A petition filed in the High Court claims that ride-booking platforms, especially Uber, discriminate against persons with disabilities by not providing proper accessibility. It mentions cases where wheelchair users were denied services and faced other difficulties. The court has asked the Centre and Uber to respond to these allegations. The case highlights the need for better inclusive practices in transportation services.
The Delhi High Court ruled that denying a caste certificate to a boy due to the absence of a formal divorce decree from his estranged father was unacceptable. Justice Sanjeev Narula emphasized that children of abandoned mothers should not be penalized, directing authorities to reconsider the boy’s application without paternal documentation.
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The Delhi High Court today (12th Nov) has quashed a lookout circular against Ashneer Grover and his wife Madhuri, following the nullification of an FIR related to alleged fraud and forgery valued at Rs 81.3 crore. The couple had faced legal challenges after internal investigations by BharatPe led to accusations of financial misconduct.
The Delhi High Court has ordered the government to report on the Advocate Protection Act’s implementation in response to rising violence against lawyers. The Bar Council of India has proposed the Advocates Protection Bill, 2021, to safeguard lawyers, emphasizing the need for legislation similar to the recently passed Rajasthan Advocates Protection Bill, 2023.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court set aside the Ministry of Minority Affairs’ orders that blacklisted several travel agencies from registering as Haj Group Organizers (HGOs) for periods ranging from 5 to 15 years.Justice Sanjeev Narula noted that the show-cause notices issued to the HGOs before the blacklisting lacked specific details regarding the intended punitive action.
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Justice Sanjeev Narula of the Delhi High Court has granted permission for former BharatPe MD Ashneer Grover and his wife, Madhuri Jain, to travel to the UK and Doha despite ongoing fraud allegations. Their travel is scheduled from September 28 to October 20, as they face an investigation into misappropriated funds totaling Rs 81 crores.
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Today, On 30th August, Baba Ramdev and Patanjali face legal challenges over Divya Dant Manjan tooth powder labeled as vegetarian, but allegedly containing non-vegetarian cuttlefish. The Delhi High Court issued notices, and the next hearing is on November 28. This adds to previous legal issues, including deceptive advertising and safety concerns. Patanjali has faced multiple legal challenges over the years.
The Delhi High Court today has decided to treat Subramanian Swamy’s petition regarding Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship as a public interest litigation (PIL). The case will be sent to the PIL roster bench, but no comments have been made on the merits of the case. Swamy alleges violations by Rahul Gandhi and requests the Ministry of Home Affairs to review the cancellation of his Indian citizenship.
Delhi High Court today grants Centre a deadline extension until July 25 to decide on office space allocation for AAP, a recognized national party. The court emphasized the party’s right to secure a space from the general housing pool in Delhi, rejecting pressure or lack of availability as justifications for rejection. SC previously set August 10 as the deadline for vacating the current office.
BharatPe and PhonePe settled their “Pe” trademark dispute after the Delhi High Court ruling, ending years of legal battles. Both companies can continue using their brand names. The decision brings significant resolution to the fintech industry. BharatPe, established in 2018, claims a vast merchant network, while PhonePe is a major player in India’s fintech landscape with over 535 million registered users.