suraksha Force (SSF) has saved at least 300 lives by providing immediate aid to accident victims on major district routes. The SSP reported a 48.1% decrease in road accident deaths due to the SSF's effective response and modern equipment.

Unidentified bike-borne youth snatched her purse in the presence of several passers-by

The development assumes significance in the backdrop of flood and overflowing drains having wreaked havoc with the life and property in Fatehgarh Sahib last year.

Cooking staff were not adhering to hygiene and dress code norms — head caps, aprons, and gloves were not being used, and cleanliness standards were being ignored

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