Delhi HC refuses plea of ailing accused to be admitted in specialized care facility; Sends him back to Tihar Jail
The Delhi High Court directs for a Medical Board to be constituted at AIIMS to examine the deteriorating health of ailing accused.
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Never thought one day God would be a litigant before us; Delhi High Court imposes costs of Rs. 1 lakh due to abuse of legal process
Delhi High Court stated that to avoid Appellant 1 advancing the contention that the costs had to be shared by Lord Hanuman, it is clarified that the costs would be entirely payable by him.
[NGO Operation Asha] Delhi High Court grants leave for suit alleging underlying corruption in foreign funds meant for Tuberculosis Treatment in India
IFAR as well as the multiple audit reports in relation to the administration and financial affairs of the society, including under the chairmanship of Justice Easwar, clearly disclose that the manner in which the affairs of the society are being run, requires closer consideration and scrutiny.
EWS admissions now permissible beyond December 31 in Academic Sessions: Delhi High Court
It can no longer be said that the fixing of cutoff date 31 December as a date beyond which no order of provisional admission can be passed, is a principle which should be regarded as judicially binding, till a hierarchically superior court speaks on it.
“Matter of concern” that Delhi HC Legal Services Committee did not assist litigant despite several requests; Delhi HC demands affidavit for explanation
Delhi High Court instructs that if any aid is sought by any litigant eligible for legal aid, then the Legal Service Authorities shall take prompt action.
Deciphering the Supreme Court’s Verdict on DMRC v. DAMEPL — The “Cure” to Longstanding Legal Battle
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HIGH COURT MAY 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Stories on Delhi serial bomb blasts; Karnataka State Legislative Elections 2023; Childbirth after sterilization; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
New rules relating to destruction of records retained in electronic form, introduced in the Delhi High Court Rules
DHC amends Chapter 16 of Volume IV of the Delhi High Court Rules and Order.
Delhi HC denies parole to a convicted terrorist; Permits one time video call to see and talk to his parents
The Court opined that it is faced with a situation where it has to balance the interest of the State and the Country on the one hand, and the longing of an accused to see his parents, who are unable to travel to Delhi.
Monthly pension of Rs 3000 to building and construction workers is minuscule, given the cost of living in Delhi: Delhi High Court
Delhi Building and other Construction Workers Welfare Board is duty-bound to extend benefits to building workers in line with the provisions of the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, which is a social welfare legislation.
Delhi High Court dismisses S. 11 Arbitration petition due to Debit Notes issued after MSMED registration in arbitration proceedings
MSMED Act is a beneficial legislation for Micro Small & Medium Enterprises and provides that a buyer can also raise counter claims before the statutory arbitrator under the MSMED Act. Moreover, the scope of the Act as stated therein is to the extent that even if there is an agreement for arbitration between the parties, the MSMED Act will have overriding effect.
Intention of parties can be construed from the correspondence exchanged between them: Delhi HC appoints Justice A.K. Sikri (Retd.) as a Sole Arbitrator
The Court opined that all nine contracts are related to same project and if it is accepted that there is an Arbitration Clause only in five contracts, then parties will have to be relegated to civil proceedings, which will lead to multiplicity of disputes, delay in adjudication and possibility of conflicting rulings.
[VIAGRA v. VIGOURA] ‘Confusion between medicinal products pose serious risks to public health’; Delhi HC grants permanent injunction in favour of Pfizer Products
“When consumers encounter different products with similar branding in the same retail context, the risk of assuming a common source or affiliation increases.”
Sextortion represents profound violation of privacy, undermines individual dignity and is a significant social menace: Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail
During the analysis on National Cyber Reporting Portal, ten complaints are found, in which innocent people are cheated by the same accused persons through the same modus operandi.
Delhi HC quashes FIR against a man accused of fraud, forgery and fabrication of documents considering amicable settlement between parties
Petitioner has shown remorse for his conduct and undertakes not to repeat the same in future. Respondent 2 also states that he has settled the disputes with the petitioner out of his own free will, volition and without any coercion.
[Sexual Harassment] Accused being a police personnel cannot be a ground to presume that witnesses will not depose against him: Delhi HC upholds setting aside of dismissal order
The Court stated that only because respondent is police personnel, it cannot be a ground to hold him guilty without conducting the statutorily prescribed departmental enquiry and that too in a matter, where the complainant and the witnesses are also police personnel.
Delhi Government, due to absence of the CM is at standstill; Delhi High Court rebukes State authorities over non availability of free textbooks and uniform
Non-availability of Chief Minister or non-formation of a Standing Committee or disputes pertaining to appointment of an aldermen by the LG or non-delivery of judgment by a competent Court or non-compliance of certain provisions of Delhi Municipal Corporation Act cannot come in the way of the school-going children receiving their free text books, writing material and uniform forthwith.
‘Unjustified perception that wife working as police officer can never be victim of domestic violence’; Delhi HC sets aside order discharging husband and his family of cruelty
“The essence of gender-neutrality must permeate through every line of a judgment, and a judge must cultivate thoughts that are inherently gender-neutral.”
Delhi High Court | Allegations of unchastity and indecent familiarity with a person outside wedlock amounts cruelty
Marriage is a relationship which flourishes when nurtured with absolute trust and compassion but whittles down when sprinkled with accusations on character, fidelity and chastity of the spouse and becomes beyond redemption when the devastating effects of this one-sided barrage of accusations is topped with rejection of paternity and legitimacy of the innocent children, by their own father.
Bail or Jail | A quick view of top Bail cases in April 2024
A quick recap of Bail cases passed by the Supreme Court and High Courts in the month of April 2024 along with some top stories on Arvind Kejriwal seeking Interim Bail; Puthiyakavu Temple blast; and more.