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Delhi HC to hear PIL on July 20 over 'continuous, intrusive' surveillance at Jantar Mantar protest

The Delhi High Court will hear a PIL regarding surveillance at Jantar Mantar. Protesters allege continuous and intrusive surveillance by police personnel. This action is claimed to violate fundamental rights of privacy for students. The PIL seeks to suspend mass surveillance until a real threat is proven. The court agreed…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

SC agrees to hear Somnath Bharti's plea challenging election of BJP's Satish Upadhyay in 2025 polls

The Supreme Court will hear Somnath Bharti's plea challenging his election defeat. Bharti contests the victory of Satish Upadhyay from Malviya Nagar constituency. He alleges corrupt practices and a deliberate strategy to divide secular votes. The Delhi High Court had previously dismissed his petition due to a technical defect. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Delhi HC seeks police response on Sharjeel Imam's bail plea in 2020 riots conspiracy case

The Delhi High Court has sought the police response on Sharjeel Imam's bail plea. Imam is challenging a trial court order that dismissed his second bail application. He was arrested in August 2020 and accused of masterminding the 2020 Delhi riots. The Supreme Court had previously refused bail to Imam…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

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Can History Repeat Itself? Sonam Wangchuk's Bold Stand

As Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike enters its 19th day, concern over his health is growing across the country. Supporters say he has lost significant weight, while doctors continue monitoring his condition under court directions. His protest has once again brought India's long history of hunger strikes into the national spotlight.…

MyLifeXP · Jul 17

Delhi HC sets aside tender process for consular, visa services at four Indian Missions including in Singapore, Australia

The Delhi High Court has set aside the Centre's technical evaluation process for outsourcing consular services. This decision impacts Indian Missions in Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, and Canberra. The court directed the Centre to issue fresh Requests for Proposal within one month. Existing service providers will continue their work to…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Congress appeals to Sonam Wangchuk to end fast, says 'his concerns are our concerns'

Congress urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike after nineteen days. The party shares his concerns and demands the Education Minister's resignation. Wangchuk's health has deteriorated significantly, entering a critical stage. He refuses to end his fast without government response and urges support for a march. The Delhi…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Excise case: HC gives final two weeks to Kejriwal, Sisodia to respond to CBI's plea against discharge

The Delhi High Court has granted a final chance for AAP leaders to respond. They must file their replies within two weeks regarding the CBI's plea. The court deferred the hearing to August 17 and 18 for arguments. This case involves the trial court's order discharging them earlier. Lawyers' work…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

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Life is precious; monitor Sonam Wangchuk's health: Delhi HC tells authorities

The Delhi High Court ordered daily health monitoring for activist Sonam Wangchuk. Authorities must provide medical aid if his condition deteriorates during his fast. Wangchuk is protesting alleged NEET exam irregularities and demanding a minister's resignation. The court stressed the preciousness of every citizen's life and required government intervention. This…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Sonam Wangchuk loses over 9 kg after 19 days of hunger strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike has reached a critical stage after nineteen days. Doctors warn his organs could be affected as he lost over nine kilograms. Wangchuk ruled out ending his fast without government response and urged a Parliament march. The Delhi High Court directed daily health monitoring and medical…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

'Life of any citizen is precious': Delhi HC orders daily health monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk

The Delhi High Court ordered daily health check-ups for activist Sonam Wangchuk. Authorities must provide medical intervention as needed for the fasting activist. The court emphasized the preciousness of every citizen's life. Wangchuk has been on an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar for days. This action follows concerns over his…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Delhi HC lists plea on Wangchuk's deteriorating health for Thursday

The Delhi High Court is set to hear a public interest litigation on Thursday focused on the urgent health concerns of activist Sonam Wangchuk. Currently engaged in an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar, Wangchuk is protesting for the education minister’s resignation related to NEET irregularities. The court has mandated that…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

PIL moved in Delhi HC seeking immediate medical intervention for Sonam Wangchuk

A public interest litigation seeks urgent medical aid for Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike. His health has rapidly deteriorated, raising concerns for his life and well-being. The petition urges authorities to provide immediate medical treatment and initiate dialogue. It highlights the government's constitutional duty to protect…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Why two recent Delhi High Court orders should worry every journalist

Two recent judgments from the Delhi High Court, both centred on the fundamental right of privacy, should have Indian journalists very worried about the future of their profession. Both judgments have the potential to open the floodgates of privacy litigation against the Indian media. Such litigation has the potential to…

Newslaundry · Jul 14

Delhi HC to hear polo body's Jaipur Polo Ground plea Aug 12

The Delhi High Court will hear the Indian Polo Association's eviction case on August 12. This petition challenges a sessions court decision refusing to stay the Centre's eviction order. Lawyers abstained from work, causing the hearing to be deferred to a later date. The association seeks to prevent irreversible damage…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

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The Economic Times · Jul 13

Al Falah university chairman Jawad Siddiqui urges HC to grant interim bail in ED cases

Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui requested interim bail from the Delhi High Court. He cited his wife's critical cancer treatment as the reason for his urgent plea. The Enforcement Directorate opposed his release, fearing evidence tampering and flight risk. Siddiqui offered to wear a GPS tracker as a…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

SpiceJet, Ajay Singh undertake to pay Rs 140 crore in KAL Airways dispute

SpiceJet and Ajay Singh will pay Rs 140 crore to KAL Airways and Kalanithi Maran. The airline will deposit Rs 50 crore within forty-five days. The remaining Rs 90 crore will be paid within ninety days thereafter. The Delhi High Court will monitor this payment schedule closely. Hearing SpiceJet's challenge…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Govt orders action against NCERT officials in paper procurement case

Bafna Global Venture Private Limited moved the Delhi High Court on June 24 citing the blacklisting order by NCERT issued on June 22 barring it for two years from participating in the procurement process of National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

The Economic Times · Jul 10

What is Rajpal Yadav's case? Here's why the comedy actor is sentenced to jail

The Delhi High Court upheld Rajpal Yadav's conviction in multiple cheque bounce cases. He has been sentenced to three months imprisonment for unpaid financial liabilities. The dispute originated from a loan taken over fifteen years ago for a film. The actor had previously deposited some money but failed to meet…

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The Economic Times · Jul 10

HC seeks Delhi govt's stand on private schools' plea over constitution of fee regulation committee

The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi government for its stance on private schools' petitions. These schools challenge a Directorate of Education circular regarding fee regulation committees. The court deferred a hearing on the main case until July 20. Schools are seeking protection from coercive action if they fail…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Vedanta Oil and Gas shares rally 8%. What’s boosting investor sentiment today?

Vedanta Oil and Gas shares rose sharply on Thursday, outperforming its recently listed Vedanta group peers after reports that the Delhi High Court cleared the enforcement of $99 million in arbitral awards in favour of Vedanta and Ravva Oil. The development boosted investor sentiment despite the company's weaker Q1 production…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Delhi High Court restores Cockroach Janta Party's X handle in massive win for founder Abhijeet Dipke

The Delhi High Court ordered the restoration of the X account for Cockroach Janta Party. This decision revoked the Centre's earlier blocking order after a review found it unsustainable. The court had previously directed a review committee to examine the blocking legality. The platform's founder had challenged the ban, citing…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Delhi High Court gives two weeks to WFI to decide show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat

The Delhi High Court has directed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to decide within two weeks on a show-cause notice issued to grappler Vinesh Phogat concerning indiscipline and alleged anti-doping rule violations. The court noted that Phogat's grievance regarding Asian Games selection trials was now resolved, but she may…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Google tells Delhi HC it can't proactively monitor alleged court hearing video re-uploads

Google has informed the Delhi High Court it cannot proactively monitor YouTube for unauthorized court recordings, citing its intermediary status. The tech giant argued that liability rests with content uploaders, not the platform, and that policing millions of videos is impossible. Google stated it only removes content upon court order…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Son dies in accident while driving father's car; Delhi High Court says insurance can't be claimed. Here's why

The Delhi High Court ruled that families of drivers dying in borrowed vehicles cannot claim personal accident cover from the owner's insurer via the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT). Such claims are contractual, not based on negligence, and fall outside MACT's jurisdiction. The court clarified these disputes belong in consumer…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

High Court directs Centre to defer July 7 eviction hearing against Delhi Gymkhana Club

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Centre regarding pleas challenging eviction proceedings against the Delhi Gymkhana Club. The club and its Staff Welfare Association are contesting the Land and Development Office's order to vacate the Lutyens' Delhi premises. The Centre cited defence infrastructure needs, but a…

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