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The High Court of Delhi was established on 31st October, 1966. At first, it exercised jurisdiction not only over the Union Territory of Delhi, but also Himachal Pradesh, until 1971. Currently, the sanctioned strength of Judges of the High Court of Delhi is 45 permanent Judges and 15 Additional Judges. More

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  • ‘Hurried trial will affect rights, bail not a universal rule’: Delhi HC order denying bail to Umar, Sharjeel and others in 2020 Delhi riots case

    ‘Hurried trial will affect rights, bail not a universal rule’: Delhi HC order denying bail to Umar, Sharjeel and others in 2020 Delhi riots case

    “The probative value of the evidence against the Appellants Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid, prima facie and at this stage, cannot be branded as weak,” the court said in the order running 133 pages.

  • 2020 Delhi riots: Separate bench of Delhi High Court rejects bail plea of accused Tasleem Ahmed

    2020 Delhi riots: Separate bench of Delhi High Court rejects bail plea of accused Tasleem Ahmed

    Tasleem Ahmed's case was separated from others on the request of his counsel.

  • 2020 Delhi riots: Delhi High Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and seven others

    2020 Delhi riots: Delhi High Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and seven others

    A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur, which reserved its order on July 9 after noting the arguments on behalf of the prosecution and various accused, is hearing the pleas.

  • Delhi High Court bar writes to CJI Gavai flagging 'alarming frequent transfers' of judges

    Delhi High Court bar writes to CJI Gavai flagging 'alarming frequent transfers' of judges

    "The transfers of several judges from this court to other jurisdictions have generated unease, not only within the institution but also amongst the members of the bar," it said.

  • 1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi HC grants 4 weeks to trial court to reconstruct records

    1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi HC grants 4 weeks to trial court to reconstruct records

    The murders took place on November 1, 1984, a day after the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

  • Covid drugs case: Delhi HC reserves order on Gautam Gambhir plea to quash criminal case

    Covid drugs case: Delhi HC reserves order on Gautam Gambhir plea to quash criminal case

    The Delhi High Court on Monday had refused to stay the trial court proceedings against Gautam Gambhir, his foundation and others accused of illegally stocking and distributing COVID-19 drugs.

  • PM Modi degree row: Delhi High Court sets aside CIC order seeking disclosure

    PM Modi degree row: Delhi High Court sets aside CIC order seeking disclosure

    Following an RTI application by one Neeraj, the CIC on December 21, 2016, allowed inspection of records of all students who cleared the BA exam in 1978 -- the year Prime Minister Modi also passed it.

  • Graciously accept AFT's decisions, don't contest every order: Delhi HC tells Centre

    Graciously accept AFT's decisions, don't contest every order: Delhi HC tells Centre

    The court advised the Union of India that, in appropriate cases, the government ought to "graciously" accept the tribunal's decision rather than prolong needless litigation.

  • HC tells Delhi govt to give 2-month notice to Mohalla Clinic staff amid AAP-BJP row over Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

    HC tells Delhi govt to give 2-month notice to Mohalla Clinic staff amid AAP-BJP row over Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

    The issue comes in the wake of the recent decision to phase out mohalla clinics in areas where Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, which also offer primary healthcare, are being operationalised under the new BJP government.

  • Rs 34,926 crore bank fraud case: Delhi HC denies bail to DHFL promoter Kapil Wadhawan

    Rs 34,926 crore bank fraud case: Delhi HC denies bail to DHFL promoter Kapil Wadhawan

    Justice Ravinder Dudeja denied the relief, saying such economic offences were not only crimes against specific victims but against the financial system at large.

  • Udaipur Files movie row: Centre withdraws order for cuts after Delhi HC questions its power

    Udaipur Files movie row: Centre withdraws order for cuts after Delhi HC questions its power

    As the film was set to be released in the theaters on June 11, the producers have obtained the new date of August 8 amid the row over its certification.

  • Supreme Court to hear Justice Yashwant Varma's plea challenging indictment by in-House panel on July 28

    Supreme Court to hear Justice Yashwant Varma's plea challenging indictment by in-House panel on July 28

    Meanwhile, the motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma will be taken up in Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Friday.

  • ‘Conduct indicates reformation’: Delhi High Court sets aside board's decision denying premature release to 1993 plane hijack convict

    ‘Conduct indicates reformation’: Delhi High Court sets aside board's decision denying premature release to 1993 plane hijack convict

    The court noted that convict Hari Singh's conduct in jail indicated elements of reformation.

  • Mere friendship with girl doesn’t give man right to have sex without consent: Delhi High Court

    Mere friendship with girl doesn’t give man right to have sex without consent: Delhi High Court

    The girl was threatened not to confide her order in anyone and the man continued to rape her till November 2023, it alleged further.

  • Delhi HC issues notice to Chanakya IAS Academy director in contempt petition

    Delhi HC issues notice to Chanakya IAS Academy director in contempt petition

    The case pertains to failure in payment of remuneration to the petitioner despite taking undertakings to the court because of which a contempt petition was filed in the high court.

  • 'Cannot direct Parliament': Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking repeal of BNS provisions

    'Cannot direct Parliament': Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking repeal of BNS provisions

    The petition was filed against Sections 147 to 158 related to certain offences “against the state”, Sections 189 to 197 related to “offence of public tranquility” of the BNS.

  • Delhi High Court asks NGO to file fresh plea seeking probe into Karol Bagh fire tragedy

    Delhi High Court asks NGO to file fresh plea seeking probe into Karol Bagh fire tragedy

    The NGO's plea had sought a court-monitored probe into the conduct of MCD, Fire Services, and Delhi Police for alleged regulatory failures. The plea also sought scrutiny into the licensing and NOC status of Vishal Mega Mart and nearby establishments.

  • Delhi High Court issues summons to Abhijit Iyer Mitra on defamation case by women scribes

    Delhi High Court issues summons to Abhijit Iyer Mitra on defamation case by women scribes

    Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav asked Mitra to give his written submissions in the case filed by journalists

  • Delhi High Court stays Rs 10.35 crore GST demand against CCI

    Delhi High Court stays Rs 10.35 crore GST demand against CCI

    A bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta issued the stay order on May 21 after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) filed a petition challenging the Central GST department’s demand of Rs 10.35 crore, issued on January 16, 2025

  • ‘Access to VIP and cargo data’: Solicitor General flags security concerns as Celebi fights clearance revocation

    ‘Access to VIP and cargo data’: Solicitor General flags security concerns as Celebi fights clearance revocation

    Justice Sachin Datta was hearing a petition filed by the Turkey-based Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd, challenging the revocation of its security clearance in the wake of Turkey's support to Pakistan amid rising tensions with India.

  • 'Contrary to law': Celebi to Delhi HC on govt's decision to revoke security clearance

    'Contrary to law': Celebi to Delhi HC on govt's decision to revoke security clearance

    Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi asserted that Celebi's workforce consists of Indian nationals and that the firm is not politically affiliated with the Turkish government.

  • 'Sharbat jihad' row: 'Ramdev not in anyone's control' says Delhi HC, issues contempt notice

    'Sharbat jihad' row: 'Ramdev not in anyone's control' says Delhi HC, issues contempt notice

    The high court had earlier ordered Ramdev not to issue any statement or share videos in future over Hamdard's products.

  • ASM-GSM Dispute: Delhi High Court reserves order on jurisdictional issue

    ASM-GSM Dispute: Delhi High Court reserves order on jurisdictional issue

    Kairosoft’s case could test the regulator’s stock surveillance process for curbing speculation and market manipulation

  • ASM-GSM dispute in Delhi HC: Kapil Sibal opposes actions of SEBI and BSE

    ASM-GSM dispute in Delhi HC: Kapil Sibal opposes actions of SEBI and BSE

    Kairosoft’s case could test the regulator’s stock surveillance process for curbing speculation and market manipulation

  • ASM-GSM dispute: Delhi High Court to hear Kairosoft vs SEBI, BSE tomorrow

    ASM-GSM dispute: Delhi High Court to hear Kairosoft vs SEBI, BSE tomorrow

    Kairosoft’s case could test the regulator’s stock surveillance process for curbing speculation and market manipulation

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