The Delhi High Court on Thursday strongly questioned the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) regarding the exclusion of celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the selection process for the 2026 Asian Games, observing that the sport itself should not suffer due to administrative decisions and disputes. During the hearing, the court expressed concern over the manner...
The judicial proceedings surrounding the Delhi excise policy controversy took a significant turn after the Delhi High Court issued notices to senior political leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in connection with a criminal contempt case. The matter forms part of the broader legal scrutiny arising from allegations and disputes linked to the now-scrapped excise...
Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster spy thriller Dhurandhar 2 is once again making headlines, this time not just for its massive box-office success but also for an ongoing legal controversy connected to one of its songs. As anticipation grows for the film’s digital premiere, details emerging from court proceedings have offered audiences their clearest indication yet about...
The Delhi High Court is currently hearing a crucial set of petitions in the ongoing excise policy case, a matter that continues to draw significant legal and political attention. The proceedings focus on the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) challenge to a trial court order that discharged several accused, including former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind...
In a robust judgment delivered today, the Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to prevent public broadcasters from referring to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) squad as “Team India” or the “Indian National Team.” The court characterized the petition as an unnecessary legal invocation and affirmed that...
In a day of high drama and panic, bomb threats forced the evacuation of both the Delhi High Court and the Bombay High Court on Friday, leading to an unprecedented suspension of court proceedings in two major cities. The scare in Mumbai unfolded after the Bombay High Court received a threatening email warning of a...
New Delhi: Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has received a major legal relief as the Delhi High Court protected her personality rights, preventing the unauthorized use of her name, images, and likeness. The actress had approached the court seeking protection against misuse of her personal attributes, including through emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). Justice...
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights, including his name, image, voice, and likeness. In his petition, the actor argued that his identity was being misused without authorization by several online platforms and digital content creators, causing both reputational damage and the risk of misleading the...
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and six others in the larger conspiracy case linked to the February 2020 Delhi riots. The bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur ruled that the accused must remain in custody while trial proceedings continue. The...
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejected bail pleas filed by former JNU student leaders Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, along with seven other accused in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots. The nine accused have been in detention since 2020, with the trial yet to commence. A two-judge bench comprising Justices Navin...