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Delhi Gymkhana Club vs Centre: The legal fight over one of India’s most elite social addresses

The Centre has ordered the Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its 27.3-acre Lutyens' Delhi premises by June 5, citing urgent need for defence infrastructure and public projects. The club, a century-old elite institution, has challenged the order in the Delhi High Court, sparking a legal battle over reclaiming leased land…

The Economic Times · May 26

Krishna-Godavari Basin: SC agrees to fresh plea by Reliance to resolve dispute with Centre

The Supreme Court will hear Reliance Industries' plea for an amicable resolution of the Krishna-Godavari basin gas migration dispute. The Centre has agreed to explore bilateral dispute resolution. The court adjourned the hearing to July, expressing happiness if the dispute is settled through conciliation. This follows a previous refusal to…

The Economic Times · May 26

DU-St Stephen's row: Fresh exam roster includes newly recruited teachers despite HC stay order

St Stephen's College has included newly recruited teachers in an examination roster. This comes despite a university probe and a Delhi High Court stay order on the recruitment process. The court had directed the college to halt recruitment following a plea by four assistant professors. The roster was sent out…

The Economic Times · May 23

“Porn Clips Interrupt Delhi High Court Proceedings; ‘You’ve Been Hacked’ Message Triggers Probe”

Virtual proceedings before the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court were disrupted multiple times on Wednesday after obscene and inappropriate content was played during a live video-conferencing hearing, raising serious concerns about the security of digital court systems.

Whats Hot · Apr 29

Supreme Court directs maintaining of status quo in the Bharat Hotels-NDMC case

Update in August 2026: Nearly a month after this report was published, the Supreme Court had ordered a status quo in the matter, granting the hospitality company temporary relief in May. It also issued a notice to the civic body.

Newslaundry · Apr 27

A crowded courtroom, Kejriwal’s 10 reasons, and a bigger question: What makes a judge recuse?

An unusually high media presence combined with a heavy police bandobast was the first indication that a high-profile matter was going to be heard in the Delhi High Court.

Newslaundry · Apr 13

Hollywood studios now have another weapon to take down pirate websites in India: domain name registrar takedowns that can kill sites instantly

Delhi High Court orders now allow domain registrar suspensions, expanding India’s anti-piracy enforcement beyond ISP blocking measures.

TechRadar · Feb 14

‘Trial at natural pace’: What HC said while denying bail to Umar, Sharjeel, others

Hearing the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and seven others accused in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday denied them relief, according to LiveLaw.

Newslaundry · Sep 2, 2025

Who picks India’s judges? Inside a hidden battle between the courts and Modi’s government

This story was originally published by Global Press Journal.

Newslaundry · Jul 17, 2025

‘Sitting in rain, no money for rent’: 2 Delhi families say homes bulldozed despite court stay

“Despite a stay till September 1 from the Delhi High Court, they came and destroyed my house,” said 19-year-old Krishna as he stood next to the rubble that was his home. 

Newslaundry · Jun 18, 2025