Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Orders Urgent Action for Return of Indian Student Detained in Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Nov 04, 2025 09:47 am CST
The Delhi High Court has directed the Indian government to take immediate diplomatic steps for the safe return of 22-year-old Sahil Majothi, an Indian student allegedly forced into the Russian Army and subsequently detained by Ukrainian forces. This marks the first known case of an Indian national being held in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, with the court ordering the appointment of a liaison officer and requesting a status report within four weeks.
Delhi High Court Affirms PMLA as Comprehensive Framework for Combating Money Laundering
Nov 04, 2025 12:46 am CST
The Delhi High Court has issued a significant ruling on the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), affirming it as a comprehensive legal framework that provides fair procedures while empowering the Enforcement Directorate to combat financial crimes. The judgment clarifies the broad definition of "proceeds of crime," establishes money laundering as a continuing offense, and outlines proper legal remedies against property attachment orders.
Delhi High Court Responds to Actor Celina Jaitly's Plea for Brother Detained in UAE Since September 2024
Nov 03, 2025 09:18 pm CST
Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate communication between actor Celina Jaitly and her brother, retired Indian Army Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in the UAE since September 2024 over alleged national security concerns. The court is seeking a status report on diplomatic efforts as Jaitly fights for her brother's rights through legal channels after months of uncertainty.
Delhi High Court Upholds FSSAI Ban on Misleading 'ORS' Labels in Food and Beverages
Nov 03, 2025 07:54 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's ban on using 'ORS' labeling on beverages that don't meet medical standards. Justice Sachin Datta ruled that FSSAI's decision was based on serious public health considerations, rejecting Dr Reddy's Laboratories' plea regarding their product Rebalanz VITORS, as misleading ORS labels could endanger consumers genuinely needing medical rehydration solutions.
Red Chillies Entertainment Defends 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' Against Sameer Wankhede's Defamation Suit: A Legal Battle Over Satire
Oct 30, 2025 10:37 pm CST
Red Chillies Entertainment, owned by Shah Rukh Khan, has firmly rejected IRS officer Sameer Wankhede's defamation claims against Netflix series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood'. The production house argues the content represents protected satirical expression that doesn't specifically portray Wankhede, while warning that granting an injunction would endanger artistic freedom. The Delhi High Court is currently reviewing Wankhede's request for permanent injunction and Rs 2 crore in damages.
Delhi High Court Emphasizes Balanced Approach in Family Maintenance Cases: Beyond Expedition to Reasoned Justice
Oct 30, 2025 06:28 pm CST
The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, has called for a more balanced and humane approach in maintenance proceedings, acknowledging the challenges faced by overburdened family courts while emphasizing that expedition cannot supersede reasoned judgment. The court directed that maintenance orders must reflect fairness, transparency, and understanding of the human conditions involved, even at interim stages.
Delhi High Court Rules Police Must Treat Women With Dignity and Respect: No Need for Additional Guidelines
Oct 28, 2025 02:24 am CST
The Delhi High Court has ruled against creating new guidelines for police interaction with women, stating that officers are already expected to treat women with dignity and refrain from using inappropriate language. Justice Sanjeev Narula addressed a petition seeking formal protocols for respectful treatment of women at police stations, clarifying that existing standards sufficiently mandate dignified conduct by law enforcement.
Delhi High Court Rules SC/ST Act Cannot Override Bank's Legitimate Mortgage Rights
Oct 23, 2025 10:15 am CST
The Delhi High Court has ruled that provisions of the SC/ST Act regarding land dispossession cannot be used to prevent banks from exercising lawful mortgage rights. Justice Sachin Datta stayed proceedings against Axis Bank initiated by the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, declaring the Commission lacked jurisdiction in a case involving a defaulted Rs 16.69 crore loan secured by mortgaged property.
Mars and Cadbury End 25-Year Trademark Battle Over 'CELEBRATIONS' with Sweet Charitable Resolution
Oct 22, 2025 11:10 pm CST
After a 25-year legal dispute, Mars and Cadbury have reached an amicable settlement over the 'CELEBRATIONS' trademark in Delhi High Court. The resolution includes both companies withdrawing their legal claims and jointly contributing Rs 10 lakh worth of confectionery products to Delhi schoolchildren, demonstrating how corporate rivals can transform conflict into community benefit.
Delhi High Court Fines Central Government Rs 20,000 for Concealing Facts in IRS Officer Sameer Wankhede's Promotion Case
Oct 19, 2025 11:56 am CST
The Delhi High Court has imposed a Rs 20,000 fine on the central government for concealing critical facts in IRS officer Sameer Wankhede's promotion case. The court dismissed the government's review petition of an August 28 order that directed authorities to implement Wankhede's promotion if recommended by UPSC. Wankhede, who gained notoriety during the Aryan Khan drug case, had his promotion delayed despite a favorable Central Administrative Tribunal ruling.