Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Challenges DGCA Over Pilot Fatigue Rule Relaxations: Safety Concerns Raised
Dec 16, 2025 10:36 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has demanded an explanation from the DGCA regarding alleged violations of pilot fatigue management rules. The Indian Pilots Guild filed a contempt petition claiming airlines received unauthorized exemptions from Flight Duty Time Limitation norms, potentially compromising aviation safety. Justice Amit Sharma has scheduled a hearing for April 17 as aviation authorities defend their statutory power to grant limited exemptions.
Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Hospital After Settlement in Surgical Negligence Case
Dec 13, 2025 10:36 am CST
The Delhi High Court has dismissed an FIR against Venkateshwar Hospital and a senior doctor in a medical negligence case involving a cotton mop left inside a patient during C-section surgery. After a Rs 14 lakh settlement and considering the Delhi Medical Council's finding that the incident was unintentional, Justice Amit Mahajan ruled that continuing legal proceedings would serve no purpose.
Delhi High Court Questions Government Over IndiGo Crisis and Skyrocketing Airfares
Dec 10, 2025 06:30 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has confronted the Indian government over its handling of the IndiGo crisis that resulted in hundreds of canceled flights and airfares surging to Rs 39,000. The court questioned why authorities allowed other airlines to dramatically increase prices during the disruption and criticized the lack of preventative measures, highlighting concerns about passenger rights, airline accountability, and economic impact.
Justice Vikram Nath Draws Profound Parallels Between Cricket and the Judiciary: Values That Connect Two Institutions
Dec 09, 2025 02:15 pm CST
Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath highlights the shared values of cricket and judiciary during the Mohinder Kohli Memorial Tournament inauguration. His insightful comparison reveals how fair play, patience, respect, and principled decision-making under pressure are foundational to both fields, while also celebrating women's cricket achievements and honoring familial legacies.
Delhi High Court Orders Protection of Indian Nurse Allegedly Held Captive in Dubai: Legal Intervention for Repatriation
Dec 01, 2025 11:17 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has directed Indian authorities to ensure the safety and possible repatriation of a 25-year-old Indian nurse allegedly held captive in Dubai by a foreign national who initially offered her employment. Justice Sachin Datta ordered immediate intervention after the woman's father petitioned the court, presenting evidence of physical abuse and passport confiscation that has prevented her return to India since January 2023.
Delhi High Court Rules in Favor of Tesla Inc in Trademark Battle Against Tesla Power India
Nov 28, 2025 12:38 am CST
The Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction favoring Tesla Inc in a trademark dispute with Tesla Power India, prohibiting the Indian company from using 'Tesla Power' or 'Tesla Power USA' trademarks for electric vehicles, batteries, and related products due to potential customer confusion and misrepresentation of origin.
Apple Contests India's $38 Billion Global Turnover Antitrust Penalty Framework in Landmark Legal Challenge
Nov 27, 2025 10:18 am CST
Apple has filed the first legal challenge against India's amended antitrust law, which allows penalties based on global turnover. The tech giant faces a potential $38 billion fine in an ongoing case involving app marketplace practices, arguing that such calculation methods are unconstitutional and disproportionate. The landmark case, scheduled for hearing on December 3, could set a precedent for how India penalizes tech companies for competition violations.
Delhi High Court Rules Illegal Betting Profits as 'Proceeds of Crime' Under PMLA
Nov 26, 2025 03:19 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has ruled that profits from illegal betting constitute "proceeds of crime" under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act when funded by tainted money, regardless if betting itself isn't a scheduled offence. This landmark judgment strengthens the Enforcement Directorate's ability to pursue cases where illegal funds are diverted into various activities, potentially expanding PMLA's reach.
Delhi High Court Examines Rs 30,000 Crore Will Dispute Between Priya Kapur and Karisma Kapoor's Children
Nov 22, 2025 12:02 am CST
The Delhi High Court is presently adjudicating a high-stakes inheritance dispute involving the family of late businessman Sunjay Kapur, whose assets are reportedly valued at Rs 30,000 crore. Senior lawyers for Priya Kapur described the case brought by Karisma Kapoor's children as "a wealthy Oliver Twist, who wants more," arguing that the will challenge only emerged after securing trust benefits worth Rs 2,465 crore. The case highlights traditional inheritance patterns within the Kapur family as the court examines allegations of forgery against a backdrop of complex family dynamics.
Delhi High Court Quashes Criminal Case Against Gautam Gambhir for COVID-19 Drug Distribution
Nov 21, 2025 05:32 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has dismissed the criminal case against Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir and his foundation for allegedly distributing COVID-19 medications without a license during the pandemic. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna quashed the complaint filed by Delhi's Drug Control Department, which had sought punishment under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.