Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court orders no vending, hawking zones in Connaught Place

In October 2021, the court had issued a “stern warning” to the NDMC and police for failing to comply with the scheme of keeping the Connaught Place area free of unauthorised vendors.

"Taj Mahal not built by King Shahjahan": PIL in Delhi High Court demands correction of history books

Taj Mahal history: Ustad Ahmad Lahori has been cited as the architect of the Taj Mahal. However, the study undertaken by the Petitioner establishes that the evidence supporting the identification of Ustad Ahamd Lahori as the architect of the Taj Mahal is only circumstantial.

'You are responsible': Delhi HC raises concern over poor air quality, pulls up forest department

On October 10, the court had demanded earmarking of 750 hectares of land by authorities for developing an alternative forest, saying it was needed for planned development in the interest of future generations, and the national capital "can't just be concrete all over".

'Can't regulate political alliances': EC to Delhi HC on plea against use of I.N.D.I.A acronym

The Election Commission (EC), in its reply filed in the case, said it has the power to conduct elections and register entities as a political party but "political alliances" are not recognised as "regulated entities" under the Representation of the People Act or the Indian Constitution.

NewsClick row: SC seeks Delhi Police's reply on plea of Prabir Purkayastha, Amit Chakravarty

The CBI registered an FIR against NewsClick and its founder Prabir Purkayastha for alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act and carried out searches at the office and residence of the portal's founder.

NewsClick founder, HR head move Supreme Court against arrest in UAPA case

Earlier, the two moved the high court challenging the arrest as well as the seven-day police custody and sought immediate release as interim relief which was dismissed by the Delhi HC.

Delhi High Court dismisses NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha's plea challenging arrest under UAPA

Delhi High Court dismissed the pleas by NewsClick founder and its HR head challenging their arrest and remand in the UAPA case. The court had reserved its order on the matter on October 9.

Delhi Higher Judiciary Main Exam 2023 admit card out on delhihighcourt.nic.in, link here

Delhi Higher Judiciary Main Exam 2023 admit card has been released at the official website of Delhi High Court, delhihighcourt.nic.in. Check exam date, admit card download link, exam pattern and other details.

​NewsClick founder Purkayastha tells Delhi HC 'not a penny came from China'

Prabir Purkayastha had filed plea last week challenging his arrest and the police custody, and sought immediate release as interim relief.

CBSE opposes uniform board, syllabus across India, says 'Multiplicity of curriculum desirable'

CBSE informed that there is a national framework that provides flexibility for emphasis on local resources and ethos so that a child can better relate to the curriculum and education.

Delhi High Court orders WhatsApp, Telegram to reveal identities, deactivate groups of Jawan pirates

Red Chillies Entertainment, producer of Jawan, filed a police complaint against those who sold pirated copies of the film on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.

Delhi High Court restrains misuse of Anil Kapoor's name, voice, signature, image

After Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor seeks protection from the Delhi High Court for restrained the misuse of the name, image, voice and other attributes.

DU LLB Admission 2023: CUET not mandatory for central universities, Centre to Delhi High Court

The central government has informed the Delhi High Court that the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is not mandatory for admission to central universities.

Rajinikanth's Jailer Controversy: Delhi HC directs filmmakers not to exhibit RCB jersey in movie

Jailer: Rajinikanth plays the titular role in the film, which also features Vinayakan, Ramya Krishnan, Vasanth Ravi, and Sunil in important roles. The story follows Muthuvel Pandian, a strict jailer, who learns that a prisoner is planning to escape jail with the help of a gang.

AI cannot substitute human intelligence: Delhi HC refuses to rely on ChatGPT responses in IPR suit

The response of a “Large Language-based chatbots” such as ChatGPT depends upon a host of factors including the nature and structure of query put by the user and thus, there are possibilities of incorrect responses, fictional case laws being generated, the High Court observed.

Delhi High Court allows release of seized 15-year-old cars, but with conditions

The court's decision was made in response to a batch of petitions filed by vehicle owners who had had their vehicles confiscated for being over the age limit.

Physical relationship with minor wife can't be termed as rape: Delhi HC upholds acquittal of man

The high court said there was no ground for grant of leave to appeal against the trial court’s verdict and dismissed an application filed by the police.

ED moves Delhi HC against NewsClick, seeks to vacate interim protection

A recent New York Times report claimed that the news portal was part of a global network that received funding from American billionaire Neville Roy Singham, who allegedly works closely with the Chinese government media machine.

Delhi HC issues notice to Centre, EC, Oppn parties on plea seeking to prohibit use of name I.N.D.I.A

Delhi High Court issues notice to Centre, Election Commission, Opposition parties on plea seeking to prohibit the use of name I.N.D.I.A.

Asian Games: Delhi HC refuses to interfere with exemption to wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia