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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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Contempt Proceedings: Show Cause Notice Issued to Lawyer for Interrupting Court Despite Warning: Delhi High Court
HIGH COURT OF DELHI at New Delhi has recently heard the case W.P.(C) 3514/2019 involving Mrs. Shalini Singh (the petitioner) against United India Insurance Company Limited and other respondents. The case primarily involves allegations of malafide actions and corruption, with the petitioner seeking multiple directions…
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₹7 Lakh Awarded as Costs and Damages to ‘New Balance’ in Trademark Infringement Suit: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently ruled in favor of New Balance Athletics, Inc. in a trademark infringement case against Pulkit Khubchandani, the owner of Kiran Shoe Company. The court addressed serious issues related to trademark infringement, passing-off, and unfair competition under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.…
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Bail Granted to Two Men in Head Constable Ratan Lal Murder Case: Delhi High Court
In a significant development in the aftermath of the 2020 North-East Delhi riots, the Delhi High Court has granted bail to two individuals, Mohd. Jalaluddin and Mohd. Wasim, who were accused in the murder case of Head Constable Ratan Lal of the Delhi Police. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh granted the relief to both…
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Court Initiates Suo Moto Criminal Contempt Proceedings Against Man for Brandishing Pistol During Inspection by Court-Appointed Local Commissioner: Delhi High Court
New Delhi – The Delhi High Court has taken strong action in a case involving alleged criminal contempt by a respondent who threatened a Court-appointed Local Commissioner with a firearm during an inspection. The case is centered around an industrial coal inspection ordered by the Court, which was hindered by…
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Bail Granted Under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on October 29, 2024, the High Court of Delhi granted regular bail to Vaibhav Jain and Ankush Jain in connection with their ongoing trial under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). This ruling highlights the court's consideration of the right to liberty and the delays…
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Less Desirable Option of ‘No Objection To Search By Customs Officer’ Instead of Magistrate on Proforma Under S.50 NDPS Act Deplorable: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Patna High Court has quashed the orders issued under Section 82 and Section 83 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) in a complaint case concerning allegations of fraud involving transportation of cement. The case underscores the necessity of adhering to proper legal procedures and…
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FoodPharmer Permitted To Comment On Facts But Prohibited From Disparaging Bournvita: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling by the Delhi High Court, the plaintiffs, Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd., represented by senior advocates Rajiv Nayar and Sandeep Sethi, are pursuing a legal battle against the defendant Revanthi Matsingka, a prominent social media influencer known as FoodPharmer. The plaintiffs filed CS(COMM)…
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Husband's Plea For Gender Test Of Wife Refused: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling today, the Delhi High Court declined to entertain a writ petition filed by a husband seeking a gender test on his wife. The plea was aimed at directing the Delhi Police to conduct the test at any Central government hospital, raising complex legal and ethical issues. Case Overview The case was…
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Trademark Infringement Suit Against Replica Website Decided in Favor of 'Dream 11': Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court presided by Justice Amit Bansal resolved a trademark infringement dispute involving Sporta Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and Dream Sports Inc. against Hong Yi F35 and others. The plaintiffs sought a permanent injunction against the defendants for infringing upon their trademark…
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TDS Deducted by Employer Cannot Be Adjusted Against Assessee's Future Refund Under Section 245 of IT Act: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling under the Income Tax Act, 1961, the Delhi High Court addressed a petition concerning the recovery of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) from an employee, Satwant Singh Sanghera. The case, involving disputes over outstanding tax demands, underscores the importance of proper tax practices by employers.…
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Court Can Waive Requirement of Surety Bond from Third Person for Bail or Suspension of Sentence: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has clarified the requirements for bail and suspension of sentence, particularly regarding the necessity of surety bonds as outlined in the Criminal Procedure Code. The ruling underscores the cautious approach that courts must take, especially when dealing with foreign…
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Interference Under Article 227 Permissible Only If Arbitrator's Order Is Completely Perverse and Illegal: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, October 15, 2024 – In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has dismissed the petition filed by Dr. Rajan Jaiswal against M/S SRL Limited under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, challenging an order from the Sole Arbitrator. This case sheds light on the limitations of judicial intervention in…
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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
