Delhi High Court Upholds JNU's Rule Allowing Cross Constituency Voting In Internal Complaints Committee Polls

The Delhi High Court has upheld Jawaharlal Nehru University's decision permitting students to vote across all constituencies- undergraduate, postgraduate and research scholar, in elections for student representatives to the Internal Committee (IC) dealing with sexual-harassment matters. Justice Mini Pushkarna said that election disputes require clear, cogent and credible evidence of illegality...

Section 498A IPC Applicable Even If Marriage Is Declared Invalid Subsequently: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court yesterday ruled that Section 498A of Indian Penal Code, 1860, which criminalises cruelty by a husband or his relatives toward a married woman, will be applicable even if marriage between the parties is subsequently declared invalid. “Considering the purposive interpretation of the definition of the Husband to cover persons who enter into marital relationships, even if...

Mere Taunts, Family Friction In Ordinary Marital Life Not Cruelty: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that mere taunts, casual references and general family friction occurring in ordinary wear and tear of marital life is not sufficient to constitute the offence of cruelty. Justice Amit Mahajan noted that there is a growing tendency to rope in even distant relatives of husbands, who do not even reside at the matrimonial house, even in the dearth of evidence....

Profits Earned On Bribe After Investment In Share Market Also Part Of Proceeds Of Crime, Can Be Attached Under PMLA: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Monday ruled that the profits earned on bribe money after investment in share market amounts to proceeds of crime and is liable to be attached under the PMLA. A division bench comprising Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar said that the appreciation in value does not cleanse or purify the “tainted origin,” since the augmented value...

Mere 'No Coercive Steps' Phrase Doesn't imply Stay Or Suspension Of Investigation: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Monday observed that the mere phrase “no coercive steps” does not imply stay or suspension of investigation against an individual. “….mere articulation of the phrases "no coercive measures" or "no coercive steps" with reference to a person cannot to be construed as necessarily implying a stay or suspension of any ongoing investigation against that...

Delhi High Court Refuses Relief to Cotton Bud Maker Against Perfume Brand Over 'TULIP' Trademark

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea filed by Suparshva Swabs India, the manufacturer of Tulips cotton buds and hygiene products, which sought to restrain a perfume company from using the mark “AGN TULIP.” A Division Bench of Justice Om Prakash Shukla and Justice C Hari Shankar upheld a 2023 order of the Commercial Court that had refused to grant an interim injunction to...

Uphaar Fire: Delhi High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Evidence Tampering Case

Delhi High Court judge, Justice Amit Mahajan, has recused from hearing the evidence tampering case connected to the Uphaar fire tragedy that happened in the year 1997.This was after an apprehension was raised by the complainant that since Justice Mahajan had, at some stage, represented M/s. Ansal Housing and Construction Limited as a lawyer, she might not get a fair hearing. As the...

Banks Are Backbone Of Indian Economy, 'Easy' Allegations Of Financial Impropriety Should Not Be Entertained By Courts: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Monday ruled that banks acting in a "bona fide" manner, cannot be "made answerable to the judiciary" regarding the economic expediency of their decisions when no cogent material is shown.Further, the court said that as the banking sector constitutes the backbone of India's economy, "easy allegations of financial impropriety by banks should not be entertained by...

Delhi High Court Orders Effective Legal Representation For Actress Celina Jaitly's Brother Detained In UAE

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice on a plea filed by actress Celina Jaitly seeking effective legal representation for her brother, a retired Indian Army officer, over his arrest and detention in the UAE.Justice Sachin Datta sought response of the Union Government and listed the matter for hearing on December 04. The actress was present in the Court during the hearing today. The...

High Court Seeks Delhi Police's Report On Prosecutions Launched For Placing Hoardings In Public Spaces During Elections

The Delhi High Court has sought response of the Delhi Police on the prosecutions launched in the last one year against those who violated the policy barring placing of hoardings and banners on public buildings and places during the elections.A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela issued notice on a PIL filed by Jan Sewa Welfare Society. The...

Maintenance | Judicial Estimation Of Parties' Income Necessary Where Direct Proof Is Unavailable: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that judicial estimation is must where there is no direct proof of income of the parties for the purpose of grant of maintenance in matrimonial cases.“Where income is not fully disclosed or documentary proof is incomplete, courts are not expected to adopt a purely arithmetical method but may apply reasonable inference based on the overall standard of...

Breach Of Promise To Marry Not Equivalent To 'False Promise' Which Constitutes Rape: Delhi High Court Explains

While granting bail to a 20 year old in a rape case, the Delhi High Court has explained the difference between false promise to marry and breach of such a promise. Justice Ravinder Dudeja said that it is not appropriate to treat each breach of promise as a false promise of marriage while dealing with allegations of rape, emphasising that each case would depend upon its own facts. “There is...