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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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Arbitration Clauses Require Explicit Reference In Subsequent Agreements: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, July 1, 2024 – In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court dismissed an application seeking to invoke the arbitration clause from a Flat Buyer’s Agreement in a real estate dispute involving non-delivery of a residential flat. The case, CS(OS) 416/2023, highlighted the complexities arising from multiple…
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Non-Custodial Parent Must Have Visitation Rights To Ensure Contact With Child, Joint Parenting A Norm: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Delhi has ruled on a child custody dispute between Amit Sharma and Sugandha Sharma. The court determined that granting interim custody to the father, Amit Sharma, would not be in the child's best interest at this stage. The Case Couple: Amit Sharma and Sugandha Sharma Marriage:…
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Contempt: Delhi High Court Sentences Man To 'Sit In Court Till Rising', Imposes ₹1 Lakh Fine
New Delhi, July 5, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court found Mr. Pradeep Aggarwal guilty under Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, for his attempt to misuse the judicial process for personal gain. This case exemplifies the stringent measures courts can take to uphold the integrity and…
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Court Rejects Plea Against Blocking Of 'Briar' Messaging App In Jammu & Kashmir Over Terror Suspicion: Delhi High Court
Sublime Software Ltd., a British software development company, has filed a Writ Petition (W.P.(C) No. 7789/2023) in the Delhi High Court challenging the Indian government's decision to block their open-source messaging application, Briar. This case highlights the tension between national security concerns and access…
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Medical Professionals Must Offer Expert Opinions Without Fear Of Legal Repercussions In MTP Cases: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has permitted a woman to terminate her pregnancy beyond 24 weeks, citing substantial risks to both her health and the potential quality of life for the unborn child. The decision was based on recommendations from the AIIMS Medical Board and comprehensive guidelines issued…
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Court Refers Elon Musk Owned Tesla's Trademark Infringement Suit Against Gurugram-Based 'Tesla Power India' To Mediation: Delhi High Court
New Delhi – July 4, 2024: In a case concerning trademark infringement, Tesla Inc. has agreed to enter mediation with Tesla Power India Private Limited to resolve a dispute over the use of the "Tesla" brand name. The case, filed by Tesla Inc. against Tesla Power India Private Limited and Others (CS(COMM) 353/2024 &…
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WhatsApp Conversations Can't Be Read As Evidence Without Mandatory Certificate Under Evidence Act: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, July 05, 2024: In a recent judgment, the High Court of Delhi has dismissed a writ petition filed by Dell International Services India Private Limited (Dell) against a consumer court order. The case involved a dispute between Dell and a customer, Adeel Feroze, who had filed a complaint against the company…
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Judiciary Taking Firm Stand Against Child Sexual Harassment Encourages Victims, Their Families To Report Crimes: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the High Court of Delhi has upheld the conviction of Pintu Das for voyeurism, reaffirming its commitment to protect minors from sexual harassment. The case revolved around a minor victim preparing for her Class 12th…
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Upper Side Of Age Must Be Considered In POCSO Cases Where Victim's Age Is Estimated Through Bone Ossification Test: Delhi High Court
This news article explores a recent court judgment on determining the age of a victim in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case when the age is proven through a bone ossification test. Key Considerations in Determining Age The judgment clarifies the following points for courts when dealing with…
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Quashing Sexual Violence Cases Based On Monetary Payments Would Imply 'Justice Is For Sale': Delhi High Court
A Delhi court has dismissed a petition filed by a man accused of sexual assault and threats against a woman, refusing to quash the First Information Report (FIR) registered against him. The woman, identified as Sonia (name changed to protect privacy), alleged that the man, Rahul (name changed to protect privacy), had…
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Courts Can Delve Into Examination Of Trademark Infringement In Execution Petitions, New Suit Not Needed: Delhi High Court
In a recent development at the Delhi High Court, Justice Jasmeet Singh issued an order on 8th May 2024 regarding the execution of a decree in CS (COMM) 1620/2016. The case involved Glaxo Group Limited and Others as decree holders and Rajiv Mukul and Another as judgment debtors. The decree, passed on 1st December 2017,…
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Court Recognizes "Infosys" as a Distinctive Trademark: Delhi High Court
A Delhi court has ruled in favor of Infosys Limited in a trademark infringement case against Southern Infosys Limited. The case, CS(COMM) 257/2024, centered around the use of the term "Infosys" in the defendant's corporate name. Infosys' Trademark Rights Upheld Infosys Limited, a well-known information technology…
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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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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
