Delhi High Court

Delhi University DUSU election schedule and campaigning

7 clusters · 15 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Delhi University Students’ Union election candidates announced

Following the conclusion of the nomination scrutiny process, the candidates for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections have been finalized. The election, scheduled for September 18, 2026, is expected to be

UGC NET June 2026 answer key and re-exam announcement

13 clusters · 83 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: National Testing Agency releases UGC NET re-exam answer keys

Following the re-examinations for English, Commerce, and Sociology held on 9 and 10 September 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer keys for these subjects. These re-exams were neces

Phishing and cyber scam escalation

19 clusters · 93 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Cybersecurity experts warn of risks in viral 1980s AI photo trend

The cyber-threat landscape continues to evolve through the integration of artificial intelligence and the exploitation of seasonal digital activity. AI-powered phishing has reportedly increased by 341% over a six-month p

Beco and Hindustan Unilever legal dispute

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Delhi High Court orders Beco to recall ad campaign against HUL brands

A legal dispute emerged between Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) and Kwick Living (I) Pvt. Ltd., the operator of the brand Beco, regarding Beco’s ‘#WarOnWhatsHidden’ advertising campaign. HUL filed a disparagement suit a

Delhi Jantar Mantar protest: legal and political escalation

20 clusters · 108 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Swatantra Bhardwaj bail plea scheduled for September 14 by Delhi court

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) continues its campaign following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on 25 July 2026, a move triggered by nationwide student protests over exam paper leaks. Whi

India television advertising regulation changes

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: TRAI repeals television advertising duration limits

India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the removal of a 12-minute per hour advertisement duration cap for television channels. The restriction, originally introduced in 2006, limited broadcasters to 1

Indian judicial rulings on live-in relationship protections

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Supreme Court of India issues rulings on human rights and live-in relationship protections

Indian courts have issued significant rulings regarding the legal status and protections afforded to live-in relationships. The Delhi High Court ruled that consensual live-in relationships between adults are “akin to ma

Satya Niketan building collapse and safety investigations

6 clusters · 181 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Satya Niketan building collapse triggers legal action and Delhi infrastructure reforms

Following the September 6, 2026, collapse of the ‘Hostel Daze’ building in Satya Niketan, which killed at least seven people and injured five others, the Delhi government has intensified its crackdown on unsafe student h

Vinesh Phogat legal disputes with WFI

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Vinesh Phogat denied trial participation by Delhi High Court

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has engaged in ongoing legal and verbal disputes with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and its former leadership. Following the August 2026 acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Defamation lawsuits involving Cockroach Janta Party

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Gaurav Bhatia files ₹2 crore defamation suit against CJP leaders

Legal disputes involving the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and various individuals have emerged in the Delhi High Court regarding allegations of defamation and false reporting. In one instance, activist Vijay Sherawat fil

India tax administration and reforms

179 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: India advance tax deadline set for September 15

Throughout August 2026, India’s tax landscape underwent a major transition as the nation moved from the 1961 legislation to the new Income-tax Act, 2025. This new legal framework, updated by the Finance Act, 2026, aims t

FSSAI enforcement expands to hygiene and labeling disputes

27 clusters · 102 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: India food labeling dispute reaches Supreme Court

From June through August 2026, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) intensified enforcement across the food, beverage, and alcohol sectors. Early actions targeted insect contamination in noodles, hygi

Maharashtra FDA investigation into surrogate advertising

4 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: PB Agro challenges Maharashtra FDA notices to celebrity ambassadors

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued show-cause notices to Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff regarding advertisements for Vimal Elaichi. The regulator alleges the campaign

Indian court proceedings on protest permissions

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indian courts rule on protest permissions and political signboard dispute

The Delhi High Court is overseeing a legal dispute involving the Kshatriya Karni Sena, which seeks permission to hold demonstrations at Jantar Mantar to protest reservation policies and University Grants Commission regul

Voter deletion controversy in Jharkhand

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: BJP agent arrested in Jharkhand for bulk voter deletion attempts

Authorities in the Godda district of Jharkhand initiated an inquiry following allegations of mass voter deletion requests. Booth-level agents reportedly submitted numerous Form-7 applications to remove names from elector

India NEET leak probe, CBI chargesheet and Supreme Court Rul

9 clusters · 88 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: India: 14th accused in NEET-UG paper leak remanded to custody

Following the May 3, 2026, NEET‑UG paper leak, the National Testing Agency cancelled the exam and re-held it on June 21, subsequently dismissing 47 officials. The Delhi High Court established a fast-track bench to handle

NIA terror conspiracy legal proceedings in India

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Delhi High Court grants bail to two NIA terror case accused

Legal proceedings continue regarding various terror conspiracy cases investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in India. In one instance, a special NIA court in Jammu rejected the bail application of Insh

Delhi High Court sexual offense rulings

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Delhi High Court overturns acquittal in child rape case

The Delhi High Court has issued significant rulings regarding sexual offenses, focusing on the protection of victims and the rejection of improper defense tactics. In one case, the court overturned a prior acquittal to

Delhi High Court film accessibility mandate

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Delhi High Court petition seeks improved connectivity in courtrooms

The Delhi High Court has issued orders to improve film accessibility for persons with disabilities (PwDs). Following a petition by a visually impaired lawyer, the court directed the Indian government, the Central Board o

India social media regulation for children

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Delhi High Court directs Indian government to consider social media ban for children under 13

Efforts to regulate social media access for children in India have progressed from legislative proposals to judicial intervention. The SHIELD Bill, 2025, proposed by MP Baijayant Panda, sought to implement mandatory age

Delhi riots murder conviction and sentencing

4 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Delhi High Court seeks police response on Tahir Hussain murder appeal

The February 2020 northeast Delhi riots led to the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma. Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four co-accused—Javed, Anas, Nazim, and Kasim—were convicted of murder, kidna

Indian judicial rulings on diverse legal matters

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Indian High Courts issue diverse rulings on environmental, civil, and administrative matters

Indian courts have issued various rulings addressing customs, environmental, civil, and administrative law. In customs matters, the Madras High Court ruled that executive circulars cannot restrict the statutory power to

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana launched; water supply modernization

9 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Delhi government launches Lakshmi Yojana and CSR partnerships

On August 26, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta officially launched the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana at Talkatora Stadium, distributing official letters to approximately 2,500 to 4,000 beneficiaries. A central election promise of the B

Death of former MP Sajjan Kumar

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Sajjan Kumar's 1984 riots murder appeal abated by Delhi High Court

Sajjan Kumar, a former three-time Member of Parliament for the Indian National Congress, died at age 80 while serving life sentences in Tihar Jail. Kumar had been a central figure in legal proceedings regarding the 1984

Delhi environmental and urban management oversight

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Delhi authorities face judicial scrutiny over heritage sites and pollution

The Delhi government has initiated enforcement actions to combat air pollution, specifically targeting industrial violations. Between January and July 2026, authorities inspected 2,011 industrial units, identifying 106 t

Saurav Das privacy lawsuit in Delhi High Court

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Delhi High Court summons Abhijit Iyer-Mitra in privacy suit

Saurav Das, a spokesperson for the Cockroach Janta Party, filed a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court against commentator Abhijit Iyer-Mitra and several media platforms, including Google LLC, X Corp, The Pamphlet, Law Beat,

India GST policy and legal scrutiny

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: India's CGST Act faces scrutiny over input tax credit rules

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) system has undergone significant scrutiny regarding its structural design and legal implications for businesses. Initially, the reform was noted for consolidating various duties into

Fatal accidents and investigations in India

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: India reports multiple fatalities in bus crash, student deaths, and murder investigations

Reports from various regions in India have detailed a series of fatal accidents and investigations into sudden deaths. Initial reports highlighted incidents including a fatal shop fire in Greater Noida West, a toxic gas

Rajpal Yadav legal and financial disputes

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Rajpal Yadav defends legacy amid ₹9 crore legal dispute

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav is facing significant legal and financial repercussions stemming from a long-running debt dispute. The issues originated around 2010 and 2012 when Yadav borrowed funds to finance his director

Salman Khan film teaser injunction and Supreme Court appeal

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Amit Jani moves Supreme Court over Salman Khan personality rights dispute

In late July 2026, the Delhi High Court intervened in a dispute over the teaser for the film “Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy.” Acting on a petition by actor Salman Khan, Justice Jyoti Singh ordered that all online lin