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Malavika Prasad
Malavika Prasad is a former lawyer and now a City Reporter covering Delhi High Court for the Indian Express.
The last published article by Malavika Prasad was on 2024-07-12. This page is no longer being updated.
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Poor infra at Delhi govt hospitals: HC tells chief secretary to execute ‘immediate steps’ suggested by expert panelSubscriber Only
April 18, 2024 18:10 IST
The HC directed the Delhi government's chief secretary and principal health secretary to also indicate a "road map" on how they intend to ‘implement’ the intermediate and long-term measures.
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Delhi High Court: ‘Wrongful conviction far worse than a wrongful acquittal’Subscriber Only
April 17, 2024 18:18 IST
The High Court was hearing the plea of a man who was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment by the trial court in January 2023 on charges of sexually assaulting his sister’s niece, a 12-year-old, in 2016.
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Woman can’t be held for abetting suicide if ‘lover’ ends life due to ‘love failure’: Delhi High CourtSubscriber Only
April 17, 2024 16:26 IST
For the wrong decision taken by a man of "weak or frail mentality", another person cannot be blamed, the Delhi High Court said
Wed, Apr 17, 2024
No impropriety or irregularity: Delhi HC dismisses PIL challenging Maulana Azad Education Foundation’s dissolutionSubscriber Only
April 16, 2024 21:38 IST
The court observed that the Central Waqf Council's decision to dissolve the foundation is a "well considered decision" taken in terms of the "authority vested in it"
Tue, Apr 16, 2024
ED opposes Kejriwal plea: Can’t commit crime and claim immunity citing electionsSubscriber Only
April 03, 2024 20:55 IST
Bizarre: Arvind Kejriwal's lawyer Singhvi on ED drawing parallels with murder, act of terrorist
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Highlights: ‘Delhi L-G has not elected Kejriwal,’ says AAP’s Sanjay Singh on BJP seeking removal of CM
April 03, 2024 09:39 IST
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Highlights: Delhi High Court, meanwhile, has refused to entertain a plea seeking the removal of Arvind Kejriwal from the chief minister's post
Fri, Apr 05, 2024
No interim relief for Kejriwal for now, Delhi HC grants ED time to respond to his pleasSubscriber Only
March 27, 2024 18:41 IST
Arrest disables him from active role, makes level-playing field uneven, says Kejriwal's lawyer Singhvi
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
‘A day is far too long when the arrest is illegal’: Arvind Kejriwal to Delhi High Court in plea against ED arrest, remandSubscriber Only
March 27, 2024 11:34 IST
Senior advocate AM Singhvi, appearing for Arvind Kejriwal, pointed out several "glaring issues" in the Delhi CM's arrest.
Wed, Mar 27, 2024
Policing not tailored to serve interests of any specific religious, cultural community: Delhi HC on plea by purdanashin womanSubscriber Only
March 01, 2024 22:27 IST
The woman had sought sensitisation of the Delhi Police on religious and social customs and practices of all women who observe purdah, belonging to any religion, guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
Fri, Mar 01, 2024
Delhi HC clarifies procedure for taking down defamatory content against Smriti and daughterSubscriber Only
March 01, 2024 01:57 IST
If the intermediaries are of the view, the court said, that the “content in question is not covered” by the July 2022 order, they will inform Irani within three days; Irani will then be free to move an application before the court.
Fri, Mar 01, 2024
No Shab-e-barat prayers at Akhoondji Masjid site: Delhi HC dismisses pleaSubscriber Only
February 23, 2024 15:48 IST
The counsel for the petitioner, Shams Khwaja, argued that the mosque in question is “700 years old” and the graves are also located in the same khasra number.
Fri, Feb 23, 2024
‘Trees are not expendable commodity’: Delhi HC asks forest dept to ensure its involvement in infrastructure projectsSubscriber Only
February 22, 2024 11:01 IST
The Delhi High Court was hearing a contempt plea seeking action against tree officers for allegedly not complying with its directions from 2022.
Thu, Feb 22, 2024
‘It’s taxing… not everyone can move court’: JNU student after HC set aside rusticationSubscriber Only
February 15, 2024 05:11 IST
Last November, the varsity rusticated Singh for two semesters and declared her out of bounds for allegedly misbehaving with a female security guard. The HC set aside the order this month.
Thu, Feb 15, 2024
Can’t expect civic authorities to completely wipe out strays from Delhi roads: HCSubscriber Only
February 14, 2024 05:33 IST
The Court also examined status reports filed in the matter, and noted that the estimated cattle population in Delhi following the Covid-19 pandemic stood at around 83,671, and the four city gaushalas “contained sufficient space” to accommodate abandoned cattle.
Wed, Feb 14, 2024
A control room with real-time info on ICU beds in hospitals: Delhi HC asks if it can be set upSubscriber Only
February 13, 2024 22:13 IST
The bench also underscored that quality medical services is "crucial for the health and well being of any city", and to ensure a robust public health system is an obligation of the State
Wed, Feb 14, 2024
Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: Delhi HC suspends life sentence of 4 convictsSubscriber Only
February 12, 2024 14:01 IST
The four men have sought suspension of sentence until their appeal before the High Court is decided.
Mon, Feb 12, 2024
Many authorities working at ground level, all have failed us: HC on ‘unauthorised construction’ near protected monumentsSubscriber Only
February 09, 2024 04:47 IST
The High Court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) moved by an NGO, Jamia Arabia Nizamia Welfare Education Society, claiming that "illegal and unauthorised construction" is underway at 'Khasra number 556 Ziyarat guest house' near the baoli (stepwell).
Fri, Feb 09, 2024
‘Encroachment is like committing dacoity’: HC to officials on unauthorised construction near Nizamuddin BaoliSubscriber Only
February 07, 2024 21:07 IST
The HC was hearing a PIL moved by an NGO, Jamia Arabia Nizamia Welfare Education Society, claiming that “illegal and unauthorised construction” was being done at ‘Khasra number 556 Ziyrat guest house’ near the baoli (stepwell).
Wed, Feb 07, 2024
‘New excise policy made to suit co-accused…’: HC refuses bail to AAP’s Sanjay SinghSubscriber Only
February 07, 2024 19:13 IST
The HC, however, said that Singh is entitled to a “fair trial” and directed the trial court to “expedite” the trial in the present case once it commences.
Wed, Feb 07, 2024
Newsclick HR head Amit Chakraborty moves Delhi HC for bail in UAPA caseSubscriber Only
February 07, 2024 16:31 IST
NewsClick founder-editor Prabir Purkayastha and Amit Chakraborty were arrested in October 2023 over allegations that the news portal was given money to spread pro-China propaganda
Wed, Feb 07, 2024
Only six CT scan machines in Delhi govt hospitals for 3 crore residents: HCSubscriber Only
February 06, 2024 09:59 IST
According to the minister, state government hospitals are staring at a situation where even new hospitals don’t have sufficient staff to make them operational.
Tue, Feb 06, 2024
HC asks DDA to maintain status quo on Mehrauli land where mosque was razedSubscriber Only
February 05, 2024 20:47 IST
The order came in an application moved by the petitioner, the Managing Committee of Delhi Waqf Board, seeking urgent relief, wherein its counsel advocate argued Monday that demolition action has been taken “illegally” without following due process of law.
Tue, Feb 06, 2024
Delhi High Court refuses to quash summons against Arvind Kejriwal in defamation caseSubscriber Only
February 05, 2024 20:45 IST
"The background of the petitioner, being a Chief Minister, necessitates an acknowledgment of the inherent sense of responsibility that comes with such a significant political role," the HC bench said.
Tue, Feb 06, 2024
‘Neither ethical nor legally permissible’: Delhi HC rejects unmarried woman’s plea to terminate 28-week pregnancySubscriber Only
February 05, 2024 11:17 IST
The woman’s counsel had argued that no one in her family knew about the pregnancy, and asked the Delhi HC to direct doctors at AIIMS to medically examine her.
Tue, Feb 06, 2024
City has become a slum, stop passing the buck: HC to DDA, MCD over ‘unauthorised construction’ near two monumentsSubscriber Only
February 01, 2024 23:38 IST
The MCD counsel submitted that “despite the first and second floor of the property being sealed”, the erstwhile owner had sold the property to another person (the present authority on the third, fourth and fifth floors of the property), “even though the land belongs to DDA”.
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