Delhi High Court
Women Can Be Charged With Gang Rape Even If They Don't Physically Commit Rape: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that a woman can be charged with the offence of gang rape under Section 376D of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 70 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), even if she has not personally committed the act of rape.Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani held that the expression “persons” used in the provisions on gang rape cannot be restricted to men, and that...
'Will Take Steps Against CJP, Abhijeet Dipke': Delhi Police Tells High Court In Plea Over Protest At Connaught Place
The Delhi Police told the Delhi High Court on Thursday (October 15) that it will take "appropriate steps" against Cockroach Janta Party leader Abhijeet Dipke who has called for a protest on Friday at Central Delhi's Connaught Place. The court was hearing a plea by Anil Kumar Gupta, licensed street vendor who has sold readymade garments at Palika Bazar, claiming that the protest will affect...
Asian Para Games | Courts Can't Alter Finalised Sports Contingent Unless Selection Decision Is Arbitrary: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that courts cannot interfere with the selection of athletes for international sporting events or direct changes to a finalised contingent unless the decision taken by the authorities is arbitrary.Justice Amit Mahajan observed that the decision to include or exclude an athlete from a particular category is taken objectively by the authorities and subject...
'Complete Failure' Of MCD, ASI Officials Aided Illegal Construction Near Protected Monument: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has sought personal affidavits from senior officials of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Police, identifying officers responsible for allowing unauthorised construction near a protected monument despite statutory restrictions and a judicial order restraining further construction.A division bench comprising Acting...
Unnatural Death At Police Station Not Enough To Fix Police Negligence Without Evidence: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that a death occurring within police station premises does not, by itself, establish negligence on the part of police officials, observing that liability must be based on demonstrable negligence and not merely on hindsight or presumption.“A tragic consequence, however grave, does not by itself establish culpable inaction,” Justice Amit Mahajan observed.The...
Universities Can't Take Casual Approach Towards Quality, Hygiene Of Hostel Food: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that universities cannot take a casual approach towards the quality and hygiene of food served in hostel messes.Justice Jasmeet Singh emphasised that students cannot be expected to perform to their full potential unless they are provided good-quality, hygienic food.“The quality and hygiene of food served in hostel mess is of utmost importance as when it...
Journalist Booked Under SC/ST Act After Accusing ACP Of Sexual Harassment Moves Delhi High Court For Interim Protection From Arrest
The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to urgently list today a plea filed by a female journalist seeking interim protection from arrest in a case filed against her by Delhi Police's ACP Vivek Bhagat under the SC/ST Act.The plea was mentioned by a counsel before a division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma which said that the matter will...
Delhi High Court To Hear Today Plea Against CJP Protest At Connaught Place Central Park
A plea has been filed before the Delhi High Court against the protest called by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke at Central Park in Central Delhi's Connaught Place.Dipke has called for a nationwide 'Lehra do Tiranga' demonstration tomorrow, urging citizens to gather with the national flag. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice...
Indian Youth Congress Moves Delhi High Court Against De-Notification Of Jantar Mantar As Protest Site
Indian Youth Congress Chief Uday Bhanu Chib has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the decision of the Delhi Police to de-notify Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site.A similar plea has been filed before the Supreme Court by Advocate Swati Malik.Chib has filed the application challenging the decision in his pending petition seeking reconsideration of its request to hold protest...
'Touts Can't Function In Govt Offices Without Officials' Protection, Encouragement': Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction In ₹1,300 Bribery Case
The Delhi High Court has observed that the functioning of “touts” in government offices cannot continue without the involvement, protection or encouragement of government officials, who are entrusted with performing those functions themselves.Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav made the observations while dismissing an appeal filed by one Rajinder Singh @ Babloo, who was convicted under Section 8...
Magistrate Can Summon Persons Not Formally Chargesheeted By Police, But Must Pass Reasoned Order: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that a Magistrate is not bound by the investigating agency's conclusion that there is no sufficient material against a suspect and can summon such a person to face criminal proceedings. However, it held that where the Magistrate disagrees with the police and decides to proceed against such a person, the order must identify the material supporting that decision...
Delhi High Court Seeks Centre, FSSAI's Response On PIL Against 'Analogue Paneer'
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a public interest litigation seeking effective enforcement of food safety standards against dairy analogues and non-dairy products allegedly being represented or passed off as “paneer” in the national capital.A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma sought response of the...