Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Allows Canadian Couple to Participate Virtually in Indian Surrogacy Proceedings
Nov 20, 2025 05:15 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of a Canadian couple, allowing them to participate virtually in surrogacy proceedings before India's district medical board. Justice Sachin Datta determined that physical presence is unnecessary since the board's primary task involves reviewing medical records for a Certificate of Medical Indication under the Surrogacy Regulation Act, 2021. This landmark decision recognizes the practical challenges faced by international intended parents in cross-border surrogacy arrangements.
Delhi High Court Blocks Patanjali's Disparaging Ads Against Competing Chyawanprash Products
Nov 12, 2025 02:51 am CST
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction against Patanjali Ayurved, prohibiting them from broadcasting advertisements that label other chyawanprash products as "deceptive." Following Dabur India's petition, the court ruled that Patanjali's campaign exceeded permissible marketing practices by disparaging an entire product category, ordering the removal of these advertisements from all media platforms within three days.
Delhi High Court Judge Reviews 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' in Sameer Wankhede Defamation Case Against Netflix
Nov 10, 2025 08:57 pm CST
IRS officer Sameer Wankhede's defamation suit against Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment claims the series 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' portrays him negatively through a character that resembles him. The Delhi High Court judge viewed the controversial scenes as Wankhede seeks Rs 2 crore in damages, arguing the show is not satire but personal vendetta related to the 2021 Aryan Khan drug case.
Supreme Court Calls Stone Pelting in J&K "Not an Ordinary Action" in Shabir Ahmed Shah Case
Nov 10, 2025 08:12 pm CST
The Supreme Court has remarked that stone pelting in Jammu and Kashmir is "not a very ordinary action" during proceedings where it directed separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah to approach the NC government for his detention order. Shah, chairman of the banned JKDPF and arrested in 2019, faces terror funding charges with alleged links to Pakistan-based networks. The court granted the NIA three weeks to respond to Shah's affidavit while maintaining his previous bail denial.
Court Affirms Constitutional Right to Choose Life Partner: Protection for Intercaste Couples in India
Nov 09, 2025 02:56 am CST
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the freedom to choose a life partner is protected under Article 21 of the Constitution as an intrinsic part of personal liberty and privacy. In a significant judgment supporting intercaste marriages, Justice Sanjeev Narula ordered police protection for a couple facing family opposition and threats, emphasizing that neither family nor community can lawfully obstruct the union of consenting adults or subject them to pressure, social sanctions, or threats.
Samir Modi's Rape FIR Quashing Plea: Delhi High Court Schedules Hearing for January 2026
Nov 08, 2025 09:45 am CST
Delhi High Court has issued a notice on businessman Samir Modi's petition to quash an FIR in an alleged rape case. Modi, who was arrested on September 18 after returning from London, was granted bail by the Saket District Court on September 25. His legal team argues the relationship with the complainant was consensual. The next hearing is scheduled for January 12, 2026.
Delhi High Court Orders Expedited Protection for Ex-DUSU President Facing Death Threats
Nov 06, 2025 10:31 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has directed police to expedite protection for former Delhi University Students Union president Ronak Khatri after he received death threats demanding Rs 5 crore from a Ukraine-registered number allegedly linked to the Rohit Godara gang. Justice Ravinder Dudeja emphasized the state's duty to protect citizens, ordering regular police visits to ensure Khatri's safety following inadequate initial protection that was quickly withdrawn.
Delhi High Court Questions Patanjali's Disparaging 'Dhokha' Claims Against Competitor Chyawanprash Brands
Nov 06, 2025 09:14 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has questioned Patanjali Ayurved's advertising strategy that labels competing chyawanprash brands as 'dhokha' (fraud), during a hearing on Dabur India's plea for an interim injunction. Justice Tejas Karia noted that while Patanjali can claim superiority, calling competitors fraudulent crosses legal boundaries. Dabur alleges Patanjali is making false claims about its ingredients and violating ayurvedic medicine labeling rules, while Patanjali defends its advertising as permissible hyperbole. The court has reserved its verdict in this high-profile dispute between two major ayurvedic product manufacturers.
Woman Claims Rs 20 Lakh Compensation for Stray Dog Attack: A Detailed Breakdown of Her Legal Case
Nov 06, 2025 04:12 pm CST
A Delhi woman has filed a Rs 20 lakh compensation claim against the Municipal Corporation of Delhi following a severe stray dog attack. Priyanka Rai's detailed petition includes Rs 12 lakh for wound area, Rs 4.2 lakh for tooth marks, and Rs 3.8 lakh for trauma, based on a 2023 High Court compensation formula. The Delhi High Court has requested MCD's response by October 29 in this significant case highlighting urban animal attack liability issues.
Celina Jaitly Seeks Justice: Delhi High Court Intervenes for Brother Detained in UAE Since 2024
Nov 04, 2025 06:53 pm CST
Actress Celina Jaitly has received support from the Delhi High Court regarding her brother Maj. (Rtd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly's detention in the UAE since 2024. The court has issued a notice to the Ministry of External Affairs requesting a status report and appointed a nodal officer to facilitate communication and legal assistance. This case highlights concerns about the safety of Indian military personnel abroad.