Delhi HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Relaxations Prescribed Under MHA's 'Unlock 1.0' With Cost [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

Delhi HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Relaxations Prescribed Under MHA's 'Unlock 1.0' With Cost [Read Order]

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Delhi High Court has dismissed a PIL which had challenged the June 30 order of the Ministry of Home Affairs wherein considerable relaxations from lockdown were operationalised under 'Unlock 1.0'. While disposing off the petition, the Division Bench of Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Subramonium Prasad imposed costs running into ₹20,000. Filed by Mr Arjun Agarwal, the petition had challenged the June 30 order of the Ministry of Home Affairs wherein, on the advisory of National Disaster Management Authority, Centre had extended the lockdown in the Containment Zones till 30.06.2020 and issued directive for re–opening of the prohibited activities in the areas outside the Containment Zones. By the said order, the Petitioner argued, MHA has casted the unconventional and unworkable obligation upon the citizens to ensure safety at large of the society and protection from the current global predicament at hand.

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Delhi High Court Half Yearly Digest: July To December 2024 [Citations 734 - 1394]
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Delhi High Court Half Yearly Digest: July To December 2024 [Citations 734 - 1394]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court Bench of Mr. Justice Jasmeet Singh held that the role of the court under section 9 of the Arbitration Act is to preserve the subject matter of the Arbitration till the arbitral tribunal decides the claims on merits. The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula held that the issue of limitation, raised as a …

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part I]
1 week, 2 days ago

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part I]

Live Law  

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 1 to 2024 LiveLaw 400 A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora said that the suggestion that there should be prior censorship of any publication on Rohingyas on Facebook is an example of “a treatment that is worse than the disease.” The Delhi High Court has refused to pass an …

Himachal: HC imposes costs of ₹50,000 on PIL petitioner
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Himachal: HC imposes costs of ₹50,000 on PIL petitioner

Hindustan Times  

Public interest litigation is a weapon that has to be used with great care and circumspection. The judiciary has to be extremely careful to see that behind the beautiful veil of public interest an ugly private malice, vested interest or public interest seeking is not lurking,” observed Himachal Pradesh high court while imposing a cost of ₹50,000 on a petitioner, …

Delhi High Court Slaps ₹1 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Filing Contempt Plea Against CCI To Stall Authority's Ongoing Investigation Against It
3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Slaps ₹1 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Filing Contempt Plea Against CCI To Stall Authority's Ongoing Investigation Against It

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. In reality, while the petitioner ostensibly seeks contempt proceedings, it is attempting to secure a judicial review of the investigation methodology through the back door, which cannot be entertained.” Background: The petitioner-company, Forech India Pvt Ltd, was investigated by the CCI regarding alleged existence of a bid-rigging cartel in the …

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Challenging Appointment Of National Small Industries Development Corporation's Chairman
7 months ago

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Challenging Appointment Of National Small Industries Development Corporation's Chairman

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the appointment of Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya, the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of National Small Industries Development Corporation Limited.A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora said that a PIL is not maintainable in service matters and. The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest …

Delhi HC fines petitioner who sought info on SC Collegium’s criteria for appointments
7 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC fines petitioner who sought info on SC Collegium’s criteria for appointments

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a direction to the Supreme Court Collegium to provide detailed reasons while refusing to accept recommendations for appointment of High Court judges. Petitioner Rakesh Kumar Gupta also sought directions to the top court collegium to reveal the “qualification” needed for appointment as a High Court judge, and publish monthly data related …

Delhi HC rejects PIL demanding media gag for reporting on Arvind Kejriwal
8 months ago

Delhi HC rejects PIL demanding media gag for reporting on Arvind Kejriwal

Op India  

Delhi High Court on Wednesday, May 8, came down heavily on advocate Shrikant Prasad, who filed a PIL in court, seeking directions to restrain media channels from reporting against Delhi CM and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, currently lodged in Tihar jail for his alleged involvement in the Delhi Liquor scam. He had submitted before the court that the media was …

Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking release of Arvind Kejriwal, imposes cost of Rs 75,000 on petitioner
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking release of Arvind Kejriwal, imposes cost of Rs 75,000 on petitioner

Op India  

On 22nd April, Delhi High Court dismissed PIL seeking Aam Aadmi Party supremo and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s release on ‘extraordinary interim bail’. Delhi High Court questioned applicant if he was member of the United Nations The matter was heard by a bench led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan. Further, this court in writ jurisdiction cannot grant extraordinary interim …

PIL In Delhi High Court Seeks Release Of CM Arvind Kejriwal On Interim Bail In All Pending Cases, Cites Safety Risk In Jail
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PIL In Delhi High Court Seeks Release Of CM Arvind Kejriwal On Interim Bail In All Pending Cases, Cites Safety Risk In Jail

Live Law  

A PIL has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking release of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on “extra ordinary interim bail” in all the criminal cases registered by against him, including the Enforcement Directorate, which are pending for inquiry or trial, till completion of his tenure. The PIL states that being the Chief Minister, there is a requirement to …

Delhi HC dismisses PIL for Arvind Kejriwal’s removal as CM
9 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC dismisses PIL for Arvind Kejriwal’s removal as CM

Op India  

Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation that sought removal of Arvind Kejriwal from the post of Delhi Chief Minister following his arrest by Enforcement Directorate in excise policy case and said there is no scope of judicial interference in the matter. The plea, filed by one Surjit Singh Yadav through lawyer Shashi Ranjan Kumar Singh, stated …

HC issues notice to Delhi govt on plea against consolidated fund for salaries to Imams of Waqf Board
9 months, 2 weeks ago

HC issues notice to Delhi govt on plea against consolidated fund for salaries to Imams of Waqf Board

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice on a plea challenging the Delhi government to utilise the consolidated fund of the national capital to release the salaries and honorarium to Imams and Muezzins of Delhi Waqf Board and Non-Waqf Boards. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora sought the …

Delhi HC imposes Rs 50,000 costs on government for not filing reply to petition
11 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC imposes Rs 50,000 costs on government for not filing reply to petition

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi High Court on Wednesday imposed costs of Rs 50,000 on the city government for not filing a reply, despite repeated directions, to a petition seeking adequate IFS officers and deployment of CAPF to protect forests in the national capital. Justice Subramonium Prasad said there was no valid reason given by the authorities for not filing a reply …

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Postponement Of Delhi Judicial Services Preliminary Examination 2023
1 year ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Postponement Of Delhi Judicial Services Preliminary Examination 2023

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking postponement of the Delhi Judicial Services Preliminary Examination, 2023, which is scheduled to be held on December 17. Refusing to postpone the examination date, a division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Mini Pushkarna dismissed a public interest litigation moved by one Vishal Yadav.The court observed that a. …

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Against 'Conman' Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s Letters To Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi From Jail
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Against 'Conman' Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s Letters To Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi From Jail

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected a public interest litigation seeking to restrain alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, accused in a cheating case, from releasing the alleged derogatory letters from jail to media about actors Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi and Chahatt Khanna. The PIL was moved by Nishant Singh, a public servant calling himself as “one of the hard-core fans” …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking High Level Enquiry In Patwari Recruitment Scam; Imposes ₹10K Costs
1 year, 5 months ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking High Level Enquiry In Patwari Recruitment Scam; Imposes ₹10K Costs

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation which sought high-level enquiry into an alleged scam in recruitment of Patwari by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, with rupees ten thousand costs. While finding the petition unmerited, the Division Bench of Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice Hirdesh observed, “In the facts and circumstances of the case, …

Delhi High Court Reserves Decision On PIL Challenging Notifications Allowing Exchange Of ₹2000 Notes Without ID Proof
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Reserves Decision On PIL Challenging Notifications Allowing Exchange Of ₹2000 Notes Without ID Proof

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved judgment on a public interest litigation challenging Reserve Bank of India and State Bank of India's notifications that permit exchange of Rs. 2000 currency notes without requirement of any identity proof.“We will pass appropriate orders,” said the division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad.The plea has. People may …

HC CJ recuses from hearing plea against CJI Chandrachud’s appointment
1 year, 11 months ago

HC CJ recuses from hearing plea against CJI Chandrachud’s appointment

Hindustan Times  

Delhi high court chief justice Satish Chandra Sharma on Friday recused from hearing a review petition against an order dismissing a public interest litigation challenging the appointment of DY Chandrachud as Chief Justice of India. Two days later, the high court bench dismissed with costs of ₹1 lakh the PIL by Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari against CJI Chandrachud’s appointment. The petitioner …

Delhi High Court Waives Cost Imposed On Former CBI Head M Nageswara Rao While Dismissing His Plea Against Removal Of Twitter Verification Tag
2 years, 4 months ago

Delhi High Court Waives Cost Imposed On Former CBI Head M Nageswara Rao While Dismissing His Plea Against Removal Of Twitter Verification Tag

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday waived off the cost of Rs. 25,000 imposed on former Central Bureau of Investigation head and Retired IPS Officer M. Nageswara Rao while dismissing his plea against the decision of microblogging website Twitter to remove his verification tag, also known as blue tick, from his account.Justice Yashwant Varma deleted the cost imposed on May …

Delhi Riots: Congress Leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi Oppose PIL In Delhi High Court Over Alleged Hate Speeches
2 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Riots: Congress Leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi Oppose PIL In Delhi High Court Over Alleged Hate Speeches

Live Law  

Congress Leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have opposed a public interest litigation seeking registration of FIR against them for alleged hate speeches given during the anti CAA-NRC protests which led to the 2020 Delhi riots.The Congress leaders filed their replies before the Delhi High Court opposing a PIL filed by NGO Lawyers Voice which also sought constitution of an …

PIL Filed Before Delhi HC Seeking Disqualification of Arrested AAP MLA Satyendar Jain
2 years, 4 months ago

PIL Filed Before Delhi HC Seeking Disqualification of Arrested AAP MLA Satyendar Jain

News 18  

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking to declare AAP leader Satyendar Jain, arrested in a money laundering case, a person with unsound mind and disqualify him as MLA and minister. The plea, filed through lawyer Rudra Vikram Singh, stated that in response to Jain’s bail application before the trial court, the ED informed …

Supreme Court Directs Delhi Police Commissioner To Ensure Recovery Of Rs 10 Lakh Cost Imposed On Petitioner Who Challenged CJI Dipak Misra's Appointment
2 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Directs Delhi Police Commissioner To Ensure Recovery Of Rs 10 Lakh Cost Imposed On Petitioner Who Challenged CJI Dipak Misra's Appointment

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Friday, stated that the Commissioner of Delhi Police shall take necessary steps to ensure that the cost of INR 10 lakhs imposed on one Mukesh Jain, who, along with one late Swami Om Ji, had pursued a frivolous litigation assailing the existing procedure adopted for the appointment of Chief Justice of India, be recovered as arrears …

Delhi High Court Calls For Personal Appearance Of Contemnors For Failure To Make Deposits In Compliance Of Court's Directions
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Calls For Personal Appearance Of Contemnors For Failure To Make Deposits In Compliance Of Court's Directions

Live Law  

In a Petition filed under Section 2 and Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 along with Article 215 of the Constitution of India, the Hon'ble Delhi High Court while issuing Notice in the matter has directed personal presence of the Contemnors i.e. Mr. Sushil Ansal- Chairman, Pranav Ansal-Vice-Chairman, Mr. Anoop Sethi- CEO and Mr. Prashant Kumar- CFO …

Delhi High Court Refuses To Hear Plea For Recovery Of ₹1 Trillion Debt Allegedly Owed By Pakistan To India
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi High Court Refuses To Hear Plea For Recovery Of ₹1 Trillion Debt Allegedly Owed By Pakistan To India

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a PIL seeking recovery of ₹1 trillion debt allegedly owed by Pakistan to India. Stating that the plea involves issues pertaining to government policy, the Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla refused to interfere in the matter.Om Sehgal, party in person, produced several documents to argue that …

'Apprehension Must Be Real': Delhi High Court Imposes 25K Cost On Litigant Alleging Judicial Bias Without Any Material
2 years, 9 months ago

'Apprehension Must Be Real': Delhi High Court Imposes 25K Cost On Litigant Alleging Judicial Bias Without Any Material

Live Law  

Calling it an extreme example of abuse of process, the Delhi High Court has imposed cost of Rs. The High Court opined that the allegations were levelled without any material.Justice C Hari Shankar was of the view that though the standard of bias is one of apprehension rather than of proof, the apprehension. "If a request for transfer such as …

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Tender Invitations Issued By PSUs For Empanelment Of Law Firms Based On Turn Over Criteria
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Tender Invitations Issued By PSUs For Empanelment Of Law Firms Based On Turn Over Criteria

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the Tender invitations issued by Public Sector Undertakings and other registered Corporates or Companies, including Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, for empanelment of a Law Firm on the basis of money or turn-over criteria as being ultra vires the Advocates Act, 1961. Observing that it would not be proper or …

Delhi High Court Disposes PIL Seeking Enforcement Of S.173 CrPC For Completing Probe In Rape Cases Within 2 Months
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi High Court Disposes PIL Seeking Enforcement Of S.173 CrPC For Completing Probe In Rape Cases Within 2 Months

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court recently refused to entertain a PIL against alleged non-compliance of Section 173 of Code of Criminal Procedure, to the extent it provides for expeditious completion of investigation in rape cases.Section 173 was amended in 2008 to provide that investigation for the rape of child may be completed within 3 months from the date on which the …

Relief Can't Be Granted Against Registration Of FIR/ Criminal Proceedings In A PIL: Delhi High Court Imposes 25K Cost
3 years, 2 months ago

Relief Can't Be Granted Against Registration Of FIR/ Criminal Proceedings In A PIL: Delhi High Court Imposes 25K Cost

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today imposed cost of Rs. 25,000 while dismissing a public interest litigation, seeking status report of foreign nationals lodged in jails and framing of guidelines for their deportation.The Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh, while dismissing the plea filed by an organisation namely We Are Saath, observed,"It ought to be kept …

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response In Plea Seeking Strict Compliance Of Manual Scavenging Law
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response In Plea Seeking Strict Compliance Of Manual Scavenging Law

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre in a PIL seeking strict compliance of Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 in order to prevent loss of lives due to manual cleaning of septic tanks and sewers. A division bench comprising of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh allowed the application …

Delhi Police Moves High Court Against Trial Court Order Imposing Rs. 25K Cost For It's ''Farcical & Callous' Investigation In Delhi Riots Case
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Police Moves High Court Against Trial Court Order Imposing Rs. 25K Cost For It's ''Farcical & Callous' Investigation In Delhi Riots Case

Live Law  

The Delhi Police has moved the Delhi High Court against the Trial Court's order which had imposed Rs. 25,000 cost on it by calling the investigation as 'farcical' and 'most callous' in connection with a Delhi Riots case.The trial court was dealing with a revision petition filed by SHO, PS Bhajanpura challenging an order directing them to register a seperate …

'Filed Without Doing Any Homework': Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL With Costs Payable To DSLSA's Access To Justice Programme
4 years ago

'Filed Without Doing Any Homework': Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL With Costs Payable To DSLSA's Access To Justice Programme

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court recently dismissed a PIL, filed without doing any homework, with directions to the Petitioner to pay costs of Rs. A Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan stated that the amount will be utilized for the authority's "Access to Justice" programme. The Court was hearing a petition filed by the Residents Welfare …

PIL In Delhi High Court Seeks Implementation Of National Litigation Policy
4 years ago

PIL In Delhi High Court Seeks Implementation Of National Litigation Policy

Live Law  

Citing injustice to the poor due to the non-implementation of the National Litigation Policy by the Central Government, a public interest litigation has been moved in the Delhi High Court seeking directions to the Centre for uniform implementation of the policy across all ministries, departments, instruments and PSUs. The plea claimed that the relevant litigation policies need to be implemented …

'Any Obstruction In The Discharge of Constitutional Functions Of Courts Must Be Viewed Seriously', HC Directs Delhi Govt To Release Funds For Requirements Of District Courts [Read Order]
4 years, 2 months ago

'Any Obstruction In The Discharge of Constitutional Functions Of Courts Must Be Viewed Seriously', HC Directs Delhi Govt To Release Funds For Requirements Of District Courts [Read Order]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to to start with releasing funds for purchasing 20% of the pool cars required by the District Courts within three months from today. While directing the Delhi Government to clear pending proposals to finance the District Courts, the Division Bench of Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Subramonium Prasad highlighted that: 'Despite the …

Delhi HC Declines to Entertain PIL Against transfer of Rs 15cr to PM CARES Fund by ICAI
4 years, 4 months ago

Delhi HC Declines to Entertain PIL Against transfer of Rs 15cr to PM CARES Fund by ICAI

News 18  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a PIL opposing the decision of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India to transfer Rs 15 crore to the PM CARES fund, saying it appeared to be a "motivated" plea against the president of the institution. During the hearing via video conference, the bench asked the petitioner, who according to …

Court Can't Replace Policy": HC Dismisses With Costs PIL Challenging Delhi Govt.'s "Freebie Policy" Of Electricity, Water Subsidies [Read Judgment]
4 years, 5 months ago

Court Can't Replace Policy": HC Dismisses With Costs PIL Challenging Delhi Govt.'s "Freebie Policy" Of Electricity, Water Subsidies [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed with costs a PIL challenging the Delhi government's grant of electricity and water concessions, and other "freebie policies", to the residents in the NCT. The plea sought the removal of all subsidies "delivered at door step for people without any specific disability, liability, restriction, or condition", urging that such a scheme will "damage. …

No Contempt Against Enforcement Of Lockdown Measures: Delhi HC Dismisses Plea With Rs.10000 Cost To Be Paid To "PM Cares"Fund [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

No Contempt Against Enforcement Of Lockdown Measures: Delhi HC Dismisses Plea With Rs.10000 Cost To Be Paid To "PM Cares"Fund [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday imposed costs on a charitable trust seeking extension of validity of the passes issued to it for movement during the lockdown for distributing essential commodities. "It is not for the petitioner to treat itself as an "appropriate mechanism" for supply of essential commodities," the court held. The Civilian Welfare and Development Trust had filed …

Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Internet Shutdown In Delhi Over CAA Protests
5 years ago

Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Internet Shutdown In Delhi Over CAA Protests

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a PIL challenging the DCP's order of shutting down mobile interent services in Delhi on 19/12/2019 in light of the Citizenship Amendment Act protests. Declare that the order passed by the DCP was not in accordance with Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services Rules, 2017 c. Declare that the competent authority to pass such …

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