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Sohini Ghosh
Sohini is a senior correspondent based in Delhi, primarily covering legal developments in the Delhi HC. She tweets at @thanda_ghosh
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Another attempt to ‘mislead’ court: Delhi HC imposes Rs 1 lakh cost on litigant who misrepresented himself
October 31, 2025 18:32 IST
This is at least the fifth instance of a litigant approaching the court with an “oblique” motive and for “mala fide” purposes this month. Justice Mini Pushkarna of the High Court has been coming down hard on these cases.
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
As FSSAI upholds ban on ORS-branded products, Delhi High Court refuses to interfere, notes ‘public health risk’
October 31, 2025 18:23 IST
The FSSAI, in orders dated October 14 and 15, had stated that the use of the term ‘ORS’ in naming any food product violates provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
Amid Afghan visa extension halt, Delhi HC urges Centre to look into dry fruit trader’s case
October 31, 2025 14:04 IST
An office memorandum, dated March 19, did away with such extensions and now requires Afghan nationals to go back to their country and apply afresh for a visa.
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
Immediately appoint officer for inquiry against 9 suspended Tihar officials accused of extortion: HC to govt
October 31, 2025 06:08 IST
The court directed DoV to make the appointment preferably within a span of two weeks.
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
‘Taj Story’ row: Should’ve done proper research, says Delhi HC, rejects pleas against Censor Board nod
October 30, 2025 16:56 IST
The Delhi High Court also noted that the petitioners may approach the Central government to seek a review of the CBFC’s decision under Section 6 of the Cinematograph Act.
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
Delhi HC seeks govt reply on PIL challenging blanket ban on school teachers offering private tuitions
October 30, 2025 06:38 IST
Dhawan is challenging Section 28 of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, and Rules 113 and 123(1)(a)(viii) of the Delhi School Education Rules, 1973, which stipulate that no teacher of a school shall engage in private tuitions or similar activities.
Thu, Oct 30, 2025
Consider setting up inquiry into allegations of corruption in running of night shelters, Delhi HC tells Delhi government
October 29, 2025 18:38 IST
The Delhi Shelter Homes Workers’ Union has alleged ‘large-scale corruption, collusion, and unfair labour practices…in the operation and management’ of night shelters run by Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB)
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing of plea against Paresh Rawal’s film ‘The Taj Story’, which releases on October 31
October 29, 2025 17:21 IST
Petition says film’s promos have ‘generated considerable public debate, protest, and concern about communal harmony and the veracity of historical claims’.
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
17 years on, attempt to murder case against Madhu Kishwar quashed by Delhi HC
October 29, 2025 16:33 IST
The court said it appears to be a “maliciously motivated counterblast for wreaking vengeance”.
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
Extortion racket in Tihar jail: Delhi HC slams ‘lackadaisical approach’, seeks appearance of additional chief secy of home dept
October 29, 2025 15:57 IST
The Delhi High Court highlighted the need for timely disciplinary action and noted disturbing findings from a report on illegal activities in Tihar jail.
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
‘Situation can’t linger’: Delhi HC urges FSSAI to decide on ORS branding plea by October 31
October 29, 2025 12:14 IST
In a relief to J&J's arm, the Delhi High Court had stayed the food regulator’s curb on ORS branding as an interim measure and allowed the firm to move a representation within a week.
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
Delhi HC allows virtual examination of US whistleblower in Official Secrets Act case involving arms dealer Abhishek Verma
October 29, 2025 11:17 IST
Justice Sanjeev Narula stated that a case involving documents protected under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) “calls for stricter safeguards, not a different approach.”
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
Delhi High Court quashes Jamia Millia Islamia orders on dissolution of teachers’ body
October 29, 2025 05:05 IST
Justice Sachin Datta, while setting aside the varsity’s order, emphasised on the Constitutional guarantee enshrined in Article 19(1)(c) (right to form associations)
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
Delhi High Court refuses to order reimbursement of medical expenses abroad for former BSF DG
October 28, 2025 18:52 IST
The Delhi High Court, however, noted the "constitutional obligation" of the state to bear the medical expenses of serving and retired officers.
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
‘Uncertain times’: Bar raises concern over frequent transfers as Delhi HC bids farewell to two judges
October 28, 2025 06:10 IST
The Centre, on October 14, had confirmed the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation to transfer the two judges from Delhi HC
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
Transwoman’s challenge to dismissal by Navy: Delhi HC seeks MoD stand on Armed Forces Tribunal power to decide validity of statutes
October 28, 2025 03:23 IST
With Senior Advocate Gautam Narayan appointed as an amicus curiae in the matter, the three-judge bench is expected to consider the matter next on November 28.
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
‘Compromise not a passport out of a sexual offence’: Delhi HC refuses to quash POCSO case
October 27, 2025 15:56 IST
The court was hearing a plea by a man accused of alleged child marriage and sexual assault of a minor.
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
Four Delhi residents tried to make a quick buck over illegal construction — till the court stepped in
October 27, 2025 05:40 IST
Over 2 weeks this month, the Delhi High Court has passed at least 4 orders imposing costs of Rs 50,000-1 lakh on petitioners trying to use the legal process for blackmail and extortion, asking for demolition of alleged illegal constructions across the city with ‘nefarious’, ‘oblique’, and ‘ulterior’ motives
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
Cash relief vs ESOPs: Ex-CJI N V Ramana to arbitrate dispute of former CEO of Hero Group’s renewable energy arm
October 26, 2025 11:44 IST
In July, the company reiterated that the cash compensation was offered correctly and disagreed with the names proposed by Jain for appointment of the Arbitrator.
Sun, Oct 26, 2025
Delhi High Court stays regulator’s curb on ORS branding in relief for J&J arm
October 24, 2025 04:00 IST
While staying the operation of the FSSAI orders as an interim measure on October 17, the Delhi HC allowed the company to make representation against orders of the FSSAI within a week.
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
‘Friendship not a licence to rape’: Delhi HC refuses anticipatory bail to man accused of raping minor
October 23, 2025 22:04 IST
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma dismissed the application of the man in the case lodged under Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, noting that the accused had still not joined the investigation, despite his anticipatory bail plea having been either withdrawn or rejected on four occasions in the past.
Thu, Oct 23, 2025
‘Inconclusive findings don’t raise presumption of foul play’: Delhi HC closes petition into death of India’s envoy to Palestine
October 22, 2025 14:12 IST
Mukul Arya, who joined the Indian Foreign Service in 2008, was found dead at his residence at Ramallah in Palestine, on March 6, 2022. The family’s petition had alleged foul play into the death.
Wed, Oct 22, 2025
‘Alimony can’t be granted to spouse who’s financially self-sufficient’: Delhi HC
October 18, 2025 14:23 IST
The court was hearing a plea was filed by a woman, employed as a Group ‘A’ officer of the Indian Railways Traffic Service.
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
‘Complainant planted in political vendetta by probe agency’: Sajjan Kumar challenges conviction in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
October 18, 2025 00:25 IST
The appeal, listed for hearing before a Delhi High Court bench of Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Manoj Jain on Friday, has been adjourned to November 19
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
Delhi HC pulls up Centre for concealing facts in Sameer Wankhede promotion case, imposes fine of Rs 20,000
October 17, 2025 19:37 IST
Wankhede shot into the limelight after he arrested Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan in connection with an alleged rave on board a cruise ship in October 2021.
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