Delhi High Court Tihar custodial assault
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Delhi High Court directed preservation of CCTV footage, an independent medical examination, and detailed reports from jail authorities after a Tihar inmate alleged custodial assault by the Head Warden, denial of medical treatment, and demand for illegal protection money.

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ZARA Trademark suit
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Delhi High Court held that a trade mark need not be formally declared as “well-known” to claim protection under Section 11(2), Trade Marks Act, 1999, and that ZARA, being entitled to protection as a well-known mark, could oppose registration of the deceptively similar mark ZORA.

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International Criminal Justice 2026
Op EdsOP. ED.

by Malika Bhola*

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Supreme Court imposes ₹ 3 lakh costs on Samay Raina
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Supreme Court imposed ₹3 lakh costs each on Samay Raina, Vipul Goyal and others for alleged brazen violation of undertakings and directed them to file compliance affidavits within 15 days.

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NSE public servant under Prevention of Corruption Act
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Delhi High Court observes that NSE is a recognised stock exchange performing vital public functions, not an ordinary commercial venture. But whether its MD & CEO, by virtue of that office, qualifies as a “public servant” under Section 2(c)(viii) of the Prevention of Corruption Act is a mixed question of fact and law that must be determined on evidence at trial.

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Territorial jurisdiction in passport date of birth correction
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Delhi High Court dismissed a passport DOB correction plea, holding that territorial jurisdiction under Article 226 depends on where the cause of action arises, not the location of the MEA.

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Delhi HC HMIS audit ICU bed availability
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Delhi High Court ordered a State-wide audit of HMIS implementation and ICU bed management systems in 38 Delhi Government hospitals after a patient was denied an ICU bed despite online availability.

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crypto dispute commercial matter not writ issue
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Delhi High Court dismissed BitBNS users’ appeal, holding that disputes over withdrawal restrictions, alleged fund mismanagement, and compensation must be pursued through civil or consumer remedies rather than writ proceedings

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Athar Khan bail Delhi riots case
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Holding that Athar Khan’s role was prima facie distinguishable from co-accused granted bail by the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court dismissed his second bail appeal in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case under the UAPA.

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Delhi High Court Senior Advocate designation 2026
Appointments & TransfersNews

Pursuant to the Full Court’s resolution dated 9 July 2026, the Delhi High Court has designated 85 Advocates as Senior Advocates under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act, 1961.

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States power to ban online games with stakes
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court held that once money is staked on an uncertain outcome, the nature of the underlying game becomes irrelevant and the activity constitutes betting and gambling.

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inquiry into IO's arrest request despite interim protection
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Delhi High Court directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police to inquire into the circumstances in which the investigating officer sought permission to search and arrest an accused despite the subsistence of interim protection from arrest in an anticipatory bail matter.

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earning husband loss of dependency
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Delhi High Court ruled that an earning husband is entitled to claim compensation under the head of loss of dependency for the death of his earning wife, holding that dependency extends to the deceased spouse’s contribution to the household corpus and is not negated merely because the surviving spouse is also earning.

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NHRC Bengaluru toddler creche abuse
Hot Off The PressNews

NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports alleging abuse of toddlers at a Bengaluru IT company creche and has sought a detailed report from the Karnataka Chief Secretary and DGP within two weeks

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AI-generated fake precedents Supreme Court
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court held that reliance on non-existent, AI-generated or hallucinated judicial precedents vitiates adjudication, rendering the decision void in law and warranting its setting aside.

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counsel express authority compromise
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court has held that a compromise under Order 23 Rule 3 CPC must be signed by the parties or a duly authorised representative, and that an advocate cannot bind a client to a compromise affecting valuable property rights solely on implied authority

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High Courts Roundup June 2026
High Court Round UpLegal RoundUp

A quick roundup to cover all the important High Court legal developments and cases this month including Telegram ban for NEET-UG 2026, Khan Sir Defamation Suit, MakeMyTrip trade mark, “Workplace” Under POSH Act and other rulings in June 2026.

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Indian Dressage Team selection upheld
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Delhi High Court dismissed challenges to the Indian Dressage Team selection for the 2026 Asian Games, holding that the EFI followed the prescribed Selection Criteria and reiterating the limited scope of judicial review in sports selections.

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Delhi High Court AITA elections
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Delhi High Court issued interim directions for reforming the governance framework of the AITA, directing amendment of its Constitution in accordance with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 and the Sports Governance Rules, 2026, followed by fresh Executive Committee elections by 30 September 2026.

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Section 154 UPZA Act sale deed
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court rules a 1957 registered sale deed is not void under pre-1982 UPZA & LR Act, restores appellants’ revenue entries, and clarifies Section 154

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