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TopicDelhi High Court

Topic: Delhi High Court

Why Delhi HC denied IIT-BHU grad relief in PMLA case despite giving him bail in predicate case last year

The court emphasised the distinct nature of money laundering offences under PMLA, saying that bail in a predicate offence does not guarantee relief in money laundering cases.

Delhi HC tribunal confirms 5-year ban extension on Pannun founded SFJ for subversive activities

The tribunal upheld SFJ's ban, citing threats to Indian leaders, links to terrorists, secessionist campaigns, G-20 Summit disruptions, and ISI-backed recruitment of Sikh youths.

PIL in Delhi HC to curb spam calls, ‘infringing on citizens’ right to privacy’

The plea highlighted these calls promoted the agenda of a specific political party, urging the public to vote for them in exchange for promised freebies.

FIR against journalist Rana Ayyub on Delhi HC order for ‘insults to Hindu deities’

The court said the plea before it disclosed the commission of cognisable offences, and directed the city police to investigate the matter ‘fairly’.

How Delhi HC had shut down all criminal cases against MF Husain over his art, and was backed by SC

MF Husain faced multiple legal battles after his provocative depictions of Hindu deities sparked outrage. Courts upheld his right to artistic freedom, dismissing charges of obscenity.

Delhi court orders seizure of ‘offensive’ MF Husain paintings, igniting debate on artistic freedom

The 2 paintings of Hindu deities were displayed at Delhi Art Gallery. Experts say courts must set boundaries on the extent to which individuals can object to artists' creative expression.

In Delhi HC’s denial of bail to 7 ‘active LeT members’, a reading of how UAPA sees furthering of terror

Sections 38 & 39 of UAPA deal with membership of terrorist groups & supporting them. Support may include monetary help or facilitating meetings, the court said.

Petition filed in Delhi HC to make CAG reports public before Assembly polls as speculations mount

The petitioner Brij Mohan, a retired civil servant, sought directions to make CAG reports public, even if Speaker fails to convene sitting of Delhi Assembly to table them.

Delhi HC dismisses pre-arrest bail plea of ex-IAS Puja Khedkar. ‘Tried to deceive UPSC’

Khedkar is facing criminal charges for cheating and unlawfully claiming OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination.

Can the word ‘Wow’ be trademarked? Delhi HC approaches question in cases filed by Wow! Momo

Justice Amit Bansal noted that the word ‘wow’ is too common and generic to be monopolised by a single entity. The case will be heard next on 31 January.

On Camera

SIR drive isn’t NRC-CAA—it can exclude millions of genuine voters, not just Muslims

India is a country where access to documents and digital systems is still uneven. Election Commission's SIR must not turn into a hostile exercise.

India’s services exports touching $400 bn—a quiet engine offsetting trade deficit

In 2024-25, India exported $387.54 bn worth of services, against imports of $198.14 bn, earning all-time high surplus of $189.40 bn. This offset 2/3rd of goods trade deficit. 

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.