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Delhi HC pulls up Wikipedia for transparency issues

The Delhi High Court’s recent warning to Wikipedia highlights a significant issue: the potential misuse of online platforms by foreign powers to influence public opinion and undermine India’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.   In today’s digital age, information is a powerful tool. Platforms like Wikipedia, which allow user-generated content, can be manipulated to spread […]

Delhi HC upholds IGU’s Sundeep Verma suspension over Olympic misconduct allegations

Sundeep Verma is accused of illegally entering the Olympic Village and attending the opening ceremony using another athlete’s pass, as well as obtaining a uniform from a golfer’s father.

Delhi High Court grants bail to businessman Arun Ramachandran Pillai

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court has granted bail to Hyderabad businessman Arun Ramachandran Pillai in connection with the high-profile money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy. The ruling was delivered by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna.   Pillai was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in March 2023. He is alleged to […]

Delhi High Court orders EWS admission circulars in Hindi

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court has instructed the Directorate of Education (DoE) to ensure that all notices and circulars related to admissions under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category are made available in Hindi, alongside English. The decision was made to address the language difficulties faced by parents who may not be proficient […]

PIL filed in Delhi High Court against Netflix series

NEW DELHI — A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking a ban on the Netflix series “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack.” The PIL, brought forward by Surjit Singh Yadav, a 60-year-old farmer and leader of the “Hindu Sena,” urges the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to revoke the […]

Delhi HC orders removal of objectionable posts against Rohan Dua on X, Meta & websites on Manu Bhaker interview

Delhi HC judge Justice Navin Chawla gave more than three dozen such handles one-week deadline to delete these inflammatory posts.

Delhi High Court upholds 120-day deadline for written statements in non-commercial matters

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has upheld the constitutionality of Rule 4, Chapter VII of the Delhi High Court (Original Side) Rules, 2018, which mandates a strict 120-day deadline for filing written statements in non-commercial cases. The court dismissed petitions challenging this rule, affirming that it is within the court’s powers and is neither […]

Delhi High Court issues notices to Baba Ramdev’s Divya Pharmacy over alleged non-vegetarian ingredients

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court issued notices to Baba Ramdev and Divya Pharmacy, associated with Patanjali, on Friday, in response to a petition alleging that the herbal tooth powder “Divya Dant Manjan” contains non-vegetarian components despite being labeled as vegetarian. The petition, filed by advocate Yatin Sharma, claims that the product’s packaging features a […]

Doctor accused of running illegal kidney racket granted bail by Delhi High Court

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court granted bail to Dr. Vijaya Prabha, a 50-year-old doctor arrested for allegedly operating an illegal kidney transplant racket. The court noted that the documents were prepared under the Transplantation of Human Organs (TOHO) rules, and the concerned committee was satisfied that the organ donation was for a genuine reason. […]

Delhi HC issues notice on PIL against appointment of Union Bank Executive Director

Pankaj Dwivedi, who was appointed to the position on March 27 for a three-year tenure, is facing serious accusations from a woman who has also moved a plea against him.