
Delhi HC and SC deliver key rulings on senior advocate designation, hyperlink defamation, and India’s evolving family structure.
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (28 MARCH 2025)
DELHI HIGH COURT UPHOLDS BAN ON SENIOR ADVOCATE DESIGNATION FOR RETIRED JUDGES FROM OTHER STATES
Case: SH VIJAI PRATAP SINGH vs. DELHI HIGH COURT, THROUGH REGISTRAR GENERAL & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld Rule 9B of the 2024 Senior Advocate Designation Rules, restricting retired judges from other states from applying for senior advocate designation in Delhi, citing intelligible differentia.
Legal Provision
- Article 14, 19(1)(g), and 21 of the Constitution: Addressing discrimination and professional rights.
- Rule 9B of the Delhi High Court Designation of Senior Advocate Rules, 2024, defines eligibility for senior advocate designation.
Source: DELHI HIGH COURT
DELHI HIGH COURT DECIDES LIABILITY FOR HYPERLINKING DEFAMATORY CONTENT
CASE: MS. RUCHI KALRA & Ors vs. SLOWFORM MEDIA PVT. LTD & Ors
The Delhi High Court ruled that hyperlinking defamatory content may constitute republication if it actively conveys defamatory meaning rather than merely referencing it. The determination depends on context, intent, and its impact on reputation. The Court balanced free speech with defamation laws in the digital space.
LEGAL PROVISION
- The ruling considers the balance between Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution (freedom of speech) and defamation laws under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
SOURCE: DELHI HIGH COURT
SUPREME COURT: INDIA HEADING TOWARDS “ONE PERSON, ONE FAMILY” AMID FAMILY DISPUTES
Case: Samtola Devi v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Others
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s decision, denying eviction of a son from his parents’ home, citing the absence of mistreatment. The Court highlighted the erosion of familial bonds, emphasizing that India is shifting towards “one person, one family.” The ruling underscores the implied right of a son to reside.
Legal Provision
- The Court referenced the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, emphasizing that it does not specifically mandate eviction. It clarified that eviction can only be pursued under compelling circumstances, such as mistreatment of parents.
Source: Supreme Court of India
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