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...

Conviction For Completed Offence Invalid If Charge Was Only For Attempt Under POCSO: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that an accused cannot be convicted for a completed offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act if the charge framed against him was only for an attempt to commit the offence.Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha made the observation while partly allowing an appeal against conviction in a case involving allegations of sexual assault on a...

Delhi High Court Lays Down Principles For Quashing POCSO Cases Where Victim Denies Actual Harm Due To Consensual Relations, Marriage

The Delhi High Court on Thursday laid down various principles for quashing of cases registered under the POCSO Act where the de-juré victim denies actual harm to her. Citing Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani held that while the law treats a minor as a victim (de-juré victim), Courts must assess whether any actual (de-facto) victim exists before allowing prosecution...

Accused In Rape, POCSO Case Can't Be Declared 'Proclaimed Offender', Only 'Proclaimed Person': Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has clarified that an accused facing charges under rape and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act cannot be declared a “proclaimed offender” under Section 82 CrPC, as such offences do not fall within the category specified under Section 82(4).Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma made the observation while modifying a Sessions Court order which had...

Delhi High Court Takes On Record Arvind Kejriwal's Affidavit On Empanelment Of Justice SK Sharma's Children As Govt Counsel

The Delhi High Court on Thursday (April 16) agreed to take on record an affidavit filed by Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal alleging bias on part of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma, on the ground that her children are Central government panel counsel.Kejriwal appeared in person via VC and requested that the affidavit be taken on record. He has sought Justice Sharma's recusal from hearing...

Husband Can't Plead Low Income While Withholding Financial Details: Delhi High Court Upholds Maintenance

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that a husband cannot evade obligation to pay maintenance by claiming a low income while withholding material details about his financial status.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma relied on Tasmeer Qureshi v. Asfia Muzaffar (2025) where it was held that an able-bodied man cannot be permitted to defeat a claim for maintenance by his wife by withholding...

Lokpal Can Form Prima Facie Opinion Before Issuing Show Cause Notice, No Prior Hearing Required: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that the Lokpal of India must form a prima facie opinion regarding the existence of a case before issuing a show-cause notice following a preliminary inquiry report. A Division Bench comprising Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Renu Bhatnagar said that after the preliminary inquiry report is received by the Lokpal, it is incumbent upon it to consider the...