In a recent turn of events, the Delhi High Court, under the guidance of Justice Saurabh Banerjee, quashed a First Information Report (FIR) related to an attempt to commit culpable homicide. This decision came after the involved parties reached a settlement. Justice Banerjee remarked, “In view of the fact that the settlement has been arrived […]
The Delhi High Court recently questioned the gender-specific criteria for joining the Military Nursing Service, emphasizing that if women can be posted in challenging terrains like Siachen, there’s no reason why male nurses shouldn’t be allowed to serve in the Indian Army. The court’s observation came in response to the Central government’s stance on the […]
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has granted interim permission to Delhi University to admit students into its newly introduced five-year integrated law courses based on the CLAT-UG 2022 scores. This decision is applicable only for the current academic year. The division bench, comprising Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula, […]
Delhi High Court Upholds UPSC’s Decision to Cancel Aspirant’s Candidature Over Incorrect Application Form The Delhi High Court has upheld the decision to cancel the candidature of a Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirant for the Civil Services (Main) Examination due to the submission of an incorrect photograph and signature in her application form. The […]
Delhi High Court Advocate’s Mysterious Death in Noida: Husband Detained Amid Property Dispute Suspicions In a shocking incident, Renu Sinha, a 61-year-old lawyer who previously practiced at the Delhi High Court, was found dead in her Noida residence on Sunday. Her husband, Nitin Nath Sinha, who was initially missing post the incident, has been arrested […]
Delhi High Court Advocates for Flexible Use of Modern Technology in Criminal Trials The Delhi High Court has emphasized the importance of adopting modern technology in the legal process, suggesting that courts should be open to allowing virtual appearances in criminal trials, as long as the integrity and fairness of the trial remain uncompromised. Justice […]
The Delhi High Court has issued a contempt of court notice to a man named Naresh Sharma, following his plea that contained several unsubstantiated allegations against the judiciary. Sharma had initially filed a plea seeking an investigation into corruption by the Indian government since its independence. However, this plea was rejected by a single-judge on […]
In a recent development concerning the Northeast Delhi riots case, a Delhi court expressed its dismay over the aggressive behavior of the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP). The court highlighted an incident where the SPP, instead of acknowledging his error, began to raise his voice against the court and even went to the extent of throwing […]
Prominent Citizens Urge CJI to Address Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Eradicate Sanatan Dharma’ Remarks: A Call for Judicial Intervention A collective of 262 citizens, encompassing former high court judges, bureaucrats, and armed officers, has penned a letter to the Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, urging him to take suo moto notice of Tamil Nadu sports minister […]
Delhi High Court: False Allegations of Dowry Harassment and Rape Constitute “Extreme Cruelty” The Delhi High Court, in a recent judgment, upheld a family court’s decision to grant a divorce to a man, emphasizing that levying “false allegations” of dowry harassment and rape against the husband’s family amounts to an “act of extreme cruelty.” Such […]