Articles by Shruti Kakkar
Simplify medical insurance claims process: Delhi HC to govt
The court also raised concerns over the rising instances of harassment faced by patients and their families during the bill-settlement process
Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:48 AM IST
Delhi HC issues guidelines to ensure prompt assistance to minor rape survivors
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said the guidelines would prevent delays and confusion, particularly for those from socio-economically disadvantaged background
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 04:31 PM IST
Delhi Police oppose bail plea of Parliament security breach accused
Delhi police opposed bail for Neelam Azad, accused of a planned security breach at Parliament, linking it to the 2001 terror attack.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 06:32 AM IST
New pilot duty rules from July; Delhi HC closes pilots’ pleas
In February, DGCA informed the court it had proposed stricter guidelines to limit pilots’ duty hours and enhance rest periods to reduce fatigue
Published on Apr 17, 2025 06:18 AM IST
Patkar vs Delhi LG: HC tells city court to consider new witness plea after May 20
Delhi HC has directed a city court to defer proceedings in Medha Patkar's defamation case against LG VK Saxena until after May 20.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 06:02 AM IST
‘Inhuman’: Delhi HC raps school for confining students over fees
The observations came while hearing an application filed by a group of parents alleging that their children were harassed for not paying a fee hike
Published on Apr 17, 2025 05:50 AM IST
Delhi HC closes plea as AUD withdrawsstudent suspensions
The order of suspension was related to posting details of an alleged ragging-linked suicide attempt by a first-year student on social media.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 06:12 AM IST
Delhi HC allows Rau’s CEO access to documents from basement
Delhi HC allows CEO of Rau’s IAS Study Circle to access financial documents, dismissing concerns from a victim's parent about trial interference.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 05:32 AM IST
HC allows south Delhi restaurant to serve guests liquor
Delhi High Court allows Hauz Khas restaurant Social to continue serving liquor, ruling that its valid license was wrongly questioned by the excise department.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 05:04 AM IST
Meet the legal teams fighting for and against Rana
Senior advocate Dayan Krishnan and advocate Narender Mann will represent NIA, while Rana will be represented by advocates Piyush Sachdev and Lakshya Dheer.
Published on Apr 11, 2025 06:07 AM IST
HC upholds order for Wikipedia to remove ‘defamatory’ article
The court also criticised the platform for presenting itself as an “online encyclopaedia” but hosting a “strongly opinionated” and “non-neutral page” on the news agency
Published on Apr 09, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Wikipedia is an intermediary, can’t appeal takedown court order on merits: HC
The high court said since Wikipedia presented itself as an encyclopaedia, it was under a mandate to take a neutral stand with regards to its publications
Published on Apr 08, 2025 05:13 PM IST
ANI defamation suit: HC judge recused self from considering Wikipedia appeal
Wikipedia appealed against a single judge’s order directing the online encyclopedia to remove allegedly defamatory statements about news agency ANI
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 12:23 PM IST
Safeguard property rights of orphans: Delhi HC tells govt
The matter arose from a plea filed by two orphaned minors, urging the court to secure their interest, on the ground that the properties belonging to their parents were being frittered away by their relatives.
Published on Apr 06, 2025 06:00 AM IST
HC issues notice on plea against verdict on Bihar Olympic Association panel
On January 1, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) constituted the panel considering the recommendations of the Hemanta Kumar Kalita Commission
Published on Apr 04, 2025 02:38 PM IST
Delhi HC refuses bail to man accused of raping daughter
Rights of child victims of sexual assault cannot be negated merely because of parents choosing to settle the dispute among themselves, the court said
Published on Apr 04, 2025 05:22 AM IST
Remove defamatory content against ANI, HC orders Wiki
ANI had sought removal of the allegedly defamatory content in prayer 2, and removal of the protection status in prayer 3
Published on Apr 03, 2025 06:49 AM IST
Check if mosque built on school’s land: Delhi high court
An NGO said that the authorities, despite common knowledge, had failed to act with regards to the alleged encroachment
Published on Apr 03, 2025 05:42 AM IST
HC expresses concern over BFI’s internal disputes
A bench of chief justice DK Upadhyay and justice Tushar Rao Gedela termed it an “unhappy situation” and suggested officials to resolve the situation in the interest of sports
Published on Apr 02, 2025 08:46 PM IST
Delhi court upholds Medha Patkar’s conviction in defamation case filed by L-G
The court has directed Patkar to appear before it on April 8 for the order on sentence.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 02:13 PM IST
Delhi HC orders Wikipedia to remove defamatory content on ANI
The Delhi high court has also restrained Wikipedia from further publishing defamatory content on ANI’s Wiki page
Published on Apr 02, 2025 01:31 PM IST
‘Trying times’: Delhi HC judge transferred to Allahabad court
He said the departure came at a time when the judiciary was facing scrutiny in the wake of allegations against justice Yashwant Varma
Published on Apr 02, 2025 06:08 AM IST
Probe Kapil Mishra’s alleged role in 2020 riots, orders Delhi court
The judge observed that the court was of the prima facie view that a cognisable offence was made out. “Kapil Mishra was seen in the area,” ACJM Vaibhav Chaurasia said
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 03:18 PM IST
Consumer rights: Delhi HC verdict on 'no mandatory service charge' explained
A mandatory service charge means customers end up paying even more because such a charge attracts Goods and Services Tax.
Updated on Mar 31, 2025 05:41 PM IST
Data for training stored overseas, copyright law doesn’t apply: OpenAI
Sibal argued that using ANI content to train its software did not constitute infringement under the Indian Copyright Act.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 07:20 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Eateries can’t impose service charge, rules Delhi high court
Delhi HC rules hotels/restaurants can't add service charges to bills, affirming CCPA guidelines. Charges must be voluntary, protecting consumer rights.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Delhi HC upholds guidelines prohibiting automatic levying of service charge
Justice Prathibha M Singh said that service charges and tips are voluntary payments and restaurants or hotels cannot make them compulsory
Published on Mar 28, 2025 03:17 PM IST
Delhi HC reconstitutes panels amid justice Varma row
Justice Varma, by virtue of his seniority, was a member of both the collegium and key administrative committees in the high court
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Free press cornerstone of democracy: Delhi high court
Dealing with a defamation suit filed by a startup seeking removal of an allegedly defamatory article published by a media firm, a bench of justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav in his verdict released on Thursday said that a publication cannot be rendered defamatory as long as its gist is based on accurate truth and facts
Published on Mar 28, 2025 05:12 AM IST
Delhi HC refuses to stay city court order framing charges against Sharjeel Imam
The 37-year-old student leader was arrested in January 2020 for his alleged role in fanning communal tensions during the anti-CAA protests
Published on Mar 27, 2025 12:22 PM IST