Extraction of water through illegal borewells not less than sin: Delhi HC

The high court lamented that if such illegal borewells are not stopped, Delhi might end up facing a similar situation as happened in South Africa's Johannesburg a few years back when the city had no water.

Delhi HC asks Centre response after PIL demands closure of abattoirs near IGI airport

The PIL said the encounter of birds or wildlife with aircraft at the IGI Airport not only posed a threat to the life and safety of the passengers in the aircraft, but also put to risk the local residents in the event of a crash.

Delhi HC reserves order on Engineer Rashid’s plea for custody parole to attend Parliament

The counsel appearing for the NIA opposed the grant of custody parole, saying Rashid had no vested right to attend Parliament.

Delhi HC seeks NIA stand on letting Engineer Rashid attend Parliament

"He can, in the meantime, attend the session in judicial custody. He is an elected MP. What is the difficulty in sending him in custody?" asked Justice Vikas Mahajan.

Bungalow allotment cancellation: Delhi HC to hear Raghav Chadha’s plea on Dec 19

Rajya Sabha secretariat had issued the letter cancelling the allotment of the bungalow to the MP on March 3, 2023, but the high court subsequently granted him relief by reviving a trial court's stay on his eviction

Delhi government yet to learn from the coaching centre incident that left 3 dead

The Delhi High Court bench, led by Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma, directed them to deposit a sum of Rs 5 crore to the Red Cross, stating that they had committed an “act of greed” by renting out the basement.

Strange probe: Delhi HC grills police in coaching centre incident

A bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan said a "strange probe" was going on with police action against the passerby who drove a car but no action against MCD officials.

Delhi HC orders MCD, DDA to frame rules to levy penalty for encroachment on public land

The court noted that the encroachment of public places, particularly footpaths and roads with hoardings, stalls, and furniture, has become so widespread that it forces pedestrians onto the streets, putting them at risk from traffic