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Saturday, February 14, 2026
TopicDelhi Court

Topic: Delhi Court

What is pecuniary jurisdiction & why Delhi bar associations are pushing hard for enhancing it

Statutory basis for pecuniary jurisdiction is Section 6 of Civil Procedure Code (CPC). Delhi HC has begun consultations on increasing pecuniary jurisdiction of district courts.

Why Delhi court acquitted Medha Patkar in 2006 defamation case, filed by VK Saxena, now L-G

The court acquitted Patkar, citing factual inconsistencies in the case and non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements for electronic evidence.

Goa nightclub fire: ‘Threats, thyroid & onus on manager’ in Luthra bros’ junked pre-arrest bail plea

The fire at the nightclub in North Goa’s Arpora killed 25 people, including 20 kitchen staffers, who were suffocated to death in the basement.

20 yrs ago, Safdarjung cooperative scam opened a ‘Pandora’s box’. Convictions mark its final chapter

Ruling in Safdarjung Cooperative Group Housing Society case was delivered in two parts. The first dealt with conviction, and the second with sentencing.

Delhi court grants bail to Assam-based co-accused in abduction case against R&AW ex-officer Vikash Yadav

Bikram Gogoi, had already obtained protection from arrest by Delhi Police, which has charged Yadav and other co-accused in a case filed based on allegations by a Delhi businessman.

2012 Jama Masjid rioting case: Why a Delhi court let 16 men walk free

A Delhi court has cited unreliable testimonies, inconsistencies and contradictions to acquit 16 men accused of arson and rioting near Delhi’s Jama Masjid more than a decade ago.

Setback for NIA in ‘separatist’ Aasiya Andrabi case: Why Delhi court rejected plea to submit ‘new’ evidence

The NIA approached the court on 2 August, days before the judgment in the seven-year-old case, seeking to submit additional evidence against Aasiya Andrabi & her 2 aides.

Delhi Court quashes gag order in defamation suit by Adani, says journalists should’ve been heard

Gag order triggered two separate appeals, one by Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, and the other by the four journalists. Different bench reserved order on Thakurta’s appeal earlier in the day.

Delhi court issues non-bailable warrant against R&AW ex-officer Vikash Yadav in 2023 abduction case

The matter pertains to the abduction and attempted murder case lodged against Vikash Yadav and others on the complaint by a Delhi-based businessman.

Lawyers suspect ‘black magic’ as murder accused surgeon throws rice on court floor during hearing

Chander Vibhas, a surgeon, accused in a 2011 murder case lodged at Delhi's Hari Nagar police station and facing his trial now, threw rice on the courtroom floor during a 11 August hearing.

On Camera

How the RSS dialogue on caste changed over 100 years. Sangh and its ‘samajik samrasta’

Contrary to naysayers, the RSS practices what it preaches. It is closer to the Gandhian teaching of improving the individual morally and spiritually to change the external environment.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.