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Delhi HC blast: Third accused remanded to police custody

Delhi HC blast: Third accused remanded to police custody

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

The third person arrested in connection with the Delhi High Court blast -- Amir Abbas Dev -- was remanded to seven days of police custody by a local court to enable the security agencies to question him.

Son has no legal right in parents' house: Delhi HC

Son has no legal right in parents' house: Delhi HC

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

A son, irrespective of his marital status, has no legal right to live in the self-acquired house of his parents and can reside there only at their "mercy", the Delhi high court has said.

Delhi HC blast case: Suspected HuJI member detained

Delhi HC blast case: Suspected HuJI member detained

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Security agencies have detained Hafiz Aamir, a suspected Harkat ul Jehadi al Islami operative, for allegedly sending a terror email in the aftermath of the blast outside the Delhi high court on September 7. Aamir is understood to have told the investigators that an email claiming responsibility on behalf of the HuJI was sent on his directions, sources said on Thursday. Aamir, who has been detained in Kashmir's Kishtwar district, is alleged to be an operative of the HuJI.

Seemandhra Cong leader moves Delhi HC on resignation issue

Seemandhra Cong leader moves Delhi HC on resignation issue

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Seemandhra Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Lagadapati Rajagopal on Tuesday moved Delhi high court seeking its direction to Speaker Meira Kumar to accept his resignation as member of the House, submitted two months ago.

Another victim of Delhi HC blast dies, toll 15

Another victim of Delhi HC blast dies, toll 15

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

A man injured in the Delhi high court blast succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, taking the death toll in the terror attack to 15. Rattan Lal, 58, died at 8.20 am in the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. He was in a serious condition and both his legs had been amputated, doctors said. He is survived by his wife, three daughters and a son."Yesterday, he had expressed his desire to meet his wife and son and we had agreed," the doctor said.

Delhi HC upholds speed limit for call centres cabs

Delhi HC upholds speed limit for call centres cabs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

The Court dismissed a petition filed by All Haryana Tourists Transport Welfare Association, a bulk of whose members are attached to Gurgaon call centres, seeking quashing of a circular issued by the Delhi Police (Traffic) asking them to fix the speed limit for their cabs at 40 kmph.

Delhi HC stays release of book on Radia tapes

Delhi HC stays release of book on Radia tapes

Rediff.com25 May 2011

In a relief to corporate lobbyist Niira Radia, the Delhi high court on Wednesday stayed the release and circulation of a book authored by advocate R K Anand on her controversial, tapped telephonic conversation with various high profile individuals.

Red alert sounded in UP after Delhi HC blast

Red alert sounded in UP after Delhi HC blast

Rediff.com25 May 2011

The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday sounded a state wide red-alert in the wake of the low intensity blast near the High Court in Delhi on Wednesday afternoon.

Delhi HC seeks reply from govt on CAS

Delhi HC seeks reply from govt on CAS

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought reply from the government on an allegation by Zee-promoted Siti Cable Network that it deferred indefinitely the implementation of the CAS in the capital for extraneous and impermissible reasons.

Delhi HC stays eviction of Nehru Memorial Fund from Teen Murti Estate

Delhi HC stays eviction of Nehru Memorial Fund from Teen Murti Estate

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The JNMF has denied the claims that it was in illegal possession of the property.

Justice Leila Seth, 1st woman Delhi HC judge, passes away

Justice Leila Seth, 1st woman Delhi HC judge, passes away

Rediff.com6 May 2017

She was 86 and passed away on Friday night at her residence in Noida.

Don't divide history, Rani Lakshmi Bai a national hero: HC raps Shahi Idgah

Don't divide history, Rani Lakshmi Bai a national hero: HC raps Shahi Idgah

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Maharani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi is a "national hero" and history should not be divided on "communal politics", the Delhi high court said on Wednesday while pulling up the Shahi Idgah managing committee for making "scandalous pleadings" in its plea against installation of her statue inside the Shahi Idgah Park at Sadar Bazar in New Delhi.

Delhi riots accused student activist moves HC for anti-CAA stir videos, chats

Delhi riots accused student activist moves HC for anti-CAA stir videos, chats

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Kalita pleaded that she needed the videos and chats to prove her innocence, but the Delhi police counsel contended that her petitions were not maintainable.

Delhi HC dismisses plea against oil PSUs' selloffs

Delhi HC dismisses plea against oil PSUs' selloffs

Rediff.com6 Feb 2003

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition challenging the government's decision to divest equity in the oil public sector units HPCL and BPCL as the findings of the Supreme Court relating to privatisation of Balco came in its way.

Husband calling wife 'parasite' insult to entire womankind: HC

Husband calling wife 'parasite' insult to entire womankind: HC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The petitioner husband, who was stated to have abandoned his wife and children and was living with another woman, was ordered by the trial court to pay Rs 30,000 per month as maintenance to his wife, along with Rs 5 lakh towards the "injuries" sustained by her, including mental torture, depression and emotional distress.

No HC relief for Tharoor in 'scorpion' remark against Modi

No HC relief for Tharoor in 'scorpion' remark against Modi

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The high court said the defence, if any, needs to be considered by the trial court on the basis of evidence.

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking probe into Singhvi CD row

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking probe into Singhvi CD row

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a plea for probe by the Bar Council of Delhi into the alleged CD row, purportedly involving senior advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi.

Will HC stay Kejriwal's bail? Order today

Will HC stay Kejriwal's bail? Order today

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

The Delhi high court will pronounce on Tuesday its verdict on a plea by the Enforcement Directorate seeking a stay on the trial court order granting bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case stemming from the alleged excise scam.

CEC Rajiv Kumar, a strong critic of exit polls, demits office

CEC Rajiv Kumar, a strong critic of exit polls, demits office

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Rajiv Kumar, the 25th chief election commissioner of India, has demitted office after a nearly three-year tenure marked by both electoral successes and allegations of bias from opposition parties. Kumar oversaw the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, among other major elections. During his tenure, he implemented reforms across various aspects of the Election Commission's functioning, including structural, technological, capacity development, communication, international cooperation, and administration. However, he faced criticism from opposition parties and activists on several issues, including the efficacy of Electronic Voting Machines, alleged fudging of voter data, and being "lenient" on the ruling BJP. While the Commission responded to the allegations, Kumar often defended himself and the poll authority through poetry. In his farewell address, Kumar expressed concerns about the timing of petitions raising doubts over poll processes and the impact of freebie promises on the fiscal health of the state. He also criticized the practice of showing early trends on counting day by news channels, calling it "nonsense". Kumar's tenure was marked by numerous controversies, with opposition parties and activists alleging bias and irregularities. While the Election Commission defended its actions, the allegations cast a shadow over his time in office.

Ex-Delhi HC judge on the Mattoo case verdict

Ex-Delhi HC judge on the Mattoo case verdict

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

The Delhi high court judge, who had awarded death penalty to Santosh Kumar Singh in the Priyadarshini Mattoo case, on Wednesday said that he did not view the Supreme Court's decision of commuting the sentence as a failure of judicial system as apex court judges are 'wiser'.

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking ban on burqa, other face veils

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking ban on burqa, other face veils

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

The plea sought a ban on wearing face veils including burqas, helmets, hoods etc at public places on the ground of threat from terror activities.

George Fernandes to stay with wife, says Delhi HC

George Fernandes to stay with wife, says Delhi HC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

A judge of the Delhi High Court held one-on-one discussion on Monday with ailing former union Minister George Fernandes to decide the legal battle over his custody between his wife Leila Kabir and his brothers. 80-year-old Fernendes, who was brought in the courtroom on the wheelchair by his wife Leila Kabir, was taken inside Justice V K Shali's chambers to ascertain his mind on with whom he prefers to live.

When SC stayed trial court summons for Manmohan in coal block case

When SC stayed trial court summons for Manmohan in coal block case

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was summoned as an accused in a coal block allocation case, but the Supreme Court intervened and stayed the directive. Singh, a renowned economist and politician, questioned the absence of mandated sanction for prosecuting public officials and denied any wrongdoing in the coal block allocation. The Supreme Court's decision highlights the complexities of government functions and criminal prosecution in cases involving public officials.

PIL on attacks on churches in Delhi: HC seeks Centre's reply

PIL on attacks on churches in Delhi: HC seeks Centre's reply

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Delhi high court on Wednesday sought response of the Centre on a PIL seeking protection of religious rights of Christians and an SIT probe into the recent attacks on churches in the national capital.

HC stays order against Essel's UNI bid

HC stays order against Essel's UNI bid

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Delhi HC has stayed CLB order against Essel group's bid on UNI. The tranfer of shares too has been termed null and void.

Religion vs dharma: HC asks govt to decide on meaning

Religion vs dharma: HC asks govt to decide on meaning

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The petition also sought a direction to include a chapter on dharma and "religion" in the syllabus of primary and secondary schools "in order to educate the masses and control the religion-based hatred and hate speeches".

RK Anand to challenge HC order on Radia book

RK Anand to challenge HC order on Radia book

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Lawyer R K Anand will move the Delhi High Court, seeking vacation of the stay on circulation and release of his book Close Encounters with Niira Radia.

MAMC rape case: Delhi HC upholds lifer for convict

MAMC rape case: Delhi HC upholds lifer for convict

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

The Delhi high court on Monday sentenced the prime convict in the 2002 Maulana Azad Medical College student rape case to life imprisonment. Observing that the accused Rahul had acted "not only as a beast but even acted savage," a bench headed by Justice Pradeep Nandrajog upheld the trial court verdict, which had sentenced him to life imprisonment. The court, however, acquitted the other convict Amit on charges of rape and directed the police to release him.

ICL cannot sue BCCI in UK courts: Delhi HC

ICL cannot sue BCCI in UK courts: Delhi HC

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

The Delhi high court on Tuesday barred the unsanctioned Indian Cricket League from filing a suit against the Board of Control for Cricket in India in the United Kingdom courts.

Govt ban 'Hindutva Watch' contrary to law, X tells HC

Govt ban 'Hindutva Watch' contrary to law, X tells HC

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The Centre's decision to block the entire social media account of 'Hindutva Watch' on the basis of certain alleged offending posts is 'disproportionate' and contrary to the law, social media giant 'X' has told the Delhi high court.

Modi's degree: HC wraps up hearings on Kejriwal's review plea, reserves order

Modi's degree: HC wraps up hearings on Kejriwal's review plea, reserves order

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

One of the key contentions raised by Kejriwal in his review plea is that contrary to Gujarat University's claim about Modi's degree being available online, no such degree is available on the university's website.

Delhi HC stays narco-test on Maoist leader Ghandy

Delhi HC stays narco-test on Maoist leader Ghandy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

The Delhi High Court on Thursday restrained the city police from conducting a narco-analysis test on top Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy. Justice Indermeet Kaur stayed the trial court's order, which had on October 31 allowed the police to conduct the test on the 63-year-old Maoist leader. The court passed the order after Ghandy's counsel submitted that the test can't be conducted until and unless the Constitutional validity of the narco-test is decided.

Not heard properly: ED tells HC, challenging Kejriwal's bail

Not heard properly: ED tells HC, challenging Kejriwal's bail

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has challenged the order of Rouse Avenue court on granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to the Delhi Excise policy.

HC orders Sunita to take down Kejriwal's court video

HC orders Sunita to take down Kejriwal's court video

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

In the video, Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor, is seen addressing a trial court.

Delhi HC blast: Custody of accused extended till Mar 12

Delhi HC blast: Custody of accused extended till Mar 12

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

The judicial custody of suspected terrorist Amir Abbas Dev, arrested for his alleged role in the blast outside the Delhi high court premises in September last year, was on Monday extended by two weeks by a Delhi court.

Anti-Muslim article: Delhi HC spares Swamy from immediate arrest

Anti-Muslim article: Delhi HC spares Swamy from immediate arrest

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy was on Friday granted interim protection till January 30 by the Delhi high court against his possible arrest for writing an allegedly "inflammatory" article. Justice M L Mehta granted interim protection to Swamy and asked him to give an undertaking that he would not write such articles in the future. The court also issued a notice to the Delhi police, seeking its response to Swamy's anticipatory bail plea.

No ban on posthumous reproduction if consent is proven: HC

No ban on posthumous reproduction if consent is proven: HC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The court said the decision shall be communicated by the Union ministry of health and family welfare for considering whether any law, enactment, or guidelines are required to address issues related to posthumous reproduction or post-mortal reproduction.

JK woman moves DelhiHC for protection from parents

JK woman moves DelhiHC for protection from parents

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Sunita approached the High Court seeking protection claiming she was a major and entitled to marry the man of her choice.

HC upholds Kejriwal's arrest, says law applies equally to all

HC upholds Kejriwal's arrest, says law applies equally to all

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

In a massive setback to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed his petition challenging his arrest in a money laundering case stemming from the alleged excise scam, saying there was no contravention of legal provisions.

Decide plea against Sreesanth's discharge in IPL spot-fixing: SC to Delhi HC

Decide plea against Sreesanth's discharge in IPL spot-fixing: SC to Delhi HC

Rediff.com15 May 2018

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, asked the Delhi High Court to decide by July end the appeal challenging a trial court order discharging several cricketers, including S Sreesanth, in the sensational IPL spot-fixing case.