Women’s rights, monsoon, infra: HC’s key rulings
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Women’s rights, monsoon, infra: HC’s key rulings

Hindustan Times  

In the last 365 days, the Delhi high court took up critical cases pertaining but not limited to the Capital’s politics, infrastructure and rights of women and courtrooms witnessed landmark judgments and significant rulings with far-reaching implications. In the first month of 2024, the high court delivered several verdicts that focused on protecting the rights of women — on January 6, the high court held that absence of a law that makes adultery an offence cannot provide individuals with a blanket immunity of marrying another person secretly during the subsistence of their first marriage. In October, the high court delivered a landmark judgment on reproductive rights, as it granted the parents of a deceased 30-year-old man the right to use his cryopreserved semen for posthumous reproduction by extending the definition of property to include reproductive materials. On December 23, the high court also approved the demolition of the crumbling Signature View Apartments in Mukherjee Nagar, criticising the Delhi Development Authority for endangering the lives of hundreds of residents.

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BREAKING| Supreme Court Orders Women's Reservation In Delhi High Court Bar Association Posts
3 months, 1 week ago

BREAKING| Supreme Court Orders Women's Reservation In Delhi High Court Bar Association Posts

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today ordered that there should be women's reservation for posts in the Delhi High Court Bar Association. Yesterday, it had asked the Delhi High Court Bar Association to consider reserving post of Vice-President for women lawyers in the upcoming elections. Bar Council of Delhi, Delhi High Court Bar Association and all District Bar Associations. Specifically seeking directions …

Delhi HC Flags Rising Kidnapping Cases Of Minor Girls Subjected To Sexual Assault Under Guise Of Marriage, Forced To Abandon Studies
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi HC Flags Rising Kidnapping Cases Of Minor Girls Subjected To Sexual Assault Under Guise Of Marriage, Forced To Abandon Studies

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has flagged rising incidents of kidnapping of minor girls, who are subjected to sexual assault under the guise of marriage, as a result of which they are forced to abandon studies and denied opportunity to pursue careers. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said that when a girl is forced to abandon her education due to such incidents, …

Gender Specific Laws Not "Anti-Opposite Gender", Only Meant To Address Unique Issues Faced By A Particular Gender: Delhi High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Gender Specific Laws Not "Anti-Opposite Gender", Only Meant To Address Unique Issues Faced By A Particular Gender: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

In an attempt to strike a “neutral chord”, the Delhi High Court has explained how courts should deal with “gender-specific laws” and remain “gender neutral”, while emphasizing that the approach should not be biased towards a particular gender in such cases. To repeat, it is crucial to recognize that gender-specific laws are not meant to be "anti-opposite gender" but rather …

Delhi High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Minor's Rape Allegedly By Delhi Govt's WCD Official
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Minor's Rape Allegedly By Delhi Govt's WCD Official

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday took suo motu cognizance of a minor girl's rape allegedly by an official of Delhi government’s Women and Child Development Department.Premoday Khakha is accused of raping the minor over several months and impregnating her. The Delhi High Court on Monday took suo motu cognizance of a minor girl's rape allegedly by an official of …

Supreme Court Provides Protection To 20-Year Old Girl From Her Own Family Members
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Provides Protection To 20-Year Old Girl From Her Own Family Members

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi police to provide protection to a 20-year old girl who expressed apprehension that there was a threat to her life caused by her own family members. In 2022, the girl had been granted a "right to live her life on her own" by Madhya Pradesh High Court after she stated that she …

Delhi HC issues guidelines for rape victims whose pregnancy exceeds 24 weeks
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi HC issues guidelines for rape victims whose pregnancy exceeds 24 weeks

The Hindu  

In a significant judgment allowing a minor rape victim to terminate her 25-week pregnancy, the Delhi High Court has also issued guidelines for investigating officers in all cases where a victim is pregnant due to sexual assault, and the pregnancy has crossed 24 weeks. “In case a minor victim is examined by such Board, appropriate report will be placed before …

Delhi High Court Paves Way For Inter Country Adoption By Foreign Couple, Orders Expeditious Completion Of Legal Formalities
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Paves Way For Inter Country Adoption By Foreign Couple, Orders Expeditious Completion Of Legal Formalities

Live Law  

Paving way for an inter country adoption by a foreign couple, the Delhi High Court on Friday directed the authorities to expeditiously conclude all legal formalities relating to adoption of a minor child with special needs, who was found abandoned in October 2019 in a cremation ground. The bench observed that undisputedly no reservation came to be made by a …

A decisive shift in the discourse on abortion rights
2 years, 3 months ago

A decisive shift in the discourse on abortion rights

The Hindu  

Recently, a single woman, residing in Delhi, approached the Delhi High Court seeking permission to terminate her 22-week-old pregnancy. The woman filed an appeal before the Supreme Court of India, which in the first instance, granted her permission to terminate the pregnancy based on the report of the medical board concerned. First, it acknowledges the context of criminality in which …

Upholding Women's Reproductive Rights Through A Purposive Interpretation: Lessons From ' X Vs. The Principal Secretary Health And Family Welfare Department & Anr
2 years, 5 months ago

Upholding Women's Reproductive Rights Through A Purposive Interpretation: Lessons From ' X Vs. The Principal Secretary Health And Family Welfare Department & Anr

Live Law  

Recently the Supreme Court modified the 15 July Order of the Delhi High Court, by granting the Petitioner her right to terminate her ongoing pregnancy of approximately 24 weeks. The stance of the 3-Judge bench of the Supreme Court has rightly used a liberal interpretation of provisions of Clause of Rule 3B under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 2021 …

Explained | How will the Supreme Court ruling on abortion impact women?
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained | How will the Supreme Court ruling on abortion impact women?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Last week, the Supreme Court of India allowed an unmarried woman to end her pregnancy at 24 weeks, after the Delhi High Court refused to allow it, citing the provisions of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act. The 25-year-old unmarried woman came to the Supreme Court on appeal after the Delhi High Court turned down her …

Dissapointed, say petitioners on Delhi high court’s split marital rape judgment
2 years, 7 months ago

Dissapointed, say petitioners on Delhi high court’s split marital rape judgment

Hindustan Times  

Women activists and petitioners asking for the criminalisation of marital rape expressed their disappointment at the split verdict delivered by the Delhi high court on Wednesday. All India Progressive Women’s Association member Kavita Krishnan said the high court “simply passed the buck” to the Supreme Court. Mariam Dhawale, national general secretary of the All India Democratic Women’s Association, one of …

'Let The Exam Go Through' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Modify Order Granting Upper-Age Relaxation In DJSE
2 years, 9 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 …

60 Important Judgments Of Delhi High Court In 2021
3 years ago

60 Important Judgments Of Delhi High Court In 2021

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court gave several significant verdicts in 2021. "Right Of Access To Justice Gravely Hampered Due To Pandemic; Take Expeditious Steps For Hybrid Courts Infrastructure": High Court To Delhi Govt Observing that citizens' right of access to justice has been gravely hampered due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Government to take …

'Conscious Decision': Delhi HC Quashes FIR Against Man Who Married Girl Aged 17 Yrs 11 Months & 12 Days
3 years ago

'Conscious Decision': Delhi HC Quashes FIR Against Man Who Married Girl Aged 17 Yrs 11 Months & 12 Days

Live Law  

Noting that it was a conscious decision, the Delhi High Court has quashed FIR against a man who had married a girl aged 17 years 11 months & 12 days i.e. Noting that the girl was nearly 18 years old, the Court after perusing her statement observed thus: "The petitioner has married "K" and is living happily with him. On …

High Courts Weekly Round Up [August 2, 2021 – August 7, 2021]
3 years, 4 months ago

High Courts Weekly Round Up [August 2, 2021 – August 7, 2021]

Live Law  

Allahabad High Court "Live-In Relation Can't Be At Cost Of Country's Social Fabric": Allahabad HC Imposes 5K Cost On Married Woman Living With Partner Observing that live-in-relationship cannot be at the cost of the social fabric of this Country¸the High Court recently dismissed the protection plea of a married woman living with her partner with an exemplary cost of Rs.5,000. …

Delhi High Court Extends Interim Protection Of UP Woman Who Converted To Islam Till July 22
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Extends Interim Protection Of UP Woman Who Converted To Islam Till July 22

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday extended till July 22 the interim protection granted to a Hindu woman who converted to Islam and sought protection while claiming that she was facing an extreme threat to her life and that of her immediate family members who are allegedly being witch-hunted by the officials of the Uttar Pradesh Police.Justice Rekha Palli however …

Delhi High Court Grants Police Protection To Hindu Girl Alleging Harassment From Media Houses For Wanting To Convert Into Islam
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Grants Police Protection To Hindu Girl Alleging Harassment From Media Houses For Wanting To Convert Into Islam

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday granted police protection to a Hindu Girl who alleged that certain media houses are harassing her by airing programmes against her, for wanting to convert to Islam.Justice Subramonium Prasad directed SHO, Jamia Nagar to ensure that adequate police protection is given to the girl till the next date of hearing i.e. The Delhi High …

Delhi High Court Directs Delhi Police To Give Protection To UP Woman Who Converted To Islam
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Directs Delhi Police To Give Protection To UP Woman Who Converted To Islam

Live Law  

A Hindu woman who converted to Islam and has moved to the Delhi High Court seeking protection has been granted protection till her case is heard by the regular Bench of the High Court on July 5.Observing that the petitioner is a young girl who has expressed her apprehension regarding her security, the Bench of Justice C. Hari Shankar today …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Delhi Police Appeal Against Bail Granted To Student Activists In Riots Case; Says HC Judgment Shall Not Be Treated As Precedent In Meantime
3 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Delhi Police Appeal Against Bail Granted To Student Activists In Riots Case; Says HC Judgment Shall Not Be Treated As Precedent In Meantime

Live Law  

Issuing notice on the appeal filed by the Delhi Police against the Delhi High Court order granting bail to 3 student activists in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, the Supreme Court on Friday said that the impugned judgment shall not be be treated as a precedent until the matter is finally decided.However, the Court said that it was not interfering …

Delhi High Court Permits Termination of Rape Victim's 26-week Pregnancy
3 years, 11 months ago

Delhi High Court Permits Termination of Rape Victim's 26-week Pregnancy

News 18  

The Delhi High Court on Monday permitted a 16-year-old rape victim to terminate her 26-week pregnancy after an interaction with the minor and her family regarding the risks associated with the procedure at such an advanced stage. While allowing the abortion, the high court also said the doctors would have the discretion to cancel the medical termination of the pregnancy …

Delhi High Court to Hear Plea Seeking Paid Leave for Women During Periods on November 23
4 years, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court to Hear Plea Seeking Paid Leave for Women During Periods on November 23

News 18  

The Delhi High Court will hear on November 23, a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions to the Centre and the Delhi government for granting paid leave to women employees during their menstruation phase. The petition filed by Delhi Labour Union, through advocate Rajiv Agarwal, sought direction to the Centre and Delhi government to grant paid leaves for four days a …

‘Disgusted’: Delhi HC tells chief to act against erring cops
4 years, 3 months ago

‘Disgusted’: Delhi HC tells chief to act against erring cops

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court has directed the Delhi Police commissioner to take action against his officers for their failure to investigate the case of a minor girl going missing in July. In her plea, the mother contended that despite her registering an FIR Police submitted before the court that the girl was living in Hathras with a man who “married” …

Delhi High Court Refuses To Transfer A Declaration Suit Between The Parties To Marriage To Family Courts [Read Order]
4 years, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court Refuses To Transfer A Declaration Suit Between The Parties To Marriage To Family Courts [Read Order]

Live Law  

By way of background, the Delhi High Court in Amina Bharatram v Sumant Bharatram & Others CS OS No. 411/2010 pronounced on 19th July 2016, held that "the Delhi High Court is a "district court" under Section 8 in respect of all matters enumerated in Explanation to Section 7 of the Act &The Delhi High Court does not possess jurisdiction …

"High Court Cannot Exercise Power Under Section 482 CrPC When There Exists A Remedy Of Statutory Appeal Under Section 29 Of Domestic Violence Act": Delhi HC [Read Judgment]
4 years, 5 months ago

"High Court Cannot Exercise Power Under Section 482 CrPC When There Exists A Remedy Of Statutory Appeal Under Section 29 Of Domestic Violence Act": Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

A single judge Bench of the Delhi High Court, last week, held that High Court cannot entertain the petition in its extraordinary power under Section 482 Cr.PC, given the fact that there is a clear remedy of Appeal under Section 29 of the Protection of Women against Domestic Violence Act. "Preliminary objection of the Respondent has given rise to a …

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