DELHI PATIALA HOUSE COURT

Delhi turning into Bengaluru? A dive into national capital's water woes

Dehi water crisis: Delhi faces a worsening water crisis, with videos of residents struggling for water going viral. The blame game among politicians, including the AAP government and neighbouring states, has escalated. Despite efforts to increase water production, the city's infrastructure challenges and mismanagement persist. Groundwater overexploitation and inter-state disputes exacerbate the complex situation.

BJP seeks special assembly session to discuss Delhi 'water crisis', blames AAP govt 'mismanagement'

The BJP demanded a special session of the Delhi Assembly to address the city's water crisis, blaming it on the AAP government's mismanagement. BJP Chief Whip Ajay Mahawar, in a letter to Speaker Ram Niwas Goel, highlighted the severe water shortage amid extreme heat. The BJP's Delhi unit chief, Virendra Sachdeva, also called for a session to discuss the issue.

AAP office space allotment: Delhi HC asks Centre to take decision within six weeks

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said the AAP is entitled to space for a party office here like other national political parties and asked the Centre to take a decision on the issue within six weeks. Justice Subramonium Prasad observed that national political parties have the right to one housing unit from the general pool in Delhi for office use on payment of licence fee until they have acquired land for constructing their own.

Delhi HC seeks Centre action on AAP’s office case, says party is entitled to office space like others

Delhi High Court directs Centre to decide on AAP's request for office space within six weeks. AAP to vacate DDU Marg office by June 15. Court considers plea for land allotment on June 10.

Mirwaiz hopes new govt in New Delhi takes realistic approach of dialogue for long lasting peace in Kashmir

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq addressed the gathering at Jama Masjid after four weeks as authorities had put him under house arrest. Following his release from over four year long house detention in September 2023, authorities have detained Mirwaiz on most of the Fridays and didn't allow him to go to Jama Masjid on different pretexts. Mirwaiz has also filed a petition in the J&K High Court challenging his frequent "informal house arrests."

Injunction filed against Rahul Gandhi and PM Modi over alleged defamatory statements against Adani Group

An injunction has been filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) leader and Prime Minister Modi Narendra Modi over alleged defamatory remarks on Adani Group by Surjit Singh Yadav, a farmer, social worker, and investor in the Indian Stock Market. The suit seeks to restrain alleged defamatory statements, including when Gandhi accused the Centre of waiving loans worth Rs 15-16 lakh crore for industrialists, including Gautam Adani.

Delhi HC reserves order on AAP's plea for allotment of space for party offices

The Delhi High Court has reserved its order on a plea by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) seeking office space from the Centre. A decision is expected on June 5 to temporarily accommodate the party until proper land allocation can be made. The hearing on land allotment is set for July 10. AAP argues for fair treatment as a recognised national party and is seeking a level playing field for office premises in New Delhi.

SC upholds acquisition of land by DDA, DSIIDC, DMRC between 1957 and 2006 for public infra projects

After hearing arguments on a batch of hundreds of petitions, a bench of justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta and Ujjal Bhyan passed the verdict on May 17 setting aside a Delhi High Court order, which had declared the acquisition proceedings to have lapsed in terms of Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.

Swati Maliwal assault case: Delhi court dismisses Arvind Kejriwal aide Bibhav Kumar's bail plea

Bibhav Kumar Bail Plea: Delhi's Tis Hazari Court dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Bibhav Kumar, Arvind Kejriwal's aide, in the ongoing assault case of Swati Maliwal. Kumar lodged a complaint against Maliwal via email, accusing her of physical assault. Maliwal alleged that Kumar assaulted her at Kejriwal's residence on May 13. Kumar lodged a counter-complaint, accusing Maliwal of gaining 'unauthorised entry' into the CM's residence and verbally abusing him. Since the allegations have emerged, there has been a war of words between the BJP and the AAP, with the Delhi party alleging the BJP's involvement in Maliwal's actions.

AAP withdraws plea from SC on allotment of land for its offices

The Aam Aadmi Party withdrew its plea before the Supreme Court for land allotment in Delhi. The plea sought land in centrally located areas free from encumbrances. AAP's request was rejected due to unavailability of vacant land at specific locations like Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg.

Swati Maliwal reaches Tis Hazari court to record statement before magistrate in assault case under Section 164

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal visited Tis Hazari Court in Delhi to record a statement under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure following an assault complaint against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar. An FIR was filed naming Bibhav Kumar, and police are investigating with CCTV footage scrutiny and NCW involvement. BJP criticised Kejriwal's leadership on women's security.

Delhi Court refuses to extend Supertech Chairman RK Arora's Interim bail, directs him to surrender on May 13

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered 26 FIRs against Supertech Limited and its group companies for various offenses including criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, cheating, and more. These allegations involve cheating over 670 home buyers for Rs 164 crore. ED also accuses Supertech of diverting funds to purchase properties, often at lower values, resulting in illegal gains.

"Our Hindutva lights stoves in houses but BJP's Hindutva burns houses," Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, highlighted the difference between the Hindutva of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena, stating that while their Hindutva lights stoves in people's homes, the BJP's Hindutva burns their homes. He accused the Prime Minister of exerting pressure on the judiciary and claimed that the BJP government has snatched powers from Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Thackeray also criticized the Prime Minister's remarks on black money and urged him to stop politics in the name of Hindus and Muslims.

Delhi HC asks NBCC to return Rs 76L with interest to homebuyer, awards Rs 5L compensation

In the order passed on May 8, the court observed that the petitioner has been deprived of his money for the last 10 years and "structurally defective houses" have been constructed, leaving him in a complete lurch, and NBCC should be "dealt with severely" for reluctance to pay interest on the amount and ensuring the petitioner's rehabilitation.

BJP leader booked for culpable homicide over farmer's death in Patiala

BJP leader Harwinder Singh Harpalpur faces culpable homicide charges after farmer Surinder Pal Singh's death during a protest against candidate Preneet Kaur. Protests intensify, demanding justice and compensation for victims' families.

Meta's functioning worse than government dept, Delhi HC asks platform to put house in order

Delhi High Court criticized Meta for inadequate response to TV Today Network's plea against blocking Harper's Bazaar India on Instagram. The court warned Meta to address the media house's complaint promptly or face consequences.

Parliament security breach case: Court extends Judicial Custody of all accused till March 1

The Patiala House Court in Delhi extended the judicial custody of all the accused arrested in the Parliament Security Breach Case until March 1, 2024. The court observed the presence of all six accused and physically produced them in the courtroom, deciding to extend their judicial custody by 30 days.

Parliament security breach: Court directs Delhi Police to file reply on bail plea of accused Nilam Azad

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Tuesday directed the Delhi police to file a reply on the bail plea of Nilam Azad, accused in the Parliament Security Breach case. The hearing has been listed for January 10, 2024.

Parliament Security breach case: Delhi Police moves Court seeking permission to conduct polygraph tests of accused

The Special Cell of Delhi Police has requested permission from the Patiala House Court to conduct a polygraph test on all accused arrested in the Parliament Security Breach Case. The court adjourned the matter to January 2, 2024, citing the absence of legal aid counsel for some accused. The security breach occurred on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack.

Parliament Security Breach: Delhi Court extends custodial remand of 4 accused by 15 days

Actor Jacqueline moves Delhi court against Sukesh, seeks protection from intimidation

Parliament security breach: Police recover burnt phone parts of accused in Rajasthan

Phone parts belonging to the accused in the Parliament security breach incident have been recovered in burnt condition from Rajasthan, according to police sources. Lalit Jha, the main accused, reportedly destroyed five mobile phones before reaching Delhi and misled investigators. Prior to the security breach, the accused had handed over their phones to Jha to hinder the police from obtaining crucial information.

Lalit Jha, prime accused in Parliament security breach, sent to 7-day police custody