Delhi High Court Refuses PIL on Banning ‘Dangerous’ Dog Breeds, Directs Petitioner to Government

The Delhi High Court has declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a ban on certain dog breeds deemed dangerous. The petition, filed by the Legal Attorneys & Barristers Law Firm, called for a prohibition on breeds such as Pitbulls, Terriers, American Bulldogs, Rottweilers, and several others. The court, however, directed the petitioner […]

Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma Honored with Farewell at Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court bid a heartfelt farewell to Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as he ascended to the Supreme Court of India, reflecting on his 15-year tenure that spanned various roles and jurisdictions. At the full court farewell reference, Chief Justice Sharma expressed his deep sense of satisfaction derived from his judgeship, stating, “During […]

Delhi High Court Deliberates on Use of ‘INDIA’ Acronym by Political Alliance

The Delhi High Court, on Tuesday, provided the Centre with additional time to respond to a petition that seeks to restrain 26 political parties from using the acronym ‘INDIA‘, which stands for ‘Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance’. Presided over by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, the bench, which also includes Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, had […]

Delhi High Court Approves Delhi University’s Use of CLAT 2022 for 5-Year Law Course Admissions

In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has granted interim permission to Delhi University to admit students into its newly introduced five-year integrated law courses based on the CLAT-UG 2022 scores. This decision is applicable only for the current academic year. The division bench, comprising Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula, […]

Respect PIL Guidelines: Frivolous Petitions Drain Valuable Judicial Resources – Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has recently expressed its concerns over the potential misuse of Public Interest Litigations (PILs), emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the judicial system from unnecessary burdens. The Division Bench, consisting of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad, highlighted the need for vigilance to ensure that the liberal framework surrounding […]

Delhi HC Slaps Contempt Notice on Man Seeking Judge’s Death Penalty

The Delhi High Court has issued a contempt of court notice to a man named Naresh Sharma, following his plea that contained several unsubstantiated allegations against the judiciary. Sharma had initially filed a plea seeking an investigation into corruption by the Indian government since its independence. However, this plea was rejected by a single-judge on […]