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Saturday, October 4, 2025
TopicDelhi High Court

Topic: Delhi High Court

Women challenge Nizamuddin dargah ban, which is in place because ‘dead can see them naked’

Three women law students have cited the Ajmer Sharif dargah as an example of the bar having no basis in Islamic scripture.

All the legal attempts made to combat Delhi’s air pollution in the last 2 decades

From mandating CNG for Delhi’s buses to restricting the bursting of fireworks, courts have tried to curb air pollution in the capital for more than 20 years.

Hashimpura verdict exposes India’s criminal justice system

Lapses and gaps in the investigation process covered all aspects of the Hashimpura case.

SC dismisses CBI’s appeal in Bofors case, says grounds of delay not justified

A bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi rejected CBI's plea to disregard the 13 year delay in filing the appeal against Delhi HC's 2005 verdict.

What’s a life sentence when life is almost over: Hashimpura victims’ kin on court order

Day after verdict, Hazira, who lost her 17-year-old son, says at least the children & grandchildren of the convicted will know they were not cops but killers.

FIR against Rakesh Asthana shows cognisable offences, CBI informs Delhi High Court

The CBI has also informed the High Court that the probe against Asthana is at a nascent stage and several incriminating documents are under investigation.

Maoist attack on journalists is reminder that nothing can justify terrorism

The 50-word Edit — ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Delhi High Court sentences 16 ex-cops to life imprisonment in Hashimpura massacre case

The court termed the massacre as targeted killing of unarmed and defenceless people by the police.

Delhi High Court questions CBI for no response on Asthana’s plea to quash his FIR

The court also directed CBI to file reply on two pleas on or before November 1.

CBI No. 2 Asthana insists FIR against him is illegal, gets temporary relief from court

The Delhi High Court has instructed that CBI special director Rakesh Asthana cannot be arrested until the next hearing Monday.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

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.