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SC rejects Centre's plea against HC order quashing consular, passport and visa services

The Supreme Court dismissed the Centre's plea challenging a Delhi High Court verdict. This verdict had quashed the tender process for consular, passport, and visa services abroad. The Ministry of External Affairs and Engineers India Limited can make temporary arrangements for service continuity. These arrangements are to ensure uninterrupted delivery…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Delhi riots case: Supreme Court stays order allowing Devangana Kalita to inspect documents

The Supreme Court has intervened in the case involving riot-accused Devangana Kalita by staying a Delhi High Court ruling that granted her permission to review previously disregarded documents in a conspiracy matter. The Delhi Police raised concerns about possible trial delays, leading to the Supreme Court's decision to issue a…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Explained: Can the government force-feed a hunger striker? What Indian law says

Climate activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk was forcefully removed from Delhi's Jantar Mantar protest site by Delhi Police on Saturday, July 18, and shifted to a government hospital after 21 days of indefinite hunger strike. Police said the decision was based on medical advice and a Delhi High Court order…

Newslaundry · Jul 18

Rajpal Yadav sentenced to jail after fresh High Court ruling in cheque bounce case

Actor Rajpal Yadav faces three months in jail following a Delhi High Court ruling. He was ordered to pay over one crore rupees in seven cheque bounce cases. The court reopened the matter after the actor cited significant film production losses. Yadav stated his case involves Rs 17 crore in…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

SC to hear plea against Asian Games dressage team selection

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on July 9 regarding the dressage team selection. This plea challenges the Delhi High Court's refusal to intervene in the riders' non-selection. The High Court had previously denied relief to the gold medal-winning riders Anush Agarwalla and Sudipti Hajela. Logistical challenges prevented a…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

​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…

The Economic Times · Jul 5

SC upholds Delhi HC order rejecting man's claim to right to privacy in divorce case

The Supreme Court has affirmed a Delhi High Court ruling allowing wives to seek court assistance in gathering evidence like call records and hotel bookings to prove adultery. The apex court dismissed an appeal by a husband challenging the order, emphasizing that while privacy is a right, it's not absolute,…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

1993 Bowbazar blast: SC stays Delhi HC order for TADA convict's premature release

A bench of Justices PK Mishra and Sanjeev Sachdeva passed the interim order while issuing notice on the petition of the West Bengal government challenging the Delhi High Court's order for the release of the TADA convict.

The Economic Times · Jun 23

Wife refused to leave sister-in-law’s house after husband moved out; Delhi HC orders her eviction

A Delhi High Court ruling has affirmed a woman's eviction from her sister-in-law's inherited property. The court stated that once a husband loses his right to reside in his sister's house, his wife cannot claim a right to stay there. The sister-in-law, the sole owner via her mother's will, had…

The Economic Times · Jun 22