Articles by Shruti Kakkar
‘Trying times’: Delhi HC judge transferred to Allahabad court
He said the departure came at a time when the judiciary was facing scrutiny in the wake of allegations against justice Yashwant Varma
Published on Apr 02, 2025 06:08 AM IST
Probe Kapil Mishra’s alleged role in 2020 riots, orders Delhi court
The judge observed that the court was of the prima facie view that a cognisable offence was made out. “Kapil Mishra was seen in the area,” ACJM Vaibhav Chaurasia said
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 03:18 PM IST
Consumer rights: Delhi HC verdict on 'no mandatory service charge' explained
A mandatory service charge means customers end up paying even more because such a charge attracts Goods and Services Tax.
Updated on Mar 31, 2025 05:41 PM IST
Data for training stored overseas, copyright law doesn’t apply: OpenAI
Sibal argued that using ANI content to train its software did not constitute infringement under the Indian Copyright Act.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 07:20 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Eateries can’t impose service charge, rules Delhi high court
Delhi HC rules hotels/restaurants can't add service charges to bills, affirming CCPA guidelines. Charges must be voluntary, protecting consumer rights.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Delhi HC upholds guidelines prohibiting automatic levying of service charge
Justice Prathibha M Singh said that service charges and tips are voluntary payments and restaurants or hotels cannot make them compulsory
Published on Mar 28, 2025 03:17 PM IST
Delhi HC reconstitutes panels amid justice Varma row
Justice Varma, by virtue of his seniority, was a member of both the collegium and key administrative committees in the high court
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Free press cornerstone of democracy: Delhi high court
Dealing with a defamation suit filed by a startup seeking removal of an allegedly defamatory article published by a media firm, a bench of justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav in his verdict released on Thursday said that a publication cannot be rendered defamatory as long as its gist is based on accurate truth and facts
Published on Mar 28, 2025 05:12 AM IST
Delhi HC refuses to stay city court order framing charges against Sharjeel Imam
The 37-year-old student leader was arrested in January 2020 for his alleged role in fanning communal tensions during the anti-CAA protests
Published on Mar 27, 2025 12:22 PM IST
Delhi HC allows arrested J&K MP to attend budget session
A bench of justices CD Singh and Anup Jairam Bhambani, however, barred Rashid from using a mobile phone, interacting with others, and addressing the media.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 08:08 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Delhi HC issues notice in plea challenging Atishi’s election win
Atishi defeated Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP’s) Ramesh Bidhuri by a margin of over 3,500 votes in the assembly elections
Published on Mar 27, 2025 05:42 AM IST
Delhi HC issues notice in plea challenging Atishi’s assembly election win
The plea accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader of “corrupt practices” in the Delhi assembly elections and misuse of position as the chief minister for unfair advantage
Published on Mar 26, 2025 12:17 PM IST
AgustaWestland case: Delhi HC seeks ED reply on Christian Michel bail plea condition
On March 4, the Delhi HC had ordered for Michel’s release on bail in the money laundering case, subject to him furnishing a surety of ₹5,00,000, and surrendering his passport before the trial court
Published on Mar 25, 2025 03:37 PM IST
HC judge Yashwant Varma de-rostered, set to get repatriated
Chief justice Upadhyay’s move followed a directive from CJI Khanna, instructing that justice Varma be relieved of judicial duties pending further inquiry.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 02:24 AM IST
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
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 12:41 PM 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