Consider Family Pension for Live-In Partner & Children: Delhi High Court Directs Centre

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.

Delhi High Court Slams Govt for ‘Insensitive’ Treatment of Boxer; Says Don’t Drag Sports Heroes into Endless Litigation

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.

Another Delhi HC Judge Steps Aside from Law Researchers’ Plea on Salary Hike

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.

Delhi Riots Case: HC to Hear SG Tushar Mehta’s Arguments Against Bail Pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

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.

Delhi High Court Upholds Army Officer’s Dismissal for Refusing Religious Parade, Says “Unity Forged in Uniform, Not Religion”

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.

Rajdeep Sardesai Moves Delhi High Court Against Order in Shazia Ilmi Defamation Case Over Viral Video Clip

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.

Delhi High Court Justice Navin Chawla Recuses From Wikipedia’s Appeal in ANI Defamation Case

New Delhi – Justice Navin Chawla of the Delhi High Court on Monday (7th April) recused himself from hearing an appeal filed by the Wikimedia Foundation, which runs Wikipedia, against a single-judge order that directed it to remove defamatory content related to Asian News International (ANI) from its platform.

Delhi High Court: No Denial of Promotion or Appointment in Central Armed Forces for People with HIV

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has ruled that government authorities must provide “reasonable accommodation” in employment to people suffering from HIV. The court rejected the decision to deny promotion and appointment to three paramilitary personnel who tested positive for the virus. A bench led by Justice Navin Chawla, along with Justice Shalinder Kaur, ruled in favor of the petitioners. The court said that the HIV Act protects HIV-positive individuals from discrimination in employment. Authorities can refuse reasonable accommodation only if they can “certify” that doing so would cause administrative or financial hardship.

[Unnao Rape Case] Delhi High Court Grants Interim Bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar for Cataract Surgery

NEW DELHI: On Wednesday(22nd Jan), the Delhi High Court granted interim bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and convicted in the Unnao rape case, so that he could undergo cataract surgery.

BREAKING | ANI Vs Wikipedia| Delhi HC Issued Summons To User Who Make ‘Defamatory’ Edits

The Delhi High Court,on Thursday(14th Nov) led by Justice Subramonium Prasad, issued summons to users accused of making defamatory edits on the ANI Wikipedia page. Following a consent order with ANI, Wikipedia agreed to serve summons confidentially without revealing user identities. The next hearing is scheduled for December 16.