Delhi HC

-April 27, 2024

Gender stereotypes must not cloud judicial opinion, says Delhi High Court

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

-April 15, 2024

Delhi HC affirms right to be identified by name fundamental to identity

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

-March 17, 2024

‘Matter complex’: Centre seeks more time to frame policy on online sale of medicines, Delhi HC grants ‘last opportunity’

‘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

-March 7, 2024

Ration card is for distribution of food, essentials not address proof: Delhi HC

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

-February 24, 2024

Delhi HC declines permission for ‘jagran’ in Kalkaji mandir without ‘proper authorisation’

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

-February 12, 2024

Zomato summoned by Delhi Court for misrepresenting food delivery from ‘iconic’ eateries

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'

-February 10, 2024

Lawyers should develop sense of humour, detach from situations: Delhi HC judge

Lawyers should develop sense of humour, detach from situations: Delhi HC judge

Former high court judge Justice Poonam A Bamba, also present at the event, advised lawyers to "detach" when necessary. Dr Achal Bhagat, a senior consultant and psychiatrist at Apollo Hospitals, joined as a speaker.

-December 25, 2023

Delhi HC overturns order on TRAI’s RTI disclosure: Upholds exemption for national security in phone tapping cases

Delhi HC overturns order on TRAI’s RTI disclosure: Upholds exemption for national security in phone tapping cases

The bench emphasised that orders related to phone interception, tapping, or tracking are issued by the government when authorized officers deem it necessary for the country's well-being