Delhi High Court's Administrative Side To Consider Amending Or Framing Rules To Expedite Proceedings Before Family Courts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court's Administrative Side To Consider Amending Or Framing Rules To Expedite Proceedings Before Family Courts

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The Delhi High Court's administrative side is set to consider framing appropriate rules or amending the existing rules to streamline the procedure to expedite proceedings before the Family Courts in the national capital. His counsel handed over to the Court a copy of the decision Kerala High Court in Shiju Joy v. Nisha wherein certain directions were issued for streamlining the procedure before Family Courts. It was submitted that the Delhi High Court has necessary powers to make amendment to the rules and procedure to be followed by the Family Courts. Accordingly, the Court directed that Tiwari's suggestions be placed for consideration on the administrative side for framing or amending the rules for streamlining the procedure to be followed by the Family Courts.

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Supreme Court quashes chargesheet against former Army officer in rape case
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Supreme Court quashes chargesheet against former Army officer in rape case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed a chargesheet against a former Army officer in an alleged rape case saying it was an "abuse of process of law". Mr. Dubey said seven FIRs against nine different people, including the petitioner, at seven different police stations, were registered at her instance in the last eight years. "Petitioner is a 63-year-old decorated officer …

Delhi High Court Expresses Concern Over Delay In Implementation Of Judicial Orders But Refuses To Order 'Compliance Cells' In Govt Departments
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Expresses Concern Over Delay In Implementation Of Judicial Orders But Refuses To Order 'Compliance Cells' In Govt Departments

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday observed that it is the exclusive executive domain of the government to evolve a robust mechanism to ensure compliance of judicial orders. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela disposed of a plea highlighting the alleged “systemic inefficiencies and bureaucratic inertia” prevalent in government departments due to …

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 27 To February 02, 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 27 To February 02, 2025

Live Law  

Citations 2025 LiveLaw 95 to 2024 LiveLaw 121NOMINAL INDEXParvinder Singh v CBI and other cases 2025 LiveLaw 95 M/S. 2025 LiveLaw 103 SANJEEV GUPTA v. REGISTRAR GENERAL DELHI HIGH COURT 2025 LiveLaw 104 Deepak Chaudhary vs. State & Anr and Connected matters 2025 LiveLaw 105 KIRAN SINGH v. NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION & ORS. Time Spent To Defend Reassessment Notice …

70 Important Judgments Of Delhi High Court In 2024 [Part II]
1 month, 3 weeks ago

70 Important Judgments Of Delhi High Court In 2024 [Part II]

Live Law  

LiveLaw reported 1394 judgments from Delhi High Court in 2024. Finalize Technical Solution To Sync ICJS System With Police Criminal Database: Delhi High Court To NIC, State Crime Record Bureau Title: COURT ON ITS OWN MOTION v. STATE Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 865 The Delhi High Court has called for finalization of the technical solution to sync the Inter-operable Criminal Justice …

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024: Part III [Citations 801 - 1200]
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024: Part III [Citations 801 - 1200]

Live Law  

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 801 to 2024 LiveLaw 1200 The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula held once a resolution plan is accepted, the stakeholders cannot impose penalties or claim dues from the Corporate Debtor based on past liabilities. The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Dharmesh Sharmab has held that breaches of undertakings given before a Court, …

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part I]
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Speedy Disposal Of Compromise Based Pleas To Quash FIRs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Speedy Disposal Of Compromise Based Pleas To Quash FIRs

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently issued practice directions for ensuring speedy disposal of non-contentious compromise based petitions involving quashing of FIRs. The directions state that all non-contentious compromise based petitions involving quashing of FIRs will be preliminary listed before Joint Registrar for criminal jurisdiction, who can further verify and ensure compliance with the latest guidelines laid down by the …

Delhi High Court Directs Family Courts To Complete Witness Cross Examinations Expeditiously Without Embarrassment To Parties
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Directs Family Courts To Complete Witness Cross Examinations Expeditiously Without Embarrassment To Parties

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently directed all the Family Courts in the national capital to ensure that the cross-examinations of witnesses are completed as expeditiously as possible, without causing any undue harassment or embarrassment to the parties.A division bench comprising of Justice Rekha Palli and Justice Saurabh Banerjee observed that the Family Courts should ensure that the. The Delhi …

Delhi LG gives nod to ED to prosecute Kejriwal
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3 months ago

Delhi LG gives nod to ED to prosecute Kejriwal

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Ahead of the upcoming 2025 Delhi Assembly Polls, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute AAP Chief and Former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, in the excise policy case. On December 5, the Enforcement Directorate sought permission for sanction of prosecution against Arvind Kejriwal.This move comes after months of investigations into …

Delhi excise policy case: Delhi HC grants ED more time to respond to Kejriwal, Sisodia plea
3 months ago

Delhi excise policy case: Delhi HC grants ED more time to respond to Kejriwal, Sisodia plea

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday granted the Enforcement Directorate additional time to file its reply to a petition filed by former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. The petition challenges the trial court’s decision to take cognizance of chargesheets in the controversial Delhi excise liquor policy case. A central allegation in …

Excise policy case: Delhi HC asks Kejriwal, Kavitha to respond to ED’s plea
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Excise policy case: Delhi HC asks Kejriwal, Kavitha to respond to ED’s plea

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notices to several people, including former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, and BRS leader K Kavitha, in response to a plea by the Enforcement Directorate challenging a trial court’s order. The order had directed the ED to provide “unrelied documents” to the accused in the alleged …

Be Sensitive, Avoid Lengthy Civil Procedure: Gujarat High Court Asks Family Courts To Proceed More Like Conciliators, Sets Out Principles
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Be Sensitive, Avoid Lengthy Civil Procedure: Gujarat High Court Asks Family Courts To Proceed More Like Conciliators, Sets Out Principles

Live Law  

While considering a wife's plea against a family court's verdict which refused to grant her divorce, the Gujarat High Court underscored that in adjudicating family dispute cases including Child Custody and Maintenance, family courts must deal with them with sensitivity with the welfare of those affected being the focus. The high court was considering the wife's appeal against the decision …

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 18 To November 24, 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 18 To November 24, 2024

Live Law  

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 1246 to 2024 LiveLaw 1281NOMINAL INDEXANI v. RSY News & Anr. Versus M/s Fiberfill Engineers 2024 LiveLaw 1281 Delhi High Court Directs RSY News To Take Down Original Videos Of ANI In Copyright Infringement Suit Title: ANI v. RSY News & Anr. Ltd. Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 1257 The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad affirmed …

Take Policy Decision On Guidelines For Foreigners With Criminal Cases And Expired Indian Visas: Delhi High Court To Centre
4 months, 1 week ago

Take Policy Decision On Guidelines For Foreigners With Criminal Cases And Expired Indian Visas: Delhi High Court To Centre

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently asked the Union Government to take a policy decision as to whether certain guidelines ought to be framed at national level in respect of foreigners against whom criminal cases are lodged and whose Indian visas have expired.A division bench comprising of Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Amit Sharma also directed the Centre to …

Delhi High Court Asks Registrar General To Decide Plea For Increasing E-Filing Size Limit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Asks Registrar General To Decide Plea For Increasing E-Filing Size Limit

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed its Registrar General to decide a representation seeking increase in the e-filing size of documents to be filed before the Delhi High Court as well as district courts in the national capital. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela directed the Registrar General to decide the representation …

Delhi excise policy case: SC adjourns Sisodia's bail hearing to August 5
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi excise policy case: SC adjourns Sisodia's bail hearing to August 5

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court adjourned former Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia’s plea challenging the Delhi High Court’s order rejecting his bail to August 5 in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. A two-judge bench of the top court, led by Justice B R Gavai and Justice K V Viswanathan said, "Let the ED reply be filed prior to Thursday. …

Arvind Kejriwal hearing highlights: Delhi High Court seeks CBI’s response on Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea in Excise policy case
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal hearing highlights: Delhi High Court seeks CBI’s response on Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea in Excise policy case

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking bail in a corruption case related to the excise policy ‘scam’. The judge however took cognisance of the CBI’s contention that Mr. Kejriwal should have approached a trial court first for bail. Senior advocate AM Singhvi appearing for the …

Excise policy case: Delhi HC seeks CBI's reply on Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea, next hearing on July 17
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Excise policy case: Delhi HC seeks CBI's reply on Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea, next hearing on July 17

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to provide a response to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail application concerning the corruption case linked to the alleged excise policy scam. Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, argued that the AAP leader is neither a flight risk nor a terrorist and noted that the CBI arrested him …

Delhi excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody extended till July 3
9 months ago

Delhi excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody extended till July 3

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal till July 3 in connection with the excise policy case. The next court hearing in this case will be held on July 3, when Kejriwal's judicial custody ends. Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday urged the court to …

Delhi Excise Policy case: Delhi High Court denies bail to Manish Sisodia
10 months ago

Delhi Excise Policy case: Delhi High Court denies bail to Manish Sisodia

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on May 21 rejected the bail plea of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the corruption and money-laundering cases lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate respectively in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam. The court said, “The case at hand is a grave misuse of power and breach of …

Application Under Section 29A A&C Can Be Allowed Even After Expiry Of Arbitral Tribunal's Mandate: Delhi High Court
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Application Under Section 29A A&C Can Be Allowed Even After Expiry Of Arbitral Tribunal's Mandate: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh held that the application under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 can be allowed even after the expiry of the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal. Brief Facts: The Petitioner approached the Delhi High Court seeking extension of time for completion of the arbitration proceedings. Observations by the …

Delhi High Court hears plea against conditions on married women using maiden surname
1 year ago

Delhi High Court hears plea against conditions on married women using maiden surname

India Today  

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice on a plea challenging the government's notification for obtaining a maiden surname by a woman post-marriage. The plea, filed by Divya Modi, alleged the notification imposed gender bias and "impermissible discrimination" by imposing additional and disproportionate requisites exclusively on women. "This notification poses an obstacle to the Petitioner's right to change her …

Court Cannot Determine Admissibility, Relevancy, Materiality, And Weight Of Any Evidence Under Section 27 of A&C: Delhi High Court
1 year ago

Court Cannot Determine Admissibility, Relevancy, Materiality, And Weight Of Any Evidence Under Section 27 of A&C: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Sachin Datta held that the court under Section 27 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot determine the admissibility, relevancy, materiality, and weight of any evidence, as doing so would amount to impermissible interference with the Tribunal's proceedings. The Petitioner sought the Arbitral Tribunal's approval to approach court for seeking the …

Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Immediate Financial Assistance, Recovery Of Back Wages For Rescued Child Labourers
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Immediate Financial Assistance, Recovery Of Back Wages For Rescued Child Labourers

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued a slew of directions for immediate financial assistance, recovery of back wages and legal proceedings to be followed by the authorities in the post rescue protocol of child labourers in the national capital. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora directed that when a rescued child is …

Delhi High Court Orders Mandatory E-Filing For Civil & Criminal Cases In District Courts, Digitisation Of Records Of Decided Cases
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court Orders Mandatory E-Filing For Civil & Criminal Cases In District Courts, Digitisation Of Records Of Decided Cases

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently ordered that e-filing of pleadings, documents and interim applications be made mandatory in the civil jurisdictions and criminal complaint cases before all the District Courts in the national capital.Directing that the “Centralised Filing System” for filings related to ongoing and pending cases be implemented in all the District Courts, a division bench. The Delhi …

Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Expeditious Disposal Of Criminal Cases Against MPs, MLAs
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Expeditious Disposal Of Criminal Cases Against MPs, MLAs

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued directions for expeditious and effective disposal of criminal cases pending in the designated courts against the members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies. A division bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Mini Pushkarna directed the Principal District and Sessions Judge of the Rouse Avenue Court to ensure almost equal pendency of. A …

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: October 16 To October 22, 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: October 16 To October 22, 2023

Live Law  

Citations 2023 LiveLaw 969 to 2023 LiveLaw 1016NOMINAL INDEXNATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND v. KENDRIYA VIDVALAYA SANGTHAN & ORS. Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 1002 The Delhi High Court has granted a permanent injunction in favor of Himalaya Wellness Company, while decreeing a suit against defendants’ adoption of its trademarks and trade dress. Confusion In Health & Wellness Products Must Be Avoided: …

Delhi High Court Courts Cannot Be Used As Marriage Facilitators Between Parties In Sexual Offence Cases
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Courts Cannot Be Used As Marriage Facilitators Between Parties In Sexual Offence Cases

ABP News  

The Delhi High Court Monday said courts cannot be used as "marriage facilitators" between parties in sexual offence cases. "In this court's opinion, the courts of law cannot be used as a forum for the purpose of facilitating marriages and be used as marriage facilitators by first lodging an FIR alleging that the accused, after establishing physical relations, had refused …

Delhi High Court Directs District Courts To Adopt Standardized Online Filing System, Issues Directions
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Directs District Courts To Adopt Standardized Online Filing System, Issues Directions

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed all the district courts in the national capital to adopt a “standardized online filing system” for pleadings, documents, and miscellaneous applications and issued a slew of directions to be followed till the time appropriate Rules are in place. A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula directed the District …

Delhi High Court Orders Criminal Contempt Action Against Man For Making 'Scandalous Remarks' Against Family Court Judge In Pleadings
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Orders Criminal Contempt Action Against Man For Making 'Scandalous Remarks' Against Family Court Judge In Pleadings

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed its Registry to register a case of criminal contempt against a man for making scandalous allegations against a Principal Judge of a family court in the national capital. “The Registry is directed to register a case of Criminal Contempt against the petitioner and subject to the orders of Hon’ble the Chief Justice, place the …

Delhi High Court Directs District Courts To Permit Lawyers Or Parties To Appear Virtually Without Prior Request
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi High Court Directs District Courts To Permit Lawyers Or Parties To Appear Virtually Without Prior Request

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed all district courts in the national capital to permit any of the parties or their lawyers to appear through hybrid or video-conferencing mode during court proceedings, without any requirement of a prior request. As per a circular issued today, the full court of the High Court has issued various directions regarding the conduct of …

Family Courts Expected To Not Adopt Hyper-Technical Approach And Close Party’s Right To Cross Examination In Hurried Manner: Delhi High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

Family Courts Expected To Not Adopt Hyper-Technical Approach And Close Party’s Right To Cross Examination In Hurried Manner: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that the family courts are expected to not adopt a “hyper-technical approach” and close the right of cross examination of a party in a hurried manner while dealing with matrimonial cases.Justice Rekha Palli made the observation while setting aside an order passed by the family court rejecting a wife’s application for restoration of her …

Delhi High Court Launches 'Digital Courts For Contested Traffic Challans', 'Bail Orders Sharing Module'
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Launches 'Digital Courts For Contested Traffic Challans', 'Bail Orders Sharing Module'

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday launched two projects namely “Digital Courts for Contested Traffic Challans” and “Bail Orders Sharing Module on e-Prison platform.”The projects were launched virtually by the Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, who appreciated the High Court as well as everyone involved in the launch of the initiatives in incorporating technology in. The Delhi High …

Delhi excise policy case | Supreme Court refuses to entertain Manish Sisodia’s plea challenging CBI arrest, advises him to approach Delhi HC
2 years ago

Delhi excise policy case | Supreme Court refuses to entertain Manish Sisodia’s plea challenging CBI arrest, advises him to approach Delhi HC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to intervene at this stage in a petition filed by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia challenging his arrest in the Delhi excise policy case. Narasimhasaid Mr. Sisodia has alternative remedies available before the High Court and asked him to pursue them instead of directly invoking the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 32 …

Delhi High Court Transfers Pleas Seeking Recognition Of Same-Sex Marriages To Supreme Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Transfers Pleas Seeking Recognition Of Same-Sex Marriages To Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday transferred a bunch of pleas seeking recognition of same-sex marriages in the country to the Supreme Court.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad transferred the pleas after the Supreme Court, earlier this month, transferred to itself similar petitions. The Delhi High Court on Monday transferred a bunch of …

Judiciary role is only to test legality of statute, not to modify it, says Delhi High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Judiciary role is only to test legality of statute, not to modify it, says Delhi High Court

India TV News  

Delhi High Court on judiciary role: The Delhi High Court on Saturday said that the role of the judiciary is primarily only to test the legality of a statute and not to amend or modify a statute while dismissing a petition seeking direction to constitute a Regulatory Authority or censor board to censor or review the non-film songs. Setting up …

Delhi High Court refuses to quash FIR against a man on molestation allegations
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court refuses to quash FIR against a man on molestation allegations

Firstpost  

The accused had to resign from his lucrative job in the United Nations following the complainant’s letter to his organisation New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has refused to quash an FIR against a man on molestation allegations and directed that the woman will have to pay damages to the accused in case he is acquitted by the trial court. …

Delhi High Court Weekly Round Up: August 15 To August 21, 2022
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Weekly Round Up: August 15 To August 21, 2022

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEXCitations 2022 LiveLaw 782 TO 2022 LiveLaw 791RAHUL MEHRA v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS 2022 LiveLaw 782FLIPKART INTERNET PRIVATE LTD. v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. "Legal Regime Apropos Sports Administration Has To Be Implemented Fully": Delhi High Court Places Indian Olympic Association Under CoA Case Title: RAHUL MEHRA v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS Citation: …

High Court Directs Delhi Govt To Ensure Strict Compliance Of Senior Citizens Act, Closes Suo Moto Proceedings
2 years, 7 months ago

High Court Directs Delhi Govt To Ensure Strict Compliance Of Senior Citizens Act, Closes Suo Moto Proceedings

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Delhi Government to ensure strict compliance of Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad also directed the Delhi State Legal Services Authority to ensure that legal aid is extended to persons covered under the Act. …

Article 226 | Court Cannot Re-Appreciate Evidence Already Considered By Departmental Authorities: Delhi High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Article 226 | Court Cannot Re-Appreciate Evidence Already Considered By Departmental Authorities: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has held that it cannot, while exercising jurisdiction under Article 226 or 227 of the Indian Constitution, in cases of departmental enquiries, re-appreciate evidence which has already been reasonably considered by the departmental authorities. A bench of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh also noted that it was not up to the High Court to adjudge upon the …

Commercial Courts (Amendment) Act, 2018 Cannot Be Applied Retrospectively: Delhi High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Commercial Courts (Amendment) Act, 2018 Cannot Be Applied Retrospectively: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that the Commercial Courts Act, 2018 cannot be applied retrospectively. The Petitioners thus approached High Court seeking transfer of the Civil Suits which were pending before Additional District Judge, Patiala House Courts, New Delhi, to the designated Commercial Court on the ground that the suits were commercial in nature and pertain to "commercial disputes" …

[Order XXII Rule 3 CPC] Delay In Filing Application For Substitution Of Legal Heirs Must Be Sufficiently Explained: Delhi High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

[Order XXII Rule 3 CPC] Delay In Filing Application For Substitution Of Legal Heirs Must Be Sufficiently Explained: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has held that applications under Order XXII Rule 3 of CPC for substitution of legal heirs, or under Order XXII Rule 9 of the Code for setting aside abatement of proceedings must be considered liberally. The issues that arose for consideration in this case were– whether the consumer complaint case filed by the respondents had abated …

[Matrimonial Disputes] Allowing Fabricated Omnibus Allegations Against Entire Family May Lead To Further Misuse Of Process Of Law: Delhi High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

[Matrimonial Disputes] Allowing Fabricated Omnibus Allegations Against Entire Family May Lead To Further Misuse Of Process Of Law: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that allowing fabricated allegations against the entire family in matrimonial disputes may lead to further misuse of process of law. "If false implication by fabricated omnibus allegations against entire family in the course of matrimonial disputes and differences, is allowed, it may lead to further misuse of the process of law and assume serious. …

Amount Spent By A Man To Support His Divorced Sister Must Be Kept In Mind While Granting Maintenance To His Wife: Delhi High Court
2 years, 9 months ago

Amount Spent By A Man To Support His Divorced Sister Must Be Kept In Mind While Granting Maintenance To His Wife: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that in India, a brother does not abandon his divorced sister and accordingly, the expenditure borne by him in supporting his sister must be taken into account while passing an order of maintenance in favour of his wife. The Delhi High Court has observed that in India, a brother does not abandon his divorced …

Conduct Of Judges Noted & Observed, Must Not Act In Any Manner Which Gives Rise To Slightest Of Doubt In Minds Of Lawyers & Litigants: Delhi HC
2 years, 9 months ago

Conduct Of Judges Noted & Observed, Must Not Act In Any Manner Which Gives Rise To Slightest Of Doubt In Minds Of Lawyers & Litigants: Delhi HC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has said that judges must not act in any manner which gives rise to slightest of doubt in the minds of lawyers and litigants as their conduct is noted and observed by the litigants. Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma made the said observation while expressing displeasure over the conduct of a Family judge who had shared his …

Person Invoking Article 226 Jurisdiction Must Come With Clean Hands, Must Disclose Complete & Correct Facts: Delhi High Court
2 years, 9 months ago

Person Invoking Article 226 Jurisdiction Must Come With Clean Hands, Must Disclose Complete & Correct Facts: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that a person approaching the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution must come with a pair of clean hands, adding that there must be disclosure of full, complete and correct facts.A division bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla also observed that a petitioner should not suppress …

What Is The Special Role That A Family Judge Is Obliged To Discharge As Distinct From General Role Of An Adjudicator? Delhi High Court Answers
2 years, 11 months ago

What Is The Special Role That A Family Judge Is Obliged To Discharge As Distinct From General Role Of An Adjudicator? Delhi High Court Answers

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has enumerated various principles highlighting the special role that a Family Judge is obligated to discharge as distinct from the general role of an adjudicator. Perusing the order dated 28nd October 2021 wherein it was argued by the petitioner that the Family Judge incorrectly recorded that it was the petitioner who was describing the child borne …

'Let The Exam Go Through' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Modify Order Granting Upper-Age Relaxation In DJSE
2 years, 11 months ago

'Let The Exam Go Through' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Modify Order Granting Upper-Age Relaxation In DJSE

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking to change the cut-off of "Not Born Before 01.01.1989" for General Category Candidates in the Delhi Judicial Service Exam as "Not Born Before 01.01.1988".The Miscellaneous Application sought a modification of the Top Court's order dated March 14, 2022 with regard to relaxation of upper age limit in the Delhi Judicial Service …

"Considering Issue On Administrative Side": Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking To Adopt 'Virtual Hearings' As A Norm
3 years ago

"Considering Issue On Administrative Side": Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking To Adopt 'Virtual Hearings' As A Norm

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation, seeking to adopt virtual court hearings as a norm across all the Courts in the national capital.The petitioner, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, stated that virtual court hearings are extremely convenient and time saving, hence, the Court should consider adopting it as a norm in all district courts as …

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