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Thursday, January 8, 2026
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Topic: Delhi HC

HC seeks DGCA, govt response on pilot body’s contempt plea citing ‘wilful’ defiance of flight duty norms

Indian Pilots Guild alleged DGCA granted FDTL timeline extensions, approved airline-specific proposals that went against court orders. It filed contempt plea against DGCA chief. 

Delhi HC seeks DGCA’s response on pilots’ contempt plea over fatigue management norms

The plea contends that DGCA diluted the new FDTL norms by approving airline-specific schemes that do not fully comply with the timelines & conditions previously placed before the court.

Delhi HC to hear IndiGo crisis plea seeking Centre’s support for affected passengers on 10 Dec

The petition was mentioned for urgent hearing before a bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela.

HC quashes ‘discriminatory’ action against CRPF man with mental illness, restores full service benefits

Chhattar Singh was dismissed from service on two grounds: ‘absent from service’ and ‘insubordination’. The court has called his punishment ‘discriminatory, unfair’.

‘Fruit of a poisoned tree’: Why Delhi HC ruled profits from illegal betting are ‘proceeds of crime’

Profits from illegal cricket betting constitute ‘proceeds of crime’ even when betting itself not listed as offence under PMLA, court dismisses pleas linked to Rs 2,400 crore racket.

Mahua Moitra’s challenge to Lokpal nod for CBI charge sheet: The cash-for-query case & arguments so far

Delhi High Court reserved its order Friday on Trinamool MP's plea. Moitra challenged the Lokpal order on grounds such as violation of principles of natural justice & irreparable harm.

Red Fort blast echoes 2011 Delhi HC bombing—’white-collar’ terror cell, doctors & Jaish footprint

An explosion in a car on 10 November killed 13 people and injured several others near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi. Investigators have now found parallels with the 2011 Delhi HC bombing.

Drawing line on govt role in fee regulation, how HC settled key question in Delhi School Education Act

Delhi HC dismissed appeals challenging a previous ruling that Directorate of Education was not empowered to exercise unrestricted control over fees charged by unaided pvt schools.

Putting a price on love: How Delhi HC opened door for spouses to sue 3rd parties for ‘interfering in marriage’

HC has now issued summons based on largely untested tort of ‘alienation of affection’, allowing spouses to claim compensation from third parties for interfering with their marriage.

Delhi HC issues notice to govt, UPSC on plea by candidate with low vision over denial of quota

Plea argues that Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act mandates at least 4% of total seats be reserved for PwDs, & 1% of this for those with low vision, blindness.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.