Salman Rushdie (File photo) NEW DELHI: Salman Rushdie‘s controversial book “The Satanic Verses“, which was banned by the Rajiv Gandhi government in 1988 following the uproar from fundamentalists, is now available in “limited stock” at a Delhi bookstore.The British-Indian novelist has faced a massive backlash for the book that is deemed blasphemous by Muslim organisations…
NEW DELHI: Delhi high court on Friday directed the Centre to clarify its position on a petition by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, urging the ministry of home affairs to decide on Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship status.A bench comprising acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela made an oral observation, requesting the Central…
NEW DELHI: It is “strange” that Delhi govt does not want financial aid through a centrally-funded health scheme when hospitals under it are “in such a mess”, Delhi High Court said on Wednesday. It was hearing a PIL filed by all seven BJP MPs demanding the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Tuesday reprimanded officials regarding the poor condition of a flyover built near Nathu Colony Chowk less than ten years ago and suggested a CBI investigation, after a PIL was filed by BJP MLA Jitendra Mahajan requesting the Delhi government, PWD and TTDC to repair and reopen the Nathu…
A Delhi High Court has ordered the State Bank of India (SBI) to compensate a customer, Hare Ram Singh, who lost Rs 2.6 lakh to a phishing attack. The court found SBI negligent in handling Singh’s complaint and failing to prevent the fraudulent transactions.Singh, a victim of a cyberattack, promptly notified SBI’s customer care and…
NEW DELHI: Delhi high court issued on Tuesday summons against US-based artificial intelligence firm OpenAI on a plea alleging unauthorised use of content by the company to train and operate its AI tool ChatGPT, thereby violating copyright laws. This is the first such lawsuit in India against a US-based AI major. HC sought the AI…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday temporarily stayed an order that had canceled the discharge of former cricketer and current head coach of the Indian cricket team Gautam Gambhir and others in a case involving allegations of cheating homebuyers.Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri issued the stay and requested a response from the Delhi government…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has dismissed a plea by a man challenging his arrest and prosecution in a case related to the March 2023 protests by Khalistani groups at the Indian high commission in London. The protesters had shouted anti-India and pro-Khalistani slogans, and pulled down the Indian flag, with some trying to…
NEW DELHI: Delhi HC set aside the Centre’s order cancelling the Overseas Citizen of India card of a professor residing in the US on the allegation of being involved in “anti-India activities”, saying the notice lacked specific details or evidence supporting these claims.HC said it deprived the petitioner of a fair chance to present an…
CHANDIGARH: Upset with defence ministry repeatedly challenging court rulings in favour of ex-servicemen, Delhi high court has warned the ministry it may impose penalties if such challenges continue.“It is observed that despite repeated orders being issued by Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) and upheld by this court, the ministry continues to file petitions here, raising similar…
