A Division Bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja of the Delhi High Court will tomorrow hear contempt proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh after Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma flagged “defamatory and vilifying” allegations.
The Delhi High Court refused to release Christian Michel, accused in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, dismissing his petition and stressing that the legal process must continue. The court said custody will remain until proceedings conclude as required.
The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Police and the Delhi government to respond to a petition raising concerns that CCTV cameras are still not installed in all police stations, even though the Supreme Court had earlier issued clear directions mandating such installation.
The Delhi High Court sharply rebuked a man already facing criminal contempt for repeatedly threatening judges. It directed contemnor to appear personally on March 23, warning that non-compliance would trigger coercive steps to secure his presence.
The Delhi High Court directed the Centre to consider a retired employee’s plea to include his live-in partner of forty years and their children in the Pension Payment Order. Justices Navin Chawla and Madhu Jain said denial was mistaken.
The Delhi High Court criticized the Railways for forcing boxer Ajay Kumar to fight a long legal battle for his rightful salary increments, calling the conduct “arbitrary and unreasonable.” The court said authorities must treat medal-winning employees with fairness and respect.
Justice Navin Chawla of the Delhi High Court recused himself from a petition by 13 law researchers seeking a salary increase from ₹65,000 to ₹80,000, effective October 2022, due to a conflict of interest. He is the second judge to step aside for similar reasons, as delays in implementation persist.
The Delhi High Court will hear Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s arguments opposing the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. Both are accused under UAPA in the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 North East Delhi riots.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an Indian Army officer who refused to participate in religious parades due to his Christian faith. The court emphasized the importance of military unity and discipline, stating that while religious beliefs are respected, collective participation is essential for camaraderie and morale in the armed forces.
Senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai has appealed to the Delhi High Court against a ruling requiring him to remove an allegedly defamatory video involving BJP leader Shazia Ilmi. The court earlier deemed the video violated Ilmi’s privacy rights. The appeal includes claims that Ilmi suppressed facts, with the case scheduled for further hearings.
