Delhi HC amends rules to include ‘complainant’ and ‘victim’ within the term “parties” in criminal cases
“This amendment shall come into force from the date of its publication in the gazette.”
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Delhi High Court dismisses election petition challenging Manish Sisodia’s 2020 Patparganj Assembly Win
“An election petition involves judicial interference with the electoral process and, consequently, with the mandate of the people. For this reason, the provisions of the Act must be construed strictly.”
Delhi HC enforces Amit Malviya’s undertaking; Stays defamation complaint against RSS Member
Amit Malviya had filed a criminal defamation complaint before the Patiala House Court against Santanu Sinha, a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (‘RSS’) member, regarding Facebook posts made by him.
Rubbing penis against child’s private part not ‘Penetrative Sexual Assault’ under POCSO Act; Delhi HC modifies sentence
“The accused in this case was a doctor to whom the child was sent for medicine. The accused was in a position of authority and trust, and it was such a position that had been misused by him… In such circumstances, no leniency is called for.”
Delhi High Court protects Aaj Tak logo from trade mark infringement
The plaintiffs submitted that they had been using their distinctive logo with the word AAJ TAK written in hindi in white color against a red background with a black outline since 1995 and it had acquired a secondary meaning.
Delhi HC extends ad-hoc licensing agreement in PPL-Pass Code Hospitality copyright dispute
“The ad hoc arrangement was directed purely as an interim arrangement so that Defendant 1 can continue to use the sound recordings of the plaintiff’s repertoire and, at the same time, the plaintiff is protected by way of deposit of ad hoc license fees, out of which certain amount was permitted to be withdrawn by the plaintiff”
Custody of one child does not dilute husband’s duty to maintain wife and other child living with her: Delhi High Court
“At the stage of consideration of interim maintenance, this Court is neither expected nor required to embark upon a detailed inquiry or conduct a mini trial to resolve such disputes conclusively.”
Delhi High Court to sit on first and third Saturdays every month to reduce case backlog
The Delhi High Court issued the Notification on 15-01-2026.
IFS probationers bound by amended Probation Rules; cannot sit in UPSC examination during training: Delhi High Court
Statutory amendments regulating probation and training apply prospectively to an ongoing probationary relationship, and the re-introduction of a prohibition on appearing in open competitive examinations during training does not amount to retrospective deprivation of rights.
Delhi High Court stays summoning of accused in decade-old bank fraud case based solely on S. 161 CrPC statements
The Court opined that the issue requires detailed deliberations and stayed the impugned order till next date of hearing.
Right to higher education cannot be curtailed lightly: Delhi HC restores MBBS Seat of candidate named as CBI witness
The State has obligation to protect Student’s Right to Pursue Higher and Professional Education.
Delhi HC bars Civil Suit to stall IBC Section 7 Dispute as NCLT has Exclusive Jurisdiction; Imposes ₹2 Lakh Costs for “Luxury Litigation”
“In the considered opinion of the Court, it has now become necessary to come down heavily on luxury litigation and use costs as a means to filter out superfluous litigation.”
Delhi HC closes contempt proceedings against Sub-Inspector for Arrest without Section 41-A CrPC notice; accepts unconditional apology
“In view of the fact that unconditional apology has been tendered by the Contemnor, which seems to be heartfelt, we accept the same and direct the closure of the proceedings.”
Delhi HC stays execution of money decrees in Philips DVD Patent dispute
“The conjecture of number of replicated DVDs is without basis and entirely presumptuous. It is well settled that damages c =annot be fastened on a litigant on the basis of mere presumption.”
Tenant can’t dispute admitted tenant-landlord relationship by plea of oral sale; Delhi HC upholds eviction on Bona fide requirement
Landlord’s bona fide requirement for himself or for his dependent family members, founded on age, medical condition and need for financial independence of his children, constitutes a genuine and valid ground for eviction.
Delhi High Court takes Suo Motu Cognizance as Patients & Kin Brave Cold Outside Hospitals, Night Shelters Overflow
The Court said that “to our mind, this issue calls for urgent executive and/or judicial intervention.”
Mandatory Service Charge Declared Illegal: CCPA Penalizes Restaurants Across India
CCPA has enforced consumer protection law against 27 restaurants; automatic service charge deemed illegal, penalties imposed to curb unfair trade practices.
Know why Delhi High Court rejected Virtual Service PE to Clifford Chance under DTAA
“The words ‘within a Contracting State’ in Article 5(6) mandate a physical footprint and cannot be expanded to include virtual service permanent establishments.”
Restraining entry in discharge of duty not Wrongful Restraint or Outraging Modesty; Delhi High Court quashes FIR against Security Guard
The Petitioners being Security Guards, had the bounden duty to ensure that no unauthorised person enters the office premises… act of restraining the Complainant for entering the Office for which she had no right, cannot be termed as an act of wrongful restraint.”
Magistrate can’t discharge accused at Section 251 CrPC stage in Summons Case after issuance of summons: Delhi High Court
“Magistrate erred in discharging the respondents of the offence under Section 452 of the Companies Act at the stage of consideration on the aspect of service of notice of accusation under Section 251 of the CrPC.”