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Delhi High Court to now sit on first and third Saturdays of every month

January 16, 2026 2:29 am

The decision, issued through a notification signed by the HC’s registrar general Arun Bhardwaj, follows a resolution passed in a Full Court meeting held on December 22.

2023 Parliament breach case: Why Delhi High Court referred to SC’s expanded definition of terrorist act

January 16, 2026 11:39 am

On Thursday, a division bench of Justices Prathiba Singh and Madhu Jain in the HC, were hearing bail pleas of Parliament security breach case accused Manoranjan D, Lalit Jha and Sagar Sharma, who are facing charges under UAPA.

Delhi HC upholds dept action against constable discharged in 2013 riots case

January 15, 2026 10:32 pm

Acquittal in criminal case irrelevant to police proceedings, says court

Ensure PTAs are formed in all schools, record steps taken so far, HC tells DoE

January 15, 2026 2:45 am

The PIL has flagged that as of December last year, according to a survey conducted by them, 170 private schools in the Capital do not have a PTA in accordance with the existing guidelines issued in 2010.

Shelter patients awaiting treatment in subways: HC to hospitals

January 15, 2026 2:46 am

Sharma and Dixit highlighted that the subway from Gate 2 of AIIMS Metro station — where patients and attendants have already been taking shelter — can accommodate around 100 people.

Child survivor’s ‘vocabulary’ prompts Delhi High Court to uphold man’s POCSO conviction

January 10, 2026 3:05 pm

Delhi High Court Child Abuse Case: Justice Neena Bansal Krishna was hearing a plea of a man against the trial court order, where he was convicted for seven years' imprisonment under the provisions of the POCSO Act.

New fee regulation law curtails autonomy: Delhi's minority schools to HC; court refuses stay

January 10, 2026 9:58 am

Minority unaided schools in Delhi have challenged the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025, arguing that it violates their constitutional autonomy, but the High Court has declined to stay the law for the second day in a row.

Is breathing luxury? Experts weigh in on the legal battle over 18% GST on air purifiers and right to life

January 10, 2026 10:35 am

GST on Air Purifiers: As the Delhi High Court decides the fundamental question: Is an air purifier a luxury appliance or a life-saving medical necessity, legal experts provide a comprehensive roadmap of the complexities involved.

India defends antitrust penalty law in Apple fight

January 09, 2026 9:49 am

In its lawsuit, Apple said the law, which reflects practice in the European Union, could lead to disproportionate ‌fines for breaches that happened only in India.

MCOCA case trial ended over 5 months ago: Delhi HC directs sessions judge to pronounce verdict after noting non-compliance with CJ-issued order

January 08, 2026 4:44 am

The HC, in an order on January 6, further directed the sessions court judge that the order be pronounced within two to three weeks.

DELHI HIGH COURT VIDEOS

Delhi HC sends Sajjan Kumar to jail for life in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

June 22, 2020 6:07 pm

After 34 years, the Delhi High Court held Sajjan Kumar guilty of being involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and sentenced him to life imprisonment. Here's what the court said and how political leaders reacted.

Kanhaiya's bail plea hearing to resume tomorrow

February 23, 2016 7:44 am

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar's bail plea, seeking status report from the Delhi Police prosecutor. Divulging details on the matter, special public prosecutor of Delhi Police Shailendra Babbar said there are certain facts that they want to submit to the court and therefore a day's time has been granted. He added that there are enough evidence to prove Kanhaiya guilty.

HC reserves its order on Pachauri's bail cancellation

February 11, 2016 12:46 pm

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its order on the plea of complaint seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to RK Pachauri. R K Pachauri's lawyer Ashish Dixit said that the police had filed a status report that states that there are no allegations levelled on him.

AAP should clear all pending dues of MCD workers: Union leader

February 08, 2016 4:52 pm

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) union leader RB Uthwal, on Monday said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government should clear all dues of workers pending since 2003 if it wanted to put an end to the ongoing strike. Uthwal further said that the wages given by the Delhi Government on the condition of that temporary workers being removed from their respective duties won't be accepted. He stressed that the only way to end the strike is to give permanent jobs to these workers and clear all pending dues. He further asked the Delhi High Court to pay attention to the condition of poor workers and their families before giving its final judgement on the strike.

DDCA case: Delhi HC issues notice to Kejriwal, Kirti Azad

January 15, 2016 9:39 am

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI) : The Delhi High Court on Friday issued a notice to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kirti Azad, seeking a reply from them in the civil defamation suit filed by the Delhi and District Cricket Board (DDCA) against them. DDCA Lawyer Sangram Patnaik said that the HC has issued the notice and now the matter will come for hearing on March 2, 2016, where the defendants have to file a reply. He further said that once they will get the reply, they will work accordingly.

DDCA case: Delhi HC issues notice to Kejriwal, Kirti Azad

January 15, 2016 9:39 am

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI) : The Delhi High Court on Friday issued a notice to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kirti Azad, seeking a reply from them in the civil defamation suit filed by the Delhi and District Cricket Board (DDCA) against them. DDCA Lawyer Sangram Patnaik said that the HC has issued the notice and now the matter will come for hearing on March 2, 2016, where the defendants have to file a reply. He further said that once they will get the reply, they will work accordingly.

Delhi Govt. to submit report on pollution: Gopal Rai

January 08, 2016 6:26 am

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Delhi transport Minister Gopal Rai on Friday said that the Delhi Government would submit its report on the level of pollution in the national capital to the High Court. He said that the status quo of the report and the Odd-Even formula would be known after the Delhi High Court passes its order. He added that the odd-even scheme had resulted in garnering diverse views from the people and after weighing the pros and cons would the status of the scheme be decided.

Delhi Govt. to file reply in Delhi HC on Jan. 8

January 06, 2016 11:42 am

New Delhi, Jan 6 (ANI): Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said that it would provide all the details of observations made by Delhi High Court with regard to the Odd-Even formula on January 8. Rai said Delhi Government will put all the points in front of the court and would prove the data of the changes in the level of pollution, since the Odd Even formula came into effect.

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