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-February 23, 2024

Delhi HC refuses to permit Shab-e-Barat prayers at Akhoondji mosque in Mehrauli

Delhi HC refuses to permit Shab-e-Barat prayers at Akhoondji mosque in Mehrauli

The 'Akhoondji mosque,' believed to be more than 600 years old, and the Behrul Uloom madrasa in the vicinity were declared illegal structures in Sanjay Van and were demolished by the DDA on January 30

-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 5, 2024

Parental status of child remains same despite marriage dissolution: Delhi HC

Parental status of child remains same despite marriage dissolution: Delhi HC

The court ruled that during the man's lifetime, there was no valid reason for his ex-wife to replace his name with her second husband's on their son's school admission form

-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

-November 27, 2023

Delhi HC grants Rs 30 lakh compensation to widow of sanitation worker

Delhi HC grants Rs 30 lakh compensation to widow of sanitation worker

In October, the Supreme Court, recognizing the prolonged bondage and inhumane conditions endured by manual scavengers, called for the complete eradication of manual scavenging nationwide

-October 6, 2023

‘Pay Rs 50K compensation to man illegally detained for half an hour’: Delhi HC tells police

‘Pay Rs 50K compensation to man illegally detained for half an hour’: Delhi HC tells police

In an effort to convey a "meaningful message," Justice Subramonium Prasad directed that the compensation should be deducted from the salaries of the responsible police officials

-September 29, 2023

‘Streamline process of availing facilities under health schemes’: Delhi HC tells Centre, AAP govt

‘Streamline process of availing facilities under health schemes’: Delhi HC tells Centre, AAP govt

The court noted the cumbersome process, requiring patients to obtain various certificates before submitting applications

-September 4, 2023

Delhi HC restricts construction, concretisation inside Central Ridge

Delhi HC restricts construction, concretisation inside Central Ridge

The central ridge forest, often referred to as the lungs of the national capital, is an extension of the Aravalli hill range within Delhi