Delhi High Court: News
Delhi HC upholds TRAI's 12-minute ad limit on TV
The Delhi High Court has upheld the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) rule that limits TV advertisements to a maximum of 12 minutes per hour.
Naga Chaitanya moves court against deepfake videos, seeks personality rights
Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights from AI-generated content, deepfakes, and unauthorized merchandise.
Google ordered to pay ₹30L as Hindware wins trademark case
In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court has ruled that Google infringed Hindware's trademark rights by allowing rival companies to bid on its registered trademark "HINDWARE" through its Google Ads platform.
SC allows Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games trials
The Supreme Court of India has permitted wrestler Vinesh Phogat to take part in the selection trials for the upcoming Asian Games.
HC declines to order immediate restoration of CJP X account
The Delhi High Court has refused to immediately restore the X account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical online movement.
Delhi Gymkhana Club: Centre assures no coercive action during eviction
The Indian government has assured the Delhi High Court that it will not forcibly take over the Delhi Gymkhana Club premises.
CJP founder moves Delhi HC against blocking of X account
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has approached the Delhi High Court seeking to overturn the blocking of his party's account on X.
Ex-Congress MLA Alka Lamba convicted in women's reservation protest case
The Rouse Avenue court has convicted former MLA Alka Lamba in a case related to the 2024 women's reservation protest at Jantar Mantar.
Delhi Gymkhana moves court against eviction order
The Delhi Gymkhana Club has moved the Delhi High Court against a central government order asking it to vacate its 27.3-acre premises at 2, Safdarjung Road by June 5.
'Not national shame': Court slams WFI for Vinesh Phogat notice
The Delhi High Court has slammed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for issuing a show-cause notice to wrestler Vinesh Phogat.
Umar Khalid gets 3-day interim bail for mother's surgery
The Delhi High Court has granted three days of interim bail to activist Umar Khalid, who is currently incarcerated in Tihar Jail. The court's decision comes in light of his mother's upcoming surgery.
SpiceJet faces fresh legal trouble, lessor seeks $8M dues enforcement
Cash-strapped airline SpiceJet is facing another legal challenge.
'Dhurandhar': Petition claims movie showed military operations in excessive detail
The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to examine allegations that Ranveer Singh's film Dhurandhar: The Revenge may have revealed sensitive information related to military and intelligence operations.
YouTuber who called judiciary 'taanashahi, manmarzi' gets 6 months jail
The Delhi High Court has sentenced YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja to six months in jail for criminal contempt of court. The court also imposed a fine of ₹2,000 on him.
SpiceJet can seek Delhi HC's relief from ₹144cr deposit order
The Supreme Court of India has allowed budget carrier SpiceJet to approach the Delhi High Court for relief from a ₹144.5 crore deposit order.
Kejriwal, AAP leaders get contempt notice over posts against judge
The Delhi High Court has issued a criminal contempt notice to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Delhi taxi unions to go on strike from May 21-23
Taxi and auto drivers' unions in Delhi have announced a three-day strike from May 21.
Apple must cooperate with India's antitrust probe: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ordered Apple to fully cooperate with the ongoing antitrust investigation into its iPhone app market practices.
Which HC judge will hear AAP's excise policy case now?
After Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma rejected recusal pleas from the case amid contempt proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, leading to the AAP leaders boycotting hearings, the Delhi High Court's excise policy case will now be heard by Justice Manoj Jain.
CJI Kant clarifies 'cockroaches' remark: Not against India's youth
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant has clarified his controversial "cockroaches" remark, which was misinterpreted by some media outlets.
Allu Arjun seeks copyright protection for mannerisms in 'Raaka'
Tollywood superstar Allu Arjun is currently busy with his upcoming sci-fi movie Raaka, directed by Jawan fame Atlee.
CJI Surya Kant calls some unemployed youth 'cockroaches'
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant recently made a controversial comparison, likening some unemployed youth to "cockroaches."
Delhi HC allows 'Dhurandhar' to use 'Rang De Lal' song
The Delhi High Court has allowed the use of the song Rang De Lal (Oye Oye) in the upcoming OTT release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
SC sets aside Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Sengar's sentence
The Supreme Court has set aside the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend the life sentence of former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case.
Justice Swarana recuses but initiates contempt case against Kejriwal, others
Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has initiated contempt of court proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal.
Remove apps promoting porn, crime: Delhi HC to Google, Apple
The Delhi High Court has ordered tech giants Google and Apple to take strict action against mobile apps promoting pornographic and illegal content, as per Bar and Bench.
SpiceJet moves SC against a deposit order of ₹144.5cr
SpiceJet has challenged a Delhi High Court order in Supreme Court that asked the airline to deposit ₹144.5 crore in its ongoing legal battle with Kalanithi Maran and KAL Airways Pvt Ltd.
ED opposes Jacqueline's plea to become an approver
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has opposed actor Jacqueline Fernandez's application to become an approver in the ₹200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
'Tirchi Topiwale' case: No mediation between Trimurti Films, 'Dhurandhar' makers
The Delhi High Court was informed on Wednesday that mediation between the makers of Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Trimurti Films over the alleged unauthorized use of the song Tirchi Topiwale has failed.
Delhi HC appoints senior lawyers to assist after Kejriwal boycotts
The Delhi High Court has said it will appoint three senior advocates as amicus curiae to represent Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak in the corruption case related to the alleged liquor policy scam.
Delhi HC protects Arjun Kapoor's personality rights, bans explicit content
The Delhi High Court has upheld Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor's personality rights by prohibiting unauthorized use of his name, image, and identity, reported PTI.
₹145cr deposit must be paid: Delhi High Court to SpiceJet
The Delhi High Court has rejected a review plea by budget airline SpiceJet, asking it to deposit ₹144.5 crore in its long-running arbitration dispute with Kalanithi Maran and KAL Airways Pvt Ltd.
Delhi: 30-year-old judge found dead at residence, police suspect suicide
A 30-year-old judge posted at the Karkardooma court was found dead at his residence in the Safdarjung area of Delhi.
Apple accuses CCI of overstepping in $38B penalty case
Apple has accused the Competition Commission of India (CCI) of overstepping its jurisdiction by demanding financial data in an antitrust case related to the iPhone app market.
Relief for Karisma's children: HC freezes Sunjay Kapur's bank accounts
The Delhi High Court has ordered the preservation of assets belonging to late businessman Sunjay Kapur, who passed away in London in June last year.
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar 2' crosses ₹1,780cr in 41 days
Ranveer Singh's espionage thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, is still going strong in theaters even after crossing the 40-day mark.
Hansraj College suspends 30 students; union protests against crackdown
Hansraj College in Delhi University has suspended around 30 students, including four elected office-bearers of the student union.
'Decide issue peacefully': SC suggests mediation in Sunjay Kapur case
The Supreme Court of India on Monday suggested a negotiated settlement in an ongoing inheritance dispute within the Sona Group family.
Delhi HC dismisses gangster Bishnoi's petition against 'Lawrence of Punjab'
The Delhi High Court has disposed of a petition by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who sought to prevent the release of ZEE5's docuseries Lawrence of Punjab.
'Hope for justice shattered': Kejriwal won't appear before Justice Swarana
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, stating that he will not appear before her in person or through a lawyer in the excise policy case.
'Judiciary put on trial': Delhi judge rejects Kejriwal's recusal plea
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal and others seeking her recusal from the Delhi Excise Policy case.
ED seeks more time regarding Jacqueline's approver request
A Delhi court has deferred the hearing on actor Jacqueline Fernandez's plea to turn approver in a high-profile money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
Land-for-jobs case: Yadav can raise Section 17A issue during trial
The Supreme Court has permitted Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav to raise the issue of the applicability of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act during his trial in the alleged land-for-jobs case, Livelaw reported.
Justice Yashwant Varma submits resignation to President
Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has submitted his resignation to the President.
Copyright for AI artwork? Delhi HC seeks Copyright Office's decision
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Copyright Office to decide on a copyright application for an AI-generated artwork within eight weeks.
HC refers copyright suit over 'Dhurandhar 2' song to mediation
The Delhi High Court has referred a copyright infringement suit filed by Trimurti Films against B62 Studios and T-Series to mediation.
Delhi HC seeks action against journalist Rana Ayyub's X posts
The Delhi High Court has taken cognizance of a petition seeking action against journalist Rana Ayyub for allegedly posting derogatory content about Hindu deities on social media platform X.
Court reserves judgment in Rajpal Yadav's check-bounce case; slams him
The Delhi High Court has reserved its judgment in the check bounce case against actor Rajpal Yadav, reported ANI.
Badshah, Honey Singh's 'Volume 1' track removed by Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has ordered the immediate removal of rapper Honey Singh and Badshah's controversial song Volume 1 from all social media platforms.
Court slams Richa Chadha for 'publicly shaming' man in flight
The Delhi High Court has criticized actor Richa Chadha for "publicly shaming" a man accused of sexual misconduct on a flight and endorsing unverified allegations against him.
Rakshit Shetty slapped with ₹25L fine for using unauthorized songs
The Delhi High Court has ordered Kannada actor-director Rakshit Shetty's production house, Paramvah Studios, to pay ₹25L for using two songs without permission in his film Bachelor Party.
Unemployed man behind 1,100+ hoax bomb threats across India, arrested
Delhi Police have arrested a 47-year-old man from Mysuru, Karnataka, for allegedly sending over 1,100 hoax bomb threats across India.
Delhi HC provides interim protection for Mohanlal's personality rights
The Delhi High Court indicated it will issue interim directions safeguarding Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's personality rights.
Bombay HC refuses CBI probe into Reliance gas diversion case
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and its chairman Mukesh Ambani.
Priya moves to oust Sunjay Kapur's mother as family trustee
In the latest development in the ongoing legal dispute over the RK Family Trust, Priya Sachdev Kapur has issued a notice seeking the removal of her estranged mother-in-law, Rani Kapur, as a trustee.
₹9cr check-bounce case: Rajpal Yadav doesn't want to settle
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, who was recently granted interim bail in a ₹9 crore debt and check-bounce case, has decided to fight the case legally.
SpiceJet gets 4 weeks to deposit ₹145cr in arbitration dispute
The Delhi High Court has given low-cost carrier SpiceJet four weeks to deposit ₹144.5 crore in its arbitration dispute with Kalanithi Maran and KAL Airways Pvt Ltd.
Rajpal Yadav avoids jail-time in check-bounce case; interim bail extended
The Delhi High Court has extended the interim bail for actor Rajpal Yadav in his ongoing check-bouncing case.
Remove articles linking Hardeep Puri's daughter to Epstein: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of defamatory content linking Himayani Puri, daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Why was Celina Jaitly's plea for brother's consular access dismissed?
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition filed by actor Celina Jaitly seeking consular access to meet her brother Vikrant Jaitly, who is currently detained in the UAE.
Hardeep Puri's daughter moves court over links to Jeffrey Epstein
Himayani Puri, daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, has filed a ₹10 crore defamation suit in the Delhi High Court, seeking to remove online content linking her to the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.