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 Arun Bhardwaj today states. Last year, it was decided that every Bench of the Delhi High Court will observe one...

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 47,000 lawyers, DHCBA is one of the largest bars in the country and that it is one of the most influential...

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 bench, also comprising Justice Madhu Jain, was hearing the pleas filed by accused Manoranjan D, Sagar Sharma and...

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 charges against the Congress leader and seven other accused in the case. One Chetan Shrivastava was discharged in...

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 DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said that the petition was based on mere speculations, and lacked...

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 25. Sengar's sentence was suspended and he was granted bail by a coordinate bench on December 23, 2025....

Ensure Formation, Functioning Of Parent Teacher Associations In Private Schools: High Court To Delhi Govt

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Delhi Government to ensure that parent-teacher associations (PTAs) are formed and functioning in unaided private schools in the national capital. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia issued notice on a PIL filed by NGO Justice For All and sought response of Delhi Government's Directorate of Education. The Court directed the Delhi Government to bring on record steps taken by the DoE to ensure that every private...

Frame Rules To Ensure Execution Of Delhi School Tribunal Orders: High Court To Delhi Govt

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Delhi Government to take steps and frame appropriate Rules to ensure that the Delhi School Tribunal is vested with appropriate legal authority to get its orders executed. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said that in case any such proposal is made or amendment is suggested, the Central Government...

Husband Must Pay Maintenance To Wife & Child Living With Her Despite Other Child Staying With Him: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that a husband's legal obligation to pay maintenance to his wife and minor child living with her does not get diluted merely because another child from their marriage is residing with him.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed, “the mere fact that one child is in the custody of the petitioner-husband cannot, by itself, be a ground to absolve him of his obligation...

'Delhi Govt Can't Shirk Responsibility': High Court Orders Emergency Shelter Measures For Homeless Sleeping Outside Hospitals In Winter Cold

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said that the Delhi Government or its agencies cannot shirk away from their responsibility to provide shelter to patients, attendants and their family members forced to sleep outside city hospitals in the biting winter cold due to lack of shelter.A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia issued urgent short term...

'These Petitions Disturb Us': Delhi High Court Pulls Up NGO For Repeatedly Filing PILs Alleging Illegal Encroachment By Mosques

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (January 14) pulled up an NGO for repeatedly filing public interest litigations alleging illegal encroachments by mosques and dargahs in various areas in the national capital. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia noted that the petitions seeking similar relief were being listed every second day, calling it sheer misuse...

Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL To Extend Benefit Of CM Advocates Welfare Scheme To Lawyers' Parents

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (January 14) refused to entertain a PIL seeking extension of benefits of the Chief Minister Advocates Welfare Scheme to the eligible lawyers' parents.A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said that a mandamus cannot be issued in the matter, while citing autonomy to contract between two parties, one of them being the...