Delhi HC Overturns Acquittal in 2013 Harassment Case, Upholds IPC Section 354A, POCSO Charge Dropped

Delhi HC Holds Doctor Must Verify Minor's Age, Report Termination Under POCSO

Delhi HC rules that a medical practitioner cannot rely solely on a patient's oral age claim for abortion; must verify age through documentary evidence and report minor's pregnancy under POCSO. This reinforces medico-legal responsibilities and is crucial for exam questions on MTP Act, POCSO Act, and judicial interpretation.

Delhi HC Upholds NMC Rule Barring Foreign Medical Grads with Multi-College Degrees from FMGE

The Delhi High Court has upheld the National Medical Commission's decision to bar Indian students who obtained medical degrees after studying across multiple foreign institutions from appearing in the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE). The court ruled that such 'fragmented education' compromises medical quality and is not in public interest, reinforcing the need for embassy attestation of foreign degrees.

Delhi HC: Muslim Personal Law Marriage Cannot Immunize Sexual Assault of Minor Under POCSO Act, BNS

Delhi HC held that a marriage valid under Muslim personal law does not confer immunity from POCSO and BNS for sexual intercourse with a minor wife. The court refused to quash FIR against a 28-year-old man who married a 16-year-old girl, emphasizing that consent of a minor is irrelevant and Parliament has not provided marital exception in POCSO.

Delhi HC Quashes Railway Board Decision, Upholds UDID Card for 45% Locomotor Disability

The Delhi High Court has set aside the Railway Board's cancellation of a UPSC ESE candidate's candidature, ruling that a valid UDID card certifying 45% locomotor disability cannot be overruled by a medical board. This judgment reinforces the legal sanctity of disability certificates under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and is a landmark for PwD recruitment in government services.

Delhi HC Rules Medical Boards Can't Reduce UDID Disability % for NEET-UG PwBD Admission

Delhi High Court ruled that medical assessment boards cannot reduce the disability percentage recorded in a candidate's UDID card when evaluating NEET-UG eligibility under the PwBD category. The court emphasized that UDID cards have primacy and boards can only assess functional competency, not re-quantify disability. This protects the rights of persons with benchmark disabilities and prevents unfair exclusion from reservation benefits.

Delhi HC Releases 2 Life Convicts Citing Chekhov; SRB Rejection 'Arbitrary' Under Article 21

The Delhi High Court ordered the release of two life-term convicts, holding that prolonged imprisonment 'kills slowly' and that Sentence Review Boards cannot reject early release pleas based on stereotyped reasoning. The judgment reinforces Article 21 rights and sets important guidelines for evaluating post-conviction conduct.

Delhi HC Rules Maternity Leave Cannot Reduce Role/Prospects; Centre to Frame Rules in 6 Months

The Delhi High Court ruled that a woman returning from maternity leave is entitled to resume her previous position without loss of role or career prospects. The court directed the Centre to frame rules within six months on workplace accommodation, lactation support, and grievance redressal. This judgment reinforces the protection under Section 12 of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.

Delhi HC Directs Formulation of SOP for Arresting Transgender Persons; NHRC Advisory 2.0 Referred

The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre and Delhi Police to formulate a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the arrest, detention, search, and interrogation of transgender persons, citing a critical legal vacuum. The court relied on the NHRC's 'Advisory for Ensuring the Welfare of Transgender Persons, 2.0' issued in May 2026, and highlighted a specific incident of rights violation. This is a key development for Polity & Social Justice syllabus, focusing on fundamental rights (Article 21), the Transgender Persons Act, and the role of NHRC.