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Actively considering issue of re-opening spas, Delhi govt tells HC

Delhi government on Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that the issue as to whether spas can be re-opened in the national capital amid the ongoing COVID19 pandemic was under its active consideration. Justice Rekha Palli took on record the statement made by government counsel Naushad Khan on a petition filed by Delhi Wellness Spa Association for re-opening of spas. The Association claims that its members have valid licenses to run the spas here. The lawyer informed the court that a petition by owners of two spa centers seeking similar relief was already coming up for hearing on July 20. The court said it wants a decision on the issue of re-opening by then. I want a decision by that time. You are opening everything., Justice Rekha Palli said and asked the lawyer to take instructions. Khan submitted that a balanced view has to be taken in view of the second wave of the pandemic and the plight of persons affected by the closure. Senior advocate Sachin Dutta, appearing for Delhi Wel

HC directs CBSE to decide if it will refund exam fees for classes 10, 12

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed CBSE to decide within eight weeks if it would refund the examination fees taken for class 10 and class 12 board examinations as they have been cancelled

Delhi riots: Court calls police probe 'callous', imposes Rs 25,000 fine

A court here has slapped a fine of Rs 25,000 on the Delhi police and called its investigation into a Delhi riots case callous and farcical.

Share MHA memo on deportation of illegal Bangladeshi migrants: HC to Centre

The Delhi High Court Tuesday asked the Centre to share in a sealed cover its office memorandum pertaining to the deportation of illegal migrants from Bangladesh.

HC refers fresh plea challenging Delhi govt's new Excise Policy

The Delhi High Court Tuesday referred a fresh plea challenging the Delhi government's new Excise Policy 2021-22 to a bench which is already hearing another petition on the issue.

HC seeks UIDAI, Centre's response on new Aadhaar to existing card holders

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response from Centre and UIDAI on a petition seeking mechanism and procedure for issuance of new Aadhaar number to existing card holders.

Delhi HC directs Gokhale to remove tweets against ex-diplomat Lakshmi Puri

The Delhi High Court Tuesday directed activist Saket Gokhale to forthwith delete alleged defamatory tweets against former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri

Delhi HC extends insurance benefit under welfare scheme to lawyers

The Delhi High Court has held that the benefit of the Chief Minister's Advocates' Welfare Scheme shall extend to all advocates registered with the Bar Council of Delhi

NZ YouTuber Karl Rock's wife approaches HC for quashing of blacklisting

Karl Rock's wife approached the Delhi High Court

Twitter's India business is trending despite company's face-off with govt

According to data intelligence platform Similarweb, the Twitter app's daily active users on Android increased to 10.03 million in May from 7.85 million in January 2021, a 27 per cent rise

No protection for breach of IT rules: Delhi High Court tells Twitter

The high court said Central government was free to take action against Twitter Inc in case of any breach of the new IT Rules.

Future deal: SC to hear on July 20 Amazon plea against HC verdict

Senior advocate Gopal Subramanian, appearing for the e-commerce giant, said he had no problem if the hearing on the appeals was adjourned by a week

Free speech incidental to user contract, Twitter tells Delhi High Court

Twitter has asserted that since it provides contractual services to its users as per its terms and conditions, any dispute would go before ordinary courts for redressal

HC grants interim protection to Newsclick founder in foreign funding case

The court sought reply and granted interim protection from arrest to Newsclick director Pranjal Pandey as well on his anticipatory bail plea in the FIR.

IT rules: Delhi HC refuses to grant interim protection to digital media

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to grant protection from coercive action to digital media portals as it adjourned their challenge to the new IT Rules

HC asks Twitter to inform by when it'll appoint resident grievance officer

Delhi HC directs Twitter to inform by July 8 as to when its resident grievance officer will be appointed in compliance of new IT Rules

HC agrees to hear on July 9 plea on calculation of class 10 CBSE marks

The Delhi High Court on Monday agreed to hear on July 9 a petition concerning the calculation of marks of class 10 students of CBSE-affiliated schools here.

Delhi HC to continue virtual hearings till July 23 on Delta Plus threat

The Delhi High Court Monday said it has decided to continue with existing system of hearing urgent cases via video conference till July 23 amidst the threat of Delta Plus

Delhi HC refuses to stay new IT rules regulating digital news media

According to amended IT rules, social media and streaming companies will be required to take down contentious content quicker, appoint grievance redressal officers and assist in investigations.

Setback for Facebook as Delhi HC refuses to stay CCI's privacy notice

Facebook and WhatsApp have sought stay on the CCI's notices asking them to furnish certain information for the inquiry conducted by it