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Topic: Delhi HC

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

‘School gates shut in their faces’ — Delhi HC rues ‘humiliation’ of EWS students denied admission

Hearing 39 writ petitions of students denied admission under EWS quota by private schools in Delhi, HC issued directives to department of education to ensure RTE Act followed in ‘letter & spirit'.

Not ‘unforeseeable’ — why Delhi HC rejected bank’s ‘act of God’ claim after signboard injured man

Court awarded Rs 18 lakh to the family of a man who was severely injured after a Bank of Baroda signboard fell on him, rejecting bank's claim that an 'Act of God' had led to accident.

Why Delhi HC set aside $562 mn international arbitration award ISRO’s Antrix had to pay Devas

Delhi HC Monday said the September 2015 award by International Chamber of Commerce 'suffers from patent illegalities and fraud and is in conflict with the public policy of India'.

Delhi HC allows Antrix plea, sets aside arbitration award in favour of Devas

While passing the judgment, the court held that the Impugned award dated 14 September, 2015, suffers from patent illegalities and is in conflict with the Public Policy of India.

In relief to Indian Olympic Association, Supreme Court stops CoA from taking over

The order comes after Solicitor General Mehta appealed to the court saying the order could have negative repercussions on the nation. SC's will next hear the IOA's appeal on 22 August.

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

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.