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.
Justice Saurabh Banerjee
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.’
Mother’s role as primary caregiver doesn’t curtail her right to education and personal growth: Delhi HC permits mother to pursue higher education abroad
“The right to personal development is an integral facet of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution, and, therefore, any interpretation of ‘custody principles’ must be interpreted in a manner that not only respects and upholds this constitutional guarantee but also is in sync thereof.”
Delhi HC denies bail to habitual offender accused of metro power cable theft and endangering public safety
“The offence alleged to have been committed by the applicant herein has multifarious effects on the Society at large, more so, since the applicant has put the life and limb of one and all in utter danger.”
Tenant can’t dispute admitted tenant-landlord relationship by plea of oral sale; Delhi HC upholds eviction on Bona fide requirement
Landlord’s bona fide requirement for himself or for his dependent family members, founded on age, medical condition and need for financial independence of his children, constitutes a genuine and valid ground for eviction.
Delhi High Court: Sale, purchase or lease of other properties by landlord not an impediment to file eviction proceedings
“With respect to the bona fide requirement of the landlord, the landlord was only to make out a legitimate case setting out the plausible reason which are not fanciful and unreasonable to establish a bona fide requirement of the subject premises.”
Landlord not required to disclose exact nature of use of premise in eviction petition: Delhi HC
“The Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 is silent about any requirement of the landlord giving the details/ divulging anything qua the nature/ purpose/ disclosure of the proposed new business by the landlord.”
Delhi High Court declares ‘NUTELLA’ as a well-known trade mark
“This Court while dealing with edible items for human consumption, owes a duty of exercising a greater degree of care, caution as also to apply a more stringent test to avoid any possibility/likelihood of confusion between different edible products amongst the general public.”
Delhi High Court grants interim injunction to Domino’s in trade mark infringement case
“Any confusion between the edible products, if allowed to continue, can lead to disastrous consequences on human health. Therefore, the Court must adopt more cautious and stringent approach for judging the likelihood of confusion and to exercise greater care.”
Delhi HC grants interim protection to Sadhguru’s personality rights; restrains misuse of his rights through AI
The Court observed that many accounts on YouTube channels and Meta’s social media platforms are using modern day technology to modify the voice, image, likeness etc. of Sadhguru to garner more views and subscribers to piggyback on his name and reputation.
Delhi HC decrees suit between Reckitt Benckiser and social media influencer based on Joint Settlement Agreement in Dettol controversy case
In the present case, a social media influencer-Defendant 3, was the owner of Instagram handle “@hustlewithhritik”, and uploaded the reel titled “Never Use Dettol in your Skin” featuring the offending portion of the impugned podcast.
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 temporarily restrains Star Hospitality from using mark ‘SOCIAL’; grants interim injunction to Impresario Entertainment and Hospitality (P) Ltd.
“An average consumer with an imperfect recollection is likely to be deceived into thinking that the plaintiff has opened a new ‘SOCIAL’ outlet in Vadodara, Gujarat where the defendant is operating its outlet.”
‘Worked on a higher post for more than 14 years’; Delhi HC quashes demand for recovery of differential higher salary paid after demotion
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider releasing petitioner’s terminal benefits by taking into account the higher salary which he was drawing during the 14 years when he was working as a Research Officer.