False Declaration Of Own Educational Qualification Not 'Corrupt Practice' U/S 123(4) RP Act: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that a false declaration regarding one's own educational qualification in the nomination affidavit does not amount to a “corrupt practice” under Section 123(4) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.A division bench of Justices Dinesh Mehta and Vinod Kumar made the observation while answering a reference arising from an election petition challenging...

Absence Of Suspension Provision In PoSH Act Doesn't Bar Employer From Suspending Employee Facing Inquiry: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that even though the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act) does not expressly provide for suspension, an employer retains the inherent power to suspend an employee facing inquiry under the Act.Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav observed,“Despite the PoSH Act, not providing for the interim measure...

Delhi High Court Upholds Man's 15-Year Sentence For Rape Of Stepdaughters; Notes Mother Was 'Torn Between Devil And Deep Sea'

The Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction and 15-years rigorous sentence of a man for raping his minor stepdaughters, noting that minor contradictions in prosecutirx testimony do not affect the prosecution case.Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav also noted that the victims' biological mother seemingly acquiesced to the trauma undergone by the girls as she kept quiet and did not take the...

Delhi High Court Quarterly Digest: January To March 2026 [Citations 01 - 324]

Citations 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 1 to 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 324NOMINAL INDEXSandeepa Virk v. ED 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 1Nippon Steel Corporation v. The Controller Of Patents 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 2Pr. Commissioner Of Income Tax -7, Delhi M/S TCK Advisers Pvt. Ltd. 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 3U.S. Green Building Council v. Deming Certification Services Pvt Ltd 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 4TENZIN YOUTEN & ANR v. THE STATE...

'In Touch With Indian Mujahideen, Spread Jihadi Material': Delhi High Court Denies Bail To UAPA Accused Despite 12 Years In Custody

The Delhi High Court on Friday denied bail to two men accused in a UAPA case, observing that they were in touch with Indian Mujahideen not only in India but also in Pakistan and spread jihadi material. A division bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Madhu Jain observed that despite being in custody for almost 12 years, they were not entitled to be released as there existed...

Zee5 To Move Delhi High Court Against Centre's Advisory Not To Release 'Lawrence Of Punjab' Web Series

OTT platform ZEE5, owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, is likely to move the Delhi High Court challenging an advisory issued by the Union Government not to release the upcoming web series “Lawrence of Punjab”.The web series is scheduled for release on April 27.The submission was made by Senior Advocate Rajiv Nayar appearing on behalf of the OTT platform before Justice...

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Rejects Delhi Police's Appeal Against Bail To Ishrat Jahan

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed an appeal filed by the Delhi Police challenging the bail granted to former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan in FIR 59/2020 which alleges a larger conspiracy in the Delhi Riots that happened in 2020. A division bench comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Ravinder Dudeja noted that more than 4 years have passed since the bail was granted and there...

Uttam Nagar Holi Violence: Delhi High Court Grants Police Protection To Deceased's Family

The Delhi High Court has ordered police protection for the family members of 27-year old Tarun Butolia, who died in a violent clash during Holi celebrations at Uttam Nagar this year. Justice Girish Kathpalia requested the Additional DCP to direct the concerned SHO to provide his personal mobile phone number to the family so that they may contact him at the time of distress. The Court was...

Delhi High Court Sets Aside DDA's Debarment Of Contractor Over Structural Defects In Signature View Apartments

The Delhi High Court recently set aside debarment of a contractor by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in connection with structural defects in the Signature View Apartments project, holding that the decision-making process was vitiated due to violation of principles of natural justice.Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav quashed the order issued by the authority on September 02, 2025,...

Delhi High Court Directs Rapido To Ensure Continued Accessibility For Visually Impaired Users

The Delhi High Court has directed Indian ride-hailing service Rapido to ensure that its application continues to be 'disabled friendly' for its users in all respects, for as long as it remains in operation. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav underscored that there is a positive duty upon service providers to ensure that digital interfaces are inherently accessible and compatible with...

Delhi High Court Seeks X User's Response On Gaurav Bhatia's Plea To Take Down 'Obscene' Post On His TV Appearance

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought response of an X user on a plea filed by Senior Advocate and BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia seeking take down of an allegedly obscene content uploaded over his appearance on a TV debate, which went viral on social media.Justice Mini Pushkarna sought reply of user “Ranting Gola” within two weeks. Bhatia has alleged that the user has uploaded a video on...

No Embargo Under RPwD Act On Grant Of “Total Support” To Persons With Disabilities; Absence Of Rules No Bar: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that there is no legal embargo under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act) on granting “total support” to a person with disability requiring such assistance, and that the absence of framed rules cannot be a ground to refuse exercise of statutory powers.Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav made the observation while dealing with a...