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. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 676]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...

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. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 675] Background Facts The Assured Career Progression Scheme (ACPS) was introduced...

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...

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. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 674]A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed the Union Ministry...

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. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 673] Background Facts The petitioner joined the respondent establishment as a...

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...

Mere Presence On Road During COVID-19 Lockdown Not An Offence: Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Man

The Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR registered against a man for allegedly violating the COVID-19 lockdown by venturing out for a walk. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 672]Justice Madhu Jain held that mere presence on a public road during the lockdown, unaccompanied by any circumstance capable of attracting the consequences envisaged under Section 188 of IPC, does not constitute an offence under...

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 13 To July 19, 2026

Citations 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 648 to 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 661NOMINAL INDEXZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LIMITED v. META PLATFORMS & ORS 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 648 Kanhaiya Lal v. State (NCT of Delhi) 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 649 ABHISHEK SHARMA v. ASHOK KUMAR & ORS 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 650 ED v. MS VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION AND ORS GUANGWEN KUANG @ ANDREW 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 651 Santosh Tiwari...

Functional Disability Must Be Proven; Loss Of Four Fingers Doesn't Necessarily Result In Total Loss Of Earning Capacity: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that amputation of a person's four fingers does not by itself establish a 100% loss of earning capacity under the Employees' Compensation Act, adding that functional disability must be assessed on the basis of the employee's vocation and evidence on record. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 671]Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri thus reduced the claimant's loss of earning capacity from...

'Extremely Disconcerting': Delhi High Court Orders Preservation Of CCTV Footage After Life Convict Alleges Assault By Tihar Jail Warden

The Delhi High Court has directed preservation and production of CCTV footage and ordered the personal appearance of a Tihar Jail Head Warden after a convict serving life sentence there alleged that he was physically assaulted in custody and denied medical treatment. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 670]A division bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Vikas Mahajan passed the directions while hearing...

Shifting Sonam Wangchuk To Hospital Of Choice Will Ensure Protection Of His Fundamental Rights: Delhi High Court

While directing shifting of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday (July 21) observed that the move will fulfil the requirements of ensuring his fundamental rights. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 669]Earlier today the high court had proposed shifting the activist to a hospital of his choice, noting a broad consensus among government and...