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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicDelhi High Court

Topic: Delhi High Court

‘Can’t conduct mini-trial’: How HC interpreted Lokpal powers in Mahua Moitra cash-for-query case

Delhi HC quashed anti-graft watchdog’s sanction order against Moitra but not the probe. It directed Lokpal to re-examine the issue in a month, in accordance with statutory framework.

HIV+ person falls under PwD category. The significance of Delhi High Court ruling

Ruling came in case of BSF constable who was discharged from service in 2019 after HIV diagnosis; Delhi high court orders his reinstatement.

Why Apple has moved Delhi HC against changes to India’s competition law

Delhi HC takes up Apple Inc.’s challenge briefly, only to reschedule hearing to 27 January on being told counter-affidavits filed by ministry of corporate affairs and CCI were not on record.

Solitary confinement, no lawyer. Delhi HC intervenes in Indian’s UAE detention

According to an RTI response accessed by ThePrint, data provided by UAE authorities showed that as of August this year, 1,419 Indians were being detained in the UAE.

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. 

Battle for Sunjay Kapur’s empire is no ordinary family feud. Succession meets Kyunki Saas

The death of industrialist Sunjay Kapur has ripped away the image of a happy blended family. Rs 30,000 crore and control of a business empire are now at stake in a Shakespearean showdown.

UPSC’s 20-day OBC certificate deadline struck down. Why Delhi HC called the rule ‘arbitrary & unreasonable’

The HC Wednesday decided writ petitions from OBC candidates who cleared the initial stages of the CAPF-assistant commandant's exam but were later disqualified or considered 'General' category.

Quashing civil defence volunteers’ dismissal, HC notes need for ‘fairness’, even for ‘voluntary’ service

Delhi High Court found dismissal of two volunteers to be punitive, not routine, and upheld supremacy of judicial review, partially allowing their writ petitions.

Judges vs advocates: Bouncers & banter as lawyers defeat CJI’s XI in spirited cricket match

ThePrint captures moments from the match between judges led by CJI Surya Kant and the Supreme Court Bar Association at the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi.

‘Why did you let this happen?’ HC raps Centre for IndiGo crisis, asks how airlines can charge Rs 40k

HC also questioned IndiGo’s non-compliance with rest norms. 'If a pilot is supposed to do 2 landings in a night and he is doing 6, he is compromising on people’s safety,' bench said.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.