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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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UP main chalta hoga, yahan nahin: Delhi HC slams UP police in case of couple who eloped and got marriedSubscriber Only
October 28, 2021 12:33 IST
Delhi High Court had pulled up UP Police for registering a kidnapping case against a Delhi family and for making arrests in the case without informing Delhi Police.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021Delhi HC pulls up UP Police for making arrest from Delhi without informationSubscriber Only
October 28, 2021 07:47 IST
The court passed the order in the petition of a couple, who stated that they got married willingly on July 1, 2021.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Allopathy remarks: Delhi HC gives green signal to suit against RamdevSubscriber Only
October 28, 2021 02:57 IST
A suit under Section 91 of the Code of Civil Procedure alleging public nuisance or other wrongful act, affecting or likely to affect the public, can be instituted only by an Advocate General or with leave from a court.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Doorstep delivery of ration: Even if we have not stayed your scheme, your issues with Centre remains, HC tells Delhi govtSubscriber Only
October 27, 2021 20:11 IST
Meanwhile, the Union government submitted that it has challenged before the Supreme Court the HC order of last month, which allowed Delhi government to curtail the supplies of the existing fair price shop owners to divert the same for home delivery of ration.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Suit against Ramdev to go ahead as HC gives green signalSubscriber Only
October 27, 2021 18:43 IST
Doctors’ associations have sought a permanent and mandatory injunction against Ramdev’s “sustained and mala fide misinformation campaign” during the pandemic against allopathy and doctors practicing in the field.
Wed, Oct 27, 2021
TV Today Network takes Newslaundry to court, seeks Rs 2 crore in damagesSubscriber Only
October 26, 2021 14:39 IST
An impression has been created that TV Today Network and its publications are involved in broadcasting and publishing fake news and spreading communal disharmony in the public, alleges the suit.
Wed, Oct 27, 2021
Whatsapp, Facebook not legally entitled to claim they protect privacy: Centre tells Delhi HCSubscriber Only
October 23, 2021 08:00 IST
The government said that the petition filed by WhatsApp is not maintainable as the company is a foreign entity and it cannot claim rights under Article 21, including the right to privacy.
Sat, Oct 23, 2021
WhatsApp plea: In Delhi HC, Centre defends new IT rulesSubscriber Only
October 23, 2021 02:52 IST
The Government was responding to WhatsApp’s petition challenging the 2021 IT Rules’ requirement of enabling traceability of online messages.
Sat, Oct 23, 2021
‘Illegal’ structure in Defence Colony: Delhi HC questions religious panel interventionSubscriber Only
October 21, 2021 18:52 IST
The court said the government’s decision to refer the matter to the religious committee for approval will only lead to chaos and more encroachment in the national capital.
Fri, Oct 22, 2021
Centre opposes electricity connections for Pak Hindu migrants living in North Delhi, tells HC they have encroached defence landSubscriber Only
October 21, 2021 17:49 IST
The Ministry of Defence had also taken up the matter for disconnection of electricity and water supply of the “unauthorised occupants” with the Delhi Jal Board and North Delhi Power Limited, the Centre has told the court.
Fri, Oct 22, 2021
Delhi HC sends 16-year-old ‘rape survivor’ to shelter home, grants ‘accused’ bail and custody of her childSubscriber Only
October 13, 2021 12:23 IST
The court last month granted bail to the accused, a 19-year-old Hindu, after the minor girl, a Muslim, gave a statement that it was a consensual relationship and that she had married him out of her own will and that there was no coercion.
Wed, Oct 13, 2021
Delhi govt spa policy on hold, MCDs implement ban on cross-gender massageSubscriber Only
October 13, 2021 11:09 IST
The Association of Wellness Ayurveda and Spa called the move regressive and unreasonable as men and women work together in different workplaces.
Wed, Oct 13, 2021
Petty offence cases against children: Delhi HC slams Delhi Police for not producing juveniles before Juvenile Justice Boards within 24 hours of apprehending themSubscriber Only
October 12, 2021 20:20 IST
The division bench of Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani expressed shock after it was informed by the Delhi government that 3,965 cases involving petty offences by children were registered since March 2020
Wed, Oct 13, 2021
Asthana appointment upheld, HC says Centre must have a reasonable discretion to choose its officerSubscriber Only
October 12, 2021 10:45 IST
Senior Advocate Mukul Rohtagi, Rakesh Asthana's counsel, argued that Alam’s PIL is “not a genuine PIL” and “a proxy for somebody” who does not want to come on front.
Tue, Oct 12, 2021
Centre can’t deny PM-CARES is a govt fund, Delhi HC toldSubscriber Only
October 06, 2021 17:59 IST
The court Wednesday began hearing arguments in a petition seeking that PMCARES Fund be declared as ‘The State’ under Article 12 of the Constitution of India
Thu, Oct 07, 2021
2008 Delhi blasts accused granted bail, HC says courts ‘must save Constitutional rights from demise’Subscriber Only
October 06, 2021 12:45 IST
Hakim is accused of having carried a certain quantity of cycle ball-bearings from Lucknow to Delhi which, according to the police, were subsequently used to make IEDs used in the 2008 blasts.
Thu, Oct 07, 2021
Delhi HC orders closure of ‘petty offence’ cases pending against juveniles for more than one yearSubscriber Only
October 01, 2021 15:51 IST
The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) earlier had recommended immediate termination of all such cases where the proceedings involving petty offences have not been completed within six months as mandated by the law.
Fri, Oct 01, 2021
No intention, but you make a statement: HC pulls up Delhi govt over Kejriwal promise to tenantsSubscriber Only
September 27, 2021 15:27 IST
The division bench headed by Chief Justice DN Patel also criticised the government for making the statement without having any such intention. “You have no intention to make payment but you made the statement. Should we record this?” asked the court.
Tue, Sep 28, 2021
Google plea attempt to frustrate probe: CCISubscriber Only
September 25, 2021 02:39 IST
“Advise your client. Just because he is there (in California) ... he has to know that if he wants to function in a country, he has to know the law. This I don’t appreciate,” observed Justice Rekha Palli.
Sat, Sep 25, 2021
PM-CARES Fund not a fund of Government of India, Delhi HC toldSubscriber Only
September 23, 2021 04:45 IST
The submission was made in response to a petition seeking that PM-CARES Fund be declared as ‘The State’ under Article 12 of the Constitution.
Thu, Sep 23, 2021
Delhi HC tells IT dept to ensure Newslaundry co-founder’s data is protected: ‘Legally, morally wrong to leak pvt data’Subscriber Only
September 17, 2021 13:39 IST
Abhinandan Sekhri said the data downloaded during a recent IT survey at the news portal's office may include information on investigative stories
Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Delhi HC notice to Centre on plea against ban on strikes under defence services lawSubscriber Only
September 17, 2021 02:11 IST
A division bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Amit Bansal after hearing arguments in the petition filed by All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF)
Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Asthana brought in for effective policing on recent law and order situations in capital: Centre to Delhi HCSubscriber Only
September 16, 2021 15:54 IST
The submission has been made in a written reply filed in response to a PIL seeking quashing of Asthana’s appointment, inter-cadre deputation, and extension of service.
Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Centre cites diplomatic relations to justify curbs on Markaz NizamuddinSubscriber Only
September 13, 2021 17:46 IST
Raising a technical objection to the petition, the Centre said the Waqf Board does not have any locus standi to maintain the case before the court as the property in question has been leased out.
Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Delhi gangster Ankit Gujjar death: HC transfers probe to CBI, raps Tihar jail adminSubscriber Only
September 08, 2021 11:38 IST
Ankit Gujjar death: A Delhi court also asked CBI to file a status report before the next date of hearing, October 28. The court also issued a direction regarding the working of the CCTV cameras inside the prison.
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