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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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Delhi HC’s intervention on air purifiers GST cut plea would violate Constitution’s basic structure: Centre
December 26, 2025 13:41 IST
The Delhi HC, on December 24 had suggested the Centre to consider if a virtual meeting of the GST Council can be convened, given the air pollution situation in the national capital. ASG Venkataraman made it clear on Friday that it would not be possible.
Fri, Dec 26, 2025
Delhi HC can test constitutional validity of Special Marriage Act provisions: How SC order paved the way
December 26, 2025 07:19 IST
The SC has dismissed a 2024 petition by the Ministry of Law and Justice, which had sought transfer of a petition that challenged constitutional validity of sections 6 and 7 of the SMA from the Delhi HC to the top court.
Fri, Dec 26, 2025
Unnao rape case: Why Delhi HC suspended Sengar’s sentence, said ex-MLA wasn’t public servant
December 25, 2025 18:33 IST
Delhi High Court Kuldeep Sengar Sentence Suspension Explained: The trial court had ruled that Sengar qualifies as a ‘public servant’, relying on the definition under the Prevention of Corruption Act. But the Delhi HC said the IPC definition must be considered. Here are the details.
Fri, Dec 26, 2025
‘Half the DU students are there’: Delhi HC orders action against illegal Majnu Ka Tila cafes
December 25, 2025 06:05 IST
While orally remarking that "half the DU students are there", Justice Gedela urged the authorities to take quick action. Meanwhile, CJ Upadhyaya quipped on a lighter vein, "except the momos cart, everything shall be removed."
Thu, Dec 25, 2025
Outrage over Sengar: CBI to oppose bail, woman says ‘wanted to commit suicide’
December 25, 2025 05:28 IST
Speaking to The Indian Express in the evening, the survivor said the development “will only make things worse for victims who decide to take on the mighty”.
Thu, Dec 25, 2025
2017 Unnao rape case victim meets Rahul Gandhi, seeks legal aid amid outrage over Sengar bail
December 24, 2025 21:16 IST
"Put us in prison, at least we will be safe there," the survivor told mediapersons after the meeting with Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi.
Wed, Dec 24, 2025
2017 Unnao rape case: MLA not defined as public servant under IPC hence POCSO case not made out, says Delhi HC
December 24, 2025 20:34 IST
The court suspended the sentence of ex-BJP legislator Kuldeep Sengar, who was awarded life imprisonment in 2019 by a Delhi trial court in a minor's rape case, on Tuesday.
Wed, Dec 24, 2025
Terror-funding case: Delhi HC dismisses pleas of Hizbul chief’s sons against framing of charges
December 24, 2025 04:29 IST
The bench held the appeals, which were filed under Section 21 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, are not maintainable.
Wed, Dec 24, 2025
2017 Unnao rape case: Ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar’s sentence suspended by Delhi HC
December 23, 2025 17:50 IST
Sengar, who is currently in prison, will not be out until a similar order suspending his sentence in the case of custodial killing of the minor’s father is issued by the Delhi HC.
Wed, Dec 24, 2025
‘Disturbing public order’ accounts for 50% of takedown notices to X
December 23, 2025 07:00 IST
May 13, 2024 saw most takedowns of 115 links for ‘influencing poll process’.
Tue, Dec 23, 2025
National Herald case: Delhi HC seeks response of Rahul, Sonia Gandhi on ED’s plea challenging trial court’s order
December 22, 2025 16:15 IST
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the ED, stated before the Delhi High Court that if the trial court’s order in the National Herald case is to be sustained, it would “affect several cases”.
Mon, Dec 22, 2025
Compensation to rape survivors: Delhi HC frames guidelines to recover money if case is settled
December 22, 2025 13:31 IST
The court said this is necessary to preserve the integrity of the victim compensation framework.
Mon, Dec 22, 2025
Cash-for-query case: Relief for Mahua Moitra, Delhi HC sets aside Lokpal order on chargesheet
December 19, 2025 11:45 IST
Cash-for-query case: The Lokpal had granted CBI sanction to file a chargesheet against the TMC MP, which she challenged.
Fri, Dec 19, 2025
Centre mulls norms on empanelment of advocates, Delhi High Court gives 3 months to decide
December 18, 2025 05:50 IST
PIL challenges govt order on appointment of advocates including kin of sitting judges, BJP leaders
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
Delhi HC refuses to entertain PIL seeking ‘four times’ refund for IndiGo flyers whose tickets were cancelled
December 17, 2025 16:07 IST
Court permits petitioner to move plea to join proceedings in an already pending PIL dealing with various aspects of the IndiGo-spurred chaos in the aviation sector
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
Pilot bodies move Delhi HC against govt’s relaxation of flight duty norms; Centre says it has authority
December 16, 2025 18:48 IST
The court orally said govt authorities should have approached it before granting relaxations, to which the latter said it is empowered to make such exemptions
Tue, Dec 16, 2025
‘Can’t overreach court like this’: Delhi HC frowns as DDA demolishes Sainik Farms bungalow
December 16, 2025 15:14 IST
The DDA had issued a show-cause notice on October 13 alleging that certain parts were constructed on the DDA’s green zone, following which an opportunity of hearing was given. Subsequently, on October 30, the DDA passed an order for demolition, which was challenged by Azher before the Delhi High Court in November.
Tue, Dec 16, 2025
Delhi HC grants early hearing in MJ Akbar’s plea against Priya Ramani’s acquittal in defamation case
December 16, 2025 14:08 IST
The trial court had acquitted Ramani in the defamation case in 2021, recording that even a man of social status can be a sexual harasser.
Tue, Dec 16, 2025
No relief for Novo Nordisk: HC refuses interim stay on order letting Dr Reddy’s make, export weight-loss drug
December 12, 2025 12:47 IST
The drug is marketed globally by Novo Nordisk as Ozempic for Type 2 diabetes and for obesity, and has been at the centre of a patent dispute in India.
Fri, Dec 12, 2025
No fast track courts to hear honour killing cases in Delhi, HC to consult govt for their formation
December 12, 2025 03:37 IST
A division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela issued the direction while dealing with a petition filed by Dhanak of Humanity, an NGO working on issues faced by honour killing victims.
Fri, Dec 12, 2025
‘Act on Salman Khan’s suit on personality rights protection within 3 days ‘: Delhi HC to social media platforms
December 11, 2025 17:59 IST
Earlier, the Delhi High Court, in a lawsuit of actor Ajay Devgn, had ruled that parties must first approach social media intermediaries for the removal of infringing content.
Thu, Dec 11, 2025
After SC directive, Delhi HC to monitor implementation of policies for premature release of convicts
December 11, 2025 07:00 IST
The SC at the time had also directed every state to create an “exhaustive” policy for remission within two months, if one is not already in place, noting that conditions for remission should be reasonable.
Thu, Dec 11, 2025
Delhi HC grills govt over IndiGo chaos — 6 key questions it posed
December 10, 2025 21:23 IST
The court was hearing a PIL seeking directions for refunds and support to affected passengers
Wed, Dec 10, 2025
‘Are you helpless?’: Delhi HC raps Centre over IndiGo crisis, tells airline to compensate passengers
December 10, 2025 14:07 IST
Indigo crisis news, Delhi high court Indigo: The court flagged the issue of surge pricing, asking how other airlines could take advantage of the situation and charge hefty sums for tickets from passengers.
Wed, Dec 10, 2025
Pitbull mauls six-year-old, bites off ear: Delhi HC directs police to take ‘expeditious steps’
December 09, 2025 20:31 IST
The court was hearing a plea by the child’s father seeking Rs 25 lakh compensation
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