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Delhi HC grants bail to four co-owners of coaching centre basement in flooding case leading to death of three civil services aspirants

The Court directed the applicants (‘accused persons’) to make their voluntary donation of Rs. 5 lakhs with Delhi State Legal Services Authority (‘DSLSA’), within two weeks, towards the welfare of the families of the deceased. The member secretary, DSLSA, shall then consider the claims from the families of deceased and issue direction for disbursal of the said amount after due consideration.

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TRAI cannot request information from Telecom Service Provider under RTI Act to address individual grievances or access customer-specific information: Delhi HC

The Court stated that requiring TRAI to retrieve information about individual complaints from Telecom Service Provider will impose an impractical and onerous burden on the TRAI. With a workforce of merely 170 employees, the TRAI lacked the operational capacity to manage or compile data related to the grievances of over 900 million telecom subscribers.

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Delhi High Court dismisses petition alleging medical negligence and misconduct against doctors at Max Super Speciality Hospital

“While it is acknowledged that doctors are expected to apply a reasonable level of expertise and exercise due diligence in their practices, their conduct must not be judged against preconceived notions of a specific procedure or outcome.”

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Delhi High Court issues directions in plea to highlight unhygienic conditions of female washrooms in Delhi District Courts

“While the petition specifically pertains to female washrooms, the directions shall apply equally to male, female, and handicapped washrooms in District Courts to ensure a uniform standard of hygiene and functionality.”

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Delhi Police Special Branch Manual falls squarely within the exemptions provided under S. 8(1)(a) of Right to Information Act: Delhi High Court

‘The information concerning law enforcement operations, especially those involving national security considerations, falls under purview of Section 8(1)(a).’

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Daughter-in-law’s right to shared household under DV Act does not supersede right of senior citizen to seek relief under Senior Citizens Act in case of gross ill-treatment: Delhi HC

Mere fact that the mother may be physically unwell, does not compel her to accept the presence of those who, in her perception, have contributed to her distress. The Court cannot impose on the senior citizen a forced living arrangement against her will, especially when it has been found to be a source of her suffering.

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Consumer Commissions have power to act as Judicial Magistrate for trial of offences, which includes power to issue arrest warrants: Delhi HC

The question here is not about past wrongs, it is about the present failure to comply with a legally binding order. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is explicit on this point, that those in charge of a company during non-compliance are accountable. By holding a directorial position during this period, the petitioner is naturally included in this responsibility.

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Delhi High Court directs Union to issue Police Clearance Certificate to Indian national despite pending criminal case

‘Mere pendency of criminal case does not automatically disqualify an individual from exercising their right to seek long-term opportunities abroad.’

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‘Policy based response from municipalities required, not judicial intervention’; Delhi HC denies to interfere in issue of lack of parking spaces in residential colonies

‘This issue is symptomatic of a larger urban planning failure, where colonies were developed without foresight for parking facilities, causing residents to park in the streets.’

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Delhi HC declares order by Players’ Status Committee of AIFF directing Anwar Ali, Delhi FC, and Emami EBFC to pay Rs. 12.9 crores, unenforceable

‘The right to a fair hearing encompasses not only the opportunity to be heard but also the right to know the reasons for any adverse decision.’

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Court of Chief Commissioner for PwD cannot pass binding/adjudicatory orders akin to those issued by court of law; Delhi HC sets aside stay on Employee’s transfer

‘The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 does not envisage the CCPD as an adjudicatory body capable of deciding service-related disputes or issuing enforceable orders.’

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Delhi High Court grants interim injunction against T-Series from using “Aashiqui” title in their proposed film

The term “Aashiqui” does not describe the general category of goods or services (films) but instead functions as a distinctive brand identifier for the Aashiqui Franchise.

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Interpretation of Consumer Protection Regulations must align with overarching goal of RTI Act: Delhi HC directs CPIO to reassess third party request to access copies of a consumer case

The decision to disclose or withhold information should be made judiciously, considering the stipulations of Section 8 of the RTI Act. This approach ensures that the provisions of the RTI Act are not compromised, while also respecting the confidentiality required in judicial proceedings.

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‘X (Twitter) neither performs public function nor discharges public duty’; Delhi HC holds petition filed against suspension of ‘X’ account ‘not maintainable’

The Court opined that the proper venue for addressing a breach, such as the one in the present matter, would be the civil courts where contractual disputes are adjudicated.

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‘Mere familial relation with accused under PMLA is not grounds for denying security clearance u/S. 7A (1)(d) of Citizenship Act, 1955’: Delhi High Court

Decisions along with the speaking orders passed by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office to reject the OCI applications of the Russian nationals were quashed.

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Delhi High Court grants permanent injunction to Adidas AG in suit filed for infringement of ‘ADIDAS’ trade mark

It was said that when a mark as distinctive and well-known as “Adidas” is copied, it can dilute the mark’s distinctiveness and harm the brand’s reputation, irrespective of the differences in the product categories.

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Delhi High Court stays debarment order by Food Corporation of India for being violative of principles of natural justice

The Food Corporation of India issued the undated communication after various defects were noticed in the Demolition and Reconstruction of 20 Residential Flats in Sector 27, Noida.

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Delhi HC directs formation of Joint Committee for inspection of nursing homes of Delhi Medical Association to report non-compliance with fire safety norms

The Delhi High Court stated that its immediate priority is to safeguard public safety and to ensure that the basic fire safety equipment, as mandated by law, is installed at the premises of private nursing homes.

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‘Women are not compelled to carry pregnancies leading to birth of child with severe abnormalities’; Delhi HC allows medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks

Section 3(2B) of the MTP Act ensures that gestational age does not hinder necessary medical intervention in cases of substantial fetal abnormalities.

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[Paris Olympic, 2024] Delhi HC upholds alleged arbitrary selection criteria for Dressage issued by Equestrian Federation of India

The petition was filed by Shruti Vora, a distinguished Indian Dressage athlete with a commendable record at international competitions including the Asian Games and Dressage World Championships challenging the Selection Criteria Notice 2024 issued by the Equestrian Federation of India

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