News for 'Delhi HC'

Prosecutor absent 4-5 times in Sharjeel Imam speech case: HC

Prosecutor absent 4-5 times in Sharjeel Imam speech case: HC

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri noted the prosecutor appearing in the case hadn't appeared on the last four to five occasions.

Delhi HC blast: Trial to commence from Monday

Delhi HC blast: Trial to commence from Monday

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

The trial against Wasim Akram Malik, arrested by the National Investigation Agency for his alleged role in the Delhi high court attack last year, will commence in a court in New Delhi on Monday.

Delhi HC dismisses Juhi Chawla's 5G lawsuit, fines her Rs 20 lakh

Delhi HC dismisses Juhi Chawla's 5G lawsuit, fines her Rs 20 lakh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday dismissed with a cost of Rs 20 lakh actress Juhi Chawla's lawsuit challenging the 5G wireless network technology and said the plea was defective and filed for gaining publicity.

Special Branch manual confidential, can't be disclosed under RTI: HC

Special Branch manual confidential, can't be disclosed under RTI: HC

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

The high court said disclosing such information will not only compromise the functioning of the Special Branch of the Delhi police, but could also jeopardise ongoing and future investigations, adding that it falls within the scope of 'exempted information' under the RTI Act.

Delhi HC blast: Court frames charges against Malik

Delhi HC blast: Court frames charges against Malik

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

A court in New Delhi on Monday paved the way for trial of Wasim Akram Malik for his alleged role in the terror attack at the Delhi high court last year, framing charges against him under the anti-terror law.

Delhi HC stays inspection of Smriti Irani's education records

Delhi HC stays inspection of Smriti Irani's education records

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The Delhi high court on Tuesday stayed a Central Information Commission order to Central Board of Secondary Examination to allow inspection of class 10th and 12th school records of Union Minister Smriti Irani.

Delhi HC blast: Manhunt on for terror suspects

Delhi HC blast: Manhunt on for terror suspects

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

A manhunt has been launched for the two persons suspected of planting the bomb outside Delhi high court which killed 12 people and injured 75.

Delhi HC dismisses plea to scrap AAP's registration

Delhi HC dismisses plea to scrap AAP's registration

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The court dismissed a plea seeking cancellation of registration of AAP for allegedly using forged documents.

Delhi HC allows Jacqueline to travel abroad for IIFA on bond of Rs 1 cr

Delhi HC allows Jacqueline to travel abroad for IIFA on bond of Rs 1 cr

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The Delhi high court has permitted Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, against whom a lookout notice was issued by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged money laundering case, to travel abroad for IIFA awards subject to certain conditions.

Delhi HC refuses pre-arrest bail to Hindu outfit leader in Jantar Mantar case

Delhi HC refuses pre-arrest bail to Hindu outfit leader in Jantar Mantar case

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday refused to grant interim protection from arrest to the president of the Hindu Raksha Dal, Bhupinder Tomar, who is accused of raising communal slogans and inciting youth to propagate against a particular religion at a rally at Jantar Mantar on August 8.

No HC relief for Tytler, murder trial to continue in anti-Sikh riots case

No HC relief for Tytler, murder trial to continue in anti-Sikh riots case

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

The court would continue with the hearing on November 29.

Delhi HC seeks Kejriwal's reply on Jaitley's fresh application

Delhi HC seeks Kejriwal's reply on Jaitley's fresh application

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's response on a plea seeking action against him for allegedly filing a false affidavit that he had not instructed his counsel to use derogatory words against Union minister Arun Jaitley.

NIA files chargesheet in Delhi HC blast case

NIA files chargesheet in Delhi HC blast case

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday filed a chargesheet in a New Delhi court against six persons in the September 7, 2011 Delhi high court blast case in which 17 people were killed and over 90 were injured.

Pappu Yadav can vote, says Delhi HC

Pappu Yadav can vote, says Delhi HC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

UPA has reasons to cheer. The Delhi High Court has allowed RJD MP Pappu Yadav, who is lodged in Tihar jail, to participate in the trust vote on July 22.

Can't curtail freedom of speech: HC rejects plea on Sidhu's cancer claims

Can't curtail freedom of speech: HC rejects plea on Sidhu's cancer claims

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking action against Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu for his claims about his wife's recovery from stage 4 cancer, emphasizing the right to free speech. The court stated that Sidhu's claims were merely opinions and could be countered by others through free speech, not legal action. The petitioner argued that Sidhu's claims about the efficacy of certain dietary remedies could mislead the public, but the court asserted that if Sidhu's wife, a doctor herself, felt better with a specific diet, it was her prerogative. The court further suggested that the petitioner focus on issues like alcohol and cigarette consumption if truly concerned about public interest.

Delhi HC allows Greenpeace to use two accounts for domestic donations

Delhi HC allows Greenpeace to use two accounts for domestic donations

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The Delhi high court on Wednesday allowed Greenpeace India to use two of its accounts for the purpose of receiving and utilising fresh domestic donations for its day-to-day functioning.

Delhi HC allows Chandraswami to go abroad

Delhi HC allows Chandraswami to go abroad

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

The Delhi High Court on Thursday allowed the plea of controversial godman Chandraswami alias Nemi Chand Jain, who is facing prosecution in twelve Foreign Exchange Regulation Act cases, to travel abroad. A bench of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's plea that the accused, if permitted to go abroad, may not come back to face trial in the country. Allowing Chandraswami's plea to visit the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Mauritius.

Delhi HC says backdoor college entry should stop, students work hard for admission

Delhi HC says backdoor college entry should stop, students work hard for admission

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Lakhs of students in the country work hard and toil to secure admissions in educational institutions on the basis of merit and it is high time that backdoor entries there, including in medical colleges, should stop, the Delhi High Court has said.

NIA finds similarities between Delhi HC, Udhampur blasts

NIA finds similarities between Delhi HC, Udhampur blasts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

A massive search operation was on in higher reaches of Kishtwar to search for Junaid Akram Malik, wanted in the Delhi high court blast case, as probe agency National Investigation Agency has found similarities between the Delhi attack and the explosion near northern army headquarters at Udhampur on May 2.

Delhi HC blast: Accused remanded in NIA custody

Delhi HC blast: Accused remanded in NIA custody

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

A Delhi court on Thursday remanded Abid Hussain, arrested in connection with the September 7 Delhi high court blast, in custody of the National Investigation Team till October 5. Hussain was produced before District Judge H S Sharma by the NIA.

Delhi HC blast: Death toll rises to 12

Delhi HC blast: Death toll rises to 12

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

A 40-year-old man, injured in Wednesday's blast outside the Delhi High Court, died at a hospital on Thursday, taking the toll to 12 while the condition of four of the victims continued to be critical.

HC quashes govt order cancelling US-based professor's OCI card

HC quashes govt order cancelling US-based professor's OCI card

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The Delhi High Court has set aside the Centre's order cancelling the Overseas Citizen of India card of a US-based professor, saying the notice lacked specific details or evidence supporting the allegations of "anti-India activities." The court ruled that the professor was deprived of a fair chance to present a defense, violating procedural fairness and principles of natural justice. The court has directed authorities to issue a fresh notice with specific grounds and allow the professor to respond before making a decision on his entry into India.

Murder case: Delhi HC acquits Shibu Soren

Murder case: Delhi HC acquits Shibu Soren

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

The Delhi high court on Wednesday aquitted former Union minister Shibu Soren in the Shashi Nath Jha murder case.

Delhi HC refuses to stay Kohli extradition

Delhi HC refuses to stay Kohli extradition

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The apex court on July 20 had declined to entertain his petition challenging extradition and directed him to approach the high court for the review of the order.

Dabur files demerger plan with Delhi HC

Dabur files demerger plan with Delhi HC

Rediff.com19 May 2003

Dabur India on Monday filed its scheme of demerger of the pharma and MNC businesses in the Delhi high court, after its board of directors approved the proposal.

Rani ready to guide youngsters to Olympic glory

Rani ready to guide youngsters to Olympic glory

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The inaugural WHIL, scheduled from January 12 to 26 in Ranchi, will feature four teams: Delhi SG Pipers, Odisha Warriors, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, and Soorma Hockey Club.

Butter chicken's origin: Delhi restaurant moves HC against rival over remarks

Butter chicken's origin: Delhi restaurant moves HC against rival over remarks

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Justice Sanjeev Narula asked the proprietors of Moti Mahal to submit an affidavit, affirming their effort to distance themselves from the statement in articles that have been published.

Delhi HC refuses bail to Shibu Soren

Delhi HC refuses bail to Shibu Soren

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

Soren has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murder.

HC reserves order on Kejriwal's interim bail

HC reserves order on Kejriwal's interim bail

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Delhi high court reserved on Wednesday its order on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's pleas challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the excise policy case and seeking interim bail.

Delhi HC dismisses 'hopeless' plea against release of Padmavati

Delhi HC dismisses 'hopeless' plea against release of Padmavati

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

"Have you (counsel for the petitioner) seen the film? Have the people, who are burning cinema halls seen the film? By this kind of petitions you are encouraging the people who are agitating," the bench observed.

Foreigners can edit Indian newspapers, rules Delhi HC

Foreigners can edit Indian newspapers, rules Delhi HC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed a PIL seeking to make Indian citizenship a pre-requisite for a person to be appointed as the editor of a publication.

Future Retail files appeal in Delhi HC against status quo order on RIL deal

Future Retail files appeal in Delhi HC against status quo order on RIL deal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Future Retail Ltd (FRL) on Wednesday said it has filed an appeal in the Delhi high court against the status quo order on its Rs 24,713-crore deal with Reliance. On Tuesday, a Delhi High Court bench of Justice J R Midha had directed FRL to maintain status quo in relation to its Rs 24,713-crore deal with Reliance Retail that has been objected to by US-based e-commerce giant, Amazon. Following the Tuesday directive, FRL had said it would explore legal recourse.

Delhi HC to hear on May 10 Big Tech's plea on deleting Ramdev videos globally

Delhi HC to hear on May 10 Big Tech's plea on deleting Ramdev videos globally

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday said it would hear on May 10, pleas by internet and social media giants, Facebook, Twitter and Google, challenging an order directing them to remove, block or disable on a global basis links to a video containing defamatory allegations against yoga guru Ramdev.

CWG scam: Delhi HC grants bail to Darbari

CWG scam: Delhi HC grants bail to Darbari

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

T S Darbari, one of the three top officials in the Commonwealth Games scam, was granted bail by the Delhi High Court due to the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI's) failure to file charges within the stipulated time of 60 days from the day of his arrest.

No public interest: HC orders portals to mask name of an acquitted man

No public interest: HC orders portals to mask name of an acquitted man

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the right to privacy includes the "right to be forgotten," and ordered the masking of an acquitted man's name from online records. The court reasoned that no public interest is served by keeping information alive on the internet after criminal proceedings are quashed. It also directed portals and search engines to comply with the order.

Delhi HC upholds impounding of Jagat's passport

Delhi HC upholds impounding of Jagat's passport

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

The Delhi high court Tuesday upheld an order of the Enforcement Directorate impounding the passports of former external affairs minister Natwar Singh's son Jagat Singh, his business associate Andaleeb Sehgal and three others.

Delhi HC blast accused to face stringent charges

Delhi HC blast accused to face stringent charges

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and S P Garg allowed National Investigation Agency's plea against the trial court order, which had dropped stringent penal charge of 'waging war against the government' against Malik, who is facing trial in the September 7, 2011 attack case, in which 15 people were killed and 79 others were injured.

Juveniles treated too leniently even after Nirbhaya case: HC

Juveniles treated too leniently even after Nirbhaya case: HC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

In an order passed on September 11, Justice Subodh Abhyankar of the high court's Indore bench made these strongly-worded observations while dismissing an appeal filed by a man against the lower court's sentence in the case of four-year-old girl's rape in 2017.