Delhi High Court Slams Centre Over NCM Vacancies: “Court Taken for a Ride” Over Missing Timeline

The Delhi High Court strongly criticised the Centre for failing to provide a clear timeline to fill key vacancies in the National Commission for Minorities. Calling the response vague, the Court warned of strict action and sought an explanation within two weeks.

Delhi High Court Flags Delay by Centre on Law for Non-Consensual Unnatural Sex, Restores PIL

Delhi High Court restored a PIL highlighting absence of legal protection under BNS for non-consensual unnatural sex. Court pulled up Centre for delay, saying decision is “nowhere in sight” even after 1.5 years.

Delhi High Court Rejects Arvind Kejriwal’s Plea to Transfer Excise Policy Case from Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma

The Delhi High Court has refused Arvind Kejriwal’s request to shift the excise policy case from Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to another Bench. Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya said the case was assigned as per the roster and found no reason to transfer it administratively.

Parliament Security Breach Case: Delhi Police Oppose Bail, Call Smoke Canister Act ‘Terrorising’

Opposing bail, Delhi Police told the High Court that smuggling inflammable material inside Parliament smoke canisters to terrorise MPs was intolerable and dangerous. Police said Manoranjan D and Sagar Sharma were lead conspirators whose acts triggered live chaos nationwide.

Delhi High Court Pauses Proceedings, Observes Two-Minute Silence on Martyrs’ Day to Honour Freedom Fighters

The Delhi High Court observed a two-minute silence at 11 a.m. on Martyrs’ Day to remember those who sacrificed their lives for India’s freedom. The tribute marked the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and saw all court proceedings briefly paused in solemn respect.

Curtailment of My Free Speech: Abhijit Iyer-Mitra Opposes Newslaundry Journalists’ Defamation Plea in Delhi High Court

Abhijit Iyer-Mitra told the Delhi High Court that attempts to restrain him from posting online were a “curtailment of my freedom of expression.” The Court is hearing Newslaundry journalists’ Rs 2 crore defamation suit over alleged derogatory posts.

Delhi High Court to Hear Karti Chidambaram’s Plea to Cancel CBI FIR in Diageo Whisky Case on August 12

Karti Chidambaram seeks quashing of CBI FIR over alleged relief to Diageo in duty-free whisky sales.
Hearing deferred to August 12 after prosecutor cites related pending matters.

Delhi HC Orders Instagram to Reveal Creators of Minor’s Fake Accounts

The Delhi High Court has prohibited sharing morphed images of a minor girl on social media, particularly Instagram. The court ordered Meta to disclose information about creators of fake accounts, supporting the girl’s request for protection. This ruling emphasizes the need to safeguard minors’ rights and holds social media companies accountable for harmful content.

Delhi HC Questions LG’s Power to Order Social Media Takedowns – Centre Asked to Respond

The Delhi High Court has requested responses from the Lieutenant Governor and Central Government regarding a petition that challenges an order empowering police to issue takedown notices for online content. The case raises concerns about potential misuse and violations of free speech. The next hearing is scheduled for September 17.

Delhi HC Slams Abhijit Iyer-Mitra Over Tweets on Newslaundry Journalists: “A Person Who Uses Such Language Should Not Be Heard”

Today, On 21st May, The Delhi High Court strongly criticised Abhijit Iyer-Mitra for his tweets against Newslaundry journalists, saying, “A person who uses such language should not be heard,” and ordered the posts to be taken down.