Delhi HC
Delhi HC directs lawyers org to give representation to ECI on guidelines to stop misuse of deepfake tech
Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora presided over the bench, concluding the petition by stating that formulating a policy amidst ongoing elections was impractical
‘Ensure protection’: Delhi HC asks police to give security to transgender candidate for filing election nomination
Rajan Singh, aiming to stand for nomination from South Delhi Parliamentary Constituency with the support of the Rashtriya Bahujan Congress Party, reported a life-threatening attack at their office in Badarpur
Gender stereotypes must not cloud judicial opinion, says Delhi High Court
The court emphasized that professional achievements should enhance, not diminish, an individual's standing, and noted that despite their success in the workplace, women can still face power imbalances and mistreatment in their personal lives
Delhi HC affirms right to be identified by name fundamental to identity
The court took into account documents, such as Aadhaar and domicile, to conclude that it is difficult to retain doubts about the petitioner's father's name, adding that when one transliterates a name from vernacular to English, the spellings might differ
‘Matter complex’: Centre seeks more time to frame policy on online sale of medicines, Delhi HC grants ‘last opportunity’
A bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora emphasised that failure to produce the draft policy before the next hearing would prompt the court to proceed with the matter
Ration card is for distribution of food, essentials not address proof: Delhi HC
The court highlighted the absence of a mechanism to verify the address provided on ration cards, emphasising that they are intended solely for accessing subsidised food items, not for identification purposes
Delhi HC declines permission for ‘jagran’ in Kalkaji mandir without ‘proper authorisation’
The court emphasised that the Kalkaji Mandir is for the use of the public, and no individual or entity can exercise exclusive control over any part of it. Therefore, any event must have the administrator's approval
Zomato summoned by Delhi Court for misrepresenting food delivery from ‘iconic’ eateries
The court acted on a petition filed by a resident of Gurugram, alleging that Zomato was engaging in "false and fraudulent" practices by delivering fresh food from renowned restaurants under its sub-category, 'Dilli ke Legends'
