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'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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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).

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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Two CRPF inspectors clear every round of promotion exam, then failed over forearm tattoo: Delhi HC refuses relief despite tattoo removal; tattoos went unnoticed since joining

The Delhi High Court has dismissed petitions filed by two CRPF inspectors who were declared medically unfit for promotion to Assistant Commandant solely on account of tattoos on their right forearms. The court held that both officers, as serving personnel, could not claim ignorance of tattoo guidelines, and that subsequent…

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Delhi Gymkhana Club members, staff move Delhi HC against Centre's show-cause notice for eviction

The Delhi Gymkhana Club and its Staff Welfare Association have approached the Delhi High Court, contesting the central government's move to evict them from their Lutyens' Delhi property. Justice Avneesh Jhingan is set to hear the petitions on July 6, as the club fights to remain at its 2, Safdarjung…

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Delhi HC directs GAC to decide plea seeking removal of Dhruv Rathee's video within 15 days

The Delhi High Court has ordered the Centre's Grievance Appellate Committee to decide within 15 days an appeal seeking the removal of a controversial YouTube video by Dhruv Rathee. The video, titled "Can Hindus Eat Beef? | Kerala Story 2 Exposed," is alleged to be defamatory and targets Hindu deities.…

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Landlord entitled to higher rent if tenant overstays even after seeking more time to vacate property in this situation

Delhi High Court ruled that tenants overstaying their lease must pay increased rent as per the agreement, even if they temporarily requested more time to vacate. The court emphasized that continued possession triggers the rent escalation clause automatically. This applies even to unregistered lease deeds, as the obligation matures upon…

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HC refers Anjana Om Kashyap-Khan Sir defamation matter to mediation

The Delhi High Court has directed journalist Anjana Om Kashyap, educator Khan Sir, and other parties to attempt mediation. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela instructed the lawyers involved to meet with a mediator on Thursday evening, Bar and Bench reported.

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Delhi HC allows 17-year-old boy to donate part of liver to ailing father

In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court has permitted a 17-year-old boy to donate a portion of his liver to his ailing father. The court acknowledged the exceptional medical circumstances and the boy's voluntary consent, emphasizing strict adherence to legal and ethical protocols.

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Delhi HC to hear on July 9 Indian Polo Association's plea over eviction from Jaipur Polo Ground

The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing for July 9 on the Indian Polo Association's plea challenging the eviction from the Jaipur Polo Ground. The association fears irreparable damage to the turf before its appeal is heard. The Centre assured no alterations would occur in the interim, with the…

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Raghav Chadha wins partial relief in AI-content case; Delhi HC orders takedown of some posts

The Delhi High Court has mandated the removal of certain social media posts that were directed at MP Raghav Chadha, concluding that the remaining material does not hold defamatory implications. In this temporary ruling, the court noted that the issue of personality rights was not relevant. Chadha had requested judicial…

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Delhi HC asks CAT to re-examine plea challenging Forest Service exam answer key

The Delhi High Court has directed the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to re-examine a Forest Service exam candidate's challenge to the official answer key. The court clarified that questioning incorrect suggested answers is not the same as seeking re-evaluation. It emphasized that courts can intervene if answers are demonstrably wrong,…

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