delhi high court

Patriot Bureau -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

Patriot Bureau -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

Patriot Bureau -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

Patriot Bureau -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

Patriot Bureau -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

Patriot Bureau -June 27, 2023

Delhi court acquits woman charged for carrying live cartridges at metro station

Delhi court acquits woman charged for carrying live cartridges at metro station

The court pointed out that the inscription ".315" was present on one cartridge, indicating its caliber, but was absent on the other

Patriot Bureau -June 19, 2023

10K trees to be planted across Delhi from money recovered from defaulters

10K trees to be planted across Delhi from money recovered from defaulters

Over Rs 70 lakh, which were deposited by defaulting litigants as costs in various cases, will be utilised for the plantation of 10,000 trees across Delhi

Patriot Bureau -May 30, 2023

Manish Sisodia denied bail in Delhi excise policy scam

Manish Sisodia denied bail in Delhi excise policy scam

During the bail plea hearing, the high court highlighted Sisodia's influential status and expressed concerns that witnesses could be influenced if he were to be released on bail