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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.
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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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Court Directs MCD to Pay ₹10 Lakh Compensation to Parents for Son's Death Due to Negligence: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav on September 12, 2024, the Delhi High Court addressed the calculation of compensation for the death of a minor in a road accident under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The court emphasized the importance of revising the standard compensation and…
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Court Grants Bail to Amit Katyal, Aide of Lalu Yadav, in Land For Jobs Scam Case Under PMLA: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court has granted bail to Amit Katyal, a close associate of RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, in a significant money laundering case. The case is linked to an alleged land-for-jobs scam involving high-profile individuals. This decision was delivered on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna.…
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Interim Restraint Ordered on Transfer of Late Oberoi Group Chairman's Shares Amidst Daughter's Suit Against Family: Delhi High Court
Plaintiffs have challenged the actions of the defendants regarding the transmission of shares and control over certain properties under a disputed Will. - The plaintiffs' claim involves shares in companies where the Testator held stakes, as well as land in Bijwasan, Delhi. - Defendants, particularly Defendant Nos.…
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Court Cancels ₹12.9 Crore Penalty on Footballer Anwar Ali, East Bengal FC, and Delhi FC: Delhi High Court
On September 13, 2024, the Delhi High Court delivered a significant order in the case involving Anwar Ali, Delhi FC, and Emami East Bengal FC against the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and other respondents. The case centers around a dispute arising from a Player Loan Agreement dated January 12, 2023, and…
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Court Rules Employee Performance Assessments Must Be Limited to Specified Year; Incidents Beyond This Period Not Grounds for Promotion or Demotion: Delhi High Court
In a significant decision, the High Court of Delhi has delivered a judgment on Writ Petition (Civil) 2575 of 2021 involving Shakti Singh Thakur against the Union of India and others. The case addresses grievances related to the Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) and the associated grading of an officer. Case…
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Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Proofreader of 'Islamic Movement' Magazine Published by Banned SIMI, Finds No Specific Act of 'Incitement': Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has granted regular bail to Mohammad Haneef Mohammad Ishaque in the ongoing case involving the Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). This decision was announced by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri on September 11, 2024. Case Background: Mohammad Haneef Mohammad Ishaque was…
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Court Drops Criminal Contempt Proceedings Against Father for Abusive Language in Court, Cites Frustration Over Separation from Son: Delhi High Court
The case revolves around Abhinav Kathuria, who was found in contempt of court for his conduct during family court proceedings related to the custody of his minor son. The contempt petition arose from an incident on April 12, 2024, where Kathuria used abusive language in the courtroom. Details of the Judgment: 1.…
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Hyderabad Businessman Arun Pillai Granted Bail in Money Laundering Case Tied to Excise Policy: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court granted bail to Arun Ramchandran Pillai, a Hyderabad-based businessman, in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-2022. The court cited the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and referred to key Supreme Court judgments on bail,…
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Maintenance Under Domestic Violence Act Independent of Wife's Self-Maintenance Ability, Unlike Section 125 CrPC: Court: Delhi High Court
The High Court of Delhi addressed an appeal challenging the order of interim maintenance granted under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act). The petitioners contested the decision of the learned Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) who had upheld the Trial Court’s order for interim relief.…
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Court Denies Bail to Man Accused of Raping 6-Year-Old Daughter, Citing Insurmountable Long-Term Effects of Child Sexual Abuse: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Delhi High Court, the bail application of Sabib has been denied in a highly sensitive case involving allegations of aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). Here’s a detailed look into the case and the court's…
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Court Directs Centre to Issue Instructions to Hospitals to Protect the Identity of Minor Rape Victims in MTP Cases: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has mandated the Union Government to ensure that hospitals maintain strict confidentiality regarding the identity of minor rape victims undergoing medical termination of pregnancy (MTP). This directive is a crucial step in protecting the privacy of vulnerable victims and…
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Court Mandates Video Recording of Bail Proceedings Under SC/ST Act for All Cases, Including Sexual Offences: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has mandated the video recording of all bail proceedings under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, to enhance transparency and safeguard victims' rights. This requirement aims to address procedural issues and ensure that justice is served effectively.…
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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
