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The delhi high court denied bail to a man accused of murdering his wife. The court noted the gruesome nature of the crime and the disposal of the body. The accused had confessed to killing his wife and dismembering her remains. He sought bail citing trial delays and contradictions in witness testimonies. However, the prosecution opposed the plea, highlighting recovered evidence and the severity of the allegations.

'Kala Hiran' producer Amit Jani has moved the Supreme Court against a Delhi HC order that removed the film's teaser and promotional content over Salman Khan's personality rights. Justice Jyoti Singh had ruled makers couldn't exploit Khan's identity commercially. Jani calls the decision unjust, noting Khan doesn't appear in the film.

The delhi high court denied default bail to Jasir Bilal Wani. Wani is an accused in the 2025 Red Fort car bomb blast case. The court dismissed his appeal challenging a trial court order. He was arrested in November 2025 for alleged terror attack support. The NIA chargesheet identified him as the module's in-house engineer.

A bomb threat email was received at the delhi high court on Friday morning. The threatening message mentioned August 15 and a target at the Red Fort. Authorities promptly initiated standard operating procedures and conducted extensive security checks. Bomb disposal squads and dog teams thoroughly searched the entire court premises. The security alert was later declared a hoax by officials.

The delhi high court has affirmed the status of live-in relationships, treating them similarly to marriage. It emphasized that consenting adults have the freedom to choose their partners free from external influence. The court also ensured police protection for a couple threatened by family members, affirming that societal biases cannot infringe upon the fundamental constitutional rights of individuals. This decision bolsters the legal legitimacy of such unions.

In a recent court appeal, Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia asked the delhi high court to reject the CBI's rush to file a revision petition, contending it is baseless and hasty. They highlighted the CBI's failure to prove any flaws in the trial court's discharge order, stressing that revision pleas are meant for limited evidentiary review.

A bomb threat email targeted the delhi high court ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Reports indicate the US military lost forty-five Reaper drones in its conflict with Iran. The Supreme Court disapproved of the Bar Council of India's action against NALSAR students. Congress questioned the Centre's approach to the caste census format. Former Manchester United and Aston Villa goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died at seventy-eight.

Urban Company has taken legal action against Kent RO Systems by filing a defamation lawsuit in the delhi high court. The lawsuit claims that Kent RO's advertisements have been misleading regarding their Native water purifiers. In response, Kent RO has agreed to take down the disputed advertisements and corresponding social media posts. The court has mandated their compliance within a fifteen-day timeframe, following an aggressive marketing campaign from Kent RO.

The delhi high court has held a man accountable for sexually harassing a young girl back in 2013. In its ruling, the court rejected any notion that the victim's clothing was to blame for the assault. Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha underscored the importance of personal choice in women's attire and urged parents and society to instill respect and self-control in their children.

Khushi Kapoor secured a delhi high court order directing platforms to remove obscene content and unauthorised merchandise using her identity. Justice Jyoti Singh also signalled a John Doe order for interim protection. This comes a day after similar directions for sister Janhvi Kapoor, amid rising personality rights cases at Delhi HC.

The delhi high court has put JNU’s 2026-27 admissions based on deprivation points on hold, questioning whether the university can effectively add marks to CUET scores after the entrance examination. Under JNU’s policy, eligible candidates can receive up to 12 deprivation points, equivalent to 36 marks. JNU defended the system as a measure to ensure representation from across India, while a petitioner challenged its legality. The court will hear the matter again on August 24, 2026.

The delhi high court urged the Election Commission to develop a better enumeration method. This addresses concerns about homeless individuals being excluded from voter lists. The court stated that courts should not adjudicate such procedural issues. The Election Commission assured the court that protocols are already in place. The bench will pass an order on the petition filed by Indu Prakash Singh.