High Court
Delhi High Court
New Delhi
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.
1472+
News & Updates Published
Order
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…
Order
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…
Order
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…
Order
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…
Order
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…
Order
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…
Order
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,…
Judgment
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…
Judgment
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…
Order
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…
Order
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.…
Order
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…
Judgment
Bail Denied Based on Accused's Preference for Private Medical Care: Delhi High Court
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court, under the guidance of Hon'ble Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, has granted interim bail to Mr. Ashok Kumar under Section 439 and 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. This decision comes in light of his medical condition and the need for specialized treatment. Case…
Judgment
Fake currency a threat to national security; cases must be dealt with sternly: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision dated April 3, 2024, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the High Court of Delhi dismissed Bail Application 1147/2024 filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The case revolves around Irshad @ Bhuru as the petitioner and The State N.C.T of Delhi as the respondent. Case…
Judgment
rejects PIL to ban cross-gender massages in spas, parlours: Delhi High Court
1. Background of the Case: Sh. Anuj Malhotra filed a public interest petition seeking a ban on cross-gender massages in spas/massage centers and requested the sharing of spa records with the Delhi Commission for Women. 2. Violation of Guidelines: The petitioner argued that cross-gender massages were being conducted in…
Judgment
Membership Not Mandatory for Arbitration Invocation: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, March 22, 2024: In a significant legal development, the High Court of Delhi has pronounced its judgment in the case of RANI CONSTRUCTIONS PVT. LTD. versus UNION OF INDIA under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case revolves around disputes arising from an Engineering, Procurement, and…
Judgment
Wife calling husband impotent, discussing sexual life in open is cruelty: Delhi High Court
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has granted a divorce decree to Mr. Arjun Singh, the appellant, on the grounds of cruelty under Section 13 (1) (ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The judgment, delivered by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna and Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, addresses a complex…
Judgment
Delay in cases involving rape victims prolongs their suffering: Delhi High Court
Background: The Delhi High Court recently passed a judgment in the case of CRL.M.C. 722/2024 concerning Mohit Yadav and the State Government of NCT of Delhi. The case revolved around the petitioner's appeal to set aside certain orders related to Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (‘Cr.P.C.’). Case…
Judgment
Delhi High Court refuses to pass directions in PIL against laws providing direct appeal to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has recently delivered a significant judgment regarding the jurisdiction and appeals under various acts, including the Consumer Protection Act, Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, Competition Act, and others. Section 23 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 In a case concerning the…
Judgment
Court Imposes ₹50k Fine on AAP Government for Contesting Maternity Benefits to Contractual Employee under Maternity Benefit Act, 1961: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court affirmed the entitlement of a contractual worker to maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The case, Rehmat Fatima vs. Govt. NCT of Delhi through State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and Others, centered on the petitioner's plea for maternity and…
Judgment
Husband expecting wife to do household chores is not cruelty: Delhi High Court Rules in Favor of Husband
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court, in a judgment dated March 01, 2024, under Section 28 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, has granted divorce to Mr. XX, the appellant, on the grounds of cruelty. The case, bearing the title MAT.APP.(F.C.) 63/2021, was heard by the Hon'ble Mr. Justice Suresh Kumar…
Judgment
"What's in a name?" Court says one can't be stopped from using own name citing trademark violation: Delhi High Court
Act: Trade Marks Act, 1999 Case Topic: Injunction Plea Dismissed in Trademark Dispute Between Jindal Steel and Defendants In a recent judgment dated March 7, 2024, the Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice C. Hari Shankar, delivered a significant ruling in a trademark dispute between Jindal Steel and the…
Judgment
Denies bail to Supertech Chairman Ram Kishor Arora in money laundering case: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court, in the matter of CRL.M.C. 8579/2023 titled MR. RAM KISHOR ARORA vs. DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT & ANR, has dismissed the petitioner's plea seeking default bail under Section 167(2)(a)(ii) Cr.P.C. read with Section 65 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (‘PMLA’).…
Judgment
Court rejects plea challenging normalisation procedure adopted for JEE Mains: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court, led by Hon'ble Mr. Justice C. Hari Shankar, addressed the concerns raised by a student, Setu Vinit Goenka, regarding the percentile-based normalization process adopted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main. CASE DETAILS: 1.…
Order
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…
Order
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…
Order
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…
Order
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…
Order
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…
Order
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…
Order
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,…
Order
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…
Order
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.…
Order
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…
Order
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…
Order
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,…
No other news items found for Delhi High Court yet. Please check back soon.
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