'Raises Suspicion': Delhi HC Expresses Alarm Over Missing Case Diaries From Police Record In Murder Investigation

While dealing with the bail plea of a murder accused, the Delhi High Court was shocked to note that certain case diaries were missing from Police records.Justice Girish Kathpalia, while perusing the Case Diary no. 39 of the present case noted that Case Diaries were maintained till Diary No.19 (27.02.2025). Thereafter however, the next Case Diary was numbered 39 (28.02.2025) and thereafter,...

'Unhappy With Approach': Delhi HC Tells UPSC For Ousting Eligible CAPF Candidate Who Mistakenly Uploaded Outdated OBC Certificate

The Delhi High Court has expressed its 'unhappiness' with the Union Public Service Commission for ousting an aspirant from the recruitment process to Central Armed Police Force, merely because she uploaded the caste certificate of an earlier date.UPSC had called upon Non-Creamy Layer OBC category candidates to produce the OBC-NCL certificate issued between 1 April 2024 and 14 May...

Post-Wise Identification Within 1% Reservation For Visually Impaired Candidates (Low Vision & Blind) Is Valid For Safety Reasons : Delhi HC

A division bench of the Delhi High Court comprising Justice C. Hari Shankar and Justice Ajay Digpaul held that identification of posts suitable only for low vision within the 1% reservation for visually impaired is valid, as post-wise identification within reserved vacancies based on the nature of duties and safety requirements is permissible, and blind candidates cannot claim posts...

Delhi High Court Lists YouTuber Mohak Mangal's Plea To Transfer ANI's Copyright Suit Before IP Division

The Delhi High Court on Monday listed before a coordinate bench of the intellectual property (IP) division YouTuber Mohak Mangal's plea seeking transfer of the copyright and trademark infringement suit filed by Asian News International (ANI) against him before city's Patiala House Court to the High Court.Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani listed the matter before a coordinate bench on Friday,...

Six New Judges Sworn In At Delhi High Court, Strength Rises To 40

Six new judges were sworn in at the Delhi High Court today.The new judges are:- Justice V Kameswar Rao- Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre- Justice Vivek Chaudhary- Justice Anil Kshertarpal- Justice Arun Monga- Justice Ok Prakash ShuklaWith their swearing-in, the high court's strength has gone to 40. The sanctioned strengthen of judges is 60. Their transfer was notified by the Central Government...

[Insurance Act] Surveyors Work Impartially & Independently, Cannot Be Branded 'Puppets' Of Insurance Company: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has observed that persons assessing the extent of loss in an accident to determine the amount payable by an insurance company to the policyholder cannot be branded as the company's “puppet”.Justice Manoj Jain observed, “They work impartially and independently and, such surveyors and loss-assessors, are mandated to comply with code of conduct in respect of their...

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 14 To July 20, 2025

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Patent Infringement: Delhi High Court Restrains Zydus From Manufacturing Biologic Similar To 'Nivolumab' Cancer Drug

The Delhi High Court has restrained Zydus Lifesciences Limited from manufacturing, selling importing, exporting or dealing in any biologic which is similar to Nivolumab, a drug used to treat cancer, sold under the brand name “Opdivo.”Justice Mini Pushkarna passed the interim order in favour of Nivolumab's manufacturer company- E.R. Squibb and Sons LLC, in its patent infringement suit...

Monthly Rent Payment Cannot Be Accepted As Instalments Towards Sale Consideration Of Property: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that monthly payment of rent made under a registered lease deed cannot be construed as instalments towards the sale consideration of a property.Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora thus rejected a suit filed seeking title over the suit property on the strength of an agreement to sell, a customary sale deed and the alleged monthly instalments.The...

Writ Jurisdiction Cannot Be Invoked When Party Has Already Approached DRT Under SARFAESI Act: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition while upholding that if a borrower has already approached the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) under the SARFAESI Act, for a one-time settlement, a writ seeking the same relief under Article 226 of the Constitution is not maintainable. Background of the Case The petitioner has availed the credit facilities from the consortium of...

Mere Threats Without Intention To Cause Alarm Not Criminal Intimidation: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that mere threats given by the accused, without an intention to cause alarm, would not constitute an offence of criminal intimidation.“A bare perusal of Section 506 IPC makes it clear that before an offence of criminal intimidation is made out, it must be established that an accused had an intention to cause alarm to the Prosecutrix. Mere threats given by...

Confinement In A Room Sufficient To Frame 'Wrongful Confinement' Charge, Tying Of Victim's Hands Not Necessary: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that confinement within a room is sufficient to make out a prima facie case for framing charge for the offence of wrongful confinement.Justice Girish Kathpalia set aside the discharge of two men accused of beating and confining a woman in their house. The Court allowed the Delhi Police's plea challenging the trial court order discharging the two men for...