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Topic: Delhi HC

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.

What HC battle between big publishers & ‘rogue’ websites could mean for free access to research

The case, which is due to be heard in July, raises questions around affordable access to science and social science research for public

16 yrs of tareekh pe tareekh & a ‘victory’ after death — court staffer’s long fight for justice

A reader in Tis Hazari court, Mahendra Verma was fighting for full reimbursement of expenses incurred in son's cancer treatment. His daughter took case forward after his death in 2020.

Child survivor needn’t be at bail hearings — Delhi HC issues slew of guidelines for POCSO cases

Justice Jasmeet Singh framed guidelines to prevent 're-traumatisation' of victim last week. Measures include virtual hearings, emphasis on sensitive questioning.

Why over 16,500 debt recovery cases are stuck in Delhi tribunals — ‘poor infra, lack of staff’

Report submitted to Delhi HC shows over 16,500 cases with claim value of about Rs 498 lakh cr are pending in 3 Debts Recovery Tribunals. HC asks finance ministry to consider report.

Earthquake, flood, fire: What ‘Act of God’ defence means and when it is rejected by courts

What does the defence of Act of God exactly mean? When is it accepted as a defence by courts and when is it rejected by courts? ThePrint explains

On Camera

Bank nationalisation will be a blow to India’s mixed economy, lead to totalitarianism: Phiroze Shroff

If banks were to be nationalised, politicians would start interfering with bank officials and put undue pressure on them, Prof Shroff wrote in 1963.

Go Swadeshi—RSS affiliate SJM calls for boycott of US firms Amazon, Walmart after Trump’s tariff hike

New Delhi: The day after the US imposed a 50 percent trade tariff on India, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has made an...

Secret to Pakistan aircraft losses in Op Sindoor could lie in Martin-Baker’s ejection seats records

New Delhi: On 7 May this year, as India and Pakistan entered into what was to be an 88-hour conflict, British firm Martin-Baker, which...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.