Today, On 28th June, The Delhi High Court ruled that deemed universities are not subject to the RTI Act unless government-controlled. The decision followed a petition for student information from Vinayak Mission University. The court upheld the CIC’s decision, citing lack of government control or funding. It emphasized privacy concerns and the need for public interest in information disclosure.
Today(on 5th June), The Delhi High Court has emphasized AAP’s entitlement to office space in the national capital and has directed the Centre to decide within six weeks. Justice Prasad stressed fairness, rejecting denial based on “pressure” or other grounds. The ruling reflects a commitment to equal treatment of political parties in logistical support from the state.
The Delhi High Court imposed a fine of Rs. 25,000 on an individual seeking justifications for Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendations, emphasizing the Collegium’s autonomy. The petitioner’s plea was deemed a misuse of judicial resources, lacking genuine public interest. The decision raised concerns about judicial independence versus transparency in the Collegium system.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking to overturn the appointment of the Delhi Waqf Board administrator, imposing a fine of Rs.10,000 on the petitioner for filing a baseless challenge. The court deemed the petition an abuse of legal process and upheld the administrator’s appointment, emphasizing the need to discourage frivolous litigations.
The Delhi High Court directed Ashneer Grover and his wife to provide a Rs 80 crore property security before traveling to the US. They were also prohibited from visiting UAE due to their golden visa status. The Economic Offences Wing opposed their travel request, citing concerns of owning properties abroad and being a flight risk. They are accused of a fraud worth Rs 81 crore at BharatPe.
The Delhi High Court granted Ashneer Grover and Madhuri Jain Grover permission to travel to the United States amidst ongoing legal proceedings. Specific travel dates were provided for each individual, and the Delhi Police was directed to submit their recommendations for imposed conditions. The couple faces allegations of fraud from fintech firm BharatPe.
Today, On 15th May, The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleges unequal treatment by the Central government, claiming discrimination in land allocation. The Delhi High Court has requested a response from the Central Government and scheduled a hearing for May 20. The AAP’s petition seeks temporary and permanent land allocation for their office in Central Delhi, with ongoing tensions between the party and the Central government.
Today, On 10th May, The Delhi High Court sought the Lokpal’s response on JMM’s objection to the CBI’s order to investigate party assets. The court added Lokpal as a respondent, urging a significant legal review. The JMM contends that the order exceeds Lokpal’s jurisdiction, as it should only investigate individuals, not political parties. The case is scheduled for a hearing on July 20.
Today(on 9th May), Delhi HC requests responses from DCW and city government on petition by lawyers challenging short-term contracts in the rape crisis cell. Justice Subramonium Prasad issues notice for replies within three weeks.
Today, On 9th May, The Delhi High Court instructed Google and Microsoft to file a review petition challenging an order to remove non-consensual intimate images from their platforms. This decision aims to address concerns about privacy and unauthorized content circulation. The directive underscores the ongoing legal debates on online content moderation and user protection, highlighting the complex interplay of technology, law, and personal privacy.
