delhi high court

-August 28, 2023

Delhi HC takes suo moto cognisance of minor’s sexual assault by suspended Delhi govt officer

Delhi HC takes suo moto cognisance of minor’s sexual assault by suspended Delhi govt officer

The court has stressed that the survivor must receive appropriate protection and compensation. The girl is currently admitted to a government hospital in critical condition

-August 28, 2023

‘Accuracy uncertain’: Delhi HC says AI can’t substitute human intelligence in adjudication

‘Accuracy uncertain’: Delhi HC says AI can’t substitute human intelligence in adjudication

The court acknowledged that while such tools might be useful for preliminary understanding or research, they cannot supplant the role of human intelligence or the human touch required in the adjudication process

-August 25, 2023

Delhi HC rejects PIL against first level checking of EVMs

Delhi HC rejects PIL against first level checking of EVMs

A bench comprising Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula noted that the plea was misdirected towards the State Election Commission, as they were not responsible for the matter in question

-August 22, 2023

Delhi HC directs release of seized ‘end-of-life’ cars on undertaking by owners

Delhi HC directs release of seized ‘end-of-life’ cars on undertaking by owners

The court instructed the Delhi government to formulate a policy concerning such vehicles when their owners pledge not to utilize them within the city and to publicly publicize this policy

-August 22, 2023

‘Terrible investigation’: Delhi HC awards Rs 50K compensation to man acquitted of murder charge

‘Terrible investigation’: Delhi HC awards Rs 50K compensation to man acquitted of murder charge

The court emphasized that trial courts should meticulously evaluate evidence to prevent the unjust suffering of innocent individuals through wrongful imprisonment

-July 24, 2023

Delhi govt informs HC about its relief measures for flood-hit families

Delhi govt informs HC about its relief measures for flood-hit families

The bench asked the government to submit a status report on the relief efforts and scheduled further hearings for September 13

-July 5, 2023

Delhi HC directs NIC to develop software for uploading names of proclaimed offenders

Delhi HC directs NIC to develop software for uploading names of proclaimed offenders

The court asked the Delhi Police (Headquarter) to assess the manpower required to operate a centralised cell for processing and coordinating the information on proclaimed offenders

-July 4, 2023

Delhi HC rejects plea against mandatory uniform for auto drivers

Delhi HC rejects plea against mandatory uniform for auto drivers

The high court's order came on a petition by Chaalak Shakti, a drivers' union, which has challenged mandatory uniform for auto rickshaw and taxi drivers and alleged that such labelling was in violation of the Constitution