The legal battle surrounding environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk has taken another significant turn after his wife, Gitanjali Angmo, approached the Delhi High Court challenging a recent judicial order that permitted his transfer from custody to a hospital. The fresh petition has brought renewed attention to the circumstances of Wangchuk’s detention, his medical condition, and the...
The Delhi High Court has taken up an urgent plea seeking immediate medical intervention for climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently on an indefinite hunger strike in the national capital. The petition raises serious concerns about Wangchuk’s deteriorating health and requests the court to direct authorities to ensure that he receives...
In a significant ruling addressing the growing misuse of artificial intelligence and digital identity, the Delhi High Court has stepped in to protect Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma by safeguarding his personality rights against unauthorized AI-generated content circulating online. The court issued directions for the removal of fabricated digital material that falsely portrayed the young cricketer...
In a significant legal development concerning online content, the Delhi High Court has granted partial relief to Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha by directing the removal of certain social media posts that it found to be objectionable and potentially defamatory. At the same time, the court declined to extend protection against all the content challenged...
The Union government has informed the Delhi High Court that social media posts alleging that the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and two Union ministers played badminton together during an official event in the United Kingdom are factually incorrect. The government stated that the claims circulating online were based on misinformation and did not accurately...
In a significant development concerning the integrity of one of India’s most important medical entrance examinations, the Delhi High Court has upheld the temporary restriction imposed on the messaging platform Telegram ahead of the NEET re-test. The decision reinforces authorities’ efforts to curb the spread of unauthorized examination material and prevent potential malpractice during the...
The legal dispute between the Central government and messaging platform Telegram has intensified, with authorities informing the Delhi High Court that the company allegedly failed to act despite repeated warnings concerning data disclosure and content-related concerns linked to the NEET-UG examination. The case has brought renewed attention to the responsibilities of digital platforms operating in...
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has approached the Delhi High Court seeking an immediate injunction against the makers of the upcoming film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy. The actor has alleged that the project unlawfully exploits his personality and could negatively impact his reputation. The legal action marks the latest development in an escalating dispute...
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...