Break In Service Bars Regularisation Claim Of Daily Wager: Delhi High Court Dismisses Appeal

The Delhi High Court has dismissed an intra-court appeal filed by a daily wage worker seeking regularisation, holding that a break in service disentitles a workman from claiming parity with others who were regularised under an existing scheme.A Division Bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhayay and Justice Tejas Karia upheld the orders of the Industrial Tribunal and the Single Judge rejecting...

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma Recuses From Hearing Former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan's Bail Plea In MCOCA Case

Delhi High Court judge, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, on Monday recused from hearing the plea filed by former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Naresh Balyan seeking bail in a case registered against him under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999, related to an alleged organised crime.Justice Sharma recused from hearing the case which will now be listed before another...

Justice Sharma's Children Have 'Active Professional Ties' With Govt, Raises Conflict Of Interest Concerns: Arvind Kejriwal To Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Monday agreed to take on record the rejoinder filed by Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal in relation to CBI's response to his additional affidavit alleging bias on part of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma, on the ground that her children are Central government panel counsel.Kejriwal has sought Justice Sharma's recusal from hearing CBI's plea against his discharge in...

CAPF Personnel Who Crossed 60 Years Age Before Jan 31, 2019 Not Entitled To Enhanced Retirement Benefits: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a batch of writ petitions filed by retired personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), holding that those who had already crossed the age of 60 years as on January 31, 2019 are not entitled to consequential pensionary benefits arising from the enhancement of retirement age.A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil Kshetrapal and Justice Amit...

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging 'Exorbitant' Filing Fees Before NGT

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on a plea challenging the imposition of “exorbitant” fees for filing applications, appeals and miscellaneous applications before the National Green Tribunal (NGT).A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Anish Dayal sought response of Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change as well as the NGT. The plea...

Delhi High Court To Pass Order Protecting Allu Arjun's Personality Rights Against Unauthorized Use, AI Misuse

The Delhi High Court will be passing an interim order protecting the personality rights of Telugu actor Allu Arjun.Justice Tushar Rao Gedela will be passing the order against unauthorized use of the actor's personality traits including his name, images, voice etc, without his authorization and consent.Senior Advocate Swathi Sukumar appearing for the actor took the Court through the...

EWS Candidates Not Entitled To Parity With SC/ST/OBC For Age Relaxation In UPSC Exams: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking age relaxation and additional attempts for candidates belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in direct recruitments and employment under the Central Government.A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Amit Mahajan ruled that the policy decision of the Union Government to deny age and attempt relaxations...

Delhi High Court Restrains Circulation Of Posts With Political, Communal Undertones Targeting Lawyers

The Delhi High Court has passed a john doe order restraining the circulation of allegedly defamatory and communally provocative social media posts against two advocates, observing that such material affects their dignity and personal lives.Justice Subramonium Prasad was hearing a suit filed by the lawyers seeking permanent and mandatory injunction, damages, and directions to X Corp....

Dogs' Emotional Bond With Adoptive Parents Can't Be Ignored: Delhi High Court Asks Owner To Return Pets

The Delhi High Court has held that the custody of animals cannot be treated on par with inanimate property, emphasising that the emotional bond between pets and their caregivers must be given due consideration while deciding such disputes.Justice Girish Kathpalia thus directed the return of three rescued pet dogs to their adoptive parents, noting that separating them would cause emotional...

Consenting Adults Taking 'Cerebral Vow Of Marriage' Entitled To Live With Liberty, Deserve Protection: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that consenting adults who take “cerebral vow of marriage” are entitled to live with liberty and dignity and deserve protection from threats by their family.While granting police protection to a couple who solemnized marriage as per Hindu rites and customs, Justice Saurabh Banerjee said:“The petitioners are grown up consenting individual who are adults...

Justice SK Sharma's Children Had No Role In Arvind Kejriwal's Case, Never Assisted In Any Proceedings: CBI Tells Delhi High Court

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has opposed before the Delhi High Court an additional affidavit filed by AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal alleging bias on part of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma, on the ground that her children are Central government panel counsel.In its response, the CBI has said that neither of Justice Sharma's children have ever dealt with, assisted anyone or been involved...

Actor Allu Arjun Moves Delhi High Court Seeking Protection Of Personality Rights; Hearing Tomorrow

Telugu actor Allu Arjun has filed a suit before the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights. The matter will be heard tomorrow by Justice Tushar Rao Gedela. The actor has sought relief against use of his personality traits, including his name, images, voice etc, without his authorization and consent. The suit has also been filed against commercial use of his...