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    Frame Policy for Speedy Refund of Court Fees Within Four Months: Delhi High Court Directs State Government 
    Frame Policy for Speedy Refund of Court Fees Within Four Months: Delhi High Court Directs State Government 
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    Frame Policy for Speedy Refund of Court Fees Within Four Months: Delhi High Court Directs State Government 

    The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi government to frame a policy within four months for speedy refund of court fees after dispute settlements, observing that the absence of a codified mechanism causes unnecessary hardship and procedural delays for litigants seeking refunds under the Court Fees Act.

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    “Why Such Apathy?”: Delhi High Court Slams Delhi Police, Says Judges’ Security Lapses “Compromise Judicial Independence”
    “Why Such Apathy?”: Delhi High Court Slams Delhi Police, Says Judges’ Security Lapses “Compromise Judicial Independence”
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    “Why Such Apathy?”: Delhi High Court Slams Delhi Police, Says Judges’ Security Lapses “Compromise Judicial Independence”

    The Delhi High Court criticised Delhi Police and the government for failing to ensure proper security for judicial officers, calling their approach “insensitive.” The Court stressed that lack of protection for judges directly threatens judicial independence and demanded urgent corrective measures.

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    Court Cannot Enforce Promises Made by CM in a Press Meet: Delhi HC Set-Aside Verdict on Arvind Kejriwal
    Court Cannot Enforce Promises Made by CM in a Press Meet: Delhi HC Set-Aside Verdict on Arvind Kejriwal
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    Court Cannot Enforce Promises Made by CM in a Press Meet: Delhi HC Set-Aside Verdict on Arvind Kejriwal

    The Delhi High Court ruled that courts cannot enforce a Chief Minister’s press conference promises, overturning a verdict against Arvind Kejriwal that had directed the government to honour his COVID-era rent payment assurance for tenants.

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    Severity of the Grievance Cannot Be Undermined: Delhi High Court Orders Urgent Meeting on Security of District Judges
    Severity of the Grievance Cannot Be Undermined: Delhi High Court Orders Urgent Meeting on Security of District Judges
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    Severity of the Grievance Cannot Be Undermined: Delhi High Court Orders Urgent Meeting on Security of District Judges

    The Delhi High Court directed officials from the Union MHA, Delhi government and Delhi Police to meet within a week to review security for district court judges, with Justice Manoj Jain stressing the issue’s seriousness and urgent need for action.

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    Mini Trial Conducted By Judge: CBI Moves Appeal Against Arvind Kejriwal’s Discharge In Excise Policy Case
    Mini Trial Conducted By Judge: CBI Moves Appeal Against Arvind Kejriwal’s Discharge In Excise Policy Case
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    Mini Trial Conducted By Judge: CBI Moves Appeal Against Arvind Kejriwal’s Discharge In Excise Policy Case

    The CBI, while challenging the discharge of all 23 accused including former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case, alleged that Judge Jitendra Singh conducted a “mini trial” and passed the order after selectively reading its case.

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    Law Allowing Police to Collect DNA, Biometrics of Accused: Delhi High Court Seeks MHA’s Response
    Law Allowing Police to Collect DNA, Biometrics of Accused: Delhi High Court Seeks MHA’s Response
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    Law Allowing Police to Collect DNA, Biometrics of Accused: Delhi High Court Seeks MHA’s Response

    The Delhi High Court issued notice to the Ministry of Home Affairs, National Crime Records Bureau, and the Delhi Government on a plea challenging the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022, which permits collection of biometric and biological data for investigations.

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    Chairperson and Member Posts in DCW Can’t Remain Vacant: Delhi HC Questions Govt on 2-Year Inactivity of the Women’s Commission
    Chairperson and Member Posts in DCW Can’t Remain Vacant: Delhi HC Questions Govt on 2-Year Inactivity of the Women’s Commission
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    Chairperson and Member Posts in DCW Can’t Remain Vacant: Delhi HC Questions Govt on 2-Year Inactivity of the Women’s Commission

    The Delhi High Court asked the Delhi government to explain why the Delhi Commission for Women has remained inactive for two years, stressing, “There cannot be reason whatsoever for not filling up the vacancies of members and chairperson.”

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    Why Should The Youngsters Suffer?: Supreme Court Dismisses Delhi Govt Plea Against Retrospective Pay Hike for Law Researchers
    Why Should The Youngsters Suffer?: Supreme Court Dismisses Delhi Govt Plea Against Retrospective Pay Hike for Law Researchers
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    Why Should The Youngsters Suffer?: Supreme Court Dismisses Delhi Govt Plea Against Retrospective Pay Hike for Law Researchers

    Today, On 16th February, The Supreme Court dismissed the Delhi Government’s plea against the Delhi High Court’s October 2025 order on retrospective honorarium increase for Law Researchers. It asked, “Why should the youngsters suffer because of the delay by the government?”

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    Financial Burden: State Moves Supreme Court Against Delhi HC Law Researchers’ Pay Hike
    Financial Burden: State Moves Supreme Court Against Delhi HC Law Researchers’ Pay Hike
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    Financial Burden: State Moves Supreme Court Against Delhi HC Law Researchers’ Pay Hike

    The Delhi government has moved the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court order directing retrospective salary hikes for its law researchers, arguing that fixing a cut-off date is an executive function and that retrospective benefits would impose an added burden of about Rs.9.45 crore.

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    Red Fort Attack 2000: Supreme Court Seeks Govt Response On LeT Terrorist’s Curative Plea Against Death Sentence
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    Red Fort Attack 2000: Supreme Court Seeks Govt Response On LeT Terrorist’s Curative Plea Against Death Sentence

    Today, On 22nd January, The Supreme Court has sought the government’s response on the curative plea filed by a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist challenging his death sentence in the 2000 Red Fort attack case. The move reopens scrutiny of the long-standing terror conviction now.

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