Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Rejects Plea Against Manish Sisodia's 2020 Election Win, Says Mere Registration Of FIR Need Not Be Disclosed
The Delhi High Court has ruled that mere registration of an FIR does not imply pendency of a criminal case for the purpose of “disclosure” by an election candidate under Section 33A of Representation of Peoples Act. “It is only when charges are framed, or cognizance of the offence is taken by the Court, that the statutory obligation to disclose arises,” Justice Jasmeet Singh said....
Bar Associations Do Not Perform Public Functions, Not State Under Article 12: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that Bar Associations do not perform public functions and are not a State or its instrumentality under Article 12 of the Constitution of India. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said that functions discharged by Bar Associations are to protect the interest of the individual lawyers and it cannot be termed to be...
Delhi High Court To Act On UK Court's Request To Record Witness Evidence In Nirav Modi's Bank Of India Trial
In a first, the Delhi High Court is set to act on the request of King's Bench Division of the Supreme Court of England and Wales for recording evidence of a witness located here in a litigation between fugitive diamond trader Nirav Modi and Bank of India over allegations of unpaid loan. Justice C Hari Shankar was dealing with a matter listed before him after a letter of request was received...
Rubbing Penis Against Child's Private Part Not 'Penetrative Sexual Assault' Under POCSO Act: Delhi High Court Modifies Man's Conviction
The Delhi High Court has held that rubbing of a male genital against a child's genital, in the absence of proof of penetration, does not constitute “penetrative sexual assault” under Section 3 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha observed,“The rubbing of the penis of the accused against the private part of PW1 does not apparently...
IRCTC Scam: Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Rabri Devi's Plea Against Framing Of Charges
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on a plea filed by Rabri Devi, wife of former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, challenging framing of charges against her in the alleged IRCTC scam case.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma sought response of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and listed the matter for hearing on January 19. In her plea,...
Delhi High Court Urges DHCBA Lawyers To Make Donations To AIIMS To Ensure Shelter For Homeless Sleeping In Winter Cold
The Delhi High Court on Friday urged the member lawyers of Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) to make donations to AIIMS for constructing a bedded facility to ensure that shelter is provided to patients, attendants and their family members who are forced to sleep outside the hospital premises in the biting winter cold.A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice...
Delhi High Court To Sit On First And Third Saturdays Every Month
The Delhi High Court will be functioning on first and third Saturdays of each month.The decision has been taken by the Full Court in its meeting held on December 22, 2025. “It has been resolved by Hon'ble the Full Court in its meeting held on 22.12.2025 that the first and third Saturdays of every month shall be Court sitting days for the Court,” a notice issued by Registrar General...
Delhi High Court Bar Association Felicitates CJI Surya Kant, Urges For More Elevations From Bar
The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) on Thursday felicitated Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, to honor his appointment as the country's top most judge.The felicitation function was organised by the lawyers' body in the lobby of Main Court Building, 'A' Block of the High Court.Lauding the DHCBA and its efforts over the years, CJI Kant said that having a membership of...
Parliament Security Breach: Delhi High Court Questions Choice Of December 13, Flags Link With 2001 Attack
The Delhi High Court on Thursday remarked that the act of accused in the 2023 Parliament security breach case of choosing the date as December 13, which is similar to 2001 attack, cannot be a coincidence. “What is the date of parliament attack case (of 2001)?…. It was the very (same day)… they picked the day,” a division bench headed by Justice Prathiba M Singh remarked orally. The...
Chinese Visa Scam: Karti Chidambaram Moves Delhi High Court Against Framing Of Charges In CBI Case
Congress MP Karti P Chindambaram has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order framing charges against him in connection with the Chinese visa scam case.The matter was listed today before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. However, it was adjourned to January 19. Chidambaram has challenged the trial court order passed on December 23, 2025. The special CBI judge had framed...
Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Claiming Auto Festival Will Worsen Air Pollution
The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a PIL against “Burnout City India” event scheduled to be organized at NSIC Exhibition Ground on January 17, claiming that it will aggravate the existing air pollution. The event is an automotive and lifestyle festival, involving massive vehicles showcase, drift and stunt zones, and music events. A division bench comprising Chief Justice...
Unnao Rape Victim Moves Delhi High Court For Leading Further Evidence Against Kuldeep Singh Sengar
Victim of the Unnao rape case moved the Delhi High Court on Thursday with a prayer to lead further evidence against former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the case.The victim's application came for hearing before a division bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Madhu Jain which listed it for hearing on February...