SC/ST Act Allegations Must Show Clear Caste Link: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR against Ranjit Kaur, Associate Professor at Lakshmibai College, under the SC/ST Act and IPC provisions. The Court held caste allegations were a “belated addition” to an administrative dispute, lacking specificity to constitute offences under the special law.

How Is This a PIL?: Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea on GSTAT Dress Code, Calls Issue Non Justiciable

The Delhi High Court declined to entertain a PIL challenging differing dress codes for judicial and technical members of the GST Appellate Tribunal. The Bench said, “How is this a PIL? These issues are not justiciable,” refusing to examine the matter.

Delhi High Court Stops Foreign Media’s “Groundless” Copyright Strikes on TV9 YouTube Videos

The Delhi High Court restrained foreign journalists and entities from issuing “groundless” copyright threats against TV9 Network over its YouTube news videos. The Court held that the use of short video clips in news reporting qualifies as fair use under the Copyright Act, 1957.

Custody of One Child Doesn’t Free Husband from Duty to Maintain Wife and Child Living With Her: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court directed a husband to provide maintenance to his wife and daughter. It emphasized that the custody of one child does not exempt him from supporting his wife and the child living with her.

Delhi High Court: Consent for Physical Relations Doesn’t Allow Misuse of Private Moments

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court stating that consent for sexual relations does not include permission to capture private moments or share them on social media. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, while rejecting the bail plea of an accused in a rape case, emphasized that consent cannot be misused for exploitation.

Government-aided Minority Educational Institutions Have ‘Absolute Autonomy’ Over Appoint Staff: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court ruled that government-aided minority educational institutions have full autonomy in appointing employees, exempt from the Delhi School Education Rules. This decision came in response to a plea by the Delhi Tamil Education Association, emphasizing the right to establish and manage the institutions, including the appointment of staff, without state interference.