delhi high court

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

Patriot Bureau -May 24, 2023

Delhi HC postpones hearing of St Stephen’s plea on minority quota admissions

Delhi HC postpones hearing of St Stephen’s plea on minority quota admissions

The court encouraged the parties involved to approach the apex court to seek resolution for their grievances

Patriot Bureau -May 24, 2023

DU to set up centre for Independence and Partition studies

DU to set up centre for Independence and Partition studies

Among the suggested research priorities mentioned in the note are the role of Cyril Radcliffe, who was relatively unfamiliar with Indian culture, geography, and demographics, in the Partition process

Patriot Bureau -May 18, 2023

Delhi HC dismisses appeal against appointment of Najma Akhtar as Jamia Millia Islamia VC

Delhi HC dismisses appeal against appointment of Najma Akhtar as Jamia Millia Islamia VC

In the earlier order, the single judge stated that the petitioner failed to demonstrate any violation of UGC regulations or the JMI Act in Akhtar's appointment