Delhi High Court Today (Mar 25) questions fairness of NBDA elections at Patiala House Courts. Election results now depend on Court’s final verdict amid vote discrepancy claims.
Today, On 10th March, A Delhi court rejected the custody parole plea of Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid, who sought permission to attend the upcoming Parliament session. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh dismissed the plea, stating no grounds for relief. The court has scheduled the hearing for Rashid’s regular bail plea on March 19. The decision impacts Rashid’s ability to participate in legislative proceedings.
The Delhi High Court Today (Feb 28) dismissed a petition by Maharaja Karni Singh’s heirs seeking rent arrears for Bikaner House from 1991-2014. The Court ruled that ex gratia payments are not a legal right.
Today, On 13th February, The Delhi High Court issued a notice on Mandoli Jail’s plea challenging permission for Sukesh Chandrashekhar to wear a wristwatch. The jail authorities argue against allowing him to keep the watch inside the facility. This legal move adds to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the high-profile inmate. The court’s decision could set a precedent for prison regulations on personal belongings.
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.
A Delhi court summoned actor Dharmendra and two others in a cheating case tied to the Garam Dharam Dhaba franchise. Complainant Sushil Kumar alleges he invested Rs. 63 lakh but received no returns or communication. Legal proceedings are initiated under IPC sections for fraud and criminal intimidation, with a hearing set for February 2025.
Satyendar Jain, an AAP leader, filed a defamation case against BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, accusing her of making harmful and baseless allegations during a TV interview, which he claims damaged his reputation. The legal dispute highlights escalating defamation lawsuits in political conflicts, reflecting the ongoing rivalry between AAP and BJP.
The Patiala House Court Today (Nov 29) granted a conditional stay on the attachment of Delhi’s Bikaner House, an immovable property owned by the Nagar Palika of Nokha, Rajasthan. District Judge Vidya Prakash issued the stay on the condition that dues owed by the Nagar Palika related to an arbitral award are deposited within a week.
The NIA seeks to transfer the case of Engineer Rashid from the MP/MLA court to a Special NIA Court, arguing against potential trial delays. Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra stated it would take ten days for a High Court response. Rashid, arrested under UAPA in 2019, recently secured an election victory while in custody.
Today, On 19th November, Delhi Police appealed to the High Court for an extension on the investigation into the AQIS training module case after a trial court denied their request. The initial 90-day period ends today, and 11 accused are in custody. The investigation focuses on dismantling a terrorist module aiming for serious activities in India.
