CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Undertake Not To Call For Jantar Mantar Protest Until It Remains De-Notified

A Special Executive Magistrate in Delhi has ordered the release of CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das from judicial custody after they gave written undertakings not to commit any breach of peace and assured that they will not call for any protest at Jantar Mantar till the time it remains de-notified as a protest site.The duo further said that they will conduct any protest within the four corners of the Constitution of India.The order was passed on Wednesday by Special Executive Magistrate...

CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Withdraw From Delhi High Court Plea Challenging Judicial Custody

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka today withdrew from Delhi High Court their plea challenging an order passed by Special Executive Magistrate Court extending their judicial custody by two more days, in connection with anti-CEC protests.The withdrawal comes after Justice Subramonium Prasad expressed disinclination to entertain their writ petition, in view of the availability of an alternative remedy."Liberty is sacrosanct. But if the Code provides for...

Delhi High Court To Hear Tomorrow Neha Bora's Plea Against Notice For Peace Bond Amid Anti-CEC Protests

The Delhi High Court will hear tomorrow the plea filed by National President of All India Students Association (AISA) Neha Bora challenging a notice to execute a personal bond of ₹10,000 with one surety to maintain peace during an inquiry, following her participation in 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest on October 16.The matter was listed for urgent hearing today. However, Justice Subramonium Prasad adjourned the hearing on a request by Bora's counsel.In her writ petition, Neha has challenged the...

Delhi High Court Agrees To Hear Today CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka's Plea Against Judicial Custody

Live updates from the hearing can be followed here.The Delhi High Court has agreed to hear today Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka's plea challenging an order passed by Special Executive Magistrate Court extending their judicial custody by two more days.The matter was mentioned for urgent hearing today which has been allowed. The matter has been listed before Justice Subramonium Prasad.Further details awaited.Meanwhile, Das and Ranka will be produced before SEM...

Records Of Prime Minister's Foreign Travel In IAF Aircraft Exempt From RTI : Delhi High Court Sets Aside CIC Order

The Delhi High Court has held that details of the Special Flight Returns (SFR-II) relating to the foreign visits of the Prime Minister of India in the aircraft of the Indian Air Force cannot be disclosed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act if such disclosure could compromise national security or endanger the Prime Minister's life and physical safety.Justice Amit Mahajan observed that...

Executive Notification Granting Age Relaxation Can't Override Separate Recruitment Rules Of MCD : Delhi High Court

A Division Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Bharat Parashar held that an executive notification granting age relaxation cannot override separate Recruitment Rules of an autonomous body like the MCD unless adopted by the rules or the recruitment advertisement. Background Facts The petitioner (applicant) was born on 27.04.1982 and belonged...

Neha Bora Moves Delhi High Court, Challenges Notice For Peace Bond Amid Anti-CEC Protests

The National President of the All India Students Association (AISA), Neha, has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a notice issued by a Special Executive Magistrate proposing to require her to execute a personal bond of ₹10,000 with one surety to maintain peace during an inquiry, following her participation in the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest in Delhi on October 16.In her writ petition,...

Mere Participation In Protest Does Not Establish Common Intention To Obstruct Police: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that mere participation in a protest does not, by itself, establish a common intention to disobey lawful police directions or obstruct police personnel.Justice Sanjeev Narula made the observation while quashing an FIR registered against one Khurshid Ahmed, an SSC aspirant who participated in a protest at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on August 24, 2025, over...

Delhi High Court Decrees Arjun Kapoor's Personality Rights Suit, Orders Takedown Of Infringing Links

The Delhi High Court has decreed actor Arjun Kapoor's suit seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights against the unauthorised commercial exploitation of his name, image and likeness, including through artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content.Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav held that since none of the defendants had filed a written statement or otherwise controverted...

Delhi High Court Stays FSSAI Order Directing Britannia To Remove 'No Added Sugar', 'No Maida' Claims From Biscuit Labels

The Delhi High Court has stayed an order issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) directing Britannia Industries Limited to remove the claims “No Added Sugar”, “No Maida” and “No Palm Oil” from the packaging of its biscuits and cookies.Justice Amit Mahajan, in an order passed on October 16, observed prima facie that stating these facts about a product...

UAPA Charges Can't Curtail Right To Travel Abroad In Blanket Manner: Delhi High Court In Natasha Narwal Case

The Delhi High Court has held that the fact that a person is facing serious charges under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) does not curtail their right to travel abroad in a blanket manner.Justice Amit Bansal made the observation while permitting Natasha Narwal, accused in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, to travel to the United Kingdom from November 2 to...

GAC Can't Reject Account Suspension Appeals Due to Lack of Information From Social Media Platforms: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that the Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC), a digital regulatory body established by the Central Government, cannot dispose of appeals filed by users merely because social media intermediaries fail to provide the requisite information.Justice Amit Mahajan observed that the Committee has sufficient powers to direct social media intermediaries to provide...