Delhi HC

PIL against Central Vista construction another attempt to stall project, Centre alleges

Since the affidavit submitted is not yet on record, a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh listed the matter for hearing on May 12.

May 11, 2021, 14:27 PM IST

Central Vista project: Delhi HC to hear plea today on staying construction amid raging COVID-19 pandemic

The bench of Justice DN Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh on Monday asked senior advocate Siddharth Luthra to file an application and said they will hear the matter tomorrow (Tuesday). 

May 11, 2021, 07:46 AM IST

Prevent black marketing, hoarding of medicines and medical equipment: High Court asks Centre, Delhi govt

A bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rekha Palli was hearing a PIL seeking directions to them to declare medicines and medical equipment meant for COVID treatment as essential commodities under the Essential Commodities Act. 

May 10, 2021, 16:19 PM IST

HC issues notice to Centre, Delhi govt on COVID facility for judicial officers, their families

The Delhi High Court also questioned the Centre as to why various states, including Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, were being allocated more oxygen than they demanded while the national capital was not getting even the quantity necessary for treating COVID-19 patients.

Apr 29, 2021, 17:21 PM IST

HC pulls up Centre on non-supply of full oxygen quota to Delhi, objects to change in protocol on Remdisivir use

The Delhi High Court is handling multiple petitions relating to the pandemic with various benches conducting marathon hearings. 

Apr 29, 2021, 00:35 AM IST

COVID-19: Why Nodal Officers don't pick up the phone, asks Delhi HC

Hearing about the Corona case, the Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi government to take over the oxygen plant.

Apr 27, 2021, 17:04 PM IST

Black marketing of oxygen cylinders in national capital: HC asks Delhi govt to take action

The Delhi High Court on Monday took strong note of black marketing in oxygen cylinders, reportedly being sold at Rs 1 lakh per unit in the national capital for treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients, and asked the AAP government to take action against those indulging in it, saying distribution of gas cylinders is "your baby".

Apr 26, 2021, 19:51 PM IST

Upgrade infrastructure related to COVID testing Labs, testing centers: HC to Delhi govt

The Delhi High Court on Monday (April 26) requested the Delhi government to upgrade infrastructure related to COVID testing Labs and testing centers. This observation comes after lawyers, representing Centre, informed the HC that testing numbers in Delhi have gone down, said an ANI report.

Apr 26, 2021, 12:27 PM IST

COVID-19 crisis: Will hang anyone obstructing oxygen supply, says Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Saturday (April 24) while hearing a petition on the oxygen shortage stated that "its tsunami and we are calling it wave" and asked both the Centre and the state government to get prepared to overcome the crisis.

Apr 24, 2021, 17:48 PM IST

Why are we calling it COVID-19 wave, it's actually tsunami, says Delhi HC on rising cases

The High Court told the Centre and the Delhi government to reduce the COVID-19 mortality rate.

Apr 24, 2021, 13:46 PM IST

Delhi HC pulls up Centre for not diverting sufficient oxygen to hospitals for COVID-19 patients

The Delhi High Court told the Centre, "You are not exploring all avenues to augment oxygen supply. Beg, borrow or steal," asking why is it not waking up to the gravity of the emergency situation. 

Apr 21, 2021, 23:28 PM IST

Delhi High Court expresses displeasure over 'huge wastage' of vaccines, asks Centre to act against hoarders of drugs

The Delhi High Court expressed hope that the Central government was allocating or diverting resources and medicines, like Remdesivir, based on the needs and situation of each state, otherwise "people will have blood on their hands".

Apr 20, 2021, 18:35 PM IST

Delhi Higher Judicial Service exams: High Court dismisses plea challenging several questions

The court was dealing with a petition seeking directions to the Delhi High Court Registrar General and other authorities to modify answers to three questions and delete another one, of the objective type exam which was held on February 2.

Dec 02, 2020, 00:01 AM IST

High Court chides AAP govt on COVID-19 cases spike in Delhi, says 'there appears to be no control'

The Delhi High Court chided the AAP government for relaxing norms for public movement and gatherings even as COVID-19 cases were increasing with no household "left untouched". 

Nov 11, 2020, 22:54 PM IST

Delhi riots: HC asks Pinjra Tod member to consider if she wishes bail hearing after charge sheet filing

The Delhi High Court Monday asked a member of the Pinjra Tod, a women's collective, to consider if she wishes her bail application to be heard after two weeks when a charge sheet is likely to be filed for her alleged role in a case related to the communal violence in northeast Delhi during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in February.

Sep 01, 2020, 02:16 AM IST

Bhima Koregaon case: Delhi High Court seeks NIA's reply on Gautam Navlakha's interim bail plea

The Elgar Parishad conclave was held in Pune on December 31, 2017, triggering caste violence at Koregaon Bhima the next day. 

May 22, 2020, 17:56 PM IST

Delhi HC issues notice on plea citing use of centralised air-conditioning may spread COVID-19

The Delhi High court has issued notice to the Centre and the Delhi Government seeking reply on a petition moved in the Delhi High Court citing use of centralised air conditioning may spread COVID-19 infections.

Apr 25, 2020, 15:07 PM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic: Ban on passenger travel from EU, UK challenged in Delhi High Court

Issuing the notice, a bench of Justices J R Midha and I S Mehta directed the authorities concerned to put submit their stand on the plea, which was filed by the father of an Indian student stranded in Scotland. 

Mar 20, 2020, 18:52 PM IST

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra fails to get respite from Delhi High Court on flying ban from airlines

Kamra had posted a video of him confronting senior journalist Arnab Goswami, with whom he shared an IndiGo flight to Lucknow on January 28.

Feb 27, 2020, 13:12 PM IST

Now, Nirbhaya gangrape case convict Pawan moves Delhi HC claiming he was juvenile in 2012

In his petition before the Delhi HC, one of Nirbhaya gangrape convicts Pawan, has said that the claim of juvenility can be raised at any time even after the final disposal of the case.

Dec 18, 2019, 21:06 PM IST