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Delhi High Court
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The Delhi High Court is one of the principal High Courts of India, established in 1966. It has jurisdiction over the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
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Shriram Finance Cheque Bounce Case: Md. Nasir Convicted Over ₹2 Lakh Cheque: Delhi Court
A Judicial Magistrate First Class court at Dwarka, New Delhi, has convicted Md. Nasir in a cheque dishonour case filed by Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. The judgment was delivered on October 9, 2026, by Ms. Meena Chauhan, Presiding Officer of the NI Act-08 court in the South-West District. The complaint was filed…
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Google’s Gmail Services Do Not Constitute a Public Function, Janta Live’s Plea Dismissed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to actor Vijay Sai Deverakonda against the alleged unauthorised use of his name, image, voice and other personality attributes, directing online platforms and government authorities to act against identified infringing content, including AI-generated deepfakes and…
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Vijay Deverakonda’s Personality Rights Protected, Takedown of AI Deepfakes and Unauthorised Merchandise Ordered: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to actor Vijay Sai Deverakonda against the alleged unauthorised use of his name, image, voice and other personality attributes, directing online platforms and government authorities to act against identified infringing content, including AI-generated deepfakes and…
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Amitabh Bachchan Asked to Appear Personally if Personality Rights Dispute Remains Unsettled: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has given actor Amitabh Bachchan more time to complete a settlement with some defendants in a case concerning the protection of his personality rights. The order was passed by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav on October 9, 2026, in the case titled Amitabh Bachchan v. Rajat Nagi & Ors. The suit…
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125 Websites Ordered Suspended Over Alleged Misuse of Jio Trademark in Lottery and Gaming Services: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has restrained websites allegedly using Reliance Industries Limited’s registered “JIO” trademark to promote lottery and gaming services. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav passed the interim order on October 7, 2026, in CS(COMM) 1043/2026, filed against Rahul Meena and others. Reliance Industries…
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Interim Halt on Sale of 47 Law Books Refused in Shakti Sagar Copyright Dispute: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant an interim injunction to Shakti Sagar, who sought to restrain The Delhi Law House and three individuals from publishing and selling 47 legal titles over which she claimed copyright. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav dismissed her application on October 7, 2026, holding that…
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Cognizance Against Flat Buyers Quashed, Cancellation Report in Mortgage Dispute Upheld: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has partly allowed a petition filed by Deepak Malhotra and Ruchi Malhotra in connection with FIR No. 86/2016 registered at P.S. Inderpuri under Sections 420/34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioners had purchased two flats in property No. WZ-276, F/3, Upper Ground Floor, Village Naraina,…
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Banks Cannot Unilaterally Reduce Interest on Fixed Deposits Maintained Pursuant to Court Orders: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Upholds Order Requiring NatWest to Pay Higher Interest on Frozen Deposit The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by NatWest Markets PLC, holding that the bank was required to pay interest on a frozen deposit at the higher rates applicable before it reduced the rate to 3.5%. The judgment was…
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Wholesale Reproduction of ANI News Videos on YouTube Is Not Fair Dealing, Summary Judgment Granted Against RSY News: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has passed an ex parte decree against RSY News, permanently restraining it from reproducing, uploading, publishing or distributing ANI Media Pvt. Ltd.’s copyrighted videos without authorisation. The court also directed Google LLC to keep the identified infringing videos blocked and unavailable on…
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No Prescribed Time Limit for Duplicate PAN Cancellation; Taxpayer Can Approach CBDT: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking a fixed timeframe for deciding applications for cancellation or surrender of duplicate Permanent Account Numbers (PANs). A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia passed the order on 30 September 2026 in…
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POCSO Case Quashing Denied After Minor Married Accused, Had Child and Sought End to Trial: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea by Ankit Kumar Singh seeking to quash FIR No. 106/2024 registered at P.S. Roop Nagar, Delhi, in a case involving allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO). The order was passed by Justice Sanjeev Narula on 01.10.2026 in CRL.M.C.…
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Praises Junior Counsel for Preparedness, Says Seniors Should Give Young Lawyers a Chance to Argue: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a challenge by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) against a tribunal order that restored Girdhari Lal Jakhar’s candidature for the post of Driver (Ordinate). A bench of Justice C. Hari Shankar and Justice Nivedita Anil Sharma passed the judgment on 29.09.2026 in…
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‘Superlative Injunction’ Granted to Enable Blocking of Rogue Mobile Apps: Delhi High Court
In a landmark development in the fight against digital piracy, the Delhi High Court introduced a new legal remedy called a “superlative injunction” under the framework of the Copyright Act, 1957. This decision was passed by Justice Saurabh Banerjee on May 29, 2025, in the matter concerning unauthorized streaming of…
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Mandate Of Arbitrator Terminated Due To Unexplained 8-Year Delay In Award Delivery: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, through Justice Subramonium Prasad, has terminated the mandate of a Sole Arbitrator under Section 14 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, citing an unexplained delay of over eight years in rendering the arbitral award. The Court emphasized that such prolonged inaction is against the…
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Distinction Between Mental Illness And Intellectual Disability Clarified In Legal Context: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently clarified the difference between "unsoundness of mind" and "mental retardation" from both medical and legal perspectives. The Court explained that unsoundness of mind or mental illness typically involves disorders that affect a person’s thinking, judgment, perception of reality, or daily…
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Motor Vehicle Rules | Lack Of Endorsement On License For Carrying Hazardous Materials Doesn’t Bar Trained Driver From Driving: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently decided two appeals under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988—MAC.APP. 211/2023 and MAC.APP. 212/2023—filed by the owner (Amit Sharma) and driver (Tufani Yadav) of a goods carriage vehicle involved in a fatal road accident. The appeals challenged the order of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal…
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Maintenance Reflects Joint Parental Duty And Child’s Right To Support, Not An Act Of Charity: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling concerning interim maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the Delhi High Court dismissed a criminal revision petition filed by a husband challenging the interim maintenance of Rs. 50,000 per month awarded for his two minor children. The Court emphasized that…
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Use Of Mark In Trade Name Alone Doesn’t Amount To 'Trademark' Usage: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has clarified that simply including a name in a business’s trading or manufacturing license does not automatically make it a trademark entitled to legal protection under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The Court emphasized that trademark rights do not exist in a vacuum and must be established through…
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Trademark Protection For Common Names Like ‘NEHA’ Depends On Distinctiveness: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has held that common Indian names such as "NEHA" can be registered and protected as trademarks under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, but only if the name has acquired secondary meaning through long-standing commercial use. The ruling came in a trademark dispute between Sahni…
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Police Can't Refuse To Register FIR Based On Jurisdiction; High Court Slams Delhi & UP Cops For "Passing The Buck" Under S.173 BNSS: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling dated May 16, 2025, the Delhi High Court sharply criticized both the Delhi Police and the Uttar Pradesh Police for failing to register a First Information Report (FIR) in a case involving the mysterious death of a 27-year-old man, Rahul Verma. The court found that despite overwhelming signs of…
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Order To ED To Furnish Reasons In Arvind Kejriwal Case Applies Prospectively: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has held that the requirement laid down by the Supreme Court for the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to provide “reasons to believe” at the time of arrest applies only prospectively. The Court, led by Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, referred to the Supreme Court’s judgment in…
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SC Judgment In Rajeev Bansal Doesn't Confirm Joint Commissioner's Authority For Reassessment Approvals Under Section 151 IT Act: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Delhi High Court, the issue of reassessment proceedings under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act was addressed, particularly in relation to the approval process under Section 151. The case involved a writ petition filed against the issuance of a notice under Section 148 of the…
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Bail Denied in Murder Conspiracy Case Involving Divorce Drama as Role in Killing Unfolds: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, 5th November 2024: In a significant judgment, the High Court of Delhi, led by Justice Subramonium Prasad, has rejected the bail application of Angel Gupta, the primary accused in the murder conspiracy of Sunita, a Delhi-based school teacher. The case involves the planned murder of Sunita by hired shooters,…
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Vehicles Not Involved in Accident Not Liable for Compensation; Motor Accident Claims Must Be Evidence-Based: Gauhati High Court
In a significant judgment, the Gauhati High Court has overturned the decision of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Darrang, which had awarded compensation of Rs. 14,57,732 to the claimant, Smti. Ansumi Baro, under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act. The court found insufficient evidence to establish that…
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Shriram Finance Cheque Bounce Case: Md. Nasir Convicted Over ₹2 Lakh Cheque: Delhi Court
A Judicial Magistrate First Class court at Dwarka, New Delhi, has convicted Md. Nasir in a cheque dishonour case filed by Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. The judgment was delivered on October 9, 2026, by Ms. Meena Chauhan, Presiding Officer of the NI Act-08 court in the South-West District. The complaint was filed…
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Google’s Gmail Services Do Not Constitute a Public Function, Janta Live’s Plea Dismissed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to actor Vijay Sai Deverakonda against the alleged unauthorised use of his name, image, voice and other personality attributes, directing online platforms and government authorities to act against identified infringing content, including AI-generated deepfakes and…
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Vijay Deverakonda’s Personality Rights Protected, Takedown of AI Deepfakes and Unauthorised Merchandise Ordered: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to actor Vijay Sai Deverakonda against the alleged unauthorised use of his name, image, voice and other personality attributes, directing online platforms and government authorities to act against identified infringing content, including AI-generated deepfakes and…
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Amitabh Bachchan Asked to Appear Personally if Personality Rights Dispute Remains Unsettled: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has given actor Amitabh Bachchan more time to complete a settlement with some defendants in a case concerning the protection of his personality rights. The order was passed by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav on October 9, 2026, in the case titled Amitabh Bachchan v. Rajat Nagi & Ors. The suit…
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125 Websites Ordered Suspended Over Alleged Misuse of Jio Trademark in Lottery and Gaming Services: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has restrained websites allegedly using Reliance Industries Limited’s registered “JIO” trademark to promote lottery and gaming services. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav passed the interim order on October 7, 2026, in CS(COMM) 1043/2026, filed against Rahul Meena and others. Reliance Industries…
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Interim Halt on Sale of 47 Law Books Refused in Shakti Sagar Copyright Dispute: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant an interim injunction to Shakti Sagar, who sought to restrain The Delhi Law House and three individuals from publishing and selling 47 legal titles over which she claimed copyright. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav dismissed her application on October 7, 2026, holding that…
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Cognizance Against Flat Buyers Quashed, Cancellation Report in Mortgage Dispute Upheld: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has partly allowed a petition filed by Deepak Malhotra and Ruchi Malhotra in connection with FIR No. 86/2016 registered at P.S. Inderpuri under Sections 420/34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioners had purchased two flats in property No. WZ-276, F/3, Upper Ground Floor, Village Naraina,…
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No Prescribed Time Limit for Duplicate PAN Cancellation; Taxpayer Can Approach CBDT: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking a fixed timeframe for deciding applications for cancellation or surrender of duplicate Permanent Account Numbers (PANs). A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia passed the order on 30 September 2026 in…
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POCSO Case Quashing Denied After Minor Married Accused, Had Child and Sought End to Trial: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea by Ankit Kumar Singh seeking to quash FIR No. 106/2024 registered at P.S. Roop Nagar, Delhi, in a case involving allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO). The order was passed by Justice Sanjeev Narula on 01.10.2026 in CRL.M.C.…
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Praises Junior Counsel for Preparedness, Says Seniors Should Give Young Lawyers a Chance to Argue: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a challenge by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) against a tribunal order that restored Girdhari Lal Jakhar’s candidature for the post of Driver (Ordinate). A bench of Justice C. Hari Shankar and Justice Nivedita Anil Sharma passed the judgment on 29.09.2026 in…
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Valid Visa Does Not Confer an Unconditional Right to Enter India: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Annagurbanova Yazbibi Hummetgulyyevna, a citizen of Turkmenistan, challenging the refusal to allow her entry into India. The judgment was delivered on September 30, 2026, by Justice Amit Mahajan in W.P.(C) 5740/2026. The petitioner arrived at Terminal 3 of Indira…
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Sympathy Cannot Override JEE Advanced Eligibility Rules, Delhi HC Rejects IIT Delhi Admission Plea Based on JEE Main 2025: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea by Ms. Ashi Agarwal seeking relief against the rejection of her candidature for JEE (Advanced) 2026 and admission to an IIT. The judgment was delivered by Justice Jasmeet Singh on October 1, 2026, in W.P.(C) 7955/2026. Agarwal, who completed Class XII from Army Public School,…
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About the Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court is one of the principal High Courts of India, established in 1966. It has jurisdiction over the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Seat
New Delhi
State / UT
Delhi
Region
North India
