Bharat Express

Delhi High Court

The backdrop of this directive lies within the context of ongoing PILs addressing the deteriorating air quality in Delhi. The court, taking suo motu cognizance of this pressing issue, has appointed an amicus curiae to assist in the proceedings.

The Chief Secretary of Delhi, the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the Veterinary Directorate, and the CEO of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board have been summoned to the next hearing to discuss implementation strategies.

Advocates Charanjit Singh Bakshi and Amit Sahni, representing the Union Territory of Chandigarh, expressed concern that despite the High Court's directives, the case had not been expedited as required.

During the court proceedings, the Election Commission assured the Delhi High Court that it would take necessary measures to address the issue of deep fake videos.

Ashwini Upadhyay had said in the petition that the court should order the Central Government to set up a Legal Education Commission.

Karkardooma Court had framed charges against 11 people including former AAP councilor Tahir Hussain in the death case of IB constable Ankit Sharma during Delhi riots.

The petition specifically calls for a ban on the dissemination of deep fake videos, citing concerns over their potential to manipulate public opinion during the electoral process.

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking permission for incarcerated political leaders to conduct virtual campaigning via VC.

The petition filed by the National Child Development Council said that the functioning of DCPCR has been seriously affected since the tenure of Anurag Kundu (former chairman) ended on July 2 last year.

During the hearing of the case, the court had expressed its displeasure and said that the present government of Delhi is only interested in the use of power.