Delhi High Court Hears PIL Alleging DDA Land For Lakshadweep Bhawan Became Commercial Hotel

A PIL before the Delhi High Court alleges that DDA land allotted at a concessional rate for the Daman, Diu and Lakshadweep Bhawans in Chanakyapuri is being used as a commercial hotel; the Court allowed the petitioner to amend the plea.

Delhi High Court Declines To Allow Ramlila At Chintoo Park, Naraina; Residents’ Welfare Prevails

Justice Jasmeet Singh of the Delhi High Court has dismissed a writ petition by Shri Sanatan Dharam Ramleela Samiti against the DDA’s cancellation of its booking of Chintoo Park, Naraina for a Ramlila from September 30 to October 25, 2026, holding that maintaining the park as a green space for residents, as earlier directed, outweighs temporary use for the event.

“Scores Of Citizens Cannot Be Made To Wait”: Delhi HC Slams DDA, Centre Over Frozen Leasehold-To-Freehold Conversions

The Delhi High Court took strong exception to the delay by the Delhi and Central governments in deciding long-pending leasehold-to-freehold property conversion applications, warning that “scores of citizens cannot be made to wait” while the DDA’s conversion portal stays frozen. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has come down heavily on the inaction of the […]

Sanctity of the Lawyer-Client Relationship Violated: Delhi HC Slams DDA for Withholding Advocate’s Fees

The Delhi High Court criticized the DDA for delaying an advocate’s rightful fees, stressing that public bodies must act honourably. The court said such conduct undermines the rule of law and damages the sanctity of the lawyer-client relationship.

Delhi High Court Cracks Down On Yamuna Floodplain Encroachments, Bars Housing Even In Name Of Graveyards

The Delhi High Court ruled that no houses or families can live on the Yamuna floodplains, even if the land is claimed as a graveyard or for religious use. Calling the situation “quite disturbing”, the Court ordered fencing, eviction of occupants, and strict action against all illegal constructions.

“Environmentally and Equitably, It’s Better”: Supreme Court Backs 18-Site Delhi Ridge Afforestation Plan

The Supreme Court directed Delhi’s Forest Department to file a detailed report on the 185 acres meant for compensatory afforestation. Justice Surya Kant said afforestation across 18 sites would be more “environmentally and equitably” balanced than a single location.

Batla House Demolition Row: Delhi HC Reserves Verdict as DDA Opposes Petitions Against Eviction Notices

Today, On 23rd June, In the Batla House demolition case, the Delhi High Court reserved its verdict after hearing arguments on petitions challenging DDA’s notices, as the DDA strongly opposed the pleas filed by long-time residents facing eviction.

Delhi High Court Halts Batla House Demolition for 11 Residents Amid SC Dispute

The Delhi High Court has temporarily halted the demolitions for 11 Batla House residents, requiring them to withdraw their Supreme Court plea. The DDA opposed this, citing a Supreme Court order for demolitions in Khasra No. 279 and raising concerns about the residents’ legal actions. The DDA is accused of inadequate notice before demolitions.