Articles by Shruti Kakkar
Want to argue in person, Yasin Malik tells Delhi high court
Yasin Malik declined a suggestion by a bench of justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Girish Kathpalia to appoint a lawyer of his own choice or an amicus to aid him in legal proceedings
Published on Aug 09, 2024 04:38 PM IST
Delhi HC calls for more washrooms in Tihar jail, renovation of existing ones within four months
The court also directed Delhi government install septic tanks in the jail and jail authorities to provide protective gear to inmates for cleaning washrooms
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 05:12 AM IST
HC orders medical staff hiring at Asha Kiran, seeks report
A bench led by acting chief justice Manmohan said that the social welfare department should act with ‘alacrity’ for providing adequate medical infrastructure at the shelter home and should not ‘get lost in procedure’
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 05:34 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Delhi HC refuses to entertain Puja Khedkar’s appeal against UPSC action
Stating that her plea was premature, a bench of justice Jyoti Singh granted Khedkar the liberty to approach the Central Administrative Tribunal.
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 02:16 PM IST
‘Shocking state of affairs’: Delhi HC slams MCD over open drains
Delhi HC criticizes MCD for failure to clean and barricade open drain in Ghazipur, leading to deaths. Calls for dissolution of MCD due to negligence.
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 01:11 AM IST
Delhi HC upholds CM Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by CBI in liquor policy case
Delhi HC rejects Arvind Kejriwal's plea for release in CBI case related to excise policy. AAP to challenge order in SC. Kejriwal remains in custody.
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 04:39 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Delhi HC upholds Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by CBI
The case against Kejriwal stems from allegations of irregularities in Delhi excise policy of 2021-22, which the CBI began probing following a recommendation by Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor in July 2022
Published on Aug 05, 2024 05:22 PM IST
HC directs Asha Kiran water testing, says 14 TB deaths can’t be coincidence
A bench of acting chief justice Manmohan and justice Tushar Rao Gedeala directed the Delhi government’s social welfare secretary to file a report on the condition of the shelter home
Updated on Aug 05, 2024 02:33 PM IST
Delhi’s infra outdated, system needs a rehaul: HC
The Delhi high court has transferred the probe into the drowning of three IAS aspirants at the basement of a coaching centre in Old Rajendra Nagar to the CBI.
Updated on Aug 03, 2024 04:43 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Rajendra Nagar deaths: Delhi HC transfers probe to CBI, pulls up Delhi Police
Three UPSC aspirants died after a basement library at an IAS coaching centre was flooded during heavy rain on July 27 in Old Rajendra Nagar
Published on Aug 02, 2024 06:43 PM IST
Maliwal assault case: Delhi HC dismisses Bibhav Kumar’s plea challenging arrest
His bail plea was earlier dismissed by the trial court and the high court and is pending before the Supreme Court
Published on Aug 02, 2024 04:12 PM IST
HC permits UIDAI to disclose Aadhaar data in exceptional habeas corpus cases
The ruling was issued in response to a petition filed by a woman seeking the Delhi Police’s assistance in locating her mother, who had been missing since May 2019.
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Adult offspring entitled to interim maintenance till attaining financial stability, rules HC
The court said that gainful employment in today’s competitive world may be feasible only after the child has pursued education beyond 18 years of age
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 05:26 AM IST
Delhi high court slams govt, police over coaching centre flood
The Delhi high court said that there was a need to fix the responsibility of the incident and for the probe to be conducted under a statutory mechanism
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 05:00 AM IST
HC terms shortage of staff at govt hospitals in Delhi ‘serious matter’
The high court issued the directions while hearing a suo moto petition on the availability of ICU beds with ventilator facilities in Delhi govt hospitals
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 06:35 AM IST
Delhi HC reserves orders on Kejriwal’s bail plea in excise policy case
CBI counsel special public prosecutor DP Singh said that although Kejriwal, being the party’s national convener, held no (ministerial) responsibility, the agency had “cogent” and “direct” evidence regarding his direct involvement
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 06:00 AM IST
HC directs Ramdev to take down content, posts claiming Coronil can cure Covid-19
The court passed its verdict on a plea of the Delhi Medical Association (DMA), which said Ramdev’s company propagated false information about Coronil
Updated on Jul 29, 2024 02:51 PM IST
CBI probes Tihar Jail extortion allegations
The report came in response to a plea seeking directions to CBI for registering an FIR and investigating into the alleged extortion racket at Tihar Jail
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 05:16 AM IST
‘Took 50 yrs to realise mistake’: HC on govt lifting ban for staff at RSS events
The controversy dates back to three OMs issued between 1966 and 1980, which prohibited central government employees from associating with RSS.
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Delhi HC allows Kejriwal additional meetings with lawyers
Kejriwal had approached the high court against a city court’s April 10 and July 1 orders, rejecting his plea seeking additional meetings with his lawyers
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 05:26 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Submit timeline for desilting drains, Delhi HC tells chief secy
Kumar submitted that the government will desilt the drains in Defence Colony using super sucker machines on priority
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Delhi HC directs authorities to give nod for moving Bhalswa dairies to Ghoga
The court was considering a plea that alleged that dairy colonies located near Delhi’s landfills are wrought with violations
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Umar Khalid bail plea: HC seeks police’s response, to hear matter next on Aug 29
Former JNU student leader Umar Khalid has been in custody since September 2020 under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act or UAPA
Published on Jul 24, 2024 01:22 PM IST
Delhi HC directs Google, X to take down defamatory posts on Anjali Birla
The controversial social media posts alleged that LS Speaker Om Birla’s daughter Anjali Birla had cleared UPSC in first attempt due to her father’s influence
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 04:29 PM IST
MCA forms panel to file report on T1 roof collapse, Delhi high court told
The expert committee consists of structural engineers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:28 AM IST
High-level committee to probe Delhi airport’s roof collapse: Govt to high court
The petition underscored that the recent mishap at the Delhi airport coupled with similar incidents at Jabalpur and Rajkot airport caused by incessant rainfall
Published on Jul 22, 2024 04:41 PM IST
HC refuses to issue notice over Somnath Bharti plea, says it’s full of errors
AAP leader Somnath Bharti’s has challenged the election of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Bansuri Swaraj as the member of Parliament (MP) from New Delhi constituency
Published on Jul 22, 2024 12:19 PM IST
DDA to Delhi HC: Will retain two dozen deer at Hauz Khas park
The DDA’s decision to retain the deer came after the Delhi high court nudged the civic body to maintain at least 50 deer in the park
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 07:36 AM IST
Delhi HC to pass orders on shifting dairy from Bhalswa to Ghoga
Standing counsel for the union housing ministry Kirtiman Singh submitted that the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) was asked to allot approximately 185 acres of land to relocate Bhalswa and Ghazipur dairies and the civic body sought eight weeks
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 05:28 AM IST
ED opposes Delhi CM’s plea seeking more meetings with his lawyers
ED opposes Kejriwal's plea for extra legal meetings, citing misuse of current meetings. Supreme Court granted interim bail, but maintainability questioned.
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:20 AM IST