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Topic: Delhi HC

Husband & wife closely related, Delhi HC declares 31-yr marriage void under Hindu law

Hindu Marriage Act prohibits marriage between 'sapindas' — those with common ancestor till 3rd generation on mother's side & 5th on father's.

Gender laws not to be misconstrued as ‘anti-men’, says Delhi HC in workplace harassment case

Such laws don’t mean judges get ‘swayed by gender-related factors’, HC says, sets aside lower court order that found prima facie case against petitioner for 'outraging modesty of woman'.

Can calls intercepted in preliminary enquiry be evidence? CBI court order puts focus on ‘grey area’

In case of IRS officer & others accused of helping a businessman evade taxation, CBI special court held that only evidence gathered after FIR admissible. But Delhi HC has stayed order.

H&M got penalty notice because cardigan didn’t mention size in metres. 5 yrs on, HC quashed complaint

HC observes items did not fall into category of ‘pre-packaged commodity’ to which the rules apply & are 'sold as loose articles and the customers are free to try or inspect the same'.

Govt allows existing stock of 14 banned fixed-dose combination drugs to be sold after HC order

Delhi High Court accepted pharma companies’ argument that most banned drugs had been in use for over 30 years and said health ministry had not specified reasons behind ban issued in June.

Refusing to quash FIR against man who ‘raped & married’ minor, Delhi HC flags an ‘alarming’ pattern

Single judge bench of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma noted that there are numerous cases where rape accused 'deceitfully' marries victim & abandons her after criminal charges are dropped.

‘Haj protected under Constitution’ — Delhi HC stays govt suspension of organisers’ certificates, quotas

In their petition, several Haj Group Organisers — govt-approved group tour operators that organise the pilgrimage — claimed their certificates & quotas were suspended after they were found eligible.

Delhi HC sets aside call for MCD standing committee re-poll. ‘Only half’ problem solved say officials

Delhi Mayor & Aam Admi Party councillor Shelly Oberoi had called for fresh polls to elect 6 members of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's standing committee, declaring 1 vote invalid.

Delhi HC overturns discharge of Sharjeel Imam, 10 others in Jamia violence case: ‘Used force & violence’

Overruling the trial court's order, Delhi HC said the video clips and witnesses’ statements were sufficient to frame charges for 'unlawful assembly and rioting' in the 2019 case.

Delhi HC slaps Rs 5 lakh fine on petitioner for ‘demanding’ Rs 50 lakh to withdraw case

HC took note of transcripts of conversation where petitioner allegedly demanded Rs 50 lakh to withdraw case. Cost imposed will be used to provide counselling to POCSO victims.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.