Justice Sanjeev Narula
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 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.
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.