The Delhi High Court granted bail to a gym trainer accused of rape and blackmail, with Justice Girish Kathpalia observing that morality must remain separate from criminal determination and noting material presented prima facie indicated a consensual relationship between the parties.
The Delhi High Court denied bail holding marriage through Nikahnama after majority does not erase liability for offences committed against minor prosecutrix. Justice Girish Kathpalia ruled accused cannot escape punishment for repeated rape under POCSO despite subsequent marriage
The Delhi High Court strongly rebuked police officials for concealing vital evidence, submitting misleading status reports, and failing to assist the prosecution in a murder case. The Court called their conduct “complete insensitivity” and ordered action against them.
The Delhi High Court ruled that prisoners and undertrial accused cannot be denied proper medical treatment and allowed a murder accused to undergo urgent CT and MRI brain scans. The Court stressed that the right to health is part of the fundamental right to life, regardless of judicial custody.
Delhi High Court called it “highly deplorable” that a lawyer raised his voice and tried to overawe a trial judge after being denied an adjournment. The Court said “a judge is a judge” at every level and warned that such disrespect cannot be tolerated.
The Delhi High Court upheld a commercial court order striking off a written statement after an advocate casually said “De denge” while ignoring cost payment directions. The Court called the excuse flimsy and stressed strict compliance with timelines under the Commercial Courts Act.
The Delhi High Court ruled that adjournments and pass overs are discretionary courtesies extended by the court and cannot be used to delay proceedings or make the opposite party suffer. The court dismissed a 2006 civil suit petition, imposing a Rs 10,000 cost on the petitioner.
A Delhi High Court judge recused himself from hearing Sanjay Bhandari’s plea against a trial court’s “fugitive economic offender” tag. The matter was transferred after both sides failed to agree on the next hearing date.
Delhi HC denied bail to a businessman in a crypto scam, warning that crypto dealings can dissolve legal money into untraceable funds. The court cited serious economic and legal concerns.
The Delhi High Court refused bail to a man accused of forcing his wife into partner swapping and soliciting sex online. The court noted the case involved serious allegations beyond typical matrimonial disputes.
