Does a Single Top Rank Give Rise to Personality Rights? Delhi High Court Weighs In
The Court opined that it was not appropriate for the defendants to carry out any campaign, whether defamatory or otherwise, in Plaintiff 3’s name.
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Written Consent Not Indispensable for IVF under ART Act, 2021: Delhi HC Permits Cryopreservation of Soldier’s Genetic Material
The Court directed that the petitioner’s husband action and his consent in opting for IVF treatment be treated to be sufficient compliance for the purposes of Section 22, ART Act.
Read Why Delhi HC awarded Rs 150+ Cr. in damages for patent infringement, while actual costs yet to be determined by Taxation Officer?
“The general principle for award of damages is that the innocent party has to be put in the same position as it would have been, if not for the infringement.”
Delhi HC: Fresh tender during subsisting contracts valid; no vested right in continuation of procurement policy under CGHS
The principal issue is whether the respondents are barred from initiating a fresh tender for empanelment of local chemists for a future period during the subsistence of existing contracts.
Delhi High Court Protects “Toprankers Edtech” from Defamatory Campaign by Edtech Rival Platform; Restrains Misuse of CLAT 2026 Topper’s Identity
Recognising the plaintiffs’ right to protect their goodwill and trademark against a coordinated online campaign, the Court issued interim injunction in favour of them
“No indefeasible right to appointment merely on ground of unfilled vacancies when candidate doesn’t fall under cut-off & waiting lists”: Delhi HC
Unfilled vacancies do not entitle non-selected candidate to appointment where cut-off and 10% waitlist rule duly applied
Acceptance of Benefits and Long Silence Creates Acquiescence Against Challenge to Agreement to Sell: Delhi High Court
“A party cannot be permitted to ‘blow hot-blow cold’, ‘fast and loose’ or ‘approbate and reprobate’. Where one knowingly accepts the benefits of a contract, or conveyance, or of an order, he is estopped from denying the validity of, or the binding effect of such contract, or conveyance, or order upon himself.”
Consenting Adults Have the Right to Choose Life Partners and Seek Protection even from Parents, Relatives or Friends: Delhi HC
The case highlights the continuing challenges faced by adult couples who choose to marry against family wishes.
No retrospective benefit of enhanced retirement age for CAPF retirees above 60 on 31 January 2019: Delhi High Court
It is a settled principle of service law that payment of salary and attendant monetary benefits is ordinarily premised upon actual discharge of duties.
“MARQ” v. “MARC”: Delhi High Court affirms interim injunction in Trade mark dispute involving Flipkart
Minor differences and addition of house mark cannot outweigh phonetic and structural similarity between competing marks.
Delhi HC: Consenting Adults in Live-in Relationship Entitled to Protection Under Articles 19 & 21; Marital Status Irrelevant
‘Since the petitioners are both Indian national citizens, they are well and truly entitled to the protection as available to them in the form of the guarantees and fundamental right(s), enshrined under Article(s) 19 and 21 of the Constitution.’
Delhi High Court: Mixed Substance Not to Be Fully Counted as “Ganja” under NDPS ACT, 1985; Bail Granted
In cases of mixed material, only the actual content of the flowering or fruiting tops is relevant for determining the quantity of ganja, and not the entire bulk weight.
Delhi HC Cracks Down on Unauthorised “The Pioneer” Publication, grants ad interim injunction for Trade mark and Copyright Infringement
The publication of the newspaper is a coordinated and layered process involving editing, designing, visual creation and compilation.
Legal Research or Understanding of Order Not “Sufficient Cause” for Condoning a Delay of Over 1 Year by Practising Advocate: Delhi HC
“While considering an application for condonation of delay, the party seeking such indulgence is required to place before the Court a cogent and satisfactory explanation covering the entire period of delay, preferably explaining the delay day-to-day or at least stage-wise.”
Justice Yashwant Varma resigns as Allahabad High Court Judge
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had reconstituted the 3-member inquiry committee to investigate the allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma.
Grace, charity or compassion ought to stay at a distance in matters of public employment: Supreme Court Refuses Second Chance to Absent Candidate
The Supreme Court set aside the direction allowing an absentee to appear in the next round of recruitment process.
Delhi HC Raises Key Question on BNSS Cognizance, Seeks Larger Bench Clarity
The host and owner of the InControversial podcast had filed a petition for quashing of proceedings under a criminal defamation complaint.
“Peaceful Protest and Non-Violent Dissent Are Natural to Academic Environment”: Delhi High Court Quashes Student Expulsion
A university that accepts only obedience and discourages protests and criticism would fail in its broader educational role.
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The theme of the 2026 Conference is “Arbitration in the Era of Globalization: Legal Technology, Economic Development & Cross-Border Disputes.”