In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has granted bail to four convicts implicated in the murder of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan. The bench, led by Justice Suresh Kumar Kait along with Justice Manoj Jain, approved their bail application, suspending their sentences until the resolution Continue Reading
A Delhi court has issued a summons to the popular food delivery platform, Zomato, following a civil suit that accuses the company of deceptive practices by promising “hot and authentic food” from “iconic restaurants” across the national capital but failing to deliver on these promises. The suit, filed by Gurugram resident Sourav Mall, alleges that Continue Reading
The Delhi High Court presided over by Justice Subramonium Prasad, has declined a plea from a 20-year-old unmarried woman seeking to terminate her 28-week pregnancy. The decision came after the court had reserved its verdict on the petition last week, with Justice Prasad firmly stating that a “completely viable foetus” of 28 weeks would not […]Continue Reading
The Supreme Court of India, led by Justice Bela M. Trivedi, has rejected a plea from a 26-year-old widow seeking to terminate her 32-week pregnancy. Despite the woman’s claims of mental trauma and depression, the court emphasized the duty to protect both the unborn child and the mother. This decision follows a medical examination by […]Continue Reading
In a recent development in the Delhi High Court, former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni contested a defamation suit filed against him by his ex-business partners, Mihir Diwakar and Soumya Das. Dhoni’s counsel argued that the complaint was not maintainable, stating that he had not yet received the copy of the plaint and […]Continue Reading
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has called for a response from the police in response to pleas challenging the life sentence and conviction of four individuals accused of murdering journalist Saumya Vishwanathan in 2008. The Justice Suresh Kumar Kait-led bench issued the notice and has also requested the trial court records. Vishwanathan, […]Continue Reading
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has issued summons to T-Series following a suit filed by Cine1 Studios Private Limited, one of the co-producers of the film “Animal,” seeking a stay on its release on OTT platforms. The legal action contends that T-Series has breached contractual agreements and requests the court to restrain […]Continue Reading
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court upheld a trial court decision allowing a foreign national, a survivor of a gang rape incident, to testify through two-way video-conferencing. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma emphasized that this method ensures the participation of all parties involved in the case while maintaining the principles of the criminal justice […]Continue Reading
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court upheld a divorce granted to a husband by a family court, emphasizing that withholding mutual consent for divorce in a failed marriage or unilaterally withdrawing such consent amounts to cruelty to the other spouse. The bench, headed by Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, […]Continue Reading
In a recent hearing, the Delhi High Court expressed reservations about the burgeoning surrogacy industry in India, cautioning against its unchecked growth, which could potentially transform into a billion-dollar business. The court made these observations while deliberating on a plea filed by an Indian-origin couple residing in Canada. Their challenge was directed at the Continue Reading