Articles by Shruti Kakkar
Justice Yashwant Varma stripped of judicial work: Delhi HC issues circular
The decision has been made following a recommendation by CJI Khanna on Saturday to not assign any judicial work to justice Varma for the time being
Published on Mar 24, 2025 11:13 AM IST
CJI sets up 3-member panel to probe judge
The committee comprises justice Sheel Nagu, chief justice of the Punjab & Haryana high court, justice GS Sandhawalia, chief justice of the Himachal Pradesh high court, and Anu Sivaraman, judge of the Karnataka high court
Published on Mar 23, 2025 07:02 AM IST
Delhi high court judge, in the spotlight and under the scanner
Justice Yashwant Varma, known for limiting ED investigations, has been repatriated to Allahabad HC amid cash found at his home, raising corruption concerns.
Published on Mar 22, 2025 07:24 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Delhi high court notice to AITA secy Dhupar
Four state tennis units contend that the federation secretary has violated the age rule as per the government sports code
Published on Mar 22, 2025 05:42 AM IST
Maintenance not meant to promote idleness, says HC
Section 144 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), enables wives, children or parents to claim maintenance
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 05:51 AM IST
With three seats in hand, women eye reforms in Delhi HC
The Supreme Court’s December 19, 2024, order, issued by a bench led by justice Surya Kant, introduced reservations for three posts — treasurer, member executive (designated senior advocate), and member executive (25 years of standing) — on an experimental basis
Published on Mar 20, 2025 05:58 AM IST
Delhi HC seeks IOA’s stand on plea by Ski and Snowboard India
IOA has put an ad-hoc committee to run the winter sports federation having received complaints of administrative mismanagement.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 05:08 AM IST
BFI polls: Delhi HC stays federation circular on state units
The court, on the Delhi boxing body’s plea, stayed BFI’s circular allowing only elected state members to participate
Published on Mar 19, 2025 10:59 PM IST
No copyright in news that is freely available, OpenAI tells Delhi HC
In November, OpenAI had submitted before the Delhi high court that it had already blocklisted ANI’s domain in October, to prevent the use of new agency’s content by its AI chatbot.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 07:54 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Delhi HC refuses to immediately stay trial proceedings against Kapil Mishra
On March 7, a city court refused to junk proceedings and quash the summons issued to Mishra for making “objectionable statements” and violating the model code of conduct
Published on Mar 18, 2025 01:32 PM IST
NIA opposes Rashid Engineer’s plea for interim bail before Delhi HC
The parliamentarian had approached the Delhi high court against the city court’s March 10 order denying him custody parole
Published on Mar 18, 2025 10:55 AM IST
Delhi HC orders gender parity in KIPG badminton
Court directs the union sports ministry to ensure equal participation in badminton at the Khelo India Para Games
Published on Mar 17, 2025 10:31 PM IST
HC denies bail to bizman in case linked to JKLF
Delhi HC denies bail to Dubai businessman Naval Kishore Kapoor in a 2017 terror funding case linked to Yasin Malik, citing strong evidence of involvement.
Published on Mar 14, 2025 05:58 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Delhi HC pulls up Centre for inaction on Sainik Farm regularisation
On February 6, the court had asked the Centre’s counsel to seek instructions regarding the time within which it would formulate a policy to regularise the colony and reprimanded the government for its “delay”
Published on Mar 13, 2025 05:10 AM IST
Diversity on the bench plays crucial role in shaping perspectives: Retired Delhi HC judge
In an interview with HT, justice Rekha Palli talks about the challenges faced by women professionals, the role of diversity in benches, the evolving legal landscape in addressing men’s grievances of harassment and discrimination, and how the judiciary maintains public trust in an era of increasing social and political polarisation.
Published on Mar 13, 2025 05:02 AM IST
Delhi HC asks online platforms to remove controversial video on Isha Foundation
A controversial video titled ‘What’s Happening in Sadhguru (Jaggi Vasudev)’s Ashram?’ was posted by YouTuber Shyam Meera Singh on February 24
Published on Mar 12, 2025 05:09 PM IST
After 15 months of suspension, wrestlers get a federation again
The order will now ensure participation of Indian wrestlers in international competitions starting with the Asian Championships later this month
Updated on Mar 12, 2025 03:31 PM IST
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‘Infringement does occur’: ANI on OpenAI using its data for training
ANI challenges OpenAI in court, alleging copyright infringement over data used to train ChatGPT, seeking damages and protection for original content.
Published on Mar 11, 2025 10:08 AM IST
Delhi HC admits appeal against order acquitting man in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
The case pertained to the November 1, 1984, murder of a man named Sher Singh in Delhi by two individuals, Babu Lal and Shiv Shankar, in Mangolpuri
Published on Mar 11, 2025 06:02 AM IST
Its not only necessary to apply law but to understand impact: Delhi HC justice
Delhi High Court bids farewell to Justice Rekha Palli, who championed women's rights in armed forces and delivered significant rulings during her tenure.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 05:40 AM IST
HC refuses to halt contempt proceedings against Gokhale
The contempt petition stems from Gokhale’s failure to comply with a court ruling that directed him to issue an unconditional apology on social media and pay ₹50 lakh in damages to Puri in a defamation suit.
Published on Mar 07, 2025 06:26 AM IST
Call on WFI fate by Monday, ministry tells HC
Delhi high court voices concern over lack of competent body to select India team for Asian Wrestling Championships
Published on Mar 06, 2025 08:38 PM IST
Subdued excitement shrouds Chhatrasal as Sushil gets bail
Sushil Kumar, the revered but disgraced wrestler, was granted bail after 20 months amid his murder charges, sparking subdued excitement at Chhatrasal Stadium.
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 07:55 PM IST
Delhi HC junks plea against 30-year-old order acquitting 16 in 1984 riots case
The case pertained to the November 1, 1984 murder of three people by a mob in Delhi’s Nand Nagri area
Published on Mar 05, 2025 05:06 AM IST
Delhi HC stays suspension of 7 Jamia students, terms univ action ‘worrisome’
A bench of justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma directed the university’s Vice-Chancellor (VC) to form a committee comprising officials and student representatives to address the situation
Published on Mar 05, 2025 05:04 AM IST
Christian Michel, extradited from UAE in Augusta case in 2018, gets bail in ED case
The Delhi high court’s ruling on Tuesday entitles Christian James Michel, a British national, to walk out of jail
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 06:51 PM IST
Held guilty in UAE, UP woman executed
Khan and her father consistently maintained her innocence, claiming that the child under her care was administered a vaccine earlier on the day of its death
Published on Mar 04, 2025 05:55 AM IST
Delhi HC stays IOA’s ad hoc body for boxing
The court, hearing a BFI plea, took note of its February 24 ruling that quashed IOA’s ad hoc body to run the Bihar Olympic body
Published on Mar 03, 2025 09:46 PM IST
UP woman on death row in UAE executed on Feb 15: MEA informs Delhi HC
The ministry submitted that they and the Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi would render assistance for travel of her family members to Abu Dhabi to perform the last rites to be held on March 5
Published on Mar 03, 2025 05:06 PM IST
Delhi HC calls total ban on students using mobile phones in schools unworkable
The Delhi high court acknowledged the potential harms of indiscriminate smartphone use but recognised their vital role in ensuring safety and facilitating communication with parents
Updated on Mar 03, 2025 02:47 PM IST