Delhi High Court Rejects Lalu Yadav’s Plea in Land-for-Jobs Case; Big Setback as Trial to Continue

The Delhi High Court dismissed Lalu Prasad Yadav’s plea to quash the CBI FIR in the land-for-jobs case, saying the petition had no merit. The Court ruled that prior sanction under Section 17A PC Act was not required as the alleged offences took place before 2018.

“This petition is allowed”: Delhi High Court Clears Way for Action Against Sameer Wankhede in Cordelia Cruise Case

The Delhi High Court has permitted the Centre to continue disciplinary proceedings against IRS officer Sameer Wankhede in the 2021 Cordelia cruise drugs case. The Court set aside the CAT order that had earlier quashed the charge memorandum issued against him.

Court Fee Is Not Meant to Be a Penalty on Litigants: Delhi HC Slams Denial of Refund After Suit Rejection

Delhi High Court held court fees must not operate as a deterrent to justice, granting relief where refund was denied. The Division Bench ruled that dismissal on day one for TDSAT jurisdiction, without merits adjudication, warranted refund of fees.

PM Modi Degree Row: Delhi High Court to Deliver Verdict on DU’s Plea Against CIC Disclosure Order

The Delhi High Court will rule on DU’s plea challenging the CIC order to disclose PM Modi’s 1978 BA degree details. Judgment expected at 2:30 pm.

Serving or Retired – All Eligible: Delhi High Court Clears Air on Special Metropolitan Magistrate Appointments

Delhi High Court rules both serving and retired Group A officers with 5 years’ experience and law degrees can become Special Metropolitan Magistrates. Dismisses plea challenging selection of serving officers.


Supreme Court Rejects Plea of Lawyer Who Abused Woman Judge in Courtroom, Upholds 18-Month Jail Sentence

The Supreme Court dismissed lawyer Sanjay Rathore’s appeal against an 18-month jail sentence for verbally abusing a woman judge during a hearing in 2015. The court emphasized the significance of protecting judicial dignity and condemned gender-based abuse in the courtroom, marking Rathore’s actions as a threat to justice itself.

Delhi High Court Upholds Strict CUET Entry Rules, Denies Relief to Student Late by 6 Minutes: “Discipline Must Not Be Relaxed”

Delhi High Court has upheld the strict entry rules for CUET and denied relief to a student who arrived six minutes late. The court said, “Discipline must not be relaxed” to ensure fairness among all candidates.

Delhi High Court Overturns Arbitral Ruling, Denies Zostel 7% Stake in OYO

The Delhi High Court has annulled an arbitral award against Oravel Stays (OYO) in a dispute with Zostel over a 2015 acquisition deal. The ruling highlights the necessity for formal agreements in business transactions, emphasizing that non-binding term sheets may not ensure enforceability in legal proceedings. Final order details are pending.

Delhi Court to Hear Arguments on Cognisance in Satyender Jain’s Defamation Case Against Karnail Singh

According to the complaint, Karnail Singh falsely claimed that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had recovered 37 kilograms of gold from Jain’s house and that he owned 1,100 acres of land. NEW DELHI: On Saturday, Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court ruled on the questions of jurisdiction and maintainability in the defamation case filed by former Delhi Minister […]

BREAKING|| The I-T Department Informed SC: “No Coercive Action Against Congress Until July 2024”

Today (1st April): The Income Tax Department has assured the Supreme Court that it will not take coercive action against the Congress party until July 2024, considering the Lok Sabha elections. This decision follows the Congress party’s claim of approximately Rs 3500 crore demand by the Income Tax Department, with no intention to recover Rs 1700 crore before the polls.