Articles by Shruti Kakkar
Inclined to refer review of Delhi’s infra to Union secy: HC
Stating that the entire system in Delhi needed a relook in light of its “outdated” infrastructure, the court asked the committee to give suggestions for revamps
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 05:04 AM IST
Riots case: Delhi HC dismisses plea by Khalid Saifi against attempt to murder charge
United Against Hate (UAH) founder Khalid Saifi had submitted that once the offences under the Arms Act were dropped against him in the present matter
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 11:59 AM IST
Disclaimer won’t absolve you of anything: HC to Wikipedia
The Delhi high court said Wikipedia’s disclaimer that its content is based on secondary sources could not absolve it from responsibility for what users write.
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Delhi HC raps AAP govt over unclean drinking water and toilets in Tihar jail
The petition stated that despite the availability of several acres of vacant land, no parking has been provided inside or outside the premises.
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Delhi HC asks govt to decide on Gaushala at Ghogha dairy
The court’s direction came over a plea by Sunayana Sibal, Asher Jessudoss, and Akshita Kukreja, alleging that these dairy colonies are wrought with violations of central and state-level statutes
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Delhi HC grants bail to Ankush and Vaibhav Jain
The bench underscored that the maximum sentence in most PMLA cases is seven years, making prolonged pre-trial detention impermissible
Published on Oct 30, 2024 10:30 AM IST
Delhi HC grants bail to two in 2017 money laundering case
The duo, ED had said had allegedly made declarations under the Income Tax Disclosure Scheme declaring undisclosed income of ₹8.6 crore for saving and shielding Satyendra Jain
Published on Oct 29, 2024 10:50 AM IST
Wikipedia ready to give details of who edited page
Wikipedia will disclose user details who edited the ANI page in a defamation case, amid ongoing legal disputes over digital content responsibility.
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 04:25 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Delhi HC nod for Christian quota student to attend classes at St Stephen’s
The court restrained the college from allocating further seats in the minority quota till further orders
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 05:18 AM IST
Apologise for defacing DU campus during DUSU polls, Delhi HC tells candidates
The court said it would pass an order regarding counting of polls pursuant to the candidates cleaning the defacement and fixed November 11
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 05:14 AM IST
HC refuses to consider man’s plea seeking to determine wife’s gender
The petitioner alleged that his wife concealed her identity before marriage, causing him mental trauma, non-consummation of marriage and a series of false proceedings against him, including maintenance, domestic violence and dowry claims
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Not inclined to pass order declaring Jama Masjid as protected site: HC
The affidavit came in response to a petition also seeking the removal of all encroachments in and around the mosque
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Sonam Wangchuk withdraws plea from HC for holding protest in Delhi
The plea seeking permission to protest from October 8 to October 23 was filed days after the Delhi Police released Wangchuk and his supporters on October 2
Published on Oct 22, 2024 12:35 PM IST
NCLAT directs govt committee to conduct Delhi Gymkhana Club polls
In its 108-page ruling, the appellate tribunal fixed March 31, 2025, as the timeline for the committee to take the remedial actions, mandated by the NCLT and thereafter conduct the polls within 3 months
Published on Oct 22, 2024 10:42 AM IST
Delhi HC refuses to vacate stay on DUSU poll counting
The court was responding to a plea seeking action against prospective candidates involved in defacement
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 05:44 AM IST
ED opposes Amanatullah Khan’s plea challenging arrest in money laundering case
The probe agency said that Khan knowingly, directly and actively laundered money while being DWB chairman and Okhla MLA
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 05:10 AM IST
AAP leader Satyendar Jain walks out of Tihar Jail in Delhi
Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain was granted bail in a money laundering case after 18 months in jail, receiving a warm welcome from AAP supporters.
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 05:22 AM IST
ANI asks HC to initate contempt case against Wikipedia, says 36 hr deadline over
Lawyer Siddhant Kumar, who appeared for the news platform, asked the high court to list the contempt plea on Monday
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 04:13 PM IST
Delhi HC directs Wikipedia to take down page on ANI suit against the platform
A bench of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said the page was “prima facie contemptuous".
Published on Oct 16, 2024 02:55 PM IST
‘Can’t defame someone’: HC raps Wiki in defamation case
The high court likely to further scrutinise Wikimedia Foundation’s compliance with judicial orders and India’s defamation laws.
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 06:46 AM IST
Delhi HC allows St Stephen’s to admit 18 Christian quota students
The Delhi High Court permitted 18 Christian candidates into St. Stephen's BA program, affirming adherence to the seat matrix and excess allocation policy.
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Posthumous use of cryopreserved semen: Landmark decision on reproductive rights
Justice Singh’s ruling provides relief and closure to the parents who wished to honour their son's legacy and contributes to an evolving legal landscape
Published on Oct 13, 2024 08:15 AM IST
Removing items from elderly parents’ house is harassment: Delhi HC
The court said the misappropriation of goods also reflects a lack of respect for the rights and possession of the senior citizens.
Updated on Oct 12, 2024 05:12 AM IST
HC tells Delhi govt: Use better judgement in choosing what cases to prosecute
Frivolous cases not only clog courts with unnecessary litigation but also delay the hearing of genuine cases, the court said
Updated on Oct 11, 2024 03:00 AM IST
HC issues notice over ‘scalping’ of concert tickets of Diljit Dosanjh
Ticket scalping has come into concern after tickets to in-demand concerts such as the Diljit Dosanjh tour and British band Coldplay’s tour of India were sold out within minutes
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 05:30 AM IST
Fix damage if you want DUSU poll results, HC tells candidates
Delhi High Court allows DUSU vote counting after candidates clean public defacement, criticizing election spending and corruption in university politics.
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 05:32 AM IST
{Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour} Delhi HC issues notice on PIL against ‘ticket scalping’
The term “ticket scalping” refers to the practice of buying in bulk event tickets that are in high demand and then reselling them at inflated prices to make a profit at the cost of the general public.
Published on Oct 09, 2024 10:28 PM IST
Delhi HC issues notice in response to plea seeking curbs on ticket scalping
A bench of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela sought responses from the Union, Delhi governments, and Zomato Live
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 04:53 PM IST
Clean the place, will allow counting of votes: Delhi HC tells DUSU candidates
The Delhi high court expressed displeasure at the huge amount of money pumped by the candidates during the DUSU polls, underlining that it involved money laundering and corruption by the students, and said it was worse than general elections
Published on Oct 09, 2024 01:58 PM IST
HC chides DU over admission of quota students at Stephen’s
The court also pulled up DU for allocating lesser seats to the college in PG courses than other colleges, saying that the officials were “guilty of committing wilful disobedience” regarding its April 22 order
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 06:26 AM IST