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    An Unnatural Death in Custody Is Not a Private Act, State Responsibility Does Not End Even if Death Is by Suicide: Delhi HC
    An Unnatural Death in Custody Is Not a Private Act, State Responsibility Does Not End Even if Death Is by Suicide: Delhi HC
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    An Unnatural Death in Custody Is Not a Private Act, State Responsibility Does Not End Even if Death Is by Suicide: Delhi HC

    The Delhi High Court awarded Rs 18.44 lakh compensation to the father of a 19-year-old who died in police custody, holding the State constitutionally liable. The Court ruled that custodial deaths, including suicide, reflect a failure of the State’s duty to protect life.

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    Matrimonial Litigations Must Not Degenerate Into Contests of Mutual Humiliation: Delhi HC Warns Against Weaponising Private Images
    Matrimonial Litigations Must Not Degenerate Into Contests of Mutual Humiliation: Delhi HC Warns Against Weaponising Private Images
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    Matrimonial Litigations Must Not Degenerate Into Contests of Mutual Humiliation: Delhi HC Warns Against Weaponising Private Images

    The Delhi High Court warned that spouses cannot use intimate photographs to shame each other, stressing that privacy and dignity must remain protected and matrimonial disputes should never become contests of mutual humiliation through private material.

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    Evolution of Privacy in the Digital Age: Delhi High Court Recognises 'Right to Be Forgotten', Lays Down Guidelines for Removing Online Judicial Records
    Evolution of Privacy in the Digital Age: Delhi High Court Recognises 'Right to Be Forgotten', Lays Down Guidelines for Removing Online Judicial Records
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    Evolution of Privacy in the Digital Age: Delhi High Court Recognises ‘Right to Be Forgotten’, Lays Down Guidelines for Removing Online Judicial Records

    The Delhi High Court recognised the Right to Be Forgotten, holding that individuals can seek removal of online judicial records in appropriate cases. The Court said digital erasure protects informational self-determination, dignity, and privacy from perpetual exposure to outdated past events.

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    Delhi High Court Allows In-Camera Hearing on Celina Jaitly’s Plea Over Brother’s Alleged Detention in UAE
    Delhi High Court Allows In-Camera Hearing on Celina Jaitly’s Plea Over Brother’s Alleged Detention in UAE
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    Delhi High Court Allows In-Camera Hearing on Celina Jaitly’s Plea Over Brother’s Alleged Detention in UAE

    The Delhi High Court has permitted a private in-camera hearing in actor Celina Jaitly’s petition seeking contact with her brother, a former Indian Army officer allegedly detained in the UAE. The matter will be heard in chambers considering the sensitive nature of the case.

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    Delhi High Court Pulls Up Govt, Orders Welfare Scheme for Advocates’ Clerks Within 6 Weeks
    Delhi High Court Pulls Up Govt, Orders Welfare Scheme for Advocates’ Clerks Within 6 Weeks
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    Delhi High Court Orders Govt to Review Lawyers’ Objections to Draft Advocates Protection Bill

    The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi government to consider objections raised by district court lawyers to the draft Advocates Protection Bill, 2024. The matter will be heard next on January 8.

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    Celina Jaitly’s Brother Refuses Contact, Delhi High Court Directs Centre to Facilitate Consular Meeting in UAE Detention Case
    Celina Jaitly’s Brother Refuses Contact, Delhi High Court Directs Centre to Facilitate Consular Meeting in UAE Detention Case
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    ‘The Petitioner Is Entitled to Call Her Brother’ — Delhi High Court Steps In to Help Celina Jaitly Contact Detained Army Officer in UAE

    Delhi High Court has again asked the MEA to help actor Celina Jaitly establish contact with her brother detained in a UAE prison. The Court said the Consulate must ensure he is informed that he can speak to his sister.

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    Delhi High Court Questions Centre Over Ban on Nitasha Kaul’s India Entry, Seeks Reply on OCI Cancellation Plea
    Delhi High Court Questions Centre Over Ban on Nitasha Kaul’s India Entry, Seeks Reply on OCI Cancellation Plea
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    Delhi High Court Questions Centre Over Ban on Nitasha Kaul’s India Entry, Seeks Reply on OCI Cancellation Plea

    The Delhi High Court has asked the Central government to respond to UK-based academic Nitasha Kaul’s petition challenging the ban on her entry into India and cancellation of her OCI status. Kaul claims the move is illegal, arbitrary, and violates her fundamental rights.

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    Nitasha Kaul Challenges OCI Cancellation In Delhi High Court, Calls India Entry Ban “Unfair And Unconstitutional”
    Nitasha Kaul Challenges OCI Cancellation In Delhi High Court, Calls India Entry Ban “Unfair And Unconstitutional”
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    Nitasha Kaul Challenges OCI Cancellation In Delhi High Court, Calls India Entry Ban “Unfair And Unconstitutional”

    UK-based academic Nitasha Kaul has approached the Delhi High Court against the Centre’s decision to cancel her OCI status and ban her entry into India. The plea questions the legality of the move, calling it a violation of free speech and due process.

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    ‘Phansi Ghar’ Row: Kejriwal, Sisodia’s Plea Against Privileges Panel Notice Is Premature, Delhi Assembly Tells High Court
    ‘Phansi Ghar’ Row: Kejriwal, Sisodia’s Plea Against Privileges Panel Notice Is Premature, Delhi Assembly Tells High Court
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    Phansi Ghar Row: Delhi High Court Refuses Interim Relief to Kejriwal, Sisodia in Privileges Committee Summons Case

    Delhi High Court declined to stay the privileges committee proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia over alleged misuse of funds in the ‘Phansi Ghar’ renovation case. The Court will now decide the maintainability of their plea on December 12.

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    Delhi High Court Told: AIBE XXI Scheduled for June 2026; Qualifying Exam for Foreign Law Graduates Set for December 2025
    Delhi High Court Told: AIBE XXI Scheduled for June 2026; Qualifying Exam for Foreign Law Graduates Set for December 2025
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    Delhi High Court Told: AIBE XXI Scheduled for June 2026; Qualifying Exam for Foreign Law Graduates Set for December 2025

    The Bar Council of India informed the Delhi High Court that AIBE XXI will be held in June 2026, while the qualifying exam for Indian nationals with foreign law degrees is scheduled for December this year. The Court noted that such graduates may begin provisional practice for two years before clearing AIBE.

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