Delhi High Court
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Delhi HC issues contempt of court notice to Wikipedia: 'Will ask government to block your site'
India | Sep 05, 2024, 07:46 PM ISTEarlier, a news agency had requested the Delhi High Court court to order Wikipedia to remove the controversial edits and also sought Rs 2 crore in damages.
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Delhi riots case: High Court dismisses Sharjeel Imam's plea seeking urgent hearing of bail petition
Delhi | Sep 04, 2024, 02:07 PM ISTDelhi riots case 2020: The plea was listed today before the division bench headed by Justice Suresh Kumar Kait. It states that he had challenged the trial court order dismissing his bail plea.
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Puja Khedkar's disability claims are fake, altered name in certificate: Delhi Police's status report
India | Sep 04, 2024, 01:29 PM ISTPuja Khedkar allegedly misrepresented information in her application for the UPSC Civil Services Examination-2022 to get reservation benefits. On July 31, the UPSC cancelled Khedkar's candidature and debarred her from future exams.
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Delhi HC observes, 'all not well in health dept', asks AIIMS director to implement hospital reforms
Delhi | Sep 02, 2024, 08:08 PM ISTDelhi HC directed the chief secretary, finance secretary and principal secretary (home) to ensure the decisions of the AIIMS director are implemented, including for recruitment of medical staff on contract.
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Puja Khedkar gets relief as Delhi High Court extends her pre-arrest bail till September 5
India | Aug 29, 2024, 12:44 PM ISTIn the Puja Khedkar case, the Delhi High Court had instructed the investigation agency not to arrest her as the matter is under consideration, noting that immediate arrest is not deemed necessary.
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No relief for Brij Bhushan as Delhi High Court refuses to set aside sexual harassment case
India | Aug 29, 2024, 12:10 PM ISTIn May, a Delhi court framed charges of sexual harassment, intimidation and outraging the modesty of women against ex-Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a criminal case filed by female wrestlers.
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Brij Bhushan moves Delhi HC seeking to quash FIR, charges in wrestlers' sexual harassment case
India | Aug 28, 2024, 09:31 PM ISTThe Delhi Police had filed a charge sheet in the case against Singh on June 15 under sections 354, 354A, 354D (stalking) and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of 3 lawyers as Delhi HC judges: Check names here
India | Aug 21, 2024, 08:03 PM ISTThe Delhi High Court is currently facing a significant shortfall in its judicial strength, with only 39 judges serving against a sanctioned capacity of 60.
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Delhi HC declines urgent hearing of SpiceJet's plea on engine grounding order
Delhi | Aug 17, 2024, 06:50 AM ISTThe court scheduled the hearing for August 20, rejecting SpiceJet’s request for an earlier session. SpiceJet argued that grounding the engines would disrupt flights and inconvenience passengers. The case stems from a previous order mandating the return of the engines due to unpaid dues.
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Delhi HC seeks Bansuri Swaraj's reply on Somnath Bharti's plea challenging her victory in elections
Delhi | Aug 14, 2024, 06:39 PM ISTJustice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora asked BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj to file her reply within 30 days.
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Delhi High Court Judge recuses from hearing plea moved by Sukesh Chandrasekhar
Delhi | Aug 14, 2024, 04:17 PM ISTSukesh Chandrasekhar through a plea requested permission to increase his meetings with his legal counsel to five times a week. This request sought an additional three meetings beyond the two meetings per week currently allowed.
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SC denies interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal, issues notice to CBI, next hearing on August 23
India | Aug 14, 2024, 12:29 PM ISTThe excise policy, which was scrapped in 2022 following an investigation ordered by the Delhi lieutenant governor, has been at the centre of the controversy. Both the CBI and ED alleged that irregularities and undue favours were granted during the policy's modification and execution.
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Delhi High Court declines to entertain plea seeking to re-frame guidelines for coaching centres
Delhi | Aug 12, 2024, 05:25 PM ISTThe plea seeking the re-framing of guidelines for coaching institutes, with a particular focus on criminal liability came after three civil service aspirants died after being trapped in the flooded basement of Rau's IAS Study Centre amid heavy rainfall.
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Puja Khedkar gets interim protection from arrest by Delhi HC, next hearing on August 21
India | Aug 12, 2024, 12:28 PM ISTIn Puja Khedkar matter, the Delhi High Court instructed the investigation agency not to arrest her while the matter is under consideration, noting that immediate arrest is not deemed necessary.
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Arvind Kejriwal moves SC against HC order upholding arrest in CBI case linked to excise policy scam
Delhi | Aug 12, 2024, 11:34 AM ISTEarlier, the Delhi High Court on August 5 ordered upholding CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the CBI in a corruption case stemming from the alleged excise policy scam.
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Puja Khedkar challenges UPSC candidature cancellation in Delhi High Court
Maharashtra | Aug 07, 2024, 01:23 PM ISTPuja Khedkar has petitioned the Delhi High Court against the cancellation of her UPSC candidature. Represented by Senior Advocate Indira Jaising, Khedkar claimed she has not received the official cancellation order, only a press release.
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Delhi coaching centre deaths: CBI takes over Rajendra Nagar case, registers FIR
Delhi | Aug 07, 2024, 12:28 PM ISTOn the bail application of building co-owners, the court listed the case on August 9 and stated that it would hear the plea after the status report was filed.
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Arvind Kejriwal suffers major setback, no bail by Delhi High Court in Excise Policy case
India | Aug 05, 2024, 02:45 PM ISTArvind Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI on June 26 from Tihar Jail, where he is still lodged in judicial custody.
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Asha Kiran shelter home case: Delhi HC directs water testing, says 'deaths can't be coincidence'
Delhi | Aug 05, 2024, 01:56 PM ISTThe Delhi government on Friday ordered a magisterial probe into the death of 14 inmates of the Asha Kiran shelter home last month which triggered a latest flashpoint between AAP and BJP.
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Swati Maliwal assault case: 'Bibhav Kumar's arrest was necessary as per law', says Delhi High Court
India | Aug 03, 2024, 08:37 PM ISTSwati Maliwal assault case: The FIR against Kumar was registered on May 16 under various Indian Penal Code provisions, including those related to criminal intimidation, assault or criminal force on a woman with the intent to disrobe, and attempt to commit culpable homicide.