The Supreme Court expressed shock at a delay of more than 16 years in a Delhi High Court acid attack trial, remarking that even the national capital cannot address such cases on time. Hearing a plea related to the condition of acid attack survivors, the bench called it a “shame on the system” amid ongoing proceedings.
The Delhi High Court has upheld NDMC’s decision to terminate The Lalit hotel’s licence on Barakhamba Road, ruling that Bharat Hotels Limited breached terms of a 1982 licence deed. The court’s verdict is a major blow to the hotel operator and validates the municipal council’s action that followed alleged non-compliance under the long-standing agreement.
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The Delhi High Court has ordered the immediate removal of social media posts and videos showing or referencing recent court proceedings involving Arvind Kejriwal and other senior AAP leaders. In its direction, the court asked major platforms including X, Google, and Meta to take down the viral content related to the April 13 hearing before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma.
The Delhi High Court has stayed action under the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) Act against “involuntary residents” in the Rajiv Saxena matter. The court ruled the Income Tax Department cannot blindly apply the law to obtain foreign asset information, referencing the AgustaWestland case. It ordered the department to share details of the foreign assets in question.
The Delhi High Court refused to overturn a set of Central Administrative Tribunal orders after finding that recruitment advertisements for TGT and PGT positions did not exclude B.Ed. (Special Education) candidates. The court said the eligibility stance reflected in CAT’s rulings matched the wording of the ads, supporting appointment rights for these candidates.
The Delhi High Court has reserved its decision after taking time on SpiceJet’s review petition filed by the airline and its head, Ajay Singh. They want to challenge an earlier ruling that ordered a Rs 144 crore deposit in their dispute involving Kalanithi Maran and Kal Airways. The case is now awaiting the court’s next call.
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The CBI has challenged a Delhi High Court order granting bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, convicted in the Unnao rape case. The agency has now moved the Supreme Court to contest the bail decision, escalating legal pressure in a case that already drew national attention. The development could affect Sengar’s interim release as the top court reviews the arguments.
The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing on May 12 for the bail plea of former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan. The matter returned to the court after a judge recused earlier this week, prompting a fresh listing for arguments. Balyan is an accused in a case invoking the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
The Delhi High Court has suspended a three-year prison sentence awarded to a man convicted of child trafficking and kidnapping. The convict, Krishan, challenged the trial court’s February 23, 2026 judgement, and the High Court’s interim order keeps the case in limbo pending further consideration. The decision could reshape proceedings in the appeal stage.
A Delhi High Court judge has withdrawn from a PIL alleging that audio and video clips of court proceedings were recorded and circulated. The petition targets Aam Aadmi Party leaders and others, claiming the clips were shared after Arvind Kejriwal sought recusal in the excise policy case, raising fresh questions over the handling of sensitive proceedings.
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The Delhi High Court revived a license fee demand of over Rs 1,063 crore against Bharat Hotels and upheld NDMC’s termination of The LaLit’s licence. The ruling followed findings that Bharat Hotels breached the 1982 licence deed, with the court concluding the company committed a fundamental breach of the agreement, validating NDMC action.
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of social media videos showing court proceedings, including clips featuring Arvind Kejriwal and others seeking a judge’s recusal. The court issued notices to X and other platforms after a petition alleged unauthorized recording and sharing and sought contempt action. The matter will be heard again on July 6.
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