Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court permitted Sonam Wangchuk to move to a private hospital after his wife, Gitanjali Angmo, challenged a prior court order refusing the transfer. The decision overturns a Single Judge's refusal to allow the hospital change.

The Delhi High Court refused to list a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on a violent police crackdown during a CJP protest for urgent hearing, stating the matter would be addressed the following day.

The Supreme Court of India declined to intervene in the Delhi High Court's decision to cancel tenders for outsourcing Consular, Passport, and Visa services at Indian missions in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Singapore, and Canberra. The High Court had previously quashed the tenders related to these services.

Delhi High Court agrees to hear Gitanjali's plea to shift Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital of choice during his hunger strike. A Bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia has scheduled the case for July 20, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.

Pleas have been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and others. They were detained during a march demanding sixth schedule status for Ladakh.

Delhi High Court refused interim relief on a hospital transfer case. Gitanjali Angmo stated the PIL was 'wrongly interpreted' and mentioned filing another petition on July 20.

Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of Sonam Wangchuk, has petitioned the Delhi High Court to transfer him from Safdarjung Government Hospital. She cited losing faith in the hospital's care as the reason for the request.

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly hospitalized by Delhi police after a 20-day hunger strike protesting India’s examination system and demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Delhi High Court ordered medical monitoring of Wangchuk, citing health concerns, as protests by students and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued at Jantar Mantar.

Sonam Wangchuk has been moved to a hospital following Delhi High Court orders and medical advice due to his worsening health. Delhi Police is detaining Dipke, founder of CJP.

The Delhi High Court emphasized the importance of freedom of press and accountability on July 16 while granting bail to two individuals accused of assaulting two freelance reporters working for a YouTube channel.

Delhi High Court has directed police to respond to Sharjeel Imam's bail plea in a UAPA case. A bench comprising Justices Prathiba M Singh and Vikas Mahajan issued notice on Imam's appeal against the trial court's rejection of his second bail application and scheduled the next hearing for August 27.

The Delhi High Court is set to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the police's use of blanket photography, videography, and a surveillance tower during protests by the Cockroach Janta Party. The PIL alleges these surveillance measures are unconstitutional.

Wangchuk has lost over 9 kg during a hunger strike, with his body consuming muscle and potentially organs, prompting the Delhi High Court to order regular health monitoring. The government assured the court of necessary medical intervention.

The Supreme Court has stated that the state must preserve the life of a person on an indefinite fast without infringing on the right to dissent. Activist Sonam Wanghuk has been fasting for 19 days at Jantar Mantar, with the Union government remaining silent, while the Delhi High Court emphasized the preciousness of life on July 16.

An Indian court ordered authorities to monitor the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a 19-day hunger strike demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks. The court instructed intervention if his condition worsens, following a petition to prevent further deterioration. The protest is linked to the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for exam reforms and Pradhan's resignation.

Delhi High Court has mandated daily medical monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk during his indefinite hunger strike. The petition claims the government's inaction could constitute 'abetment of suicide' under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

The Delhi High Court canceled bail for a female teacher and the caretaker of Janakpuri school in a rape case. The caretaker was ordered to surrender by July 1 after his bail was revoked on June 29.

Delhi High Court has directed the Centre and Delhi government to respond by tomorrow to a plea concerning Wangchuk’s deteriorating health, citing the urgent nature of the issue.

Mini Ratna WAPCOS is referred to as a 'sinking ship' by a counsel in the Delhi High Court. The statement was made during legal proceedings involving the organization.

India Kanoon has challenged a Delhi High Court ruling that recognized the 'right to be forgotten,' arguing it undermines open justice. The appeal contests the removal of personal information from search engine results and legal databases when deemed irrelevant or lacking public purpose.

Delhi High Court agreed to hear the Indian Polo Association's plea regarding eviction from Jaipur Polo Ground on August 12 but deferred the hearing upon the lawyers' request. Justice Shankar stated his willingness to proceed on Tuesday.

The Delhi High Court directed social media platforms to address Sunil Gavaskar’s plea regarding personality rights under the Information and Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, requiring them to take action within seven days.

The Supreme Court dismissed an IPS officer's plea regarding a postpartum training policy, stating her case in the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) would proceed without being affected by a prior Delhi High Court order.

Google has moved to the Delhi High Court to appeal a decision requiring it to pay ₹30 lakh in damages over the use of its AdWords trademark. The court has scheduled a hearing for July 24.

The Delhi High Court upheld actor Rajpal Yadav's conviction for cheque-bounce cases and sentenced him to three months in jail. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma ordered him to pay over ₹1 crore to the complainant in each of seven complaints.

Ex-forest officials and conservationists have petitioned the Delhi High Court, challenging the functioning of India's National Board for Wildlife and its Standing Committee. They allege the board has become a 'clearing house' for diverting protected areas to non-conservation projects like roads, mining, and industry.

Delhi High Court ordered surprise audits of hospitals after a patient was turned away despite ICU beds being marked available. The court noted inconsistencies in the NextGen e-Hospital Management Information System, where a patient was not assigned a Unique Health Identification (UHID) at Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital but received one at LNJP Hospital.

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The Delhi High Court discussed the distinction between defamation and criticism in a case involving Raghav Chadha seeking protection of personality rights. It referenced a precedent in the Shashi Tharoor case, where the court safeguarded Congress leader's personality rights due to his unique speech and demeanor.

Delhi High Court overturned bail in the Janakpuri school rape case and ordered the caretaker to surrender. Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, representing the police, had argued against granting bail to the main accused.

The Delhi High Court allowed a minor rape survivor to terminate her 28-week pregnancy. The Delhi government stated it has no objection to the medical termination procedure being carried out by AIIMS.

The Delhi High Court quashed charges against NewsClick, which had been accused in an FIR of receiving a $1.5 million investment from Worldwide Media Holdings LLC, a Delaware-based U.S. entity, at an inflated share valuation.

The Delhi High Court rejected Telegram's appeal against a temporary ban imposed by the government. Justice Tejas Karia stated that the government's proactive measures were least restrictive and not disproportionate, dismissing allegations that the ban decision lacked proper consideration.

The Delhi High Court upheld the government's temporary ban on Telegram, stating that the center followed all norms and due process. The court affirmed the government's authority under section 69A to block the messaging platform.

The Indian government informed the Delhi High Court that Telegram did not proactively address illegal and suspicious channels, highlighting that a single Telegram account can create 40 bots compared to WhatsApp's one bot per user. The submission also listed actions taken against Telegram by other countries.

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Indian government regarding Telegram's legal challenge to a temporary ban imposed before the NEET exam. The Centre, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, accused Telegram of hosting channels that allegedly provided leaked exam questions for monetary gain.

The International Journalists' Union (IJU) welcomed a Delhi High Court verdict that quashed a First Information Report (FIR) against NewsClick and Prabir Purkayastha. The IJU described the ruling as a rebuke to government efforts to suppress independent journalism and critical voices.

A Delhi court declined interim relief to the Indian Polo Association in a case concerning the eviction from the Jaipur Polo Ground. The court cited judicial discipline and propriety, noting that prior requests to other judges and the Delhi High Court also failed to secure relief.

The Delhi High Court granted bail to Kashmiri rights activist Khurram Parvez, who has been jailed in India for nearly five years. The ruling represents a partial court victory for Parvez, though he remains behind bars.

Delhi High Court is set to hear a petition challenging the blocking of the Cockroach Janta Party’s X handle. The petition by founder Abhijeet Dipke is scheduled for review before Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav.