Delhi High Court Passes Interim Order Allowing Judges To File ITRs Claiming Judicial Allowances As Non-Taxable Income

The Delhi High Court has passed an interim order permitting judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts to file their income tax returns by disclosing judicial allowances prescribed under Section 22D of the High Court Judges (Salaries & Conditions of Service) Act, 1954 and 23D of the Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1958— as “receipts not in the nature of income”.For context, allowance payable under Section 22A, 22B and 22C of the Act of 1954 and Leave Travel...

PIL In Delhi High Court Seeks NIA Probe Into CJP Protest, Alleges Foreign Funding Behind NEET Agitation

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking directions for an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the July 20 “Sansad Chalo” protest over the NEET paper leak.The plea claims that the agitation was part of a larger conspiracy involving foreign-funded organisations and political actors.The petition has been filed by Satish Kumar Aggarwal, an ex-Vice President of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha. According to the petitioner, what...

Hardeep Puri's Daughter Enjoys Reputation In US, Defamation Suit Not Maintainable Here: Activist Tells Delhi High Court

Kunal Shukla, a Raipur-based social activist, told the Delhi High Court today that Himayani Puri, daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, enjoys her reputation in the United States and, therefore, her defamation suit over social media posts linking her to American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is not maintainable in Delhi.Senior Advocate Vikas Singh appearing for Shukla before Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, sought vacation of the interim injunction directing his client...

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking FIR Over 'Forceful' Removal Of Sonam Wangchuk From Jantar Mantar Protest Site

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (July 22) dismissed a PIL seeking a declaration that removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar last Saturday, while he was on hunger strike during the ongoing protest against NEET-paper leak, was illegal. With respect to petitioner's prayer for lodging an FIR on this incident, the court said that it was open for petitioner to take recourse to BNSS provisions.The PIL sought that Wangchuk's removal be declared illegal; further that an FIR be...

Delhi High Court Seeks Police Response On PILs Alleging Excessive Force On Student Protesters, Directs Preservation Of Videos

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a batch of public interest litigations alleging excessive use of force by the Delhi Police against students participating in the Cockroach Janta Party's “Sansad Chalo” march on July 20, against the alleged NEET paper leak.A division bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed the Delhi Police and the Union of India to file their counter affidavits within four weeks. In the meantime, the Court ordered...

Delhi High Court Stays Coercive Action Against Accused In ₹24-Lakh Visa Fraud Case Challenging Cancellation Of Anticipatory Bail

The Delhi High Court on Thursday (July 16) restrained any coercive action against a man accused in a ₹24-lakh visa fraud case, who has challenged the cancellation of his anticipatory bail by sessions court. Justice Manoj Jain meanwhile issued notice to the State and sought its response in the matter.Petitioner Aneel Kapoor approached the High Court assailing the July 13 order of the Tis...

PIL In Delhi High Court Challenges HPV Vaccination Drive For Adolescent Girls Over Lack Of Informed Parental Consent; Notice Issued

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a PIL challenging the proposed inclusion of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil, in the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).The plea alleges that the vaccination programme is being implemented without ensuring informed parental consent and adequate scientific safeguards.Calling it an important issue, a division bench...

Financial Upgradation Under MACPS Limited To Next Higher Grade Pay Upheld; Not A Basis To Claim Parity With Promotional Hierarchies: Delhi HC

A Division Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Amit Mahajan held that financial upgradation under MACPS limited to next higher grade pay is valid; it is not a promotion and does not create enforceable parity with promotional hierarchies. Background Facts The Assured Career Progression Scheme (ACPS) was introduced by the Government of India pursuant to the recommendations of the Fifth Central Pay Commission. The ACPS was introduced to address...

Delhi High Court Hears PIL Alleging Excessive Force By Police During CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' March [LIVE UPDATES]

Delhi High Court allows urgent listing for today of PIL alleging excessive use of force by Delhi Police during Cockroach Janta Party's protest march. The PILs alleging police brutality on students protestors will be heard by Court after lunch. Chief Justice says PIL against forceful removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk will also be heard together.Follow this page for live updates.

Decide Plea Challenging Passport Fee Hike Within Three Months: Delhi High Court To Centre

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Central Government to decide a PIL challenging the constitutional validity of the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, which substantially revised passport fees across various categories with effect from July 01.A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed the Union Ministry of External Affairs to decide the plea moved by Pravasi Legal Cell expeditiously, preferably within three months. According to the...

Regularization Of Daily-Rated Employees Contingent On Sanctioned Vacant Posts Or Identical Duties :Delhi HC

A Single Judge Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising Justice Amit Mahajan held that a daily-rated employee cannot claim regularization unless he was appointed against a duly sanctioned vacant post through a competent authority and performs the same duties as the regular post. Background Facts The petitioner joined the respondent establishment as a daily rated/muster roll employee w.e.f. 13.06.1985. His services were terminated on 02.03.1987. However, the termination order was...

Delhi High Court Agrees To Hear Today PIL Alleging Police Excesses During CJP's Parliament March

The Delhi High Court has allowed urgent listing for today of a PIL alleging excessive force was used by the Delhi Police on protesters during the Cockroach Janta Party's July 20 Parliament march.The matter was mentioned by a lawyer before a division bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Teias Karia.The lawyer said that the incident has shocked the conscience of entire nation.The Court then agreed to hear the matter today.Significant to note that the judges had...