Delhi High Court upholds custody transfer to father on ground of sustained “parental alienation” by mother
“Where a child is repeatedly exposed to fear or hostility towards one parent, such an environment can adversely affect the child’s welfare.”
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Delhi HC rejects Sameer Wankhede’s defamation suit against Netflix web series Ba***ds of Bollywood for want of jurisdiction
“An unqualified application of Section 19… would defeat the object of the provision, and open the door to forum shopping, libel tourism, and luxury litigation.”
Marriage in law, not in substance: Delhi HC waives one-year bar under Section 14 HMA for couple who never cohabited
“Insisting upon continuation of a marriage which exists only in law, and not in substance, would amount to compelling the parties to endure a relationship devoid of any matrimonial foundation, thereby causing avoidable hardship rather than advancing the object of the statute.”
Delhi HC restrains ex-employee posting videos defaming ‘Physics Wallah’; orders takedown of disparaging content
“Disparagement through misleading and/or abusive statements, constitutes an unlawful interference in other party’s commercial goodwill and is actionable in law.”
Public Convenience over Hawking Rights: Provisional COVs do not allow permanent vending or encroachments, rules Del HC
“There ought to be free space for movement of the public. Beautification and development of the area is also required, so that the passengers and tourists can enjoy a comfortable experience while visiting a bus stand or the nearby railway station.”
Delhi HC restrains “SettlementGuru” from using Bajaj Finance trademark and inducing loan defaults through social media
“Since the trademarks of the plaintiff are registered, the balance of convenience is tilted in favour of the plaintiff and in case, ex-parte ad-interim injunction is not granted, the reputation and goodwill of the petitioner may be injured.”
Delhi High Court Bar Association opposes enhancement of pecuniary jurisdiction of District Courts
In a resolution dated 28-01-2026, the Executive Committee of the Delhi High Court Bar Association (“DHCBA”) resolved to firmly oppose any initiative to enhance the pecuniary jurisdiction of the District Courts from the present value of Rs. 2 to 20 Crores.
No Policy, No Redaction: Delhi HC dismisses disabled professor’s petition to remove disability data from online records
The petitioner argued that his disability details should be removed from online records under the right to be forgotten, claiming the disclosure caused stigma, discrimination, and violation of his privacy and dignity.
Delhi High Court restrains large-scale job scam involving misuse of “AKASA AIR” trademark; issues directives
“The balance of convenience lies in favour of the Plaintiff, and if the Defendants are not restrained, the Plaintiff would suffer irreparable injury which cannot be adequately compensated in terms of money.”
DNA doesn’t lie! Delhi HC upholds POCSO Conviction of father who impregnated minor daughter
“The social circumstances and the economic status of the family may have compelled the Prosecutrix and her mother to give contradictory statements or to turn hostile. However, in such cases the Court cannot completely ignore the scientific evidence which has come on record.”
Know why Delhi HC ruled marks ‘TIGER’ and ‘BRAND’ are generic; cannot be monopolized
“The mark ‘TIGER’ is publici juris and common to trade and is not uniquely identifiable with a particular goods or services of the Plaintiff.”
Bar Association Not ‘State’, No Writ of Mandamus maintainable for alleged trespass in Court Chamber: Delhi High Court
“Bar Association is a body of private individual lawyers and in normal discharge of its functions, it does not perform any function which can be said to be a public function”
Delhi HC refuses interim relief against IRCTC’s termination of catering contract; cites multiple passenger complaints and unsatisfactory service
“There are multiple complaints of over-charging, service quality, hygiene, food quality, etc. against the appellant, which presents a troubling state of affairs as regards the on-board catering services being offered by the appellant on the subject train.”
Delhi High Court dismisses Somnath Bharti’s Election Petition; Non-joinder of alleged corrupt candidate held fatal and incurable
“If the ROPA itself mandates that non-joinder of a necessary party leads to dismissal of an election petition, the Court cannot use CPC provisions to cure that defect.”
Delhi HC amends rules to include ‘complainant’ and ‘victim’ within the term “parties” in criminal cases
“This amendment shall come into force from the date of its publication in the gazette.”
Delhi High Court dismisses election petition challenging Manish Sisodia’s 2020 Patparganj Assembly Win
“An election petition involves judicial interference with the electoral process and, consequently, with the mandate of the people. For this reason, the provisions of the Act must be construed strictly.”
Delhi HC enforces Amit Malviya’s undertaking; Stays defamation complaint against RSS Member
Amit Malviya had filed a criminal defamation complaint before the Patiala House Court against Santanu Sinha, a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (‘RSS’) member, regarding Facebook posts made by him.
Rubbing penis against child’s private part not ‘Penetrative Sexual Assault’ under POCSO Act; Delhi HC modifies sentence
“The accused in this case was a doctor to whom the child was sent for medicine. The accused was in a position of authority and trust, and it was such a position that had been misused by him… In such circumstances, no leniency is called for.”
Delhi High Court protects Aaj Tak logo from trade mark infringement
The plaintiffs submitted that they had been using their distinctive logo with the word AAJ TAK written in hindi in white color against a red background with a black outline since 1995 and it had acquired a secondary meaning.
Delhi HC extends ad-hoc licensing agreement in PPL-Pass Code Hospitality copyright dispute
“The ad hoc arrangement was directed purely as an interim arrangement so that Defendant 1 can continue to use the sound recordings of the plaintiff’s repertoire and, at the same time, the plaintiff is protected by way of deposit of ad hoc license fees, out of which certain amount was permitted to be withdrawn by the plaintiff”