Delhi High Court
Appearing On VC From Moving Vehicle Unacceptable, Undermines Formalities Of Judicial Process: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently expressed displeasure with a lawyer who joined court proceedings through virtual conferencing mode in a moving vehicle, observing that such appearance “undermines the formalities of judicial process.”Justice Sanjeev Narula was hearing a commercial suit in which the defendant's counsel joined the proceedings through a video conferencing mechanism from a...
Doctrine Of Absolute Privilege Prohibits Entertainment Of Claims Against Judges, Lawyers For Statements Made During Judicial Proceedings: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has observed that the doctrine of absolute privilege prohibits entertainment of claims made against judges, counsel, witnesses or parties qua judicial proceedings in Courts or tribunals.A division bench comprising of Justice Rajiv Shakdher and Justice Amit Bansal said that the privilege extends to witness statements, testimonies, and documents properly used and...
TMC's Mahua Moitra Moves Delhi High Court To Preclude ED From Allegedly Leaking 'Confidential, Unverified Info' To Media On FEMA Probe
Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has moved the Delhi High Court seeking to preclude the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from leaking any “confidential or unverified information” to the media in relation to the investigation against her under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA).Moitra has also sought to restrain 19 media houses from publishing and circulating any...
Mere Deduction Of TDS By Donor On Grants Would Not Disentitle The NGO From Sections 11 Exemption: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that a mere deduction of TDS by a donor on grants would not disentitle the assessee-NGO from exemption under Section 11 of the Income Tax Act.The bench of Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, while allowing the petition, set aside the assessment order and held that the receipt of Rs. 5.90 crore shall not be treated as income and allowed...
After Delhi LG Accepts Apology Of Suspended BJP MLAs, High Court Asks Them To Meet Speaker
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the seven suspended Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) MLAs to meet the Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly. Justice Subramonium Prasad was dealing with the pleas filed by the MLAs challenging their suspension from the remainder of the Budget session of the Delhi Assembly, for allegedly interrupting the Lieutenant Governor's (LG) address.The suspended...
Bar On Grant Of Bail Under Section 37 Of NDPS Act Can't Be Invoked Where Evidence Against Accused Is Unbelievable: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has said that the bar provided under Section 37 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, cannot be invoked in a case where evidence against the accused “appears to be unbelievable” and “does not seem to be sufficient for the purpose of conviction.”“The Courts are not expected to accept every allegation made by the prosecution as a gospel...
Delhi HC Judge Recuses From Hearing Plea To Convene SCBA General Body Meeting For Nomination Of Women Advocates As Executive Members
Delhi High Court judge, Justice Subramonium Prasad, on Wednesday, recused from hearing a plea seeking direction on the Supreme Court Bar Association to convene a General Body Meeting for the nomination of women advocates as its Executive Members.“I was also a member of the SCBA,” Justice Prasad said while recusing from the matter. The matter will now be heard on February 26. The plea has...
Reasonable & In Best Interest Of Child's Welfare: Delhi HC Grants One Month Parole To Life Convict For Accompanying Son To Board Examinations
The Delhi High Court has granted one month's parole to a murder convict, sentenced to life imprisonment, for accompanying his son for Board examinations, observing that his presence is both reasonable and in the best interest of the child's welfare. “Considering the importance of parental involvement in a child's education, it is important to facilitate such opportunities, particularly...
Should've Been Diligent About Protecting Trademark: Delhi HC Denies Plea For Additional Documents To Prove Use Of Mark After Two Years Of Filing Suit
In a trademark dispute between TTK Prestige Ltd and Baghla Sanitaryware, the Delhi High Court dismissed an application by TTK Prestige Ltd seeking to submit additional documents under Order XI Rule 1(5) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, while emphasizing the necessity for diligence in presenting evidence and adhering to strict deadlines under the Commercial Courts Act.Justice Anish...
'Involves Facets Of Freedom Of Press & Right To Know': Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea To Block The Print's Article On RAW
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea seeking direction on the Union Government to block an article published by digital news platform 'The Print' on Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), observing that the publication involves facets of freedom of press as well as right to know.A division bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora rejected a...
Delhi High Court Dismisses JMM Chief Shibu Soren's Appeal Against Single Judge Order Refusing To Interfere With Lokpal Proceedings
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal moved by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Chief Shibu Soren against a single judge's order refusing to interfere with the proceedings initiated by Lokpal of India against him in connection with a disproportionate assets case.A division bench comprising Justice Rekha Palli and Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar found no reason to interfere with the...
Illegal Construction Ongoing In Delhi At Unprecedented Scale, DDA And MCD Must Put Structural Reforms In Place: Delhi High Court
Observing that illegal and unauthorised construction is going in the national capital at an unprecedented scale which is unheard of, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday said that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Development Authority (DDA) must put structural reforms in place to deal with the issue.A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam...