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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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HC seeks details of Delhi Metro’s bank balance as Reliance seeks award moneySubscriber Only
December 22, 2021 20:23 IST
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the DMRC, termed the rejection of the government offer by banks a very serious matter and termed Reliance’s stand “arrogant”.
Wed, Dec 22, 2021
‘Inordinate delay of 170 years’: Delhi HC junks woman’s plea seeking possession of Red FortSubscriber Only
December 20, 2021 17:15 IST
A resident of a slum in West Bengal’s Howrah, Sultana said that she is the widow of the Mughal emperor’s great-grandson Mirza Mohammad Bedar Bakht, who had “successfully escaped from Rangoon”.
Mon, Dec 20, 2021
Right to be forgotten comes under right to privacy: Centre to Delhi High CourtSubscriber Only
December 17, 2021 03:21 IST
🔴 However, the government said it does not have a “significant role” to play in the matter in which the petitioners have sought relief.
Fri, Dec 17, 2021
When ‘veg’ is ‘non-veg’: what Delhi High Court saidSubscriber Only
December 16, 2021 03:45 IST
Delhi High Court has directed the food safety regulator to ensure that food business operators make full disclosures on all that goes into any food article. Who went to court, and why? What is the problem with the labelling?
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Don’t send notices to parents of couples under Special Marriage Act: Delhi governmentSubscriber Only
December 16, 2021 03:00 IST
🔴 This circular comes after a contempt case was filed before Delhi HC in August seeking action against a SDM, whose office had sent a notice to an interfaith couple’s parents last year.
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Why don’t you arm yourself with tasers: Delhi HC on assault in TiharSubscriber Only
December 16, 2021 02:29 IST
🔴 The Delhi High Court also said that the jail authorities' approach cannot be that this is the only way they know, and called for wider consultation on the issue of custodial violence and prison reforms.
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
2 jabs to all priority now, no norms yet on booster dose: Centre to Delhi HCSubscriber Only
December 15, 2021 03:45 IST
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare told the court that two expert bodies are considering scientific evidence related to the vaccine dose schedule as well as the need and justification of Covid-19 booster doses.
Wed, Dec 15, 2021
Delhi High Court orders complete disclosure of veg, non-veg ingredients of food itemsSubscriber Only
December 14, 2021 12:02 IST
🔴 The court said that the failure on the part of the Food Business Operators to comply with the requirements would expose them to class action for violation of the fundamental rights of the consuming public and invite punitive damages, apart from prosecution.
Tue, Dec 14, 2021
Delhi HC dismisses DU professor’s plea for appointment as HoD, takes note of sexual harassment complaintSubscriber Only
December 11, 2021 10:14 IST
“The conduct of a professor/teacher as an HoD, who is required to involve himself in various activities of the department, which includes interacting with the students and the teachers, need to be blemish-free," said the court.
Sat, Dec 11, 2021
Charitable distribution not exempted: Delhi govt on Gautam Gambhir’s health campSubscriber Only
December 08, 2021 20:11 IST
🔴 The Delhi HC had on Sept 20 stayed the proceeding in the Drugs Control department criminal complaint and asked it respond to the petition moved by the Gautam Gambhir Foundation.
Thu, Dec 09, 2021
Delhi High Court slams Jamia Millia admin, says confidence shakenSubscriber Only
December 08, 2021 02:23 IST
A petition before the court accused the university of engaging in “nepotism and favouritism” in admissions to the paid category seats of Syed Abid Husain Senior Secondary School. The varsity termed the allegation vague and baseless.
Wed, Dec 08, 2021
NGO’s FCRA registration suspended: Govt won’t produce records in courtSubscriber Only
December 07, 2021 06:42 IST
On October 25, the court had granted time to Centre to produce the original record in support of its contention that a show cause notice contemplating an inquiry was issued to CHRI before the order suspending its FCRA certificate.
Tue, Dec 07, 2021
Delhi HC tears into police over FIRs in Tablighi caseSubscriber Only
December 06, 2021 13:02 IST
The court directed the DCP, Central District, to file a detailed affidavit in the case.
Mon, Dec 06, 2021
Why not include fair price shops in doorstep ration scheme: Delhi HC to govtSubscriber Only
December 03, 2021 19:06 IST
Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing the government, submitted that there was no point in having 1,500-2,000 fair price shops when 69 lakh out of 72 lakh people have opted for home delivery of ration.
Fri, Dec 03, 2021
HC raps Delhi Police for transferring rape victim’s complaint to GhaziabadSubscriber Only
December 02, 2021 18:09 IST
The police station concerned allegedly did not register an FIR, forcing her to approach the Metropolitan Magistrate for the same.
Fri, Dec 03, 2021Right to dissent essence of a vibrant democracy, says Delhi High CourtSubscriber Only
November 27, 2021 05:08 IST
🔴 The court said the fundamental and precious right guaranteed by the Constitution can neither be restricted nor denied merely on the perceived apprehension of the view being unpalatable or disagreeable to some.
Sat, Nov 27, 2021
HC rejects plea to ban Salman Khurshid book: ‘Democracy would be in peril if creative voices are stifled’Subscriber Only
November 26, 2021 23:30 IST
🔴 “The freedom to freely express ideas and opinions cannot be permitted to be overshadowed by the ominous cloud of being non-conformist,” said Justice Varma in the order.
Fri, Nov 26, 2021
Why no to covid booster shot, Delhi High Court asks CentreSubscriber Only
November 26, 2021 04:01 IST
🔴The court asked why shots to boost waning immune response were not being made available in India when other countries such as the United States and those in Europe were permitting and encouraging such inoculation.
Fri, Nov 26, 2021
Could shut eyes, not read: HC rejects plea to ban Khurshid bookSubscriber Only
November 25, 2021 16:22 IST
🔴 A lower court had earlier refused to stop the publication of Khurshid’s book and said that an injunction would lead to hardship for the publishers and also curtail the right of speech and expression of the author.
Fri, Nov 26, 2021
Delay over NSD Director’s appointment: Delhi HC hits out at govt, says efforts made to stall processSubscriber Only
November 19, 2021 04:34 IST
It directed the ministry to place the recommendation of the NSD Society along with its July 2019 proposal — that of theatre director Dr J Thulaseedhara Kurup — before the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) within two weeks.
Fri, Nov 19, 2021
NSD Director appointment: Delhi HC raps Ministry of Culture, says efforts made to stall processSubscriber Only
November 18, 2021 12:25 IST
Theater director Dr J. Thulaseedhara Kurup’s name was recommended for the post in July 2019 by the ministry.
Thu, Nov 18, 2021
Delhi HC: Right to meaningful family life is part of right to lifeSubscriber Only
November 17, 2021 05:09 IST
The verdict was passed on a petition filed by IAS officer Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru against a Central Administrative Tribunal order.
Wed, Nov 17, 2021
‘What is the offence committed?’: Delhi HC asks police on those who provided shelter to TablighisSubscriber Only
November 12, 2021 18:19 IST
The court said that when the lockdown was imposed, the people were in the mosque and nobody could go anywhere.
Fri, Nov 12, 2021
George Floyd figures in Delhi HC order: ‘Let no one have to repeat his tragic last words’Subscriber Only
November 09, 2021 01:15 IST
The court said a fresh inquiry is warranted as photographs and a video show the two men being repeatedly assaulted “by a posse of policemen who are in uniform and in civilian attire”.
Tue, Nov 09, 2021
27 years on, former Delhi HC Bar Association president convicted for assaulting woman lawyerSubscriber Only
November 05, 2021 18:30 IST
While the incident took place on August 5, 1994, the case came before the court on July 7, 1995.
Fri, Nov 05, 2021Journalism of Courage
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