Delhi High Court: News

21 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Show proof': AAP demands copy of prosecution order against Kejriwal  

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has denied reports that Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) permission to prosecute party chief Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case.

21 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi LG Saxena gives ED nod to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal 

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has cleared the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the excise policy case.

18 Dec 2024

Delhi Police

Umar Khalid gets 7-day bail to attend wedding in family

A Delhi court has given former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid a seven-day interim bail to attend a family wedding.

18 Dec 2024

Atishi

Delhi LG advises CM Atishi to summon assembly sitting tomorrow

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has urged Chief Minister Atishi to call a special session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly on December 19 or 20.

14 Dec 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'Delhiites worried': Kejriwal writes to Shah over law, order situation 

Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, raising concerns over the rising crime rate in the national capital.

14 Dec 2024

Delhi

'Buildings shall be brought down': Delhi schools receive threats again 

Several schools in Delhi, including Delhi Public School in RK Puram and Ryan International School in Vasant Kunj, received bomb threat emails for the second consecutive day on Saturday.

10 Dec 2024

Somnath Bharti

'Corrupt, fraud': Satyendar Jain files defamation suit against BJP's Bansuri

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain has filed a defamation lawsuit against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj.

09 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

'Will detonate...': What bomb threat to 40+ Delhi schools said

On Monday, over 40 private schools in Delhi were sent into a tizzy after they received bomb threat emails.

09 Dec 2024

Delhi Fire Services

Delhi: Over 40 schools get bomb threat, students sent home

Delhi Police reported that over 40 schools in the national capital received bomb threats via email on Monday.

30 Nov 2024

Tushar Mehta

'Disgusted...': Supreme Court on suppression of facts in remission plea 

The Supreme Court has taken strong exception to the repeated practice of suppressing facts in remission petitions.

28 Nov 2024

Allahabad

Explained: What's the controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhi's citizenship

The Allahabad High Court has asked the central government to take a decision on a petition that alleges that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has British citizenship.

Jacqueline can't be prosecuted for Sukesh's money laundering: Lawyer

Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez's lawyer has contended that she cannot be charged with money laundering as she was not part of any crime for the purpose of making money.

21 Nov 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi HC quashes Kejriwal's plea seeking stay on trial

The Delhi High Court has declined to stay trial court proceedings against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to the excise policy scam.

19 Nov 2024

ChatGPT

News agency ANI sues OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement

Asian News International (ANI), one of India's top news agencies, has sued OpenAI in the Delhi High Court.

15 Nov 2024

Delhi

SC slams Delhi residents for illegally occupying 15th-century tomb

The Supreme Court has pulled up Defence Colony Welfare Association (DCWA) for illegally occupying and modifying the 15th-century tomb of Shaikh Ali in Delhi.

14 Nov 2024

Jacqueline Fernandez

Will Jacqueline finally get relief in ₹200cr money laundering case

Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez's counsel has contended in the Delhi High Court that she was oblivious to the illegal source of gifts she received from conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. These gifts are reportedly part of a ₹200cr money laundering case.

12 Nov 2024

DY Chandrachud

On last day, Chandrachud's relief to parents seeking son's euthanasia

On his last working day as Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud gave a huge relief to Ashok Rana and Nirmala Devi, the parents of 30-year-old Harish Rana.

11 Nov 2024

Air Quality Index

Delhi's air quality improves slightly, still 'very poor'

After a week of severe pollution, Delhi's air quality has improved slightly.

11 Nov 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, new Chief Justice of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.

08 Nov 2024

Tihar Jail

Delhi HC orders medical aid for jailed separatist Yasin Malik

The Delhi High Court has directed Tihar Jail authorities to ensure necessary medical treatment to imprisoned separatist leader Yasin Malik.

05 Nov 2024

Wikipedia

Centre issues notice to Wikipedia after complaints of bias, inaccuracies

The Indian government has sent a formal notice to Wikipedia, citing bias and inaccuracies on the platform.

Parents wanted Sanjiv Khanna to be chartered accountant, not lawyer 

Senior Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjiv Khanna will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on November 11.

25 Oct 2024

Arjun Ram Meghwal

Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, India's next Chief Justice

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).

17 Oct 2024

Article 370

Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, CJI DY Chandrachud's proposed successor

Current CJI DY Chandrachud has nominated Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI).

17 Oct 2024

Article 370

CJI Chandrachud proposes Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor.

01 Oct 2024

Atishi

'Stopped from meeting Sonam Wangchuk': Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Tuesday claimed that she was stopped outside the Bawana Police Station and was not allowed to meet Sonam Wangchuk when she was heading to meet the climate activist demanding autonomy for Ladakh.

30 Sep 2024

Atishi

Electoral list deletions: SC stays defamation case against Kejriwal, Atishi

The Supreme Court on Monday halted the criminal proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi in a defamation case.

DU Students's Union election today; AAP's student wing won't contest

The Delhi University Students's Union (DUSU) is set to conduct its elections on Friday, following approval from the Delhi High Court.

25 Sep 2024

ABVP

'Illiterate behavior': Delhi HC on property damage during DUSU elections

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday criticized the defacement of public property during the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections, terming it "illiterate behavior."

23 Sep 2024

Flipkart

Delhi HC blocks Flipkart's 'latching-on' feature to curb fake listings

The Delhi High Court has imposed restrictions on Flipkart's "latching-on" feature, a tool that enables third-party sellers to list their products under existing brand listings on the e-commerce platform.

22 Sep 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'ED seized all money,..had to beg for son's college': Sisodia 

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia has opened up about the hardships he faced during his arrest in the Delhi liquor policy case.

20 Sep 2024

Ashneer Grover

Ashneer Grover's relative arrested in BharatPe's ₹81cr fund misappropriation case

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police has apprehended Deepak Gupta, a relative of ex-BharatPe Managing Director and co-founder, Ashneer Grover.

18 Sep 2024

Ajay Maken

Hindu Sena vs. BJP leader over 'terrorist' remark against Rahul  

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking action against Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu for his alleged defamatory remarks about Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.

13 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Will Kejriwal get bail? SC verdict today

The Supreme Court will on Friday deliver its verdict on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail petitions.

12 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Supreme Court to decide on Kejriwal's bail plea tomorrow

The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on a plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday.

09 Sep 2024

Netflix

Delhi HC summons 'IC 814' makers over copyright lawsuit 

The Delhi High Court has issued summons to Netflix and the producers of the web series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack.

06 Sep 2024

T-Series

'Aashiqui' trademark dispute: Vishesh Bhatt reveals reason for court action

Vishesh Bhatt, the Managing Director of Vishesh Films, recently won a legal battle against T-Series over the use of the title Aashiqui.

06 Sep 2024

Anil Kapoor

Why Anil Kapoor, but not Musk on 'TIME's AI list

TIME magazine has released its list of the "100 Most Influential People in the Realm of Artificial Intelligence," featuring Indian actor Anil Kapoor.

05 Sep 2024

Wikipedia

Delhi HC issues contempt notice to Wikipedia, threatens ban

The Delhi High Court has issued a contempt of court notice to Wikipedia and threatened to request the Indian government to block the platform.

05 Sep 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'Criminal conspiracy to privatize excise policy': CBI's allegation against Kejriwal

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of benefiting from illicit funds generated through a criminal conspiracy in the now-defunct excise policy.

03 Sep 2024

Anubhav Sinha

Legal action against Netflix over 'IC 814' for historical misrepresentation

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court on Monday seeking a ban on the public viewing of the Netflix India series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack.

30 Aug 2024

Maharashtra

'Don't consider 7 of 12 UPSC attempts...': Khedkar to HC

Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainee officer Puja Khedkar has requested the Delhi High Court to disregard seven of her 12 acknowledged attempts for UPSC Civil Services entrance examination.

29 Aug 2024

Indian Penal Code

'Agenda against me…': Brij Bhushan tells court in assault case

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), has appealed to the Delhi High Court for the dismissal of all criminal proceedings against him.

Delhi HC extends pre-arrest bail for ex-IAS Puja Khedkar

The Delhi High Court on Thursday extended interim protection from arrest for former probationary Indian Administrative Services officer Puja Khedkar until September 5.

28 Aug 2024

Delhi Police

UPSC can't disqualify me: Khedkar refutes fraud charges

Puja Khedkar, a former Indian Administrative Services (IAS) trainee officer, has challenged her disqualification by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

SC grants bail to K Kavitha in excise policy case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader, K Kavitha, who was arrested in March by the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.

24 Aug 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

BJP MLA accuses Delhi government of discrimination in CCTV installation

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government of discrimination in its CCTV camera installations.

23 Aug 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Supreme Court adjourns Kejriwal's plea challenging CBI arrest 

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea, challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

18 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat reconsiders retirement decision post Paris Olympics setback 

Vinesh Phogat, India's renowned wrestler, is reevaluating her retirement decision following the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Delhi HC orders ban on unauthorized use of 'TMKOC' content

The Delhi High Court has recently issued a restraining order against multiple YouTube channels, websites, and social media accounts to stop them from infringing on the intellectual property (IP) of the popular, long-running sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

16 Aug 2024

Bajrang Punia

WFI to contest HC order over IOA's ad-hoc committee reinstatement

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has expressed its intention to challenge a recent Delhi High Court order.

16 Aug 2024

Central Government

Rahul Gandhi citizenship row: Subramanian Swamy moves Delhi High Court 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy has moved the Delhi High Court over the issue of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's citizenship.

Jacqueline's fate in Chandrasekhar's case to be decided in September

The Delhi High Court has listed actor Jacqueline Fernandez's plea for final arguments in the money laundering case involving conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, according to recent reports.

14 Aug 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Supreme Court refuses interim bail to Kejriwal, seeks CBI response 

The Supreme Court has rejected Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea for interim bail in a corruption case linked to the now scrapped liquor policy.

12 Aug 2024

SpiceJet

SpiceJet delays June salaries due to 'pressing operational financial commitments'

SpiceJet, a beleaguered Indian airline, has postponed the payment of June salaries for some of its employees.

12 Aug 2024

Delhi Police

Delhi HC grants protection from arrest to ex-IAS trainee Khedkar 

The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to former Indian Administrative Services (IAS) trainee Puja Khedkar, who is accused of exam fraud.

12 Aug 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal moves Supreme Court to quash CBI arrest, grant bail 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approached the Supreme Court, challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a corruption case related to an alleged liquor policy scam.

12 Aug 2024

Akshay Kumar

Jackie Shroff allows only Krushna Abhishek to mimic him

Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff has given comedian Krushna Abhishek exclusive permission to impersonate him.

09 Aug 2024

Abhishek Manu Singhvi

SC to pronounce verdict on Manish Sisodia's bail pleas today

The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict Friday on the bail applications of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi excise policy case.

07 Aug 2024

Indira Jaising

Khedkar moves Delhi HC against cancellation of her UPSC candidature

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has informed the Delhi High Court of its intention to deliver a candidature cancellation order to former trainee IAS officer, Puja Khedkar, within two days.

07 Aug 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi Police probes conspiracy in Swati Maliwal assault case

The Delhi Police has launched an investigation into a potential conspiracy surrounding the assault case of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal, as per a chargesheet obtained by India Today.

05 Aug 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Excise policy case: Delhi HC upholds Kejriwal's arrest by CBI

The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest and remand by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the excise policy case.

05 Aug 2024

Atishi

Asha Kiran row: Delhi HC orders water quality test 

The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Delhi Jal Board to assess the quality of water and the condition of sewer pipelines at the Asha Kiran shelter home in the Rohini area of the national capital.