The Delhi High Court has expressed grave concerns over the acute shortage of space and funds for district courts in the national capital, highlighting the challenges faced in accommodating judicial officers and conducting court proceedings efficiently. The bench, led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Mini Pushkarna, pointed out the pressing need for additional […]
The Delhi High Court has reserved judgment on the interim relief plea in the defamation suit filed by Delhi’s Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar against the news portal ‘The Wire’. The suit concerns a report that cast aspersions on Kumar in relation to his alleged involvement in a land acquisition case for the Dwarka Expressway project. […]
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has refused to quash the summons issued to West Bengal Law Minister Moloy Ghatak by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a coal pilferage case. This decision comes at a crucial time when the Supreme Court is reviewing certain provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering […]
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has ordered a stay on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) investigation against Pawan Munjal, the Executive Chairman of Hero MotoCorp. This decision comes in the wake of allegations involving the illegal transfer of foreign currency equivalent to ₹54 crore out of India by Munjal and others. Also […]
The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing for February 12, 2024, on a plea by Krishna Kishore Singh, father of the late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The plea challenges a single-judge bench’s decision that rejected a request to halt the streaming of “Nyay: The Justice,” a film reportedly based on the life of […]
The Delhi High Court has recently made crucial decisions in two separate cases related to the alleged Delhi Excise Policy scam. In one case, the court refused to grant interim bail to businessman Amit Arora, while in another, it declined to extend the medical examination and treatment duration for businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall. Also read- […]
In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court has directed the Union Government to finalize a policy for regulating the online sale of drugs within a strict eight-week deadline. This significant move by the court, led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Mini Pushkarna, aims to address the growing concerns surrounding the unregulated online […]
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice on petitions filed by Devangana Kalita, a key figure in the Delhi riots cases, including one under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Kalita seeks access to certain videos of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)-National Register of Citizens (NRC) protests and chats from WhatsApp groups of police […]
In a landmark move towards inclusivity and recognition of transgender rights, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has advised the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to develop a policy that would simplify the process of obtaining a fresh passport for individuals after undergoing sex reassignment surgery. This recommendation is a significant step in acknowledging and […]
The Delhi High Court bid a heartfelt farewell to Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as he ascended to the Supreme Court of India, reflecting on his 15-year tenure that spanned various roles and jurisdictions. At the full court farewell reference, Chief Justice Sharma expressed his deep sense of satisfaction derived from his judgeship, stating, “During […]
