The Delhi High Court ruled that child maintenance is a legal obligation, not a charitable act, emphasizing shared parental responsibility. In a case involving a father refusing to pay maintenance, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma reaffirmed that children should not feel deprived. The judgment highlights the importance of recognizing children’s rights to support and dignity.
The Delhi High Court denied bail to Mohsin Khan, a scrap dealer accused of espionage for Pakistan. Citing threats to national security, Justice Sharma emphasized the seriousness of the charges, stating they undermine the country’s integrity. The court ruled that bail standards are higher in espionage cases, prioritizing national security over personal liberty.
The Delhi High Court ruled that Indian law does not recognize marital rape, cancelling charges against a husband under Section 377 IPC due to a lack of clear consent denial from the wife. The case highlights the absence of legal provisions against marital rape, emphasizing ongoing debates regarding women’s rights and sexual autonomy in India.
The Delhi High Court criticized the notion that older women should foresee marriage issues with younger partners, calling it patriarchal and misogynistic. The judge upheld a rape accusation against a man who misled a woman about marriage, asserting that each individual must be accountable for their commitments, regardless of gender stereotypes.
New Delhi, March 7: The Delhi High Court has ruled that merely touching and pressing the lips of a minor girl or sleeping next to her cannot be considered “aggravated sexual assault” under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act unless there is a sexually motivated intent behind it.
Today, On 4th March, The Delhi High Court is set to deliver its verdict on the bail plea of Christian Michel in the Enforcement Directorate’s money laundering case linked to the AgustaWestland scam. Michel, the alleged middleman in the VVIP chopper deal, was extradited from the UAE in 2018. The ED opposes his bail, citing flight risk and the severity of charges under anti-money laundering laws.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court stating that consent for sexual relations does not include permission to capture private moments or share them on social media. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, while rejecting the bail plea of an accused in a rape case, emphasized that consent cannot be misused for exploitation.
The Delhi High Court on Monday (13th Jan) has directed Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair to request the return of his electronic devices seized by police in 2022, following a tweet he posted in 2018. Zubair alleges unlawful seizure during a police raid and claims the tweet was posted from a lost mobile phone.
The Delhi High Court has directed the Directorate of Education to provide EWS admission notices in Hindi and English to address language barriers faced by parents. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma emphasized the importance of accessible information for everyone, especially those with limited English skills. The Court’s ruling aims to prevent future non-compliance and enable disadvantaged individuals to exercise their rights.