Metro Cable Theft
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The offence alleged to have been committed by the applicant herein has multifarious effects on the Society at large, more so, since the applicant has put the life and limb of one and all in utter danger.”

illegal streaming of ICC cricket matches
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Delay in blocking access to rogue platforms would result in irreparable breach of JioStar India’s exclusive broadcast rights and revenue loss.

execution petitions jurisdiction
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“There can never be any threshold bar to a party filing a matter before the Registry of a Court.”

enforcement of judicial orders
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The extraordinary delay of 13 years indicates the deficiencies in the post-conviction/bail follow up and lack of coordination amongst the Trial Court, Jail Administration and the Police. It portrays a serious systemic failure in ensuring enforcement of judicial orders. Such like episodes corrode the credibility of the Criminal Justice System.”

MCD survey near heritage properties
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The petitioners argued that in several cases, while approving the building plan, the MCD ignored the relevant building bye-laws as well as the advice tendered by the Heritage Conservation Committee.

Rajpal Yadav surrender in cheque bounce case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“This Court finds no justification to continue the indulgence granted to Rajpal Yadav earlier, especially in the case as the present one, where he himself has admitted the liability and undertaken to repay the amount.”

Akira Nandan personality rights
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Defendant 1 had created and circulated AI-morphed content of the plaintiff including a movie titled ‘AI Love Story’

disability pension
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“A mere statement that the disease of a lifestyle disorder cannot be a sufficient reason to deny the grant of Disability Pension unless the Medical Board has duly examined and recorded the particulars relevant to the individual concerned.”

error in recruitment notice no vested right
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Once, a vacancy under the reserved category does not exist, the candidate cannot be considered against the reserved category vacancy, which, in fact, does not exist.”

DBT policy for school uniforms
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“By way of judicial review, policy decisions of the State should not be interfered with unless they are grossly arbitrary or irrational as there is a need to maintain separation of powers.”

custody to father
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Where a child is repeatedly exposed to fear or hostility towards one parent, such an environment can adversely affect the child’s welfare.”

Netflix series Bads of Bollywood
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“An unqualified application of Section 19… would defeat the object of the provision, and open the door to forum shopping, libel tourism, and luxury litigation.”

= One-Year Bar under S. 14
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Insisting upon continuation of a marriage which exists only in law, and not in substance, would amount to compelling the parties to endure a relationship devoid of any matrimonial foundation, thereby causing avoidable hardship rather than advancing the object of the statute.”

Physics Wallah defamation case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Disparagement through misleading and/or abusive statements, constitutes an unlawful interference in other party’s commercial goodwill and is actionable in law.”

encroachments at Anand Vihar ISBT
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“There ought to be free space for movement of the public. Beautification and development of the area is also required, so that the passengers and tourists can enjoy a comfortable experience while visiting a bus stand or the nearby railway station.”

Bajaj Finance trademarks
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Since the trademarks of the plaintiff are registered, the balance of convenience is tilted in favour of the plaintiff and in case, ex-parte ad-interim injunction is not granted, the reputation and goodwill of the petitioner may be injured.”

enhancement of pecuniary jurisdiction of District Courts
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In a resolution dated 28-01-2026, the Executive Committee of the Delhi High Court Bar Association (“DHCBA”) resolved to firmly oppose any initiative to enhance the pecuniary jurisdiction of the District Courts from the present value of Rs. 2 to 20 Crores.

removal of disability data from online records
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The petitioner argued that his disability details should be removed from online records under the right to be forgotten, claiming the disclosure caused stigma, discrimination, and violation of his privacy and dignity.

AKASA AIR trademark infringement
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The balance of convenience lies in favour of the Plaintiff, and if the Defendants are not restrained, the Plaintiff would suffer irreparable injury which cannot be adequately compensated in terms of money.”