Delhi High Court
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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Restricting Cut Flowers Import To Chennai Airport Aims To Fortify Nation's Bio-Security, Not Discriminatory Against Delhi Traders: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has upheld a notification issued by the Union Government’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade in 2020 prohibiting importation of a variety of cut flowers into India through all airports, except Chennai airport.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula said that the notification does not arbitrarily discriminates against...
Deprivation Of Conjugal Relationship ‘Extreme Cruelty’: Delhi High Court Allows Husband's Plea For Divorce
The Delhi High Court has observed that for a married couple to be deprived of the conjugal relationship and of each other’s company is an act of extreme cruelty.A division bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Neena Bansal Krishna upheld a family court order granting divorce to a husband under Section 13 (1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1956, on the ground of cruelty by wife....
High Court Asks Delhi Govt To Review Cap On Beneficiaries Under Old Age Assistance Rules, Relook At Eligibility Criteria Of 1 Lakh Family Income
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to conduct an exhaustive review of the existing cap on the beneficiaries under the Old Age Assistance Rules, 2009, taking into account the contemporary socio-economic conditions and the emerging needs of the elderly population. A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula also directed the government...
NewsClick Arrests: Delhi High Court Seeks Delhi Police's Response On Founder Prabir Purkayastha’s Plea, Says Something Amiss In Remand Order
The Delhi High Court on Friday sought response of the Delhi Police on the plea filed by NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha challenging his arrest in the UAPA case registered following allegations of the portal receiving money for pro-China propaganda.Justice Tushar Rao Gedela also sought Delhi Police’s response on a similar plea moved by news portal’s Human Resources head Amit...
NewsClick Founder Prabir Purkayastha, HR Head Move Delhi High Court Challenging Arrest In UAPA Case, Hearing Today
NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and Human Resources head Amit Chakravarty have moved the Delhi High Court challenging their arrest in the UAPA case registered against them following allegations of the portal receiving money for pro-China propaganda. The matter was mentioned for urgent listing before a division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula by...
Delhi High Court Permanently Restrains Rogue Websites From Illegally Streaming Shows, Films Broadcasted On Disney Hotstar
The Delhi High Court has permanently restrained 50 rogue websites from illegally streaming various television shows, TV series and movies broadcasted on OTT platform Disney plus Hotstar. Justice C Hari Shankar observed that prima facie, exclusive rights to stream or telecast the content contained in the 26 shows and films vests in the platform and not others. The court was hearing a suit moved...
Details Of Agreements Between UIDAI And External Organizations Handling Its Grievance Redressal Mechanism Can Be Given Under RTI Act: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has ruled that details of the agreements entered into between the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) with external organisations engaged in handling the grievance redressal mechanism of the statutory body can be provided under the Right to Information Act, 2005.Justice Subramonium Prasad added that the details pertaining to non-disclosure agreements entered...