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Businessman Manpreet Chadha exonerated in cases filed against him in 2018, 2021,2023, 2024

New Delhi, April 23: Wave Group Vice Chairman Manpreet Singh (Monty) Chadha has been exonerated in various cases filed against him in 2018, 2021, 2023 and 2024.

Ramdev agrees to pull down videos linking 'Rooh Afza' with 'Sharbat Jihad'

New Delhi, April 22: Patanjali founder Baba Ramdev on Tuesday agreed before the Delhi High Court to pull down videos from social media in which he had reportedly linked pharmaceutical and food company Hamdard’s popular drink Rooh Afza with 'Sharbat Jihad'.

Baba Ramdev assures Delhi HC of removal of 'Sharbat Jihad' advertisement

New Delhi, April 22: Yoga Guru, Baba Ramdev, on Monday assured the Delhi High Court that all videos and social media posts containing his controversial "Sharbat Jihad" remark will be taken down.

Judge Arun Bhardwaj appointed as Delhi HC's new registrar general

New Delhi, April 21: The Delhi High Court on Monday notified the appointment of Judge Arun Bhardwaj as its new Registrar General, with his term commencing from May 1, 2025. The decision was formalised through an official court order, marking a significant transition in the court's administrative leadership.

Delhi govt directs schools to frame smartphone usage policy after HC ruling

New Delhi, April 18: Following a recent Delhi High Court judgment, the Delhi Government has directed schools to formulate policies regarding students' use of smartphones.

HC asks Delhi govt, MCD to act against illegal encroachments on Yamuna Pusta Road

New Delhi, April 18: The Delhi High Court has ordered the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the city government to act against illegal encroachments prevailing along the Yamuna Pusta Road, which stretches from Wazirabad to Hiranki and serves as a crucial arterial route for residents and commuters.

2020 Delhi riots: Court stays order for further investigation on Law Minister Kapil Mishra

New Delhi, April 9: Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday issued a notice on the revision moved by Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra. He has challenged the order passed by the magistrate court directing further investigation in the 2020 Delhi riots.

Delhi HC refuses stay on SFIO case against Kerala CM Vijayan's daughter

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, April 9: In a jolt to Veena Vijayan, daughter of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused a stay of the probe by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) into allegations of her (now defunct) IT firm Exalogic receiving monthly gratification to the tune of Rs 2.70 crore from Kochi-based Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL), for mining sanctions,

PIL challenges 10% ministerial cap in Delhi, seeks constitutional amendment

New Delhi, April 9: A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed in the Delhi High Court, seeking an amendment to Article 239AA to increase the number of ministers in the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.

Delhi HC Bar honours Justice DK Sharma as he moves to Calcutta HC

New Delhi, April 4: Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma bid farewell to the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) during a special event, expressing his excitement about taking on his new role at the Calcutta High Court following his transfer.

Delhi High Court refuses to stay ongoing probe by SFIO into IT firm of Kerala CM Vijayan's daughter

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, April 3: A week after the Kerala High Court dismissed two pleas seeking a probe by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department into the allegations that IT firm Exalogic of Veena Vijayan, the daughter of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, got a monthly gratification from Kochi-based Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL), for mining sanctions, the Delhi High Court on Thursday refused the mining firm's petition seeking to stay the ongoing SFIO investigation.

After Centre's approval, Allahabad HC gets 3 judges, including Justice Yashwant Varma

New Delhi, March 28: The Ministry of Law and Justice has issued three distinct notifications approving the transfer of judges to the Allahabad High Court based on the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendations.

Justice Chandra Dhari Singh transferred from Delhi HC to Allahabad HC

New Delhi, March 28: In a significant reshuffle within the judiciary, the Ministry of Law and Justice has issued a notification regarding Justice Chandra Dhari Singh's transfer from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court.

Medha Patkar challenges order of trial court refusing her to examine Nandita Narrain as witness

New Delhi, March 27: Social activist Medha Patkar has challenged the trial court order not allowing her to examine Nandita Narrain as a witness in a defamation case against LG V K Saxena.

IOA challenges Delhi HC single bench order over Bihar Olympic Association dispute

New Delhi, March 27: The Indian Olympic AssociationNew Delhi (IOA) has appealed to the division bench of the Delhi High Court, seeking to overturn a recent ruling by its single bench. The ruling had invalidated an order from the IOA President that created a five-member Ad-Hoc committee to manage the affairs of the Bihar Olympic Association.

Delhi HC issues notice on PIL against restricted operative hours of blood banks

New Delhi, March 26: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) raising the plight of blood donors who face significant difficulties in donating blood due to 'restricted' operative hours of the blood banks, i.e. till 4 p.m. or 5 p.m.

Delhi HC allows withdrawal of PIL against YoYo Honey Singh's song 'Maniac'

New Delhi, March 26: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday permitted the withdrawal of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that raised concerns about the lyrics of the song 'Maniac', produced by YoYo Honey Singh Productions Private Limited.

JP Nadda held discussion with Jairam Ramesh over judiciary accountability on Judge Yashwant Varma case

New Delhi, March 26: Rajya Sabha Leader of the House JP Nadda on Wednesday met with Congress leader Jairam Ramesh and held a discussion over judiciary accountability on the issue of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma.

Congress MP Manish Tewari files motion to discuss alleged aberrations in judiciary in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, March 26: Congress MP Manish Tewari submitted an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, seeking to suspend the regular business of the House to discuss urgent concerns regarding alleged aberrations in the higher judiciary.

Meeting was fruitful: BJP MP Bhartuhari Mahtab over JPC meet on 'One Nation-One Election' proposal

New Delhi, March 26: BJP MP Bhartuhari Mahtab said that he had a 'fruitful' experience at the all-party meeting called for discussion on 'One Nation-One Election' proposal. Mahtab stated that former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court and the Attorney General of India explained the entire issue very well.

FairPoint: The fire that lit up the judiciary's hidden secrets!

New Delhi, March 23: 'See you in court'-- a phrase often used as the final note of caution in disputes captures the essence of the judiciary's role as the ultimate arbiter of justice.

Chief Justice of Delhi HC to submit report on March 21 to CJI on allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma

New Delhi, March 21: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a statement saying on receiving the information, Chief Justice of Delhi High Court commenced the in-house enquiry procedure collecting evidence and information regarding allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma and a report will submitted to the Chief Justice of India on March 21.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Jaishankar call on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

New Delhi, March 21: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at the Parliament House on Friday.

High bird strikes at IGI Airport: Delhi HC issues notice to Centre, Airports Authority

New Delhi, March 19: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) highlighting the issue of rising encounters of birds/wildlife with aircraft at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.

Delhi HC orders round-the-clock police protection for transgender witness in 2019 murder case

New Delhi, March 18: The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the police to provide round-the-clock security to a transgender individual who is the prime witness in a 2019 murder case. The court passed the order after noting that the accused, who was granted bail, had been violating the conditions and issuing threats to the witness.

Kapil Mishra challenges trial court's decision on alleged inflammatory remarks in Delhi HC

New Delhi, March 17: Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra has approached the Delhi High Court, challenging a trial court's decision to dismiss his plea seeking to quash proceedings against him.

Delhi HC directs removal of defamatory video against Isha Foundation, Sadhguru

New Delhi, March 12: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed journalist and YouTuber Shyam Meera Singh to take down a video about Isha Foundation and its founder and spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev from all social media platforms, considering it per se defamatory.

Sagar Dhankar murder case: Wrestler Sushil Kumar likely to released from Tihar tomorrow

New Delhi, March 5: Olympian wrestler and accused in Sagar Dhankar murder case, Sushil Kumar likely to be released from Tihar Jail on Thursday.

Women need to be respected more than worshiped: Delhi High Court Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya

New Delhi, March 5: Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya has emphasised that women need to be respected more than they are to be worshiped.

Reliance shares slide as Delhi HC overturns arbitral award ruling

Mumbai, March 4: Shares of Reliance Industries Limited continued to slide on Tuesday, following a ruling from the Delhi High Court that reversed a previous judgment.

Delhi HC refuses to implement total smartphone ban in schools

New De: lhi [India], March 3: In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court refused to ban children from bringing smartphones to school. The court clarified in its decision that the use of smartphones does not negatively impact teaching, discipline, or the overall educational environment in the classroom.

Delhi HC issues guidelines for use of smartphones in schools

New Delhi, March 2: The Delhi High Court has issued a slew of guidelines for the use of smartphones in schools, saying that while students should not be barred from carrying smartphones but the use of mobile devices in school must be regulated and monitored.

Delhi HC expresses concern over 16 industrial areas choking River Yamuna

New Delhi, February 28: The Delhi High Court on Friday expressed serious concerns over the untreated effluent flowing from 16 industrial areas in the national capital, choking River Yamuna.

No legal provision: TMC's Mahua Moitra on reports of Railways asking X to remove stampede content

New Delhi, February 22: TMC leader Mahua Moitra on Friday slammed the Ministry of Railways and said that there is absolutely no legal basis for the Railways to demand the removal of videos related to the New Delhi stampede.

Centre notifies appointment of two judicial officers as Delhi High Court judges

New Delhi, February 19: The Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday notified the appointment of two judicial officers, Renu Bhatnagar and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta, as judges of the Delhi High Court.

Delhi HC directs Civil Aviation Ministry to address plea for enhanced aviation safety

New Delhi, February 19: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Civil Aviation and relevant authorities to address a representation raising concerns about passenger safety issues and to take appropriate measures to enhance passenger safety standards in India.

Plea in Delhi HC, seeks direction to block AI chatbot 'DeepSeek' over data leak, security concerns

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