Delhi High Court Rejects Plea Against Chhath Puja Ban on Yamuna Banks

The Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a plea by the Chhath Pooja Sangharsh Samiti and the Purwanchal Jagriti Manch, challenging the Delhi government’s notification that banned the observance of Chhath Puja on the banks of the Yamuna river. The petition, which was brought before Justice Subramonium Prasad, argued that the prohibition issued on […]

Delhi High Court Orders Police Officers to Pay ₹50,000 for Illegally Detaining a Man

In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court has ordered two police officers to pay a compensation of ₹50,000 for the illegal detention of a man, even if it was for a brief half-hour. The court emphasized the sanctity of personal liberty and the importance of adhering to due process. Justice Prasad, while delivering the […]