National Stock Exchange of India is a “public authority” under RTI Act: Delhi High Court
The Court held that NSEI would qualify as a “public authority” not only under the second part, but also under the first part of Section 2(h), RTI Act.
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No absolute bar on organ donation by minors: Delhi HC permits 17-year-old to donate part of liver to father on exceptional medical grounds
This Court viewed that the balance of convenience and equities, in the present case, overwhelmingly lie in favour of permitting the proposed liver donation and transplantation. In case such permission is denied, it may lead to loss of life of the petitioner’s father.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Secures Significant Win for Vedanta Ltd : Delhi HC Allows Enforcement of Two Foreign Arbitral Awards
The judgment reinforces the finality of foreign arbitral awards in India and provides greater certainty for investors and commercial parties, particularly in sectors such as energy, infrastructure and natural resources, by limiting enforcement-stage challenges based on public policy grounds.
Public Figures Must Tolerate Political Satire, But Not Vulgar AI Deepfakes That Cross the Line Into Defamation; Delhi HC Partly Allows Raghav Chadha’s Defamation Suit
The Court reiterated that “a public figure should not be so thin-skinned so as to complain about any criticism of his decisions and such criticism ought to be viewed with humility”.
Incoherence in a 3-Year Old’s Narrative Does Not Diminish Its Credibility; Delhi HC Cancels Bail Granted to POCSO Accused School Caretaker
The Court held that absence of external injuries or pending forensic reports cannot, by themselves, justify grant of bail if the trial court had overlooked material circumstances bearing upon the gravity of the offence and the vulnerability of the victim.
Delhi HC declines to interfere with Indian Dressage Team selection for 20th Asian Games; reiterates limited scope of judicial review in sports selections
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.
Challenge to a Policy Doesn’t Justify Interim Suspension of Operative Rules; Delhi HC Affirms AFT’s Refusal to Permit NEET PG Appearance Under Superseded Rules
Armed Forces Tribunal refused to grant interim relief permitting the petitioners, SSC Medical Officers, to apply for and appear in the NEET PG Examination, 2026 on a priority basis.
Delhi HC directs AITA to amend Constitution in line with Sports Governance Act, orders fresh elections by 30 September 2026
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.
“FIR to wrong Magistrate won’t save the day”: Delhi HC clarifies Section 471 DMC Act limitation and Municipal Magistrate jurisdiction in landmark reference
The Court was called upon to decide the recurring questions concerning the interpretation of Sections 466-A, 467 and 471, Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, particularly regarding the limitation applicable to prosecutions for unauthorised construction under Section 332 of the Act.
Delhi HC Modifies Family Court Order Granting Overnight Custody On Finding Child Had Never Stayed with Father; Says Direction Inconsistent with Findings on Child’s Comfort Level
Delhi High Court held that overnight custody was not warranted where the child had never stayed overnight with the father and required further time to acclimatise, the Court thus modified the Family Court’s order and granted the father extended daytime custody instead.
Advocate Entitled to Agreed Professional Fees Adjustable Against Compensation Amount: Delhi HC Dismisses Client’s Appeal on Failure to Prove Payment
The Court also acknowledged that the advocate’s conduct was improper in retaining the entire amount of Rs.60,000/- received on behalf of the client.
Better possessory title prevails over mere occupation: Delhi High Court dismisses second appeal in JJ Colony property dispute
Deciding a second appeal arising from a long-standing dispute over a JJ Colony property, the Court upheld a decree for possession in favour of the respondent, observing that while the respondent successfully traced her rights to the original allottee through documentary evidence, the appellant failed to substantiate her competing claim with any credible material.
Delhi High Court: Acceptance of Pagri Does Not Render Tenancy Perpetual or Confer Ownership Rights on Tenant
Delhi High Court held that acceptance of pagri does not make a tenancy perpetual or confer ownership rights on a tenant. Upholding an eviction decree, the Court held that filing of the suit itself amounted to notice of termination and found the Delhi Rent Control Act inapplicable to the premises.
Immigration Uncertainty During H-1B Visa Transition a Genuine Child Welfare Concern; Delhi HC Allows Father to Exercise Vacation Custody in USA Without Bringing Child to India
The Court asserted that since the respondent-father had already travelled to USA, he could spend time with the child there and to give priority to the minor child, he could extend his stay in USA by working remotely from there.
Can the 30-day notice period under the Special Marriage Act be waived? Delhi HC answers
Delhi High Court ruled that the mandatory 30-day notice period under the Special Marriage Act cannot be relaxed merely because one of the parties is required to join employment abroad, emphasising that courts cannot bypass express statutory requirements.
Section 69-A, IT Act empowers platform-wide blocking: Delhi HC upholds temporary Telegram Ban as proportionate amid risk of fabricate leak claims in NEET-UG 2026
With 2.2 million candidates appearing in the re-examination and unlawful channels reappearing within minutes of every takedown, the Court held that narrower measures had been exhausted and that Telegram’s own CEO’s public admission of “backdating scams” and “hundreds of removed channels” constituted a concession that rendered the platform-wide block legally sustainable.
Marital Discord Cannot Penalise a Sister-in-Law Who Opened Her Home in Good Faith: Delhi HC Rejects Wife’s Shared Household Claim Over Sister-in-Law’s Property
Delhi High Court ruled that a daughter-in-law cannot continue occupying her sister-in-law’s property merely because she resided there with her husband. Once the husband’s permissive right ended, she had no independent right to remain in possession.
Delhi HC: Binding Heads of Terms Gives Rise to Bona Fide Arbitral Claim; Issues of Specific Performance and Enforceability Left to Arbitral Tribunal
In a Section 9 plea under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Court holds that the Heads of Terms constitutes a prima facie binding commercial arrangement warranting interim protection, leaving questions of enforceability and entitlement to specific performance to the arbitral tribunal.
Know Thy Newly Appointed Judge of Supreme Court of India: Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva
Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva was elevated to the Supreme Court in June 2026 and has previously served as Chief Justice of MP High Court.
Custody Dispute Concerning Minor Child amid Complex Factual Disputes Require Adjudication by “Competent Family Court”, Not Summary Writ Proceeding: Delhi HC
The Court held that welfare of the child remains the paramount consideration, but such welfare must be assessed after considering all relevant facts and circumstances rather than through a summary determination based on affidavits.