Exclusion Of Individual Veterinarians From Animal Birth Control Programme Not Arbitrary: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the exclusion of individual veterinarians from the animal birth control programme under Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, is not unjust or arbitrary.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula said that the Rules do not outrightly prohibit veterinarian participation, instead, they advocate for a “formalized...

Delhi High Court Warns Against 'Offshore Study Centres' Running Without Necessary Approvals, Says It Could Affect Standard Of Education

The Delhi High Court has observed that it would be unwise to allow expansion of “offshore study centres” which are running without necessary approvals from the authorities as it could flourish a market of substandard education and deprive countless individuals from seeking quality education.Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav said that an “untrammelled proliferation” of such study...

Women Safety: High Court Seeks Delhi Govt’s Stand On Putting Posters On Buses To Create Awareness Against Eve-Teasing

The Delhi High Court has sought stand of the Delhi Government on placing posters or hoardings in buses and other public transport in the national capital for creating awareness against eve-teasing in order to strengthen women safety.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula allowed the Delhi Government’s request and granted its counsel six weeks’...

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Order Transferring IPS Officer Amit Lodha’s Case From CAT Patna To Delhi

The Delhi High Court has set aside an order transferring the case concerning disciplinary proceedings initiated against 1998-batch Bihar cadre IPS officer Amit Lodha from Central Administrative Tribunal, Patna to the national capital. A division bench of Justice V Kameswar Rao and Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta allowed Bihar Government’s pleas and quashed the order passed by the Chairman of...

Delhi High Court To Start Live Streaming From October 11, To Begin With Chief Justice’s Court

The Delhi High Court is going to start live streaming of court proceedings from October 11 in an “identified manner”, beginning with the Chief Justice’s court. The division bench comprising of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula will commence live streaming of court proceedings from 10:30 AM. A press note released by the Delhi High Court states that for now,...

Whether Enforcement Of Foreign Arbitration Award Can Be Denied Due To Non-Stamping Of Arbitration Agreement? Delhi High Court To Examine

The Delhi High Court is set to examine whether the enforcement of a foreign arbitration award can be denied due to the non-stamping of the arbitration agreement. The bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri has issued notice on a plea seeking to raise objection to the enforcement of the Singapore seated foreign arbitration award under Section 48 of the A&C Act. The award debtor...

Delhi High Court Quashes Order Exempting Indian Trade Promotion Org. From Entertainment Tax On Trade Fairs

The Delhi High Court has quashed the order of the Financial Commissioner exempting the Indian Trade Promotion Organization from entertainment tax on trade fairs.The bench of Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Dharmesh Sharma has observed that entry to the Pragati Maidan is regulated and the visitors are allowed entry on payment of an admission fee. Once they are inside the complex, they can...

CBI’s Enquiry Report Exempted From Disclosure Under RTI Act, Will Impede Ongoing Investigation Process: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that the enquiry report of the Central Bureau of Investigation regarding investigation in a case is exempted from disclosure under Section 8(1)(h) of the Right to Information Act. “Section 8(1)(h) of RTI Act specifically exempts such information which will impede the process of investigation revealing a copy of the entire report of the CBI. Further, if...

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response On Subramanian Swamy’s Plea Seeking Information On ‘Chinese Encroachment’ On Indian Territory

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought response of the Union Government on a plea moved by former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy seeking information regarding “Chinese encroachment” on Indian territory under the Right to Information Act, 2005. Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notice to the Union Government through Ministries of Home Affairs, Defence and External Affairs; Central...

NewsClick Arrests | 'Not A Penny Came From China, Grounds Of Arrest Not Provided': Prabir Purkayastha To Delhi HC As It Reserves Order In His Plea

The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved its Judgement in pleas filed by NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and Human Resources head Amit Chakraborty challenging their remand order in the UAPA case registered following allegations of the portal receiving money for pro-China propaganda.Justice Tushar Rao Gedela reserved the order after hearing counsels for both Purkayastha, Chakraborty and...

Delhi High Court Suggests Changes In Section 438 Of New CrPC (BNSS) On Bail Requirement For Release After Acquittal, Says Replace 'Shall' With 'May'

The Delhi High Court has suggested the Parliament's Select Committee to make changes in Section 438 of the new CrPC[BNSS] (akin to Section 437A of Code of 1973) pertaining to the requirement of furnishing of personal bond with surety by an accused on his acquittal.A division bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Neena Bansal Krishna suggested the Select Committee to replace the...

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: October 02 To October 08, 2023

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