Centre notifies transfer of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma to Calcutta High Court
Currently a Judge of Delhi High Court, the SC Collegium had recommended the transfer of Justice Sharma on 27-3-2025.
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Delhi HC restrains rogue websites from illegally streaming IPL 2025 matches; grants ‘dynamic+’ injunction in favour of Star India
The systematic, organised and intentional nature of the infringement, and the regularity and consistency with which the said content is being updated/ uploaded on the said “rogue websites” shows the extent of the violation of the rights of the plaintiff in real time.
Delhi High Court halts release of Tamil film ‘Veera Deera Sooran’ over contractual breach allegations
The plaintiff stated that on 22-01-2025, the defendant announced on various social media platforms that the Assigned Film will be released on 27-03-2025. He stated that the theatrical release of the Assigned Film is proposed in the Southern States of India i.e., Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Pondicherry in original language – Tamil as well as overseas (except Nepal).
Delhi HC grants permanent injunction against shop owners from infringing Louis Vuitton trade marks on wallets, handbags, belts etc.
The Court stated that the mala fide intent of Defendants 7 and 8, is evident from their infringing activity of selling counterfeit products bearing the plaintiff’s trade mark with the sole objective of capitalizing on the immense goodwill and brand image enjoyed by the plaintiff.
Patriarchal to say that woman must foresee marriage problems solely because she is elder to her partner; DHC refuses to quash FIR against a man accused of rape on pretext of marriage
The accused, despite being fully aware of the age difference, actively pursued the relationship, gave assurances of marriage, and induced the victim to make financial and emotional commitments.
Delhi High Court grants bail to an alleged member of Lawrence Bishnoi Gang accused of shooting outside of Ex-MLA’s residence
The CCTV footage exhibited before the Court does not clearly reveal the shooter’s identity. Moreover, the forensic analysis of the CCTV footage and the Call Detail Records analysis of the accused’s mobile phone is still pending. Therefore, the Court refrains from drawing any conclusions at this stage.
Delhi HC seeks Centre’s response on regulatory mechanism to ensure taxi apps are disabled friendly prior to their launch and have all accessibility features mandated under law
The Accessibility Audit Report revealed an alarming state of affairs inasmuch as 207 accessibility issues is identified in the ‘Rapido Android App’. Notably, 81 of these issues are referred to as “High Impact (P0)”.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad High Court
An in-house enquiry was initiated by the Supreme Court after reports surfaced that a huge pile of unaccounted cash was found from the residence of Justice Varma.
‘Section 482 of CrPC cannot be used as an instrument to short circuit prosecution and bring its sudden death’; Delhi HC dismisses petition seeking to quash FIRs
When exercising jurisdiction under Section 482 of CrPC, the Court will not ordinarily embark upon an inquiry whether the evidence in question is reliable or whether on a reasonable appreciation of it the accusations will not be sustained, as that is the function of the Trial Court.
Delhi High Court Bar Association gets new panel with Senior Advocates N Hariharan and Sacchin Puri as President and Vice President respectively
The DHCBA elections took place on 21-03-2025 by ballot.
Delhi High Court stays Lokpal proceedings against Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary of India
The only allegation from the very inception was that there were irregularities in the promotions conducted by the National Productivity Council on 28-03-2023, which pertain to a period even before petitioner 1 joined as Secretary, DPIIT on 21-01-2023.
Setting Aside of Arbitral Award on Public Policy Grounds: Evolving Jurisprudence Amidst the Conflict between Commercial and Sovereign Interests
by Vasanth Rajasekaran* and Harshvardhan Korada**
Delhi HC grants seven months extension to a man’s license for operating Special Minor Unit of New Delhi Railway Station earmarked for Divyang category
Petitioner averred that on account of COVID-19 pandemic, he was unable to operate his SMU and therefore, in light of a policy decision taken by the respondents to give extension, treating the pandemic period as dies non, benefit of extension was granted to the petitioner up to 16-03-2025.
Delhi HC declares TAJ a well-known trade mark in respect of hotels and other related services in hospitality industry
The long duration and wide geographical area for which the TAJ marks have been in use, their goodwill and reputation due to the extensive promotion and extensive revenue generated by the plaintiff, in India and other countries, the TAJ marks have achieved the status of well-known trade marks.
No fresh cause of action arises from continuing non-compliance with consent decree; Delhi High Court dismisses contempt petition being time-barred
The cause of action to file the present petition arose when respondent 1 failed to pay the balance amount to the petitioner by 31-12-2012 as per clause (vi) of the compromise agreement based on which the consent decree dated 01-06-2009 was passed.
Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate cannot transfer a case from one Court or another on application or suo motu under Section 450 BNSS: Delhi HC
The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate cannot exercise the administrative power of transfer of case from one Court to another within its jurisdiction, unless an order is passed by the High Court under Section 10(2) of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Delhi HC directs Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to ensure parity in participation of male, female athletes in sporting events organized by National Sports Federations
“It is a matter of record that the female athletes have brought significant sporting glory to the country and this Court cannot countenance a situation where equilibrium is not maintained between the male and female contingents in sporting events.”
Delhi High Court directs advocate to render pro bono legal services for his misbehaviour and unnecessary aggressive behaviour in courtroom
There can be no doubt unnecessary aggression and raising of voice in Court which demonstrates disrespect cannot be tolerated. Lawyers are ought to maintain decorum in the court room.
‘Luxury litigation pursued by SBI’; Delhi High Court dismisses SBI plea against adverse remarks by Magistrate citing delay and laches
The grievance of the petitioner Bank is that notwithstanding the favourable order dated 29-06-2022, the adverse remarks recorded in the order dated 04-06-2022 continue to cause irreparable harm to the petitioner Bank’s reputation and interests.
No unqualified right for the complainant to be heard at every stage of bail proceedings under JJ Act, 2015: Delhi High Court
The Court observed that the involvement of the complainant remains a matter of judicial discretion rather than an enforceable entitlement, and the fundamental principle of juvenile justice i.e., ‘rehabilitation over retribution’ must remain paramount in any such determination.