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Govt defends cancellation of US journalist's OCI card, says reasons secret

Raphael Satter obtained the OCI status through his marriage and claimed he visited India for family purposes

Delhi HC seeks govt update on Covid-19 testing standards amid rising cases

Expressing concern over the lack of clarity on steps taken following a meeting on May 30, 2023, the court emphasized the urgency of finalizing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures

Hosps shouldn't insist on ID proof of rape survivors seeking abortion: HC

The Delhi High Court has asked hospitals in the national capital to refrain from demanding ID proofs of rape survivors seeking termination of their pregnancy on orders of courts. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma also underlined the pressing need for "clear, practical and sensitive" medical protocols for such survivors, particularly minors. Lack of clarity on procedures, insistence on identity documents, and the delay in carrying out necessary medical examinations such as ultrasound have all contributed to the further distress of the victim in this case, the court said. "Hospitals and medical institutions must be sensitised to the fact that cases involving victims of sexual assault, especially minor girls, require a more responsive and sensitive approach," the court said on May 29. Medical protocols, it said, must align not only with statutory obligations, but also with compassion, practicality, and an understanding of the unique challenges that survivors of sexual violence face. "Wher

HC bars Dr Reddy's, OneSource from selling Wegovy's key element in India

Delhi High Court bars Dr Reddy's and OneSource from selling semaglutide in India, supporting Novo Nordisk's patent rights as it fast-tracks Wegovy launch amid growing obesity drug demand

Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea to form Gujjar regiment in Indian Army

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking direction to the Centre for the formation of a Gujjar regiment in the Indian Army. A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela termed the PIL to be "absolutely divisive" and asked the counsel for the petitioner to do some research before taking up such petitions. Sensing the court's mood which warned of imposing costs on the litigant, the petitioner's counsel withdrew the plea. "After arguing at some length, the counsel for the petitioner states that she has instructions from the petitioner who is present in the court to withdraw the petition. The same is dismissed as withdrawn, the bench said. The court was hearing a PIL by one Rohan Basoya, claiming that the Gujjar community has a well-documented history of bravery, having participated in various wars, including the 1857 revolt, Indo-Pak wars of 1947, 1965, 1971, Kargil war (1999) and counter insurgency operations

NCRTC must comply with Delhi HC order on tree removal for RRTS project: NGT

The National Green Tribunal has said that the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has to comply with the conditions imposed by the Delhi High Court for allowing permission to fell or transplant 36 trees in a South Delhi colony for constructing the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). The Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor is an 82.15 km semi-high-speed rail corridor which will connect the national capital, Ghaziabad and Meerut. The green body made the observation while disposing of a plea that expressed apprehension about the possible environmental harm due to the uprooting of 40 big trees, of which 25 were fully grown, inside the premises of the Siddhartha Extension Pocket C here by the NCRTC as the trees were in the way of the RRTS track. The plea was filed by the residents welfare association of the area. In an order dated May 26, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava said, "The issue raised in this original application (OA) is covered by

Delhi HC asks state government to frame policy on rehabilitating stray dogs

The court asked govt to consult with all stakeholders, saying rehabilitation must be done at an institutional level instead of releasing strays back on street after sterilization and vaccination

Delhi High Court dismisses appeal seeking ₹1,300 cr damages from SpiceJet

The HC said the delay in refiling was deliberate and concealed from the court; arbitration and a single judge had earlier rejected the damages claim by Maran and Kal Airways

Delhi HC dismisses KAL Airways, Maran's ₹1,300 crore claim against SpiceJet

Kalanithi Maran and KAL Airways sought ₹1,300 crore in damages, claiming SpiceJet failed to issue securities despite receiving ₹679 crore as part of a share transfer agreement

Delhi HC restrains GST department from coercive action against CCI

HC grants interim relief to CCI in tax demand case, citing earlier ruling favouring regulators; GST department directed to respond by July-end

Delhi HC reserves verdict on Turkish firm Celebi's plea on airport contract

The single-judge bench, hearing Celebi's pleas against revocation of security clearance, has asked the petitioners as well as the Union government to file their written submissions by Monday

AgustaWestland case: Delhi HC eases bail terms for Christian Michel James

Delhi High Court eases bail conditions for Christian Michel in the ₹3,600-crore AgustaWestland money laundering case, allowing cash surety and deferring passport deposit due to expiry

Celebi's clearance revoked amid unprecedented situation, says Centre

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Delhi HC that Celebi's clearance was revoked citing national security and reasons could not be shared without undermining the action

Centre justifies revoking Celebi clearance, cites national security risk

The Indian government defended revoking Celebi's security clearance in court, citing national security concerns. Celebi claims the move was sudden, vague, and impacts jobs and investor confidence

'Law doesn't recognise marital rape': HC drops sex charge against husband

The Delhi High Court said Section 377 can't apply within marriage without proof of lack of consent, as Indian law does not currently recognise marital rape as an offence

Not given an opportunity to be heard, Celebi tells Delhi High Court

Turkish ground handler argues security clearance was revoked without notice, violating Rule 12 of Aircraft Security Rules; Centre to respond in court on May 22

RIL moves SC against HC ruling in $1.5 bn gas dispute with Centre

RIL contests Delhi HC order that set aside a 2018 arbitration award in its favour over allegations of siphoning ONGC gas from the KG Basin block

Security clearance can't hinge on public perception: Çelebi to HC

Govt defends move citing national security

Delhi HC permits govt to withdraw plea against LG order in prosecutors row

The Delhi High Court on Monday allowed the BJP-led government in the capital to withdraw a plea against Lieutenant Governor allowing Delhi Police to choose special public prosecutors for February 2020 riots and 2021 Republic Day violence cases. A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said, The application is allowed and the petition is dismissed as withdrawn." The court passed the order after the Lieutenant Governor's counsel did not object to the plea. The erstwhile AAP government had challenged the LG's decision on the ground that it wouldn't be in the interest of a fair trial to have Delhi Police chosen lawyers as SPPs in cases of farmers' protests-related violence on January 26, 2021 and Delhi riots. The appointment of special public prosecutors (SPP) was a routine matter and not an exceptional one requiring a reference to President and LG had "no sound reason" for referring the matter to President when the government had agreed to appoint independe

SC concerned over drafting of arbitration clauses, says process misused

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over drafting of arbitration clauses in commercial agreements and said the arbitration process was being misused to complicate and prolong matters. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh raised "serious concerns" over the manner in which ambiguity was embedded into such agreements and instructed courts to show an "unwavering tendency" towards rejecting shoddily drafted clauses at the very threshold. "The drafting of arbitration clauses in commercial agreements in India leaves much to be desired. Despite arbitration being introduced as a means of ensuring speedy and effective dispute resolution, it is evident and ironic that, in certain cases, the process has been misused to further complicate and prolong the resolution of disputes," it said. "Whether this stems from administrative oversight or deficient legal advice is a matter best left for separate consideration," the bench added. The top court said "willful and wanton