“Medical Care Is a Fundamental Right Even Behind Bars”: Delhi High Court Clears Brain Scan for Murder Accused

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.

“A Judge Is a Judge”: Delhi High Court Slams Lawyer for Shouting at Trial Court Judge

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.

“De Denge” Remark Backfires: Delhi High Court Slams Casual Attitude, Upholds Strike-Off of Written Statement

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.

Delhi High Court Warns Lawyers: ‘Adjournments Are Court’s Courtesy, Not Your Right’

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.

Fugitive Economic Offender Tag: Delhi High Court Judge Recuses from Hearing Sanjay Bhandari’s Plea

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.

Crypto May Turn Legal Money Into ‘Dark, Untraceable Cash’: Delhi High Court Warns

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.

Delhi HC Urges Govt to Reconsider Life Convict’s Release, Cites Kautilya & Ashoka: “Ancient Thinkers Believed in Reforming Criminals to Achieve Peace”

The Delhi High Court has directed the government to reconsider the early release of a life convict, citing principles from Kautilya’s Arthashastra and Emperor Ashoka’s edicts promoting reformation and justice.

‘Disturbing Trend’: Delhi HC Slams Filing Of Fake Rape Cases, Refuses to Quash FIR

The Delhi High Court upheld a rape case against an accused who married the complainant, citing a concerning trend of false accusations that burden the legal system. The judge emphasized that dismissing the case could encourage misuse of justice, ultimately harming genuine victims and undermining societal trust in such allegations.

Delhi High Court Judge Rebukes Lawyer Appearing from Park: ‘Hybrid Court Still Court’

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court expressed its disapproval of a lawyer who attended a virtual court hearing while standing in a park. The court emphasized that even though hybrid courts allow online appearances, maintaining proper decorum is essential.