Supreme Court Hears Kirana Traders’ Mention Against CJP Protest, Says Law Can Compensate Business Loss

Kirana traders mentioned a plea before the Supreme Court against the CJP’s protest call for October 16. CJI Surya Kant hoped better sense would prevail, and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said the law has principles to compensate any loss of business.

Delhi High Court Refuses To Throw Out Indian Hotels’ COVID Licence Fee Waiver Suits Against NDMC

The Delhi High Court has rejected the New Delhi Municipal Council’s application to throw out Indian Hotels Company’s suits seeking a COVID-era licence fee waiver of about Rs 46 crore for the Taj Mahal Hotel and The Connaught, leaving the claims to be decided at trial.

Can Lawyers Run Chambers from Home Basements?: Delhi HC Says Yes Without NDMC Permission

The Delhi High Court has clarified that lawyers can legally operate their chambers from home basements without prior NDMC permission, provided they comply with building bye-laws and Master Development Plan limits, reaffirming professional use isn’t “commercial activity.”

One Body Should Handle All Civic Issues in Capital, Says Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court suggested a single unified civic agency for Delhi to manage roads, sewage, drains, and garbage, ending confusion between multiple bodies. The bench stressed, “It should be one civic agency for the whole of Delhi.”

Burnt Currency Notes Found Near Delhi High Court Judge’s Residence Amidst Ongoing Investigation

Burnt pieces of Rs 500 notes were discovered near Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence by sanitation workers, who reported finding these over several days. This incident coincides with an ongoing investigation into alleged cash recovery from Varma’s home. The Supreme Court has formed a committee to probe the allegations.

Delhi High Court Declines PIL Against Planned Demolition of Sunehri Bagh Mosque

The Delhi High Court rejected a PIL challenging the Sunehri Bagh Mosque demolition, citing pending similar petitions. The court noted the Delhi Waqf Board’s actions to protect waqf properties and closed the petition. The petitioner’s request to quash a public notice seeking mosque removal due to traffic congestion was also mentioned as the proceedings continue before a single judge.