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Sofi Ahsan
Sofi Ahsan is a Senior Correspondent reporting from the Delhi High Court. He has previously reported from the High Courts of Punjab and Haryana and J&K. He tweets @sofiahsan
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Legally, sex worker can say no, not married woman: Delhi HC judgeSubscriber Only
May 12, 2022 02:37 IST
State cannot have a plausible 'legitimate interest' in saving a marriage when that marriage is 'tyranny', says Justice Rajiv Shakdher
Thu, May 12, 2022
Delhi HC delivers split verdict on criminalisation of marital rapeSubscriber Only
May 11, 2022 14:35 IST
While Justice Rajiv Shakdher struck down the Exception 2 that protects men, who have forced non-consensual intercourse with their wives, from criminal prosecution under Section 376 IPC, Justice C Hari Shankar disagreed saying that the exception doesn't violate Article 14, 19 and 21.
Thu, May 12, 2022
ACB wants Aadhaar data, UIDAI says let card holders be heard firstSubscriber Only
May 10, 2022 19:27 IST
A district magistrate had allegedly issued “fake certificates, certifying as Delhi residents for making Aadhaar Cards, to over 400 people from his home state, Rajasthan”.
Wed, May 11, 2022
Explained: Why, according to UIDAI, Aadhaar data can’t be used in police investigationsSubscriber Only
May 09, 2022 17:06 IST
The UIDAI, which issues the unique Aadhaar number to residents of India, is prohibited by law from sharing any core biometric information with police.
Tue, May 10, 2022
Punjab tells HC its officers held; Haryana, Delhi denySubscriber Only
May 07, 2022 04:04 IST
As a Punjab Police team took Bagga away, and his father filed a complaint at the Janakpuri police station alleging he had been abducted, the Delhi Police filed an FIR and its inspector Antariksh approached the Dwarka court for a search warrant.
Sat, May 07, 2022
Plea against action on Insta account: Contradicting Centre, Meta says no need for notice before actionSubscriber Only
May 05, 2022 18:11 IST
The IT Rules, 2021 specify that the significant social media intermediaries must provide a user with an “opportunity to dispute the action being taken by such intermediary and request for the reinstatement of access to such information”, the company said.
Fri, May 06, 2022
Umar Khalid bail hearing: Is it proper to use the word ‘jumla’ for PM, asks HCSubscriber Only
April 27, 2022 14:03 IST
Delhi High Court said that there has to be “a line” or a “Lakshman rekha” when it comes to criticism of the government.
Thu, Apr 28, 2022
‘You have admitted your failures’: Delhi High Court to police over attack on CM Kejriwal’s residenceSubscriber Only
April 25, 2022 17:12 IST
The court said that the Delhi Police commissioner should inquire whether the security arrangements were adequate and the reasons for their failure. The court also asked the city’s top police officer to fix the responsibility for the lapse “which admittedly has occurred”.
Mon, Apr 25, 2022
Umar Khalid’s Amravati speech obnoxious, offensive, says Delhi HCSubscriber Only
April 22, 2022 11:50 IST
The court made the observation when the counsel representing Khalid was reading the portion where he is reported to have said Mahatma Gandhi had launched a non-cooperation movement against the British in 1920, and Jamia Millia Islamia University was one of the first educational institutes to be established after Gandhi’s call.
Fri, Apr 22, 2022
Not uncommon to shift graves when they cause obstruction to development: Delhi HC on transfer of graveyard claimed by Waqf BoardSubscriber Only
April 20, 2022 18:52 IST
The HC division bench dismisses the board’s appeal against a single-bench order that refused to stay the transfer of property to ITBP on the grounds that the land would still remain in possession of Centre
Wed, Apr 20, 2022
Delhi High Court strikes down Centre memo requiring judges to seek political clearance for travelling abroadSubscriber Only
April 06, 2022 14:45 IST
The Centre had argued that information concerning judges travelling abroad is required even when they proceed on a private visit so that in case of any emergency, they can be extended requisite assistance.
Wed, Apr 06, 2022
LOC against Ayyub issued in haste, infringes her right to speech: Delhi HCSubscriber Only
April 04, 2022 17:02 IST
Rana Ayyub was stopped from flying to London from the Mumbai International Airport last week
Tue, Apr 05, 2022
Attack on Kejriwal’s residence: Delhi HC asks police to explain ‘what kind of intimation you had’Subscriber Only
April 01, 2022 12:08 IST
The division bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla said it is evident that fear has been sought to be created. It added that Delhi Police would have to explain what inputs it had about the incident.
Fri, Apr 01, 2022
Sharing of data by Facebook a concern, somebody should look into Cambridge Analytica: Delhi HCSubscriber Only
March 30, 2022 20:53 IST
The observations were made during the hearing of Facebook and WhatsApp’s appeals against a single-bench order declining to interfere with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) investigation into the messaging application’s privacy policy.
Thu, Mar 31, 2022
Social media user can seek action if account suspended with no notice: GovtSubscriber Only
March 30, 2022 16:08 IST
The Centre in its reply to the High Court equated the suspension of account without prior notice to “depriving an individual citizen” of right to freedom of expression
Thu, Mar 31, 2022
Twitter not bothered about sensitivities of people in other religions, says Delhi HCSubscriber Only
March 28, 2022 17:27 IST
The court observed that the social media website would have been more sensitive had the content been about “another religion”, and told the company to show it the law that states action against offensive tweets can only be taken following a court order.
Tue, Mar 29, 2022
Explained: What is the legal dispute of Delhi’s Sujan Singh Park?Subscriber Only
March 26, 2022 17:32 IST
Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court on Friday that a private firm had sent bouncers to evict government officials from Sujan Singh Park, near Khan Market, in Lutyens Bungalow Zone.
Wed, Mar 30, 2022
Hate speech case: If said with smile, no criminality, says Delhi HCSubscriber Only
March 26, 2022 02:44 IST
The court was hearing CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat’s petition against a lower court order in which the prayer for registration of FIR against Union Minister Anurag Thakur and MP Parvesh Verma for their alleged hate speech was declined.
Sat, Mar 26, 2022
Open Nizamuddin Markaz for all devotees on Shab-e-Barat: Delhi HCSubscriber Only
March 16, 2022 14:07 IST
“It is agreed that while allowing devotees on a particular floor, the Covid protocol and social distancing norms will be maintained,” said Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri in an order
Thu, Mar 17, 2022
Probe without fear or influence: Delhi HC to police on Faizan death caseSubscriber Only
March 15, 2022 18:48 IST
"I am not here to interfere in any manner in the investigation of the investigating agency (but) if I saw anything hanky panky in this (status) report, then I can interfere,” Justice Chandra Dhari Singh told the police.
Tue, Mar 15, 2022
Will consider allowing prayers at Markaz Nizamuddin mosque during Ramadan if application is filed: Centre to Delhi HCSubscriber Only
March 14, 2022 20:04 IST
The submission was made during the hearing of Delhi Waqf Board’s petition for easing restrictions at Markaz Nizamuddin, where public entry was banned in connection with the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
Tue, Mar 15, 2022
‘When prayers can be held on first floor, why not others?’: Delhi HC on reopening Markaz Nizamuddin mosqueSubscriber Only
March 11, 2022 13:41 IST
The statement came after the Centre told the court that it has no objection to allowing people to offer prayers on the first floor on Shab-e-Barat and during the month of Ramadan.
Fri, Mar 11, 2022
Hate speech case: Delhi HC seeks police response on why Sharjeel Imam should not be granted bailSubscriber Only
March 09, 2022 18:13 IST
The court at the outset observed that section 13 does not fall under Chapter IV of UAPA — which pertains to terrorist activities, and thus he does not require to meet the stringent conditions for bail under the anti-terrorism law.
Thu, Mar 10, 2022
Delhi HC quashes PCI moratorium on opening of new pharmacy colleges in IndiaSubscriber Only
March 08, 2022 12:31 IST
The moratorium did not apply to government institutions, the North Eastern region and such states or union territories where the number of pharma institutions is less than 50.
Tue, Mar 08, 2022Tweets not defamatory, Opposition has right to question govt: Delhi HC to AAP ministerSubscriber Only
March 08, 2022 01:57 IST
In the process, the court said public figures such as ministers may be “lampooned” but they must bear it with fortitude and allow their actions to speak louder than words.
Tue, Mar 08, 2022Journalism of Courage
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