The Delhi High Court dismissed Sanjay Bhandari’s appeal challenging his designation as a fugitive economic offender. Upholding the trial court order, Justice Neena Bansal Krishna rejected the plea, with a detailed judgment yet to be released.
The Delhi High Court restrained a forensic investigator from disclosing privileged information in a suit by Kochhar & Co. It found a prima facie case and ruled that allowing disclosure would cause irreparable harm, granting interim protection to the law firm.
The CBI opposed recusal pleas by Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others in the Delhi excise policy case before the Delhi High Court. It rejected allegations linking Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to ideological affiliations, calling the claims unfounded.
A Delhi court granted bail to Sukesh Chandrasekhar in a money laundering case, citing excessive detention and violation of personal liberty. It held prolonged custody undermines speedy trial rights, ordering release on bond and sureties under strict conditions.
The Delhi High Court rejected a plea seeking reservation for lawyers with under ten years’ practice in Bar Council of Delhi elections. It held that granting such relief would result in impermissible complete reservation, violating provisions of the Advocates Act.
The Delhi High Court held that an advocate has no vested right to retain a chamber allotted during association with another lawyer. Upholding CAC’s decision, it ruled the petitioner was only a permissive user without entitlement in absence of governing rules.
The Delhi High Court Bar Association’s boycott of working Saturdays disrupted court functioning, leading to widespread adjournments. Despite an extensive cause list, several benches did not assemble, and matters were deferred as lawyers abstained from attending hearings.
The Delhi High Court protected personality rights of Aniruddhacharya, restraining unauthorised use of his name, voice, or image including AI and deepfakes. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela granted interim relief on March 30.
The Delhi High Court directed police to regularly review security at all district courts following a courtroom assault incident. A Bench led by D K Upadhyaya stressed coordinated measures for ensuring courtroom safety.
The Delhi High Court acquitted Feroz Ahmad in a 2000 robbery and shooting case, stressing that criminal law demands certainty of identity. Judges held evidence unreliable, citing poor visibility and witnesses’ eyesight, warning courts cannot punish ghosts or persons.
