The Delhi High Court today(26th Sept) will delay hearing BJP leader Subramanian Swamy’s citizenship petition against Rahul Gandhi until it assesses a related case pending in the Allahabad High Court. The judges emphasized the importance of avoiding simultaneous proceedings on the same issue, with the next hearing scheduled for October 9.
The Delhi High Court today instructed the vice-chancellor of Delhi University to address a representation for 50% reservation for women in the upcoming DUSU elections within three weeks, in accordance with the law. The petitioner sought to mandate women’s representation through reservations, citing concerns of money and power dominating the elections and limiting women’s participation.
Today, On 10th September, The Delhi High Court permitted seven students to attend classes at St. Stephen’s College but restrained Delhi University from making further seat allocations. This follows a dispute about admission procedures at the college. The court emphasized that no more seat allocations should occur until the matter is resolved. The ruling came in response to petitions filed by the students challenging the college’s admission process.
The Delhi High Court today expressed concern over the rise of deepfake technology, emphasizing the urgent need for regulation. The Division Bench remarked on the difficulty in trusting what people see and hear, labeling it “shocking”. The Court urged the Central Government to take proactive steps and requested input from petitioners for regulating deepfakes.
Today, On 28th August, The Delhi High Court gave the Centre six months to address the exclusion of ‘unnatural offences’ from the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), expressing concern over non-consensual acts no longer being punishable. The absence of equivalent provisions in the BNS to address such acts has faced criticism. The Court instructed the government to make a decision within six months.
The Delhi High Court directed the Chief Secretary to address complaints of selective CCTV camera installation in Laxmi Nagar following allegations by BJP MLA Abhay Verma. The MLA claimed bias in the installation process, accusing the AAP-led government of favoring areas represented by their party. The petition seeks equitable distribution of cameras and challenges the current approval process.
The Delhi High Court today has decided to treat Subramanian Swamy’s petition regarding Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship as a public interest litigation (PIL). The case will be sent to the PIL roster bench, but no comments have been made on the merits of the case. Swamy alleges violations by Rahul Gandhi and requests the Ministry of Home Affairs to review the cancellation of his Indian citizenship.
SpiceJet was ordered to ground three leased engines for failure to make rental payments. If enforced, the fleet of 21 aircraft will be reduced to 19, causing public inconvenience. The airline has appealed the decision, emphasizing that it will result in grounding two planes. The matter will be heard on August 20.
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The Delhi High Court dismissed Subramanian Swamy’s PIL alleging a Rs 5,100 crore scam in the Axis Bank-Max Life deal, directing SEBI and RBI to conclude their investigation promptly. Swamy accused Axis Bank of illegal gains through Max Life shares transactions and emphasized the need to prevent similar incidents. The Court noted broader concerns about corruption in the banking and insurance sectors.
Today, On 12th July, The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea to change coaching center guidelines, stating it was beyond their jurisdiction. The plea also sought a holistic education system. The court refused to intervene in the matter, permitting the petitioner to withdraw and seek a suitable forum. The petition called for stricter regulations and accountability to address issues in coaching institutes.