Sukesh Chandrashekhar, an accused conman, today requested in Delhi High Court for five weekly meetings with his legal counsel in jail. He highlighted personal challenges and referenced a similar provision in another case. The judge recused himself from the hearing. Chandrashekhar emphasized the need for more consultations due to his multiple legal cases.
Today, On 8th August, Puja Khedkar, a former IAS probationer, is seeking anticipatory bail in a cheating case involving fraudulent obtainment of reservation benefits. Accused of misrepresentation in the UPSC exam, she faces serious allegations and potential arrest. The court expressed the need for a thorough investigation to uncover the conspiracy and involvement of others.
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.