'Gruesome': Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Chopping Wife's Body, Dumping It In Septic Tank

The Delhi High Court has denied bail to a man accused of murdering his wife, chopping her body into pieces and dumping the remains in a septic tank. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 775]Justice Girish Kathpalia observed that the “gruesome manner” in which the crime was committed cannot be ignored while considering bail.The Court dismissed the bail application filed by one Ashu Pal in relation to an...

Court Can't Prescribe Methodology For Fixing Property Tax In Writ Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that court, in exercise of its writ jurisdiction, cannot direct formulation of a particular methodology to determine rateable value and assess property tax as such matters fall within the statutory and administrative domain of the competent authority. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 774]A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil Khetarpal and Justice Shail Jain dismissed a...

Delhi High Court Restrains FIITJEE Directors From Travelling Abroad, Orders Attachment Of ₹66 Lakh Over Unpaid Rent Dues

The Delhi High Court has restrained the directors of test-prep coaching institute FIITJEE Limited from travelling outside the country without its permission in a case involving unpaid rent dues. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 773]Justice Sachin Datta also ordered attachment of Rs. 66.31 lakh lying in the bank account of the company's sister concern towards alleged unpaid rent dues.The Court also ordered...

Delhi High Court Appreciates 'Scientific Investigation' Using Technology To Trace 'Fake GST Fraudsters', Denies Anticipatory Bail

The Delhi High Court has appreciated a Delhi Police Investigating Officer (IO) for conducting an elaborate “scientific investigation” using information technology tools to trace alleged fraudsters involved in creating fake GST registrations by misusing PAN cards and other credentials of innocent persons. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 772]Justice Girish Kathpalia made the observations while refusing...

Protection In Predicate FIR Doesn't Automatically Extend To PMLA Proceedings: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that protection granted to an accused in proceedings arising out of a predicate offence does not automatically extend to independent proceedings initiated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 771]Justice Madhu Jain clarified that the proceedings under PMLA are distinct from those relating to the scheduled or predicate offences...

If Same Sex Partners Can Be In Relationship, Why Deny Them Choice To Give Medical Consent For Each Other? Delhi High Court Asks

The Delhi High Court on Thursday questioned that if same sex partners have the right to relationship and live together, why should they be denied the choice to give medical consent for each other.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma made the remark while questioning the Central Government for failing to reply, despite lapse of an year, to a plea seeking framing of guidelines to recognise...

High Court Can Entertain Civil Writ Challenging ED ECIR, Search Or Seizure Under PMLA: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that a civil writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution can be entertained to challenge an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), as well as consequential proceedings including search and seizure under the Section 17(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). [2026 LiveLaw (Del)...

Restricting Access To Social Media For Children A Policy Decision, Courts Can't Pass Directions: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking guidelines or enactment of a legislation to protect children under the age of 13 years by imposing restrictions on their access to social media platforms and to regulate the content for minors from the age of 13 years to 16 years. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 769]A division bench comprising Justice V...

Child Below 14 Years Can't Be Rusticated Under Delhi School Education Rules: High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that a child who has not attained the age of 14 years cannot be rusticated under the Delhi School Education Rules, 1973. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 768]Justice Jasmeet Singh directed the Delhi Public School to allow a 13-and-a-half-year-old Economically Weaker Section (EWS) student to resume her Class VIII education. The Court passed the interim order while dealing...

Delhi High Court Directs Centre To Consider Fresh Complaints Seeking Removal Of Derogatory Content Against Shirdi Sai Baba

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Central Government to look into any further fresh complaint filed seeking removal of YouTube videos, and other online publications allegedly containing derogatory and inflammatory content concerning Shirdi Sai Baba.Justice Swarana Kanta issued notice on a fresh application filed by Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi, in its plea seeking removal...

Delhi High Court Rejects Husband's Divorce Plea Over Claim He Was Under Sedative Influence During Marriage

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a man's appeal seeking dissolution of his marriage, after he claimed that his marriage was invalid as he was under the influence of a sedative substance when the marriage ceremonies were performed way back in 2008. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 767]A Division Bench comprising Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Renu Bhatnagar held that the husband's claim, can at...

Electronic Evidence | Delhi High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Free Forensic Assistance For Legal-Aid Beneficiaries

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a PIL seeking a mechanism to provide free forensic expert assistance to persons entitled to legal aid for compliance with the electronic-evidence certification requirements under Section 63 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia sought response of...