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Arbitral tribunal's decision binding on facts: Delhi HC rules against IRCTC

The Delhi HC reaffirms that courts have limited power under Section 34 to review arbitral awards, ruling that the tribunal is the final authority on factual determinations in disputes

Delhi HC asks railways to examine issues raised in New Delhi stampede PIL

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Railways to examine the fixing of maximum passengers and sale of platform tickets -- issues raised in a PIL over the recent stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station. A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhayaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela asked the authorities concerned to state in its affidavit, the details of its measures on the issues. "Let the issues raised in the petition be examined, as suggested by the solicitor general, at the highest level at the Railway Board and thereafter an affidavit be filed by the respondent giving details of the decisions which might be taken by the Railway Board," the court ordered. Solicitor general Tushar Mehta said the matter was not taken in an adversarial manner and the Railways was bound to follow the law. He said there was an "unprecedented" situation and assured the court that the issues raised in the PIL would be considered at the highest level. The court said the PIL was not confined to the recen

RIL to appeal against Delhi HC order on gas dispute in Supreme Court

In a BSE filing, RIL added that the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court reversed the judgment of the single judge

Quashing of showcause notices: NFRA moves apex court against HC ruling

Court order pertains to quashing NFRA's 11 show cause notices to multiple auditors and CAs

Delhi HC upholds govt claims in $1.7 billion gas dispute with RIL

"It is contended that the migrated gas alone was valued at about $1.5 billion as of June 30, 2016," the single judge order had noted

Delhi HC overturns $1.7 billion arbitration award in Reliance gas dispute

The case revolves around state-owned ONGC's claims that RIL drilled wells near their block boundaries, allowing gas to migrate from ONGC's fields to RIL's KG-D6 block between 2009 and 2013

T-Series, Saregama, Sony Music look to join copyright suit against OpenAI

Bollywood music labels join Indian media companies and publishers in India looking to sue OpenAI for copyright infringement

Delhi HC seeks Amanatullah Khan's stand on ED plea in money laundering case

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the stand of AAP leader Amanatullah Khan on the Enforcement Directorate's plea challenging a trial court order refusing to take cognisance of a chargesheet filed against him and releasing him in a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board. Justice Vikas Mahajan issued notice to the AAP MLA from Okhla and listed the matter for further hearing on March 21. The judge also asked the trial court to defer its proceedings till after the next date of hearing in the high court. The court passed the direction after the ED counsel made a request for the same on the grounds that while the trial court had refused to take cognisance of the prosecution complaint (chargesheet) against Khan and his wife, it was scheduled to hear the matter on Friday against other accused. The trial court had last year declined to take cognisance against Khan for the alleged offence of money laundering under the Prevention of Money launder

AI dangerous tool whether Chinese or American, says Delhi High Court

The bench also asked the counsel appearing for the central government to seek instructions in response to the PIL

Kailash Gahlot withdraws plea against govt's clearance for foreign visits

Former AAP minister Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday withdrew from the Delhi High Court his petition challenging the provision which required state government ministers, including chief minister, to seek political clearances from the Centre for foreign visits. The counsel for the now BJP MLA from Bijwasan constituency told Justice Sachin Datta that he wished to withdraw the matter. "The petition is dismissed as withdrawn," the court said. The petition was filed in 2022 in the backdrop of then Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal being denied permission for his visit to Singapore for the 8th World Cities' Summit that year. The petition had said this was not the first instance of such "abuse of discretion" and when Gahlot had requested for clearance to visit London on the invitation of Transport for London, there was no response from the authorities concerned in the Central Government till the time the request became infructuous. The petition sought issuance of guidelines to channel and

Religare saga: Saluja moves HC against Sebi, seeks to quash Burmans' offer

Fresh petition filed on Tuesday states that the letter of offer does not adhere to the conditions set by RBI

Ratan Tata's name needs to be protected from misuse, says Delhi HC

The court ruled in favour of the Ratan Tata Trust in a suit filed against journalist Rajat Srivastava, alleging that he was unauthorisedly using Ratan Tata's name to host an award ceremony

Delhi HC lists Engineer Rashid's bail plea on Feb 24 after SC clarification

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday listed for hearing on February 24 a plea by jailed MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh alias Engineer Rashid on the issue of lack of a forum to decide his bail plea in a terror funding case. Justice Vikas Mahajan deferred the hearing after he was informed by the counsel for the high court administration that the Supreme Court on Monday clarified that the NIA court dealing with the case could hear the bail plea. Rashid had moved the high court earlier, alleging he did not have a remedy after the NIA court dealing with his bail application left him in a limbo after his election to the Lok Sabha last year on account of it not being a special MP/MLA court. As an interim relief, Rashid was on Monday allowed a two-day custody parole to attend the ongoing Parliament session on February 11 and 13. In view of the development in the top court, Justice Mahajan on Tuesday orally asked Rashid's lawyer to approach the NIA court for bail. The MP's counsel, however, urged the c

PIL filed in Delhi HC against construction sealing practices of NDMC, MCD

Practice of sealing premises without serving sealing order and depriving the affected person of their statutory rights is an arbitrary exercise of power and is both unlawful and unconstitutional

Delhi HC to pass order on Engineer Rashid's plea for custody parole today

The Delhi High Court will pass its verdict on Monday on the plea of jailed MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh alias Rashid Engineer seeking custody parole to attend the ongoing Parliament session. Justice Vikas Mahajan is scheduled to pronounce the order at 2:30 pm on a plea by the Baramulla MP, who is facing trial in a terror funding case. The judge had reserved the order on Friday, February 7. Rashid had moved the high court earlier alleging that he had been left without any remedy after the NIA court dealing with his bail application left him in a limbo post his election to the Lok Sabha last year on account of it not being a special MP/MLA court. As interim relief, he prayed for grant of custody parole. The counsel appearing for the NIA opposed the grant of custody parole, saying Rashid had no vested right to attend Parliament and he had not shown any "specific purpose" while seeking the relief. The agency had also raised security concerns as well. Rashid has been lodged in Tihar jail h

Delhi HC backs NFRA's powers but questions it on 'division of functions'

The court order was in response to petitions filed by Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, SRBC & Co LLP, and several chartered accountants challenging the constitutional validity of NFRA

Name ought to be protected: Delhi HC says no to award show on Tata's name

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed a journalist not to host an award event in the name of "Ratan Tata National Icon Award" or use "Tata" and "Tata Trusts" trademarks. Justice Mini Pushkarna passed the order after one Rajat Srivastava, founder of Delhi Today Group, agreed not to use Ratan Tata's name and refrain from proceeding with the award event under Ratan Tata's name. "This court notes that Tata is a well-known mark. Late Mr Ratan Tata is a well known figure. His name itself is liable to be protected," it said. The court asked the defendant, Srivastava, to give an undertaking and posted the matter on February 12 for compliance. The court was hearing a suit filed by Sir Ratan Tata Trust and Tata Sons Pvt Ltd seeking to injunct and restrain the defendants from unauthorisedly using the plaintiffs' registered trademarks Tata and Tata Trusts. They have also sought damages of over Rs 2 crore for allegedly causing harm to their reputation and goodwill. The court also said the .

HC reserves order on Rashid's plea for parole to attend Parliament

The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved its order on a plea by jailed MP Rashid Engineer, facing trial in a terror funding case, seeking custody parole to attend the ongoing Parliament session. Justice Vikas Mahajan heard the counsel appearing for the Baramulla MP as well as the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and said, "Judgement reserved." The counsel appearing for the NIA opposed the grant of custody parole, saying Rashid had no vested right to attend Parliament. It was further said that he did show any "specific purpose" while seeking the relief and there were security concerns as well. Rashid's counsel emphasised that his constituency was not being represented in Parliament and he ought to be allowed to attend the session. "I represent the largest constituency of J&K. Don't prevent the representation when the process of inclusion has started... Don't stifle the voice of the constituency," the counsel argued. The court was hearing Rashid's petition alleging that he had ..

Delhi HC rejects Rashmi Saluja's plea to halt Religare Enterprises AGM

She had sought a permanent injunction to prevent her removal and to stop the resolution from being voted on at the AGM, scheduled for physical voting on Friday

Delhi High Court quashes ED proceedings against Bhushan Power and Steel

The court, however, stressed that former promoters and directors would still be held responsible for offences committed prior to the insolvency proceedings