Articles by Shruti Kakkar
Delhi HC tells govt to ‘seriously consider’ shifting dairies from near landfills
In a strongly worded order, a bench of acting chief justice Manmohan and justice Manmeet PS Arora took a dim view of the chief secretary’s suggestion for continuation of dairies at Ghazipur and Bhalaswa, and assurances that their operation would not pose a serious threat to public health.
Updated on May 15, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Built 143 public toilets for trans persons: Delhi govt to HC
The status report was filed in a plea seeking directions to the Delhi government to construct separate washrooms for third gender people
Updated on May 14, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
‘Can’t micromanage ECI’: Delhi HC rejects plea that sought action against PM Modi
The Election Commission told the high court that BJP chief JP Nadda, who was issued notice on April 15, was expected to reply to the notice by May 15
Updated on May 13, 2024 03:21 PM IST
Excise policy case: Delhi HC seeks ED’s response on K Kavitha’s bail plea
Kavitha’s plea highlighted that the investigation that is being conducted by the ED is compromised and is not being carried out to find the untainted truth but to further political agenda.
Published on May 10, 2024 01:06 PM IST
Delhi HC expresses concern over rise in online banking frauds
The court lamented the rising instances of cyber fraud while dealing with a plea filed by a man seeking pre-arrest bail in a FIR registered against him for allegedly duping a woman of approximately ₹5 lakh
Updated on May 10, 2024 11:28 AM IST
No parole for maintaining relationships with live-in partners: Delhi high court
The court said that allowing parole for the pursuit of parenthood or conjugal relations with a live-in partner would establish a precedent contrary to legal principles
Published on May 10, 2024 09:04 AM IST
Delhi High Court orders NBCC to pay homebuyer ₹76L for failure to give flat
This decision came in a case of the NBCC failing to give possession of a flat to a homebuyer that is located in NBCC Green View Apartments in Gurugram
Updated on May 10, 2024 05:24 AM IST
HC grants ED, CBI time to respond to Sisodia’s bail petitions
The AAP leader approached the high court with a bail plea after a city court on April 30 rejected his petition
Updated on May 09, 2024 05:34 AM IST
Delhi HC slams officials over failure to ensure dairies follow norms
Delhi HC reprimands officials for failing to ensure compliance by cattle dairies. Concerned over toxic milk production. Matter posted for May 27.
Updated on May 09, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Can’t impose censorship, martial law: HC on Kejriwal’s arrest coverage by media
The court said it could not enforce emergency measures like stopping political rivals from holding rallies or making statements demanding Kejriwal’s resignation
Published on May 08, 2024 03:06 PM IST
Man makes Lord Hanuman party to temple case in Delhi; fined
The litigant, Ankit Mishra, claimed to be the next friend of Lord Hanuman and challenged a property dispute decree in the city court
Updated on May 08, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Delhi high court pulls up govt over delay in distribution of textbooks
A bench led by acting chief justice Manmohan expressed dismay after a Directorate of Education official admitted to the delay in printing study materials from classes 6 to 8
Updated on May 08, 2024 05:12 AM IST
Delhi HC suggests inclusion of ‘virtual touch’ in curriculum to tackle digital dangers
The court mooted for its inclusion while considering a plea filed by a woman seeking bail in a case registered against her for allegedly aiding the kidnap and rape of a minor girl
Published on May 07, 2024 10:18 AM IST
HC orders release of Newsclick’s HR dept head who turned approver
NewsClick human resources (HR) department head Amit Chakraborty’s release was granted after considering the fact that he had recently become an approver in the case. The bench of justice Swarna Kanta Sharma passed the order
Updated on May 07, 2024 07:46 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Delhi hoax bomb threat: Police, DoE to file affidavits on readiness
A bench of justice Subramonium Prasad instructed the authorities to specify the timeframe within which they would reach schools in case of bomb threats.
Updated on May 07, 2024 03:05 AM IST
Sisodia moves Delhi HC against bail rejection
Advocate Rajat Bharadwaj, representing the former deputy chief minister urged the bench of acting chief justice Manmohan and justice Manmeet PS Arora to list Sisodia’s plea for Friday, citing urgency due to ongoing Lok Sabha polls
Updated on May 03, 2024 05:46 AM IST
HC disposes of plea for ECI to formulate guidelines to curb deepfake use
The Delhi high court said there was no technology to stop the creation of deepfake but those posting fake videos could be acted against
Published on May 02, 2024 03:52 PM IST
Excise policy: Manish Sisodia moves Delhi HC against order denying bail
On Tuesday, the city court, while denying him bail in the case registered by ED had ruled that Sisodia individually and along with others, contributed to delay in court proceedings related to excise policy
Published on May 02, 2024 11:01 AM IST
HC dismisses plea seeking to allow arrested politicians to campaign for polls
The Delhi high court said allowing arrested politicians to campaign for polls would result in dreaded criminals floating political parties before elections
Published on May 01, 2024 01:12 PM IST
High court pulls up Delhi govt over vacant posts in child rights commission
The court issued notices to the centre, Delhi government and DCPCR, posting the next hearing to July 16
Published on Apr 30, 2024 11:32 PM IST
CM post not ceremonial: HC on Arvind Kejriwal in office
Delhi HC states CM must be available 24*7, criticizes Kejriwal's absence affecting students' rights. AAP disputes over MCD hindered, court orders procurement of school supplies.
Updated on Apr 30, 2024 02:52 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
HC asks govt to decide on plea to let women take CDS exams
The Delhi high court on Friday instructed the Union ministry of defence to address within eight weeks a plea seeking the inclusion of women candidates in the Indian Military Academy
Updated on Apr 27, 2024 06:56 AM IST
Infidelity claims against spouse worst kind of cruelty: Delhi HC
The court made the observation while hearing a plea filed by a man against the family court’s October 2017 order
Updated on Apr 27, 2024 02:25 AM IST
Delhi HC orders accused to help traffic cops for month, quashes molestation case
Justice Navin Chawla, in an order on April 16, directed the man to report to the deputy commissioner of police (traffic) for the duty
Updated on Apr 25, 2024 05:46 AM IST
Delhi HC permits St Stephen’s to hold interviews for minority PG applicants
The court was hearing a plea by the college, seeking directions for DU to respect its choice of selected PG candidates
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 05:50 AM IST
Delhi high court rejects ‘fanciful’ bail plea for Kejriwal by law student
The court said the plea was not maintainable since it did not challenge the judicial orders by virtue of which chief minister Arvind Kejriwal was incarcerated
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 05:30 AM IST
HC dismisses plea for Kejriwal’s ‘extraordinary’ interim bail, slaps ₹75k fine
The court said the plea was not maintainable since the petitioner, a law student who filed it on behalf of “We the People of India”, had not challenged judicial orders for Kejriwal’s custody
Updated on Apr 22, 2024 01:24 PM IST
Poll code no bar to making hospital facilities better in city, says Delhi HC
Delhi High Court directs state officials to implement urgent healthcare measures without hindrance from election Code of Conduct, to save lives.
Updated on Apr 19, 2024 05:38 AM IST
Will neither recognise nor provide any support to WFI: Sports ministry
The ministry told the Delhi high court that it might review the suspension only after there is visible improvement in the federation's governance
Published on Apr 16, 2024 10:16 PM IST
Delhi HC calls for one agency to manage all 22 open drains
Delhi HC orders unified management of open drains, removal of encroachments on Yamuna floodplain to tackle waterlogging and aid river rejuvenation.
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 01:54 AM IST