Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 19 To May 25, 2025
Citations 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 577 to 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 614NOMINAL INDEXGNCTD v. LG 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 577 Akshat Baldwa & Anr. v. Maddock Films & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 578 DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAY HOSPITAL v. SANGEETA 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 579 ANUSHA GUPTA & ORS v. NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY (THROUGH THE DIRECTOR) & ORS. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 580 MDD Medical Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd....
Delhi High Court Passes John Doe Order Restraining Circulation Of Deepfake Videos Of YouTuber Ankur Warikoo
The Delhi High Court has passed a john doe order and restrained unauthorised publishing and circulation of deepfake videos of YouTuber and influencer Ankur Warikoo. Justice Amit Bansal said that there shall be no direct or indirect misuse of Warikoo's name, image, photos, videos, voice or any other aspects of his persona for any illegal commercial or personal gain in any manner, including...
Delhi High Court Refuses Interim Protection From Arrest To Ahlmad In Corruption Case, Says Allegations 'Very Serious'
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to grant interim protection from arrest at this stage to an Ahlmad of Rouse Avenue Courts booked in a corruption case by Anti Corruption Branch (ACB).Justice Amit Sharma said that the allegations against the court staff were very serious and issued notice on his plea seeking anticipatory bail in the case. The Court sought response of the ACB and listed...
Delhi High Court Terminates Mandate Of Arbitrator Over Unexplained Delay Of 8 Years In Delivering Award
The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad has held that arbitral proceedings cannot remain pending for eight years without the pronouncement of an award by the learned Sole Arbitrator. While a hearing was scheduled on 17.10.2023, no reasons were provided for convening the hearing or for the prolonged delay in delivering the award. Such undue and unexplained delay defeats...
Delhi High Court Takes Judicial Note Of Report On Over 3000 Soldiers Of Rajputana Rifles Passing Through 'Filthy Drain' Daily
The Delhi High Court has taken judicial note of a newspaper report stating that over 3,000 soldiers of the Rajputana Rifles have to pass through a filthy drain every morning while marching out of their barracks for heading towards the parade ground. A division bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora observed that the soldiers are required to pass...
Delhi Riots Accused Gulfisha Fatima Contests Genuineness Of Witnesses, Tells High Court They “Bought Freedom” By Making Self Serving Statements
Gulfisha Fatima, accused in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, told the Delhi High Court on Tuesday (May 27) that none of the witnesses in the UAPA case came forward voluntarily and that they "bought their freedom" by making “self-serving statements.”Fatima's counsel, Advocate Sushil Bajaj, made the argument before a division bench comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice...
Delhi High Court Asks Govt To Consider Formulating Policy For Rehabilitation Of Stray Dogs
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government and other authorities here to consider formulating a policy for rehabilitation of stray dogs in the national capital. Noting that it is a policy decision, Justice Mini Pushkarna referred the matter to Delhi Government's Chief Secretary. “Accordingly, it is directed that a policy decision be taken by the stakeholders, to ensure...
Arbitration Clause Prevails Over Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause, Court At Designated Seat Retains Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav has held that when an exclusive jurisdiction clause is expressly made "subject to" the arbitration clause, and the arbitration clause designates a different territorial location as the seat of arbitration, the arbitration clause prevails. In case of conflict, the jurisdiction of the court is determined by the seat...
Death Gratuity Of Deceased Employee Can Be Attached In Execution Proceedings Against Legal Heirs As It Forms Part Of Estate: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court: A single judge bench of Justice Ravinder Dudeja held that the gratuity that remains unreleased at the time of an employee's death, becomes part of his estate. The court confirmed that this can also be attached against decrees passed against their legal heirs. The court clarified that Section 60(g) of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, only protects gratuity if it is...
Delhi High Court Orders Take Down Of 'Defamatory' YouTube Videos Against Financial Educator Pushkar Raj Thakur
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ordered take down of allegedly defamatory YouTube videos against financial educator and entrepreneur Pushkar Raj Thakur. Justice Jyoti Singh passed the ex parte ad interim injunction against YouTube channel “DeClutter” in the defamation suit filed by Thakur. The Court directed the defendant YouTube channel to take down four videos against Thakur which as...
Unsoundness Of Mind vs. Mental Retardation: Delhi High Court Explains Medical And Legal Differences
The Delhi High Court recently, while dealing with a rape accused suffering from mental retardation, observed that there is difference between 'unsoundness of mind' and 'mental retardation', both medically and legally.Medical DistinctionJustice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed that unsoundness of mind or mental illness generally refers to disorders that affect a person's thinking which impair...
Legal Services Authority Must Provide Reasons For Quantum Of Compensation Decided U/S 357A CrPC: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has directed the District Legal Services Authority to apply their mind and give reasons while deciding the quantum of compensation to be granted under Section 357A(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.Section 357A contemplates that in cases where the offender is not traced or identified, the victim or his dependents are entitled to compensation under the District...