Delhi High Court Grants Maintenance To Wife Earning Over ₹1 Lakh Per Month, Cites 'Stark Financial Disparity' With Husband's Income

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that a wife cannot be denied maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 merely because she is highly qualified and employed.A division bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Renu Bhatngar observed that the provision aims to ensure parity in lifestyle of the spouses, so that the financially weaker spouse is not prejudiced by the economic advantage of the other.It thus granted maintenance to an Assistant Professor of Delhi University, earning...

DUSU Elections: Delhi High Court Cautions Against Defacement Of Properties, Illegal Plying Of Vehicles

Observing that there is prima facie violation of anti-defacement guidelines and other norms in the upcoming Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday said that the polls must take place in an orderly manner, without defacement of properties or illegal plying of vehicles. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said that there was violation of the guidelines issued for conducting the DUSU elections, the...

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre, UPSC's Stand On Plea To Reserve 1% Seats In Combined Medical Services Exam For Visually Impaired Candidates

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a plea seeking reservation of 1% seats for blind and low vision candidates in the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) as per the mandate of section 34(1)(a) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela sought response of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and Union of India through Departments of Personnel & Training and Empowerment...

'Will Pass Orders': Delhi High Court In Abhishek Bachchan's Plea Seeking Protection Of Personality Rights

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (September 10) orally indicated that it will pass an order on actor Abhishek Bachchan's lawsuit seeking protection of personality and publicity rights. Justice Tejas Karia said this after Bachchan's counsel submitted a note in the post-lunch session with respect to defendant entities against whom he was seeking relief. Notably on Tuesday, the court had while hearing the plaintiff's wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's lawsuit seeking protection of her...

Absence Of Word 'Seat' Does Not Oust Court's Jurisdiction Conferred By Arbitration Agreement: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh has held that absence of the word 'seat' does not strip the court of its exclusive jurisdiction to decide disputes arising out of an arbitration agreement. This is a petition filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“1996 Act”) seeking appointment of an Arbitrator for adjudication of disputes...

'Prima Facie Compromises Concept Of Fair Trial': Delhi High Court On LG Notification Allowing Cops To Depose From Police Stations

“Prima facie compromises the concept of fair trial,” the Delhi High Court on Wednesday said on the notification issued by the Lieutenant Governor on August 13 designating all police stations in the national capital as places for police personnel to present evidence and depose before courts through video conferencing.A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela remarked that while it was not on the LG's power to designate a place, the issue was why...

Delhi High Court Grants Ex-Parte Interim Injunction Protecting Designer Arjan Dugal's Clothing Label From Infringement

The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to a city-based clothing label run by designer Arjan Dugal, in his suit filed against a former employee over alleged infringement of his trade dress, original artistic work.Justice Tejas Karia issued summons on the main suit and meanwhile, restrained the defendant— operating under the brand name 'So.Man', from dealing in any garment or product whose embroidery, silhouettes, accents, linings, colour scheme, and overall look and feel is identical or...

Grandchildren Are Excluded From Deceased Muslim Man's Estate Only If He Has Surviving Son/Daughter: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that the grandchildren of a Muslim man are excluded from his estate only if, upon his demise, he is survived by a son or daughter.In the absence of any issue, however, Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora clarified that the grandchildren, being the only surviving lineal descendants, cannot be excluded from the grandfather's estate. The bench was dealing with a case revolving around one Mohd. Arif's estate. His son died in 2014 whereas Arif passed away in...

Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Against 'Unchecked Political Expenditure'; Asks Litigant To Approach Centre

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (September 10) refused to entertain a PIL highlighting the issue of unchecked and excessive political expenditure, misuse of government machinery during elections, lack of voter awareness and need for electoral reforms. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela closed the plea filed by Aakash Goel, an independent candidate in the Delhi Legislative Elections 2025, from Wazirpur constituency. While the Court declined to...

Delhi High Court Asks Priya Kapur To Disclose All Assets Of Sunjay Kapur In Plea By Karisma Kapoor's Children For Share In Father's Estate

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (September 10) directed late Sanjay Kapur's wife Priya Kapur to disclose all his assets in a suit filed by Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor's children seeking share in the personal assets of their late father. Sunjay Kapur passed away on June 12.Issuing notice on the plea for interim relief, Justice Jyoti Singh while dictating the order said:"Let plaint be registered as suit. Summons. Written statements within two weeks. In Order 39 Rule 1, notice....

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Agniveer Personnel Over Discovery Of Ammunition In Flight Baggage

The Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR lodged against an Agniveer— attached with a unit of the Indian Army, over discovery of live ammunition from his baggage while travelling from Delhi to Kolkata.Justice Amit Mahajn observed that the case seems to be of Agniveer's oversight and “mere custody (of ammunition), without being aware of such possession does not constitute an offence under the Arms Act.”The Petitioner was booked by the IGI Airport Police Station under Sections 25 of the Arms Act,...

'Casual, Lackadaisical': High Court Expresses Dismay With Delhi Govt's Failure To Constitute Waqf Tribunal

The Delhi High Court has expressed dismay with Delhi Government's failure to constitute the Waqf Tribunal here, saying that the approach has been “casual and lackadaisical.”Noting that the Delhi Government failed to take requisite steps for constitution of the Waqf Tribunal, Justice Sachin Datta said:“It appears that the GNCTD has not yet even submitted its proposal to the Central Government for appointment of Members of the concerned Waqf Tribunal. This Court is constrained to express its...