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"There are some crimes for which the humanity cries. On that fateful day, God also must have held his head in shame for two reasons. First for not being able to save the innocent girl and second for having created these five monsters," Mehta told the bench, also comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan and A S Bopanna. (Photo: File | PTI)

Nirbhaya case: 'God must have held his head in shame...' SG says in SC

The apex court 'confirmed' capital punishment awarded to 1 of the 4convicts, Akshay Kumar Singh, in the case by dismissing his plea.

18 Dec 2019 7:13 PM

'If such type of direction for linkage of Aadhaar, PAN or Voter ID is ordered by the court, there may be a situation where data of genuine account holder (who are 80 per cent of the total) will also go in a foreign country, which may be unnecessary,' the court said. (Photo : File | Representational)

Delhi HC refuses to pass directions to Centre to link social media with Aadhaar

The Centre apprised the court that the government is under consideration and also got some suggestions from law commission.

09 Dec 2019 3:56 PM

The bench said it wants to defuse the situation and the judges held a meeting for four hours last evening and they are here since morning to calm down the situation. (Photo: File | PTI)

Delhi HC takes suo motu cognizance in Tis Hazari Court clash case

It asked the police officers, who were allegedly involved in the clashes, to be present in the court at 3 pm.

03 Nov 2019 3:20 PM

Bijon Kumar Mishra, who filed the petition through advocate Shashank Dev Sudhi also sought direction to insure the money of victim depositors lying blocked in PMC bank. (Photo: File | Representational)

PMC Bank: Delhi HC seeks reply from Centre, RBI on plea against withdrawl limits

The plea was against withdrawal of restrictions in PMC Bank.

01 Nov 2019 3:43 PM

'Where is the law that prohibits a street vendor from selling meat without a license? Which law entitles you (corporation) to prohibit it? Saying you have a policy is neither here nor there,' Justice Vibhu Bakhru said. (Photo: File)

Which law prohibits vendors from selling meat without license: Delhi HC to North DMC

The court granted the corporation time till July 22 to indicate the law which prohibits sale of meat or meat products by street vendors.

21 Jul 2019 5:27 PM

The single bench of Justice Sunil Gaur has sought Gupta's reply on a plea by ED challenging the bail given to him by the trial court. (Photo: File)

AgustaWestland case: Delhi HC issues notice to Sushen Mohan Gupta

The trial Court on June 1 had granted bail to Gupta in connection with a money laundering case.

18 Jul 2019 3:15 PM

HC observed that the petitioner failed to point out the provision that the appointment of the leader of the opposition is a must. observed that the petitioner failed to point out the provision that the appointment of the leader of the opposition is a must. (Photo: File)

Delhi HC disposes of petition on apointment of Leader of Opposition in LS

The PIL had sought direction to Lok Sabha Speaker regarding the appointment of Leader of opposition for the 17th Lok Sabha.

08 Jul 2019 2:51 PM

The ED had opposed Vadra's application, saying he was 'needed to be dealt with custodial interrogation and that there was a risk of tampering with the investigation'. (Photo: File)

ED moves Delhi HC for cancellation of bail to Vadra in money laundering case

Vadra is facing allegations of money laundering in purchase of a London-based property at worth 1.9 million pounds.

24 May 2019 2:57 PM

He was the seventh accused against whom a chargesheet had been filed in the case. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Delhi HC dismisses plea by Hizbul chief's son in Hawala terror funding case

NIA filed chargesheet against Shahid Yusuf for willfully raising, receiving, collecting 'terror funds', holding proceeds of terrorism.

31 May 2018 2:58 PM

According to the plea, the schools had collected the excess fees citing the need for paying teachers in accordance with Sixth Pay Commission. (Photo: File/Twitter)

Delhi HC issues notices to govt, private schools for refunding excess fees

High court-formed committee found out that 531 pvt schools had charged excess fees, recommended it be returned with 9 pc interest.

31 May 2018 12:49 PM

The government has also directed Mahavir Senior Model School, Sangam Park and Queen Mary’s Public School, Model Town 3 to roll back fee hike.

Government issues notice to private school

The govt told Mahavir Senior Model School, Sangam Park and Queen Mary's Public School to roll back fee hike.

10 May 2018 7:18 AM

In a blow to Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party, the EC on Januray 19 recommended disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs for holding office of profit which was also accepted by President Ram Nath Kovind. (Photo: PTI/File)

Axed AAP MLAs given ‘ample time’ to come clean, but didn’t: EC to Delhi HC

The Delhi HC had asked the EC to state the factual aspects behind its decision to disqualify the 20 AAP MLAs.

04 Feb 2018 10:34 AM

“The number of cables keeps increasing with the number of shops here. The web of overhead wires keeps getting thicker and in turn the power load increases,” said a trader from the area.

Focus on Old Delhi revamp after fire incidents

The two fires in the consecutive months of May and June were said to be caused by a short circuit.

25 Jun 2017 3:49 AM

Under the moderation policy, students are awarded up to 15 percent extra marks in certain papers if the questions are deemed to be difficult. (Representational Image)

CBSE results will be declared on time: Prakash Javdekar after HC verdict

The students need not to worry with the court's decision as I ensure that justice be will be given to all, Javdekar said.

25 May 2017 11:17 AM

The petition also said the provision does not specify the gender of the subject of crime but only of the perpetrator, which is ‘unreasonable’. (Photo: Twitter/File)

HC notice to MHA on PIL against amended sexual harassment law

The change in section 354A (sexual harassment) of the IPC was brought about after the horrific December 16, 2012 gangrape-cum-murder case.

16 May 2017 8:10 PM

The plea contended there are thousands of EWS seats vacant in private schools on DDA land but the information about the same is not available in public domain. (Representational Image)

HC asks AAP govt to display vacancies in schools on website

The bench passed the direction while issuing notice to Ministry of Urban Development, the DDA and Delhi govt.

13 May 2017 9:03 AM

Tata Sons and NTTDocomo have agreed to reslve stake sale issue.

Truce with Tata: DoCoMo to invest $790 mn in India

Tata Sons and DoCoMo have agreed to settle out of court a dispute related to $1.17 bn paymnet.

03 Mar 2017 4:22 PM

The JNU authorities alleged that the protesters were blocking the administrative block in the campus. (Photo: File)

JNU students protesting peacefully, police tell Delhi HC; varsity disagrees

The students are protesting amendments made in the JNU admission policy, which they claim will lead to a massive cut in MPhil and PhD seats.

01 Mar 2017 5:42 PM

Delhi HC dismisses Kejriwal's plea seeking Jaitley's financial records

Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw also dismissed Kejriwal's plea seeking removal of certain portions of Jaitley's evidence.

01 Mar 2017 1:13 PM

DoCoMo sold its stake in telecom JV in 2014 to Tata Sons.

Tata Sons, DoCoMo to settle $1.17 bn legal dispute

Two companies have been locked in legal tussle over Japanese firm's move to exit a telecom JV in India.

28 Feb 2017 11:18 AM

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