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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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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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Court Upholds Rule Allowing Senior Citizens to Evict Children from Property: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the eviction of Punam, a daughter-in-law, from a property occupied by her mother-in-law, who is a senior citizen. The judgment was delivered on 30 September 2026 in W.P.(C) 11683/2022 by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia. Punam had…
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Failure to Control Adult Son Does Not Make Father-in-Law Liable Under DV Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on August 19, 2026 dismissed a petition filed by Smt. Deepali Mahajani against the decision to drop her father-in-law from proceedings under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Mahajani married respondent No. 3 on 30.01.2006 and later lived with her husband and father-in-law,…
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Disciplinary Inquiry Against CCI Officer Over Alleged Witness Statement Tampering in ONGC Cement Probe Upheld: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Vijay Bishnoi challenging disciplinary proceedings initiated by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The judgment was delivered on 30 September 2026 by a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia. Bishnoi, who…
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Life Sentence in POCSO Case Not Suspended, Judge’s Message Directed to Be Conveyed to Child Survivor: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has refused to suspend the sentence of Sumit Shakya, who was convicted in a case involving aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a child. The appeal, CRL.A. 849/2026, challenges the judgment dated 20 May 2026 and the sentencing order dated 11 July 2026 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge-01…
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Inherent Powers Under Section 528 BNSS Cannot Be Used as a ‘Backdoor Entry’ After Revision Fails Unless Gross Injustice Is Shown: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Anil Ahluwalia seeking directions to register an FIR over the death of his wife during the COVID-19 pandemic. Justice Girish Kathpalia pronounced the judgment on September 23, 2026, in CRL.M.C. 119/2026. Ahluwalia alleged that his wife, who tested positive for…
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Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman After Marriage Promise Using Multiple Matrimonial Profiles Denied Bail: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to Gaurav Jaiswal, who is facing charges in a case registered at Karol Bagh police station. The case involves allegations that he had sex with a woman after promising to marry her, and later threatened to circulate her obscene photographs. The woman told police that she met Jaiswal…
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Full Court Fee Refund Is a Statutory Right After Amicable Settlement of Suit or Appeal: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that parties settling a suit or appeal are entitled to a full refund of the court fee under the amended Section 16 of the Court Fees Act, 1870. The order was passed on 21 September 2026 by a Bench of Justice Anil Khetarpal and Justice Bharat Parashar. The order came while considering the…
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Mere Confinement Insufficient for Conviction Without Proof of Knowledge of Kidnapping: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has allowed an appeal filed by Nazre Alam @ Ravi and Noorjahan against their conviction under Section 368, Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). The case arose from an incident reported at Police Station Burari on 5 July 2011. The prosecutrix had alleged that she was brought to Delhi by Babul on a…
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Wife Not Entitled to Interim Maintenance for Period During Which She Was Employed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has partly allowed an appeal filed by Brijesh Rajkumar Suri against an order directing him to pay Rs. 5,000 per month as interim maintenance to his wife, Navita Brijesh Suri. The couple married on 25.10.2015 and have a daughter born on 26.08.2016, who is in the custody of the respondent. They have…
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Medical Termination of 30-Week Pregnancy of 15-Year-Old Rape Survivor Allowed, Citing Dignity and Reproductive Choice: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has allowed the medical termination of pregnancy of a 15-year-old minor rape survivor whose pregnancy had reached approximately 30 weeks and 5 days. Justice Madhu Jain passed the order on September 8, 2026, in W.P.(CRL) 2763/2026. The minor approached the court through her guardian after…
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Rejection Of Disability Pension Must Be Supported By Reasoned Order: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has directed the Union of India and its authorities to grant Disability Pension to a former Indian Coast Guard personnel, Ex U/NVK (ME) Pravindera Sharma, after rejecting the government's denial of his claim. This decision highlights the critical importance of…
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Court Issues Notice To Uber India In Plea Alleging Discrimination By Driver Against Visually Impaired Person: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling by the Delhi High Court, Rahul Bajaj, a visually impaired advocate, filed a petition against Uber India Technology Private Limited (Uber) and its auto drivers for discriminatory behavior during his ride booking experience. The petition raises concerns over the failure of Uber to ensure adequate…
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Non-Advocates Prohibited from Representing in Consumer Courts: Delhi High Court
In a significant order dated December 23, 2024, the Delhi High Court addressed the increasing issue of non-Advocates and agents representing parties in Consumer Courts without proper authorization or compliance with legal regulations. The Court, through Justice Sanjeev Narula, emphasized the importance of maintaining…
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Doctrine of Equality Applies to Punishments Across Different Forces Under the Same Administrative Framework: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court set aside the removal from service of two CISF constables, Vikesh Kumar Singh and Arunchalam P., following an incident at the Indian High Commission in Dhaka. The incident occurred during the Republic Day celebrations when a woman gained unauthorized entry into the Chancery.…
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Family Courts Directed to Expedite Witness Cross-Examinations Without Causing Embarrassment to Parties: Delhi High Court
In a significant case under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Delhi High Court has ruled on the appeal filed by Appellant challenging an order passed by the Family Court, Patiala House, New Delhi. The appeal arose from a decision in HMA No. 829/2018 concerning her divorce petition and maintenance request. The case…
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Term 'Separated/Divorced' Not Limited To Judicial Separation Decrees: Delhi High Court
In a landmark decision on 17th December 2024, the Delhi High Court delivered a ruling in W.P.(C) 9141/2023, which involved a minor child seeking the issuance of a Scheduled Caste Certificate through his mother, as per the provisions of the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) (Union Territories) Order, 1951. The case…
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Interim Order Issued to Safeguard HCL's Trademark in Healthcare Services: Delhi High Court
In a significant legal development, HCL Corporation Pvt. Ltd., a key player in the IT sector, has successfully secured an interim injunction in its trademark infringement case against Healthcare HCL Reference Laboratories & Ors. before the High Court of Delhi. The case revolves around the unauthorized use of the HCL…
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Survivors of Rape, Acid Attacks, and POCSO Cases Must Receive Free Medical Treatment at All Hospitals: Delhi High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court has issued a crucial order ensuring free medical treatment for survivors of sexual violence, acid attacks, and POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses) cases. This judgment, passed by a division bench consisting of Justice Prathiba M. Singh and Justice Amit Sharma,…
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Court Upholds Demolition Of Signature View Apartments, Criticizes DDA For Poor Construction Standards: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court upheld the decision of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to demolish and reconstruct the Signature View Apartments located in Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi. The apartments were found to be unsafe for habitation due to serious structural defects that posed a significant threat…
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Court Orders Removal Of Deepfake Content, Protects Personality Rights Of Journalist Rajat Sharma: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has granted senior journalist Rajat Sharma legal protection against the misuse of his personality rights through artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology. The Court passed an ad interim injunction in favor of Sharma, restraining several defendants from using…
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Elections To All Bar Associations Scheduled For February 07: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment by the Delhi High Court, a critical order was issued regarding the elections of the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) and the ongoing scrutiny processes for various Bar Associations in Delhi. The case, W.P.(C) 4756/2023, addressed the concerns surrounding the delay in the election process…
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Ex-Franchisee of Moti Mahal Restrained from Trademark and Copyright Infringement: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court has addressed a significant trademark infringement case involving the well-known restaurant chain "MOTI MAHAL." The plaintiffs, Moti Mahal Deluxe Tandoori Trail Pvt. Ltd. and Moti Mahal, have filed a suit against the defendant, who allegedly continued to use the plaintiffs'…
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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
