The Latest Breaking News from Delhi High Court

Supreme Court slams Delhi govt's lackadaisical approach over granting funds to HC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday strongly criticized the Delhi government for its lackadaisical approach towards allocating funds for the infrastructure development of the Delhi High Court and district judiciary.

The Times of India · Dec 11, 2023

Proceedings under offence of kidnapping, trafficking of children can't be quashed on settlement basis: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court, in an order, stated that the practice of compromising cases that involve the kidnapping of innocent children">minor children cannot be allowed and the criminal proceedings cannot be quashed based on such settlements. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 7, 2023

Delhi LG gives nod for filing appeal in Supreme Court in 1984 anti-Sikh riots related case

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has given the go-ahead to file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court judgement acquitting six accused in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 25, 2023

Shalinder Kaur, Ravinder Dudeja take oath as Additional Judges in Delhi High Court

Two new Judges took oath at Delhi High Court on Friday. The Chief Justice of Delhi High Court administered the oath to Shalinder Kaur and Ravinder Dudeja as Additional Judges.

Dynamite News · Oct 20, 2023

CJI agrees to look into NewsClick founder’s plea for early listing of his petition against arrest, remand

The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to list early a special leave petition challenging the Delhi High Court order dismissing petitions filed by NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and its human resources head Amir Chakraborty against their arrest by the Delhi Police under the draconian Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).In an…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

NewsClick editor, HR head move SC against Delhi HC order

NewsClick’s editor Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakraborty have moved the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court order which upheld their arrest on Friday last week, LiveLaw reported.

Newslaundry · Oct 16, 2023

Delhi LG approves appointment of Justice Poonam A Bamba as Chairperson of Police Complaints Authority

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has approved the appointment of Justice Poonam A Bamba, a retired judge of the Delhi High Court, as the Chairperson of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) which deals with the complaints relating to Delhi Police. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 15, 2023

Former Delhi Mantri Satyendra Jain bail extended on medical ground till Oct 9

The Supreme Court had also given Jain to choose any hospital of his choice for his medical treatment. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 25, 2023

Delhi HC restrains misuse of personality attributes of actor Anil Kapoor

Delhi High Court restrains misuse of Anil Kapoor's name, image, voice, etc. for commercial gain. Plaintiff's counsel argued websites and platforms misusing his personality rights. Court observed free speech can't cross line and jeopardize individual rights.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

HC directs Delhi government to conduct training of newly recruited public prosecutors, seeks fresh status report

The Delhi High Court has directed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) to coordinate with the Delhi Judicial Academy to conduct training of the newly recruited public prosecutors. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 19, 2023