Delhi High Court: News
31 Dec 2018
Supreme Court Of India1984 anti-Sikh riots: Sajjan Kumar surrenders to authorities
Former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, who was earlier handed a life sentence by the Delhi High Court for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, surrendered on Monday, the last day of the deadline set by the Delhi HC.
30 Dec 2018
New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC)Complete Chandni Chowk parking-lot by September 2020: Delhi-HC to NDMC
The Delhi High Court has directed the North Delhi Municipal Corporation to ensure completion of a parking lot at Gandhi Maidan in crowded Chandni Chowk area of the walled city by September 2020.
30 Dec 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)To help visually-challenged identify banknotes, RBI invites mobile-based solutions
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is looking for a mobile phone-based solution to help visually challenged citizens in identifying bank notes.
27 Dec 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi Health Bill to face the AAP cabinet in January
Health Minister Satyendra Jain has given nod to his department to finalize the Delhi Health Bill and it is likely to be presented in the AAP cabinet by next month, a senior official said today.
22 Dec 2018
Supreme Court Of India1984 anti-Sikh riots: Sajjan Kumar moves Supreme Court against life-sentence
Less than a week after the Delhi High Court handed him a life sentence for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has moved the Supreme Court challenging his conviction and life term.
21 Dec 2018
Supreme Court Of India1995 'tandoor' murder case: Killer Sushil Sharma released
On Friday, the Delhi High Court ordered the immediate release of former Congress youth leader Sushil Kumar Sharma, who had been convicted of murdering his wife Naina Sahni in 1995, in what came to be known as the 'tandoor' murder case.
21 Dec 2018
1984 Anti Sikh Riots1984-riots: HC rejects Sajjan's plea for more time to surrender
The Delhi High Court today dismissed former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar's plea for extension of time till January 30 to surrender.
19 Dec 2018
Smriti IraniDefamation-duel in Delhi-HC: Smriti Irani gets relief, Sanjay Nirupam doesn't
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday gave relief to Union Minister Smriti Irani by quashing the summons issued against her in a defamation case filed by Congress Minister Sanjay Nirupam.
19 Dec 2018
India#CBSE2019: Important dates to remember for X, XII board exams
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the date sheet for this year's 10th and 12th board exams soon.
18 Dec 2018
IndiaAnissia Batra's death: Delhi HC seeks police response
The Delhi High Court today sought police's response on a bail plea of the husband of a flight attendant, who allegedly committed suicide in July this year.
18 Dec 2018
Delhi UniversityDelhi University governing body seals Dyal Singh College principal's office
The Governing Body of DU's Dyal Singh College sealed the office of principal IS Bakshi despite Delhi HC putting a stay on the decision of the body asking him to proceed on leave.
17 Dec 2018
Madhya PradeshNew CM Kamal Nath waives off farmers' loans in MP
Two hours after he was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Congress leader Kamal Nath, in his first move as CM, waived off loans of farmers in the state.
17 Dec 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Sajjan told mob, "Humari ma maar di, Sardaaro ko maaro"
In the 1984 carnage, nearly 8,000 Sikhs lost their lives, though the official figures claim only 2,800 died.
17 Dec 2018
1984 Anti Sikh Riots1984 anti-Sikh riots: Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term
The Delhi High Court on Monday overturned a lower court's order which acquitted Congress leader Sajjan Kumar for his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
30 Nov 2018
BollywoodBhool Bhulaiyaa actor Rajpal Yadav sentenced to three months prison
On Friday, the Delhi High Court sentenced Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav to three months in civil prison for failing to repay a loan of Rs. 5cr.
28 Nov 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)1984 Anti-Sikh riots: Delhi HC upholds conviction of 88 people
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday upheld the conviction of 88 people in connection to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots which broke after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her guards on October 31.
28 Nov 2018
IndiaSC: CAs can be banned for misconduct outside professional sphere
Following a Supreme Court verdict, chartered accountants (CAs) in India are now confronting a reality wherein they might face disciplinary action for 'lapses' in behavior even outside their field of work.
17 Nov 2018
Delhi UniversityNSUI demands fresh DUSU elections after ABVP's Ankiv Baisoya resigns
The Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India (NSUI) yesterday demanded fresh Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections, a day after the students' body President Ankiv Baisoya resigned amid allegations of submitting a fake-degree for admission to the Delhi University.
15 Nov 2018
Tamil NaduABVP acts on NSUI accusations, sacks DUSU president Ankiv Baisoya
On Thursday, Delhi University Students' Union president Ankiv Baisoya was asked to step down from his post by the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) over allegations of degree forgery.
14 Nov 2018
Delhi PoliceSelf-styled preacher Daati Maharaj's review petition dismissed by Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court today dismissed self-styled preacher Daati Maharaj's plea for review of its decision transferring the probe in the rape case against him to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
14 Nov 2018
IndiaHIV+ boy's rape termed 'unlocked mystery' by Delhi-HC, accused acquitted
Terming the rape of a minor HIV+ boy 'classic, and unsolved locked room mystery', the Delhi High Court on Tuesday acquitted guard of a shelter home, accused of the crime.
13 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaI-T case against Rahul,Sonia: SC fixes Dec-4 for final arguments
The Supreme Court today fixed December 4 for final arguments on petitions filed by Congress President Rahul Gandhi and his mother Sonia Gandhi challenging the Delhi HC order refusing to give them relief in a case of re-opening of their tax assessments for 2011-12.
12 Nov 2018
IndiaSC: Up to Parliament to make rape laws gender neutral
On Monday, the Supreme Court observed that rape laws in India should indeed be gender neutral, but that it would not interfere in the matter.
12 Nov 2018
BengaluruAI pilot, who failed alcohol-test twice, grounded for 3 years
On Monday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) suspended the flying license of Air India pilot Capt. Arvind Kathpalia, who failed the BA (Breath Analyzer Test) on Sunday, for three years.
12 Nov 2018
IndiaOrganizers will be held responsible in celebratory firing mishap: Delhi-HC
As the wedding season is about to start, the Delhi HC has ruled that organizers of events like weddings, where celebratory firing takes place, would also be held responsible for any mishap.
02 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaBofors scam: Supreme Court refuses to entertain CBI's plea
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea filed by CBI in the Bofors scam.
01 Nov 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)FIR against Asthana shows cognizable offenses: CBI tells Delhi HC
The CBI today told the Delhi High Court that the FIR on bribery allegations against its Special Director Rakesh Asthana and others shows cognizable offenses.
31 Oct 2018
AustraliaMinor footballer drowns in Australia; family seeks Rs. 35cr compensation
Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Center, School Games Federation of India, and Delhi Government on a petition seeking inquiry into the death of 15-year-old Indian football-player, Nitisha Negi, who drowned in Australia, while being on a professional tour last year.
31 Oct 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)#CBIvsCBI: DSP Devender Kumar released on bail
On Wednesday, a Delhi court granted bail to CBI DSP Devender Kumar, one of the accused in the alleged bribery case against CBI second-in-command, Special Director Rakesh Asthana.
31 Oct 2018
Uttar Pradesh1987 Hashimpura massacre: Delhi HC sentences 16 ex-cops to life-imprisonment
The Delhi High Court today sentenced 16 ex-policemen to life imprisonment in connection with the 1987 Hashimpura (Uttar Pradesh) massacre case, where they had killed 42 people of a minority community.
29 Oct 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)#CBIvsCBI: Delhi HC extends relief to Asthana till November 1
In the latest development in the alleged bribery case involving CBI Special Director Rakesh Asthana, the Delhi High Court, on Monday, extended interim relief to Asthana till November 1.
26 Oct 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)PIL on Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute for denying free treatment
The Delhi HC today sought responses of the AAP government and the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute on a PIL alleging that the hospital hasn't provided free treatment to poor patients in last two decades.
26 Oct 2018
Delhi PoliceAnother self-styled godman, Daati Maharaj booked for alleged rape, unnatural-sex
In yet another incident, where the self-styled godmen are accused of sexual harassment, the CBI has Friday booked Daati Maharaj, a self-styled preacher, who runs a temple in South Delhi, for allegedly raping and having unnatural sex with an inmate of his ashram.
26 Oct 2018
Supreme Court Of India#CBIvsCBI: Kejriwal welcomes SC-order, hopes CBI's integrity will be upheld
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal today welcomed the "intervention" by the Supreme Court in the CBI turmoil and hoped the CBI's institutional integrity will be upheld.
23 Oct 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)#CBIvsCBI: Special Director Asthana seeks Delhi HC's protection
On Tuesday, CBI's second-in-command, Special Director Rakesh Asthana approached the Delhi High Court to seek protection against arrest in an alleged bribery case against him.
23 Oct 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Graft case: CBI DSP Devender Kumar moves Delhi-HC against arrest
CBI DSP Devender Kumar on Tuesday approached the Delhi High Court challenging his arrest in connection with bribery allegations involving agency's Special Director Rakesh Asthana.
22 Oct 2018
Ravindra BhatDelhi High Court welcomes four new judges including a woman
Four new Delhi High Court judges, including a woman, were sworn in on Monday, taking the working strength of the court to 38.
14 Oct 2018
MurderGita, Upanishads kept 'devout Muslim' Suhaib Ilyasi 'strong' in jail
Former TV anchor Suhaib Ilyasi, who was acquitted on charges of murdering his wife this month said while he didn't miss out on his daily namaz in prison, he also faithfully read the Bhagvad Gita and the Upanishads for solace and strength.
10 Oct 2018
IndiaAcquitted, Ilyasi plans to relaunch 'India's Most Wanted' with daughter
Even after fighting for 18 years to clear his name in his wife's murder, Suhaib Ilyasi hasn't lost his enthusiasm to catch criminals - something he did before he was put behind the bars - through his famous show, 'India's Most Wanted'.
08 Oct 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Najeeb Ahmed case: CBI can file closure report, says Delhi-HC
The Delhi High Court today allowed the CBI to file a closure report in the case related to missing JNU student Najeeb Ahmed.
