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Delhi HC abates Sajjan Kumar's appeal against conviction in 1984 riots case following his death

Sajjan Kumar, who was serving two life sentences in Tihar jail in connection with the 1984 riots, died on August 20. Earlier, he was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Delhi High Court on December 17, 2018, in another case related to the killing of five Sikhs and the burning…

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SC declines to direct reopening of CBSE re-evaluation portal for class 12 answer sheets

The Supreme Court refused to reopen the CBSE portal for re-evaluation requests. Students sought access after the portal closed for on-screen verification. The court stated the window was open for all candidates for a specific time. CBSE reported that many students successfully applied during the notified period. A similar challenge…

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HC summons Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, Pamphlet, others after Saurav Das points to disclosure of his address

The Delhi High Court has issued summons to right-wing commentator Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, along with media platform The Pamphlet, legal news outlet Law Beat, and social media accounts The Jaipur Dialogues and The Sunday Guardian, in response to a lawsuit by Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das, Bar and Bench reported.…

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Delhi HC asks Abhijit Iyer Mitra to respond to CJP spokesperson's privacy suit

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Abhijit Iyer Mitra and others. A Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson filed a plea alleging privacy violations. The court issued notices and summons regarding the disclosure of residential details. X, formerly Twitter, has reportedly removed some of the offending tweets. The case is…

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SC agrees to hear ex-AAP MLA's plea seeking bail in MCOCA case

The Supreme Court will hear Naresh Balyan's plea challenging his bail denial. The Delhi High Court previously rejected his bail application in a MCOCA case. Balyan is accused of facilitating a crime syndicate run by gangster Kapil Sangwan. The high court found an active criminal nexus between Balyan and the…

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Urban Company sues Kent RO over ‘unsafe’, ‘risky’ water purifier ads; company to pull down 'offending' content

Urban Company has sued Kent RO Systems in the Delhi High Court, alleging that its advertisements and social media posts made false and misleading claims about Urban Company’s Native water purifiers. The dispute centres on Native’s two-year filter and service life features, which Kent RO allegedly called a “marketing gimmick”…

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Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on medical rights for same-sex partners

The Delhi High Court questioned the Centre's year-long delay in responding to a key petition. This plea seeks legal recognition for same-sex partners as medical representatives. The court noted existing laws recognize live-in relationships between men and women. It highlighted social challenges faced by same-sex couples and their families. The…

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School Assembly News Headlines, August 21, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: On September twenty-ninth, the Delhi High Court is set to review appeals concerning Prime Minister Modi's academic records. In a move to enhance efficiency, Haryana is leveraging GIS technology to rapidly assess infrastructure initiatives. Meanwhile, North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile, and India strengthens…

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Sajjan Kumar had high blood pressure, Parkinsons: Safdarjung Hospital says ex-Cong MP "brought in with altered sensorium, couldn't be saved"

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar died at Safdarjung Hospital on Thursday. He was 84 years old and had been serving a life sentence. Kumar was convicted in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots following Indira Gandhi's assassination. He faced multiple legal battles over three decades for his involvement in the…

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Delhi HC sets September 29 for hearing appeals on PM Modi’s bachelor’s degree records

The Delhi High Court will hear appeals on September 29 regarding PM Modi's degree details. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested an expedited hearing for these appeals. The appeals challenge a single-judge ruling that overturned a CIC directive. This ruling stated personal information is not automatically public, even for public office…

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Live-in relationship between consenting adults akin to marriage, parents can't interfere: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court stated live-in relationships are akin to marriage. Consenting adults have the right to choose partners without interference. The court directed police to protect a couple facing family threats. Societal morals cannot curtail fundamental rights of individuals. This recognition has due sanctity in the eyes of law.

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No OMR tampering in NEET-UG retest: SG Tushar Mehta tells Delhi HC

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta denied any OMR sheet tampering occurred during the NEET-UG re-test. He argued against sensationalizing allegations of large-scale manipulation in the examination process. The Delhi High Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking additional marks and NTA scrapping. The court stated it would consider individual grievances rather…

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Delhi HC questions MP/MLA endorsement requirement for Delhi Lakshmi Yojana benefits

The Delhi High Court raised questions about the Delhi government's MP/MLA endorsement requirement for a scheme. The judges pointed out that the eligibility criteria do not necessitate such documentation. They found it unreasonable to tie eligibility to elected officials. The court directed the government to clarify this matter, with the…

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UGC-NET June 2026 exam to be conducted again in September: Centre to Delhi HC

The Centre informed the Delhi High Court about retesting three UGC-NET subjects. Sociology, English, and Commerce papers will be re-conducted on specific dates. This decision followed complaints regarding errors and alleged question paper leaks. A candidate's petition seeking a stay on results was disposed of by the court.

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Supreme Court directs Delhi High Court to decide coal scam appeals within four weeks

The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi High Court to decide coal scam appeals promptly. No interim stays will be granted by the High Court on these trials. Accused rights will be protected as appeals are decided within four weeks. This order modifies a previous Supreme Court mandate from twelve…

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Sainik Farm’s fate hangs in limbo, so Delhi HC tells authorities ‘high time to decide’

The Delhi High Court has urged authorities to decide the fate of Sainik Farm residents. It directed the Centre, Delhi government, DDA, and MCD to meet and work out a way forward. The court emphasized the need for clarity for residents regarding the colony's status. Authorities were asked to explore…

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Plea in HC alleges AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar being illegally detained

The Delhi High Court will hear a plea today regarding AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar's alleged illegal detention. He was reportedly taken into custody this morning after leading a protest. The protest was against the recent murder of a sanitation worker in Kalyan Puri. Family members have been unable to ascertain…

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Delhi High Court to hear on Monday CBI's challenge to discharge of Arvind Kejriwal in excise case

The Delhi High Court will hear the CBI's petition challenging a trial court order. This order had discharged AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. The court will also consider applications seeking dismissal of the CBI's revision petition. Kejriwal and Sisodia claim the CBI filed its plea with "unprecedented haste".…

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Govt to scrap 12-minute-per-hour advertisement cap for TV channels

The government has removed the 12-minute per hour advertisement cap for television channels. This decision follows sweeping changes in the broadcasting landscape and a growing number of channels. The restriction, introduced in 2006, is being lifted to ensure fair competition and ease of business. Previously, the Delhi High Court had…

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Delhi HC, IGI Airport T3 receive bomb threats via email ahead of I-Day, declared hoax

Security agencies responded to bomb threats received via email at Delhi High Court and Terminal 3. Searches were conducted at both locations, and bomb disposal squads were deployed. These threats, which appeared to originate from Babar Khalsa Canada, were later declared hoaxes. Authorities stepped up security across the national capital…

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Dismiss CBI's challenge to discharge in excise case: Kejriwal, Sisodia to Delhi High Court

Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia urged the Delhi High Court to dismiss the CBI's appeal. They stated the petition was filed with unprecedented haste and in an unserious manner. The leaders argued the CBI's case against them was unclear and non-specific. The trial court had discharged all accused persons after…

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Supreme Court seeks Delhi govt, police stand on alternative protest site to Jantar Mantar

Delhi government and police will respond to the Supreme Court's query. The court seeks an alternative protest site to Jantar Mantar. Residents complained about disruptions from frequent demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. The Supreme Court previously restored Jantar Mantar as a legitimate protest location.

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Delhi High Court notice to Centre on 107-year-old Central Secretariat Club's plea against derecognition, eviction

The Central Secretariat Club faces eviction after its recognition was revoked by the Department of Personnel and Training. The Directorate of Estates has ordered the club to vacate its government-allotted premises at Park Lane. The club has challenged both orders in the Delhi High Court, seeking to maintain status quo.

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Builder forfeited homebuyers' earnest money after they questioned poor construction quality; HC orders Rs 18 lakh refund with 6% interest

Builder used coercive bargaining and paid Rs 18 lakh less as refund to homebuyers for cancellation of allotment under full and final settlement; HC rejects settlement and orders full refund with interest to homebuyers

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Delhi High Court questions Meta over Rights Manager access after creator alleges misuse of copyright tool

The Delhi High Court questioned Meta's copyright tool access policy. A content creator alleged misuse of the tool by unauthorized users. The court directed Meta to provide guidelines and eligibility criteria for the tool. Meta stated that disputed copyright strikes against the creator were reversed. The court will hear the…

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