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Delhi HC slams 'Kala Hiran' makers, orders removal of teaser
The Delhi High Court has ordered the immediate removal of the teaser for the upcoming film Kala Hiran, along with other online content related to it, reported Live Law.
Was treated 'like prisoner' at Safdarjung Hospital, Sonam Wangchuk alleges
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has alleged that he was treated "like a prisoner" at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital after being forcibly taken there by the police.
CJI denies not listing plea against police action on protesters
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has dismissed media reports claiming he refused to list a plea against police action on student protests, criticizing "reckless" reports suggesting that the court had refused to list such a matter.
Delhi Police say pellets not used; hospital report contradicts claim
A 28-year-old man suffered pellet injuries during the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest, according to a government hospital report, contradicting the Delhi Police's assertion that its personnel did not use pellet guns against student demonstrators.
Union Cabinet meeting at 1:00pm today
The Union Cabinet will meet at 1:00pm on Friday in Parliament, with the draft anti-paper leak bill likely to be discussed.
Supreme Court lawyers hold protest, supporting students; read aloud Preamble
Several Supreme Court lawyers held a protest outside the building's lawn in support of the student protest at Jantar Mantar. They also read aloud the Preamble.
Delhi HC initiates suo motu PIL on stray dogs management
The Delhi High Court has taken a suo motu public interest litigation (PIL) to ensure compliance with Supreme Court orders regarding the removal of stray dogs from public places.
'Involved foreign funding': Plea seeks NIA probe into CJP protest
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the July 20 "Sansad Chalo" protest.
Top cop who slapped woman protester removed from Jantar Mantar
Senior officer of the Delhi Police, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sandeep Lamba, has been removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site.
Jantar Mantar protests: Delhi HC issues notice to Centre, police
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the central government and Delhi Police on two petitions flagging police brutality against Jantar Mantar protesters.
'Not interested in videos': Chief justice on CJP protest-related plea
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has refused to allow urgent listing of a petition seeking the Supreme Court's intervention in the police crackdown on student protesters at Cockroach Janta Party's sit-in at Jantar Mantar.
JP Nadda, Jitendra Singh meet Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital
Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Tuesday.
Delhi HC proposes shifting Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung to Medanta
The Delhi High Court has proposed shifting climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital, NDTV reported.
CJP protests: Delhi HC refuses to urgently list petition
The Delhi High Court has refused the request for urgent listing of a petition alleging excessive use of force by the police during Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest march on Monday.
CJP's Abhijeet Dipke ends hunger strike; representatives to meet government
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has ended his indefinite hunger strike.
'Feeling fine': Hospitalized Wangchuk seeks release for 'Sansad Chalo' protest
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has written to the Medical Superintendent of Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital, seeking release, even if temporary, to join the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Sansad Chalo' march to Parliament.
HC agrees to hear Wangchuk's wife's plea on hospital stay
Dr. Gitanjali J Angmo, the wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has approached the Delhi High Court again on Monday seeking his transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to a private facility of their choice.
Sonam Wangchuk lists 3 conditions to end hunger strike
Climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for over 20 days.
Delhi HC rejects plea for private hospital for Sonam Wangchuk
The Delhi High Court has rejected a plea for interim relief in the case of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.
CJP issues 'goons' alert at Jantar Mantar protest site
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has alleged that 30-40 "goons" from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Delhi Police are present at the Jantar Mantar protest site.
'Second freedom movement': Wangchuk calls for 'Chalo Sansad' march
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently under police watch at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, has called for a successful "Chalo Sansad" march to Parliament on July 20.
Delhi Police declares Cockroach Janta Party's Parliament march 'illegal'
The Delhi Police has declared the Sansad Chalo march called by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Monday as "illegal."
Wangchuk refuses treatment at hospital, carries on with hunger strike
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has been admitted to Safdarjung Hospital after a 20-day hunger strike.
Wangchuk's potassium levels normal, claims doctor amid hospital spat
Activist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital after a 20-day hunger strike.
Sonam Wangchuk's removal sparks outrage: Vishal Dadlani, Prakash Raj react
Renowned educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from his protest site at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday.
Wangchuk's wife alleges restrictions by Safdarjung Hospital
Activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized at Safdarjung Hospital after being removed from his indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar by Delhi Police.
'Modi government should've talked to Wangchuk': Kejriwal on activist's hospitalization
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal has slammed the central government for its handling of activist Sonam Wangchuk's protest.
Sonam Wangchuk's wife forbids his treatment without her consent
Activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi on Saturday after 20 days of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.
How Sonam Wangchuk was whisked away to Safdarjung Hospital
Activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site by Delhi Police on medical grounds.
Sonam Wangchuk removed from protest site, hospitalized on 21st day
Activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to the hospital after his health deteriorated on the 21st day of his hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
'Will stay alive till...': Wangchuk refuses to call off fast
Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over an alleged NEET paper leak.
Sonam Wangchuk's health critical on 20th day of hunger strike
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has entered the 20th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Delhi HC judge-turned-Manipur chief justice ran LPG agency during tenure
Justice (retd) Siddharth Mridul, who served as a judge of the Delhi High Court and later became the Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court, has been accused of running an LPG distribution agency during his tenure.
'Life precious, monitor Wangchuk's health daily': Delhi HC directs Centre
The Delhi High Court has ordered the central and city governments to regularly monitor the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28.
'Not in good shape but...': Wangchuk refuses to end hunger-strike
Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk has entered the 19th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
'Urgent': Delhi HC seeks Centre's response on Wangchuk's hunger strike
The Delhi High Court has sought the central and Delhi governments' responses on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on hunger strike since June 28.
PIL filed in Delhi HC to force-feed Sonam Wangchuk
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court, seeking urgent medical aid for activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike.
Rajpal Yadav gets 3-month jail term in check-bounce cases
The Delhi High Court has upheld actor Rajpal Yadav's conviction in check-bounce cases, sentencing him to three months of imprisonment in each of the seven cases. The sentences will run concurrently.
Delhi HC denies Google interim relief in 'HINDWARE' trademark dispute
The Delhi High Court has denied interim relief to Google India in a trademark infringement case.
Delhi HC bars misuse of Ravi Kishan's identity in advertisements
The Delhi High Court recently granted interim protection to actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Kishan.
Google appeals Indian court's keyword bidding ruling
Google has challenged an Indian court ruling that found it infringed trademark rights by allowing competitors to bid on a company's trademarked name as a keyword for advertising.
Delhi HC orders unblocking of Cockroach Janta Party's X account
The Delhi High Court has ordered the unblocking of the X account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The decision came after the Central government said it had no objections to unblocking.
India's fake website crackdown could hurt legitimate businesses, GoDaddy warns
GoDaddy, the world's largest internet domain seller, has warned that India's crackdown on fake websites impersonating well-known brands could make the internet less safe for legitimate businesses.
'Kala Hiran' row: Case deferred; makers delay censor submission
The Delhi High Court deferred the hearing of actor Salman Khan's plea against the makers of Kala Hiran on Wednesday.
Delhi HC refuses to lift stay in Ilaiyaraaja-Saregama case
The Delhi High Court has refused to lift the interim stay granted in favor of Saregama India Limited in its copyright dispute with music composer Ilaiyaraaja.
Delhi HC orders removal of 5 documents against Raghav Chadha
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of five documents objected to by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha.
Telegram users can edit messages in India again
Telegram has restored its message editing feature for users across India, ending a temporary restriction that was imposed earlier.
Delhi HC orders Meesho to remove fake Jockey listings
The Delhi High Court has ordered e-commerce giant Meesho to remove product listings that allegedly violate the trademark of American innerwear and apparel brand Jockey, according to Bar & Bench.
₹200cr money laundering case: Jacqueline now withdraws leave plea
Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez has withdrawn her special leave petition from the Supreme Court.
Telegram returns in India after week-long ban
Telegram has resumed services for some users in India, a week after the government imposed a temporary ban over NEET paper leak concerns.
'Kala Hiran' row: Delhi HC defers Salman Khan's plea hearing
The Delhi High Court has postponed the hearing of Bollywood actor Salman Khan's plea against the upcoming film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy.
Delhi High Court upholds Centre's temporary ban on Telegram
The Delhi High Court has upheld the central government's decision to temporarily ban the messaging platform Telegram ahead of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test undergraduate (NEET-UG) re-examination on June 21.
Telegram becoming 'new dark web,' used for child exploitation: Centre
The Indian government has accused messaging platform Telegram of becoming a "new dark web" for various illegal activities.
Telegram moves Delhi HC after Centre bans platform
Messaging platform Telegram has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court against the central government's decision to temporarily block its services in India.
Court issues notice to 'Kala Hiran' makers on Salman's plea
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the makers of Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy after Bollywood actor Salman Khan filed a plea seeking an injunction against the film's release.
Salman Khan moves HC against 'Kala Hiran' amid teaser release
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has approached the Delhi High Court seeking an immediate stay on the production, promotion, and release of the film Kala Hiran: Battle for Legacy.
'Delhi will choke': HC on Centre's plan for polo grounds
The Delhi High Court has criticized the central government's plan to take over lands in Delhi, including the Delhi Gymkhana Club, Indian Polo Club, and Delhi Race Club.
Delhi HC refuses to hear plea against 'Cockroach party' protest
The Delhi High Court has declined to hear a petition concerning law and order issues related to the Cockroach Janta Party's planned protest at Jantar Mantar on June 6.
Delhi HC cracks down on deepfakes featuring Naga Chaitanya
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to actor Naga Chaitanya in a case concerning the unauthorized use of his personality rights.
5 new judges take oath in Supreme Court
Five new judges were sworn in at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, taking the court closer to its full sanctioned strength of 38 judges.
Delhi HC upholds TRAI's 12-minute ad limit on TV
The Delhi High Court has upheld the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) rule that limits TV advertisements to a maximum of 12 minutes per hour.
Naga Chaitanya moves court against deepfake videos, seeks personality rights
Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights from AI-generated content, deepfakes, and unauthorized merchandise.
Google ordered to pay ₹30L as Hindware wins trademark case
In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court has ruled that Google infringed Hindware's trademark rights by allowing rival companies to bid on its registered trademark "HINDWARE" through its Google Ads platform.
SC allows Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games trials
The Supreme Court of India has permitted wrestler Vinesh Phogat to take part in the selection trials for the upcoming Asian Games.
HC declines to order immediate restoration of CJP X account
The Delhi High Court has refused to immediately restore the X account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical online movement.
Delhi Gymkhana Club: Centre assures no coercive action during eviction
The Indian government has assured the Delhi High Court that it will not forcibly take over the Delhi Gymkhana Club premises.
CJP founder moves Delhi HC against blocking of X account
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has approached the Delhi High Court seeking to overturn the blocking of his party's account on X.
Ex-Congress MLA Alka Lamba convicted in women's reservation protest case
The Rouse Avenue court has convicted former MLA Alka Lamba in a case related to the 2024 women's reservation protest at Jantar Mantar.
Delhi Gymkhana moves court against eviction order
The Delhi Gymkhana Club has moved the Delhi High Court against a central government order asking it to vacate its 27.3-acre premises at 2, Safdarjung Road by June 5.
'Not national shame': Court slams WFI for Vinesh Phogat notice
The Delhi High Court has slammed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for issuing a show-cause notice to wrestler Vinesh Phogat.
Umar Khalid gets 3-day interim bail for mother's surgery
The Delhi High Court has granted three days of interim bail to activist Umar Khalid, who is currently incarcerated in Tihar Jail. The court's decision comes in light of his mother's upcoming surgery.
SpiceJet faces fresh legal trouble, lessor seeks $8M dues enforcement
Cash-strapped airline SpiceJet is facing another legal challenge.
'Dhurandhar': Petition claims movie showed military operations in excessive detail
The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to examine allegations that Ranveer Singh's film Dhurandhar: The Revenge may have revealed sensitive information related to military and intelligence operations.
YouTuber who called judiciary 'taanashahi, manmarzi' gets 6 months jail
The Delhi High Court has sentenced YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja to six months in jail for criminal contempt of court. The court also imposed a fine of ₹2,000 on him.
SpiceJet can seek Delhi HC's relief from ₹144cr deposit order
The Supreme Court of India has allowed budget carrier SpiceJet to approach the Delhi High Court for relief from a ₹144.5 crore deposit order.
Kejriwal, AAP leaders get contempt notice over posts against judge
The Delhi High Court has issued a criminal contempt notice to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Delhi taxi unions to go on strike from May 21-23
Taxi and auto drivers' unions in Delhi have announced a three-day strike from May 21.
Apple must cooperate with India's antitrust probe: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ordered Apple to fully cooperate with the ongoing antitrust investigation into its iPhone app market practices.