Delhi High Court Handwriting Comparison: Courts Must Follow Fair Procedure
The Delhi High Court handwriting comparison ruling emphasizes that courts must follow fair procedure and natural justice before comparing handwriting samples, reinforcing transparency in evidentiary processes.
Delhi High Court Written Statement Rule: Larger Bench to Decide Key Procedural Issue
Delhi High Court refers a key issue on whether written statements filed without affidavit within 120 days are invalid or curable defects.
Delhi HC Saturday Sittings Row: DHCBA Announces Boycott
Delhi HC Saturday sittings boycott gains momentum as DHCBA opposes mandatory working Saturdays, citing disruption to legal practice and work–life balance.
Delhi High Court on Uttam Nagar Demolition: Court Questions MCD Over Notice Requirement
The Delhi High Court asked MCD not to undertake further demolition of houses linked to the Uttam Nagar Holi murder accused for now, while permitting petitioners to file a fresh plea challenging the civic body’s action.
Delhi HC: Non-Signatory Cannot Be Impleaded in Arbitration Merely as “Ultimate Beneficiary”
The Delhi High Court clarifies non-signatory arbitration impleadment, holding that an ultimate beneficiary cannot be added to arbitration without privity of contract or consent under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Delhi High Court to Decide Whether Non-Advocates Can Appear Before Tribunals
The Delhi High Court is examining whether non-advocates can appear before tribunals under the Advocates Act, 1961. The ruling could significantly impact tribunal practice and professional representation in India.
Delhi High Court DPDP Act PIL: Centre Asked to Respond
Delhi High Court seeks the Centre’s response in a major DPDP Act PIL challenging surveillance powers, executive control, and privacy safeguards under India’s data protection law.
Delhi High Court Quashes Ban on Inter-College Migration of Medical Students
The Delhi High Court has invalidated NMC Regulation 18, which imposed a blanket ban on inter-college migration of undergraduate medical students, holding it arbitrary and unconstitutional.
Delhi High Court: Execution Petitions Cannot Be Blocked by Registry
The Delhi High Court has set aside a 2016 administrative order barring execution petitions below ₹2 crore, holding that litigants cannot be denied court access at the filing stage.
Court Fee Not Meant to Be a Penalty on Litigants: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court held that court fees are not meant to operate as a penalty on litigants and should not deter access to justice. Granting relief to RI Networks Pvt. Ltd., the Court ordered a refund of ₹8.7 lakh in court fees after its suit was rejected at the threshold without adjudication on merits and the litigant was relegated to the appropriate forum, TDSAT.