Delhi High Court Initiates Suo Motu Proceedings To Monitor Implementation Of Policies On Remission, Premature Release Of Convicts

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday initiated suo motu proceedings to monitor and supervise the implementation of policies concerning the remission and premature release of convicts in the national capital. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela appointed Senior Advocate Siddharth Agarwal as amicus curiae in the matter. The proceedings have...

'Approach Authorities': Delhi High Court Refuses Urgent Directions On Plea To Constitute Special Courts For Cyber Crime Offences

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to pass urgent directions on a plea seeking constitution of special courts to deal exclusively with offences related to cyber crimes. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela closed a plea filed by one Vijay Bhaskar Verma who sought establishment of special independent courts to dispose of cyber crimes cases....

'Are You Helpless?': Delhi High Court Questions Centre Over Indigo Crisis, Asks Airline To Compensate Stranded Passengers

While hearing a PIL seeking independent judicial investigation into the Indigo crisis and large scale flight cancellations, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday observed that while it appreciates the steps taken by Centre however it was bothered by lakhs of passengers left on airports which also affects the country's economy. The court also directed that provisions for payment of compensation...

After Dr Reddy's, Sun Pharma Commits To Not Selling Semaglutide In India Till March 2026

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday recorded Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.'s assurance that it will not sell its semaglutide-based drug in India until March 20, 2026, when Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk's patent expires. Appearing before Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, the company also committed to exporting the drug only to countries where Novo does not hold patent rights....

Delhi High Court Bars 28 Websites From Streaming DAZN's Tyson Fury–Oleksandr Usyk Rematch

The Delhi High Court has permanently restrained 28 rogue websites from illegally streaming DAZN's exclusive broadcast of the rematch between heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, held on December 21, 2024. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora passed the order on November 27, 2025, after noting that none of the websites had appeared before the court or filed written statements...

Delhi High Court Temporarily Bars Local Supplier From Using 'HIMALAYA' Mark For Ayurvedic Products

The Delhi High Court has temporarily barred Greenland Trading Company, a Delhi-based supplier of ayurvedic supplements, from manufacturing, selling or advertising any products under the mark “HIMALAYA” or similar variants. The court found that the company's branding was deceptively close to the registered marks of Himalaya Wellness Company. The ex-parte ad-interim injunction was issued...

Delhi High Court Upholds Divorce Over Non-Consummation Of Marriage, Says Wife's Wilful Refusal Is 'Mental Cruelty'

The Delhi High Court recently upheld the divorce decree granted by the Family Court in favour of a husband, on finding that the marriage remained unconsummated from inception and that the Appellant-wife's conduct amounted to mental cruelty.A division bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar observed,“The admitted factual background shows that the parties cohabited...

Delhi High Court Refuses To Return Zee Entertainment's Copyright Infringement Suit Against ShareChat, Moj Platforms

The Delhi High Court has refused to return the copyright infringement suit filed by Zee Entertainment against ShareChat and Moj platforms, observing that it has territorial jurisdiction to hear the case.Justice Mini Pushkarna dismissed the application filed by Mohalla Tech Private Limited, owner of the platforms, seeking return of the plaint for want of territorial jurisdiction. The suit...

Delhi High Court Asks Jammu & Kashmir Deputy CM To Implead Uploaders Of 'Objectionable Content' In Defamation Suit

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, to implead in his defamation suit the individuals who have uploaded alleged objectionable content against him on social media.Justice Amit Bansal allowed the application filed by Choudhary to prepone hearing in the matter which was otherwise listed on January 13, 2026. While posting...

Internal Dispute Among Directors Of Company Not 'Genuine Hardship' Preventing Timely Filing Of ITR: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that internal disputes between the Directors of a company is not 'genuine hardship' under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act 1961, preventing timely filing of its Income Tax Return, particularly in absence of convincing evidence.A division bench of Justices V. Kameswar Rao and Madhu Jain observed,“The internal dispute among the Directors of the company is...

Delhi High Court Deprecates Lodging Of FIRs With Inflated Allegations, Says Criminal Justice System No Tool To Settle Personal Scores

The Delhi High Court has deprecated the practice of lodging FIRs with inflated allegations, underscoring that criminal justice system cannot be used to settle personal scores. Justice Amit Mahajan said that parties must be conscious that initiation of criminal proceedings carries serious consequences and must not be undertaken lightly or on the spur of anger or ill-advice.“This Court finds...

Delhi High Court Asks Centre To Hear Affected Parties Before Demolishing Structures In Ajmer Sharif Dargah

The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Central Government to hear the affected parties before demolishing any structures within and outside the premises of Dargah Khwaja Saheb in Ajmer.Justice Sachin Datta directed that before taking any precipitative action on the basis of the removal notice issued on November 22, principles of natural justice shall be adhered to. The Court said that...