New Delhi: In a landmark ruling, On January 16, the Delhi High Court has directed the framing of rape charges against a man accused of failing to honor a unique ‘twin promise of marriage’. This case involves a man who allegedly engaged in a physical relationship with a married woman under the promise of marrying […]
The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, denied bail to a man involved in a dowry death case, stressing the necessity of public education on genetic science and the determination of a child’s gender. The ruling highlights societal misconceptions and advocates for empowering women while addressing deep-seated societal issues related to gender-based discrimination.
In a previous judgment in October, the high court had upheld Singh’s arrest and remand by the ED. He was apprehended on October 4, 2023, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This arrest was linked to allegations of receiving ₹2 crore in connection with the now-scrapped 2021-22 Delhi excise policy. The Delhi High […]
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, clarified that the absence of a law criminalizing adultery does not provide a free pass to engage in bigamy. This statement comes in the context of a legal landscape where adultery is no longer a criminal offense in India. Also […]
The Delhi High Court has issued a directive to the Delhi government, emphasizing the need for proper medical infrastructure in prisons. This order comes in response to the inadequate healthcare facilities in jails, which the Court noted could violate an inmate’s right to timely medical care. The decision underscores the fundamental right to life and […]
In a significant development in the case of a high-profile security breach at the Indian Parliament, the Delhi High Court has recently taken a decisive step by staying a trial court’s order. This pivotal order had previously directed the Delhi Police to provide a copy of the FIR to Neelam Azad, who is implicated in […]
In a significant legal development, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha has escalated his legal battle by moving to the Delhi High Court. This move challenges a trial court’s decision that dismissed his appeal against summons in a defamation case. The case, filed by BJP leader Chhail Bihari Goswami, has now reached […]
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has refused to quash the summons issued to West Bengal Law Minister Moloy Ghatak by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a coal pilferage case. This decision comes at a crucial time when the Supreme Court is reviewing certain provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering […]
The Delhi High Court has recently made crucial decisions in two separate cases related to the alleged Delhi Excise Policy scam. In one case, the court refused to grant interim bail to businessman Amit Arora, while in another, it declined to extend the medical examination and treatment duration for businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall. Also read- […]
Delhi High Court Advocates for Flexible Use of Modern Technology in Criminal Trials The Delhi High Court has emphasized the importance of adopting modern technology in the legal process, suggesting that courts should be open to allowing virtual appearances in criminal trials, as long as the integrity and fairness of the trial remain uncompromised. Justice […]