Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Claiming Auto Festival Will Worsen Air Pollution
The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a PIL against “Burnout City India” event scheduled to be organized at NSIC Exhibition Ground on January 17, claiming that it will aggravate the existing air pollution. The event is an automotive and lifestyle festival, involving massive vehicles showcase, drift and stunt zones, and music events. A division bench comprising Chief Justice...
Unnao Rape Victim Moves Delhi High Court For Leading Further Evidence Against Kuldeep Singh Sengar
Victim of the Unnao rape case moved the Delhi High Court on Thursday with a prayer to lead further evidence against former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the case.The victim's application came for hearing before a division bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Madhu Jain which listed it for hearing on February...
Ensure Formation, Functioning Of Parent Teacher Associations In Private Schools: High Court To Delhi Govt
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Delhi Government to ensure that parent-teacher associations (PTAs) are formed and functioning in unaided private schools in the national capital. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia issued notice on a PIL filed by NGO Justice For All and sought response of Delhi Government's Directorate of Education. The...
Frame Rules To Ensure Execution Of Delhi School Tribunal Orders: High Court To Delhi Govt
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Delhi Government to take steps and frame appropriate Rules to ensure that the Delhi School Tribunal is vested with appropriate legal authority to get its orders executed. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said that in case any such proposal is made or amendment is suggested, the Central Government...
Husband Must Pay Maintenance To Wife & Child Living With Her Despite Other Child Staying With Him: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that a husband's legal obligation to pay maintenance to his wife and minor child living with her does not get diluted merely because another child from their marriage is residing with him.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed, “the mere fact that one child is in the custody of the petitioner-husband cannot, by itself, be a ground to absolve him of his obligation...
'Delhi Govt Can't Shirk Responsibility': High Court Orders Emergency Shelter Measures For Homeless Sleeping Outside Hospitals In Winter Cold
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said that the Delhi Government or its agencies cannot shirk away from their responsibility to provide shelter to patients, attendants and their family members forced to sleep outside city hospitals in the biting winter cold due to lack of shelter.A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia issued urgent short term...
'These Petitions Disturb Us': Delhi High Court Pulls Up NGO For Repeatedly Filing PILs Alleging Illegal Encroachment By Mosques
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (January 14) pulled up an NGO for repeatedly filing public interest litigations alleging illegal encroachments by mosques and dargahs in various areas in the national capital. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia noted that the petitions seeking similar relief were being listed every second day, calling it sheer misuse...
Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL To Extend Benefit Of CM Advocates Welfare Scheme To Lawyers' Parents
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (January 14) refused to entertain a PIL seeking extension of benefits of the Chief Minister Advocates Welfare Scheme to the eligible lawyers' parents.A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said that a mandamus cannot be issued in the matter, while citing autonomy to contract between two parties, one of them being the...
High Court To Hear Pleas Seeking SIT Probe Into 2020 Delhi Riots, 2019 Jamia Violence On January 23
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (January 14) listed for hearing on January 23 a batch of petition seeking SIT or independent investigation into the 2020 North East Delhi riots and 2019 violence which broke out in Jamia Milia Islamia University. A division bench comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Ravinder Dudeja noted that the matter was “part heard” before a coordinate bench....
'Passing Of Order In Delhi Not Enough To Invoke Writ Jurisdiction': Delhi High Court Refuses To Hear Challenge Against Preventive Detention
The Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a writ petition challenging preventive detention order under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 (PITNDPS), holding that although it possessed territorial jurisdiction, it was not the appropriate forum to adjudicate the dispute.A Division Bench of Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Manoj Jain...
100 Important Judgments Of Delhi High Court In 2025
LiveLaw reported 1808 judgments from Delhi High Court in 2025. Here are some of the important decisions:1. Woman's Consent For Sexual Relations Does Not Extend To Capturing Private Moments, Posting Them On Social Media: Delhi High CourtTitle: SUDHIR KUMAR v. THE STATE NCT OF DELHICitation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 74The Delhi High Court has observed that the consent given by a woman for engaging...
IFS Cadre Allocation | Home State Must Be First Preference To Claim Insider Cadre: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that an officer seeking allocation to their home State cadre under the All India Services Cadre Allocation Policy must necessarily indicate the home State as their first preference, and that merely expressing willingness to serve in the home State or listing it as a lower preference does not create any enforceable right.A Division Bench of Justices Navin...