Delhi High Court: News

30 May 2024

Air India

Pilot's plea seeking disqualification of Modi as Varanasi candidate rejected

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition on Thursday seeking to disqualify Prime Minister Narendra Modi from contesting the 2024 general election from the Varanasi constituency.

30 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi court seeks ED's response on Kejriwal's bail plea

A Delhi court on Thursday sought the response of the Enforcement Directorate to a bail plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.

29 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi HC to hear Bibhav's plea against his arrest tomorrow

The Delhi High Court will on Friday hear the plea challenging the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar in Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal's assault case.

29 May 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Jackie Shroff 'thanks' Delhi HC for protecting his personality rights

Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff recently thanked the Delhi High Court for protecting his "personality and publicity rights."

29 May 2024

Sharjeel Imam

Delhi HC grants bail to Sharjeel in 2020 riots case

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 riots case involving allegations of sedition

25 May 2024

Go First

EaseMyTrip founder Nishant Pitti withdraws acquisition bid for Go First

Nishant Pitti, the CEO of online travel company EaseMyTrip, has announced the withdrawal of his firm's bid for the defunct airline Go First.

18 May 2024

Jackie Shroff

Delhi HC defends unauthorized use of Jackie Shroff's personality: Report

The Delhi High Court has passed an order to protect the personality and publicity rights of renowned Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff.

17 May 2024

Narendra Modi

Delhi High Court judge recuses himself from BBC documentary case

Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani of the Delhi High Court recused himself on Friday from hearing a plea against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

15 May 2024

Manish Sisodia

Manish Sisodia's judicial custody extended till May 30

The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi's former Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, until May 30.

'Arrest invalid...': SC orders immediate release of NewsClick founder

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the immediate release of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha arrested in an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case.

14 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

ED to make AAP accused in Delhi excise policy case 

The Enforcement Directorate has told the Delhi High Court that it will make Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party an accused in the excise policy scam case.

14 May 2024

Jackie Shroff

Jackie Shroff moves Delhi HC, seeks protection over 'Bhidu' name

Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff has sought legal protection against the unauthorized use of his persona, including his name, voice, photographs, and nickname "Bhidu."

Delhi High Court seeks ED's response on Kavitha's bail plea

The Delhi High Court has sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on a bail plea filed by Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha.

08 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

PIL to restrain media from reporting against Kejriwal rejected

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to restrict media outlets from broadcasting sensational headlines about the potential resignation of Delhi's Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal.

05 May 2024

India

Parents must pay for school air conditioning: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that parents must bear the expense of air conditioning in schools.

05 May 2024

Tesla

Tesla sues Indian battery manufacturer for alleged trademark infringement

Tesla, the globally recognized electric vehicle giant, has filed a lawsuit against an Indian battery maker, Tesla Powers India Private Limited.

03 May 2024

India

No wrongdoing if sexual activity between consenting adults: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has ruled that consensual sexual activity between two adults, irrespective of their marital status, cannot be considered misconduct.

03 May 2024

Manish Sisodia

Sisodia allowed to meet wife once a week under custody 

The Delhi High Court on Friday permitted Delhi's former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to visit his ailing wife once a week under the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

01 May 2024

India

Delhi HC rejects virtual campaigning request for arrested politicians

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a proposal seeking direction for arrested politicians to conduct virtual campaigns for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

30 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

After strong remarks on Kejriwal, SC hearing again today

The Supreme Court will continue hearing on Tuesday Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate.

29 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

CM not a ceremonial post: Delhi HC on Arvind Kejriwal

The Delhi High Court on Monday observed that the chief minister is not a "ceremonial post."

29 Apr 2024

Ajay Singh

Go First's revival prospects dwindle amid valuation dispute

The future of the bankrupt airline, Go First, hangs in the balance as disagreements over its valuation continue to obstruct progress.

'140 students in classroom, no books': Advocate on Delhi schools 

Advocate Ashok Aggarwal has highlighted a stark contrast between the portrayal of Delhi schools in government advertisements and their actual conditions.

26 Apr 2024

Meta

Why WhatsApp is resisting India's new social media regulation

WhatsApp, the popular messaging service, is resisting a regulation by the Indian government that mandates social media platforms to trace messages and identify their origin.

24 Apr 2024

Biju Janata Dal

Conspiracy against PM is equivalent to treason: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has ruled that any conspiracy against the prime minister is equivalent to treason.

23 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal, K Kavitha judicial custody extended till May 7

A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha till May 7 in connection with the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.

22 Apr 2024

Mahua Moitra

BJD MP Pinaki Misra files defamation lawsuit against Dehadrai

Biju Janata Dal MP, Pinaki Misra, has initiated a defamation lawsuit against Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai in the Delhi High Court.

18 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal eating sweets: ED on CM's plea to consult doctor

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has contested a request by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently detained in Tihar Jail, to consult his personal physician via video call.

17 Apr 2024

Section 306

Woman can't be held for abetting suicide of 'lover': HC

In a recent verdict, the Delhi High Court declared that a woman cannot be held responsible if a man commits suicide due to a failed romantic relationship.

'Haven't forgotten…': SC flags issues with secret ballot voting system

The Supreme Court on Tuesday examined the secret ballot voting method during a review of petitions requesting a comparison of votes cast on Electronic Voting Machines with paper slips from the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system.

SC to hear pleas for VVPAT cross-verification today

The Supreme Court will on Tuesday review a clutch of petitions seeking the verification of votes cast via Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machine.

15 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi CM Kejriwal's judicial custody extended till April 23

A Delhi court on Monday extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till April 23 in connection with the excise policy case.

15 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

SC issues notice to ED on Kejriwal's plea against arrest

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate on an appeal filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

15 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

SC to hear Kejriwal's plea against his arrest today 

The Supreme Court will on Monday hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition.

10 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

In setback for Kejriwal, SC won't hear his plea today 

The Supreme Court refused to hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy on Wednesday.

10 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

After Delhi HC rejects plea, Kejriwal moves SC against arrest

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved the Supreme Court challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.

09 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal to stay in jail, petition against arrest rejected

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejected Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition against his arrest in the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy case.

09 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

BJP trying to bring Delhi under president's rule: AAP MLAs

The Aam Aadmi Party MLAs in the Delhi Assembly voiced their concerns over the alleged efforts by the Bharatiya Janata Party to establish the President's rule in the national capital.

09 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi HC verdict on Kejriwal's plea against arrest likely today

The Delhi High Court is set to deliver a verdict on an appeal filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the money laundering case linked to now-scrapped excise policy.