Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: May 2025 [Citations 498- 648]

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Citations 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 498 to 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 648NOMINAL INDEXRajesh Ranjan vs. Union Of India And Ors 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 498Amit Agrawal v. STATE OF NCT DELHI & ORS. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 499LAKSHMI MURDESHWAR PURI v. SAKET GOKHALE 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 500M/S Montage Enterprises Private Limited (Through Its Authorized Representative Sanjay Kumar Singh) & Ors. v. Central Goods...

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Citations 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 498 to 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 648

NOMINAL INDEX

Rajesh Ranjan vs. Union Of India And Ors 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 498

Amit Agrawal v. STATE OF NCT DELHI & ORS. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 499

LAKSHMI MURDESHWAR PURI v. SAKET GOKHALE 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 500

M/S Montage Enterprises Private Limited (Through Its Authorized Representative Sanjay Kumar Singh) & Ors. v. Central Goods And Services Tax Delhi North & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 501

Shri Sai Ram Enterprises v. Pr. ADG, DGGI, Gurugram & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 502

M/s Jai Opticals v. GNCTD 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 503

Mohit Kumar Goyal v. State of NCT of Delhi And Ors 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 504

N. DEEPIKA & ORS. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 505

Pradeep Kumar v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 506

M/S Zine Davidoff SA v. Union Of India And Anr 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 507

The Pr. Commissioner Of Income Tax - International Taxation -1 v. Bharti Airtel Ltd 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 508

DEEPA JOSEPH & ANR. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 509

Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited v. Uber India & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 510

LALIT SHARMA AND ORS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 511

Varun Jindal v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 512

Sanjay Kumar Yadav v. Union of India & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 513

Abhin Narula v. The High Court Of Delhi Through Registrar General & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 514

SC Gupta v. Union of India & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 515

A R Rahman v. Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 516

Rajiv Sarin & Ors. v. Directorate Of Estates & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 517

SAISHA CHHILLAR MINOR REPRESENTED THROUGH HER MOTHER MS. JYOTI CHHILLAR v. THE DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION & ORS 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 518

SUDHANSHU PATHAK v. CONSORTIUM OF NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITIES THROUGH SECRETARY & ORS 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 519

Gurudas Mallik Thakur v. Commissioner Of Central Goods And Service Tax & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 520

Shristi Infrastructure Development vs Scorpio Engineering Private Limited and Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 521

Maharani Bagh Co-Operative House Building And Welfare Society Ltd., & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 522

TV Today v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 523

Coomi Kapoor v. Netflix Entertainment Services India LLP & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 524

LALIT SHARMA AND ORS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 525

Ms. X v. State Of Nct Of Delhi And Others 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 526

Dilshad Hussain v. Pushpa Devi 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 527

SMAS Auto Leasing India Private Limited v. Gensol Engineering Limited & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 528

BHAVREEN KANDHARI v. SHRI C. D. SINGH AND ORS. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 529

Hamdard National Foundation India v. Patanjali Food Limited & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 530

Sandeep Garg v. Sales Tax Officer Class II Avato Ward 66 Zone 4 Delhi 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 531

Gurmeet Singh Sachdeva v. Skyways Air Services Pvt. Ltd 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 532

Neeraj Gupta & Anr. v. MCD & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 533

NEERAJ GUPTA v. THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 534

Arun Kumar Jindal v. CBI 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 535

M/S Mahesh Fabrinox Pvt. Ltd v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 536

Anjali Birla v. X Corp. and Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 537

Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pvt Ltd. v. MMTC Ltd. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 538

Goethe-Institut E.V. v. Abhishek Yadav & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 539

Abros Sports International Pvt. Ltd. v. Ashish Bansal And Ors 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 540

Mukesh Kumar Garg v. UoI 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 541

Praveen Kumar v. Pooja Arya 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 542

RAJESH KUMAR ALIAS RAJE v. STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 543

Crystal Crop Protection Limited v. Safex Chemicals India Limited & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 544

Sanser Pal Singh v. UOI 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 545

Anand Mishra v. UOI 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 546

M/S A. G. Overseas Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Chetan Dass 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 547

Upendra Nath Dalai v. UOI 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 548

AMIT SAHNI v. UNION OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE) THROUGH ITS SECRETARY AND OTHERS 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 549

Mr. Piruz Khambatta & Anr. v. Franchise India Brands Limited & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 550

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd v. Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 551

Romil Gupta Trading As Sohan Lal Gupta v. Registrar Of Trade Marks & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 552

ANSHUL v. STATE 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 553

LAKSHMI MURDESHWAR PURI v. SAKET GOKHALE 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 554

Shamikh Shahbaz Shaikh v. State Govt. Of NCT Of Delhi 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 555

Dinesh Aneja v. State Through Government Of NCT Of Delhi 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 556

Mankind Pharma Limited v. Zhejiang Yige Enterprise Management Group Co. Ltd. & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 557

Taiho Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd v. The Controller Of Patents 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 558

ADITI CHATTERJEE v. JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY AND ORS. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 559

ANUSHA GUPTA & ORS v. NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY (THROUGH THE DIRECTOR) & ORS. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 560

RAJ KUMAR CHAUDHARY v. STATE 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 561

MANIDEEP MAGO v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS and other connected matter 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 562

A. S. ISMAIL v. NIA 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 563

DR. RANDHAWA ULTRASONOGRAPHY IMAGING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE & Ors v. STATE OF NCT, DELHI 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 564

UNION OF INDIA Versus M/S GR-GAWA R(J.V.) 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 565

SP v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 566

Khushi Sharma v. Union Of India And Others 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 567

M/S Rhine Power Pvt. Ltd. Versus M/S Ramprastha Promoters And Developers Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 568

Eureka Forbes Limited (Formerly Forbes Enviro Solutions Limited) v. Nandan Sales And Ors 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 569

DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Versus M/S NARAINDAS R ISRANI 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 570

Western Digital Technologies Inc. & Anr. v. Hansraj Dugar 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 571

RINKOO AGGARWAL versus GAURAV SABHARWAL & ANR.

Citati 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 572

M.V. Omni Projects (India) Ltd. v. Union of India through Chief Engineer Northern Railways & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 573

FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM V/s AMITA SINGH and connected matter 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 574

JASMINE SHAH v. DIRECTOR (PLANNING) GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 575

UNION OF INDIA Versus AHLUWALIA CONTRACTS (INDIA) LTD. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 576

GNCTD v. LG 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 577

Akshat Baldwa & Anr. v. Maddock Films & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 578

DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAY HOSPITAL v. SANGEETA 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 579

ANUSHA GUPTA & ORS v. NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY (THROUGH THE DIRECTOR) & ORS. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 580

MDD Medical Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. Delhi International Arbitration Centre and Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 581

Tirupati Constwell Private Limited Versus Delhi States Employees Federation CGHS Ltd 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 582

IIFL HOME FINANCE LTD versus PUNKAJ BHAGCHAND CHHALLANI & ORS 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 583

Ajay Kumar v. Union of India & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 584

RAM KRISHAN ASSOCIATES PVT. LTD. versus ASIAN HOTEL (NORTH) LTD. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 585

GREENS ZOOLOGICAL RESCUE AND REHABILITATION CENTRE SOCIETY & ANR v. HIMAL SOUTHASIAN & ORS. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 586

SK v. THE STATE NCT OF DELHI 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 587

JITENDER DIXIT v. THE STATE (NCT OF DELHI) 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 588

Maninder Sidhu v. The State Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 589

KS Bhandari v. M/S International Security Printers Pvt Ltd. (and batch) 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 590

MDD MEDICAL SYSTEMS (INDIA) PVT. LTD. versus DELHI INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE AND ORS. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 591

Aditya Singh Deshwal v. Delhi High Court through Registrar General 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 593

Vikas Gupta And Anr v. M/S Sahni Cosmetics 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 594

Harshvardhan Metals Ltd & Anr. Versus ISF Commodities (P) Ltd 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 595

PCL STICCO (JV) versus NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 596

ANJUMAN MOINIA FAKHRIA CHISHTIYA KHUDDAM KHWAJA SAHIB SYEDZADGAN (REGD.) DARGAH SHARIF, AJMER v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANR and other connected matter 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 597

LALIT SHARMA AND ORS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 598

M/s Supreme Infrastructure India Limited v Freyssinet Memard India Pvt. Ltd. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 599

Christian Michel James v. ED 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 600

MOHSIN KHAN v. THE STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 601

Chandan Rai v. State 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 602

VASISHTA MANTENA NH04 JV & ORS. versus Mr. Ashish Kothari, Adv. BLACKLEAD INFRATECH PVT. LTD.2025 LiveLaw (Del) 603

KAL AIRWAYS PRIVATE LIMITED versus SPICEJET LIMITED & ANR. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 604

Carol Infrastructure Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Central Circle 27, Delhi & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 605

The Pr. Commissioner Of Income Tax -Central -1 v. Sneh Lata Sawhney (and batch) 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 606

NITIN KUMAR AND ORS v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) AND ANR 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 607

VINEET GUPTA v. SMT. BHAWNA GUPTA 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 608

Amit Sharma v. New India Assurance Co. Pvt. Ltd And Ors 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 609

State v. Neeraj 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 610

ARPIT BHARGAVA v. DHARMENDRA AND ANR 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 611

GUJARAT STATE ROLLER SKATING ASSOCIATION v. ROLLER SKATING FEDERATION OF INDIA AND ORS 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 612

JAGTAR SINGH v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 613

M/S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Versus M/S MCM WORLDWIDE PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 614

NATIONAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION & ANR. versus M/S ARDEE HI-TECH PVT. LTD. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 615

Porto Emporios Shipping Inc v Indian Oil Corporation Limited 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 616

DR. SHAHIN NOOREYEZDAN v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANR. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 617

SDMC v. Moon Steeland General Industries Pvt. Ltd. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 618

SANJAY RATHORE v. STATE (GOVT OF NCT, DELHI) AND ANR 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 619

Smt. Nirmala And Another v. The State And Ors 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 620

Pushkar Raj Thakur v. Google & Anr 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 621

BUREAU OF OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS AND DD M/O INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING v. CANARA BANK 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 622

M/S KLA CONST TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD Versus M/S GULSHAN HOMZ PRIVATE LIMITED 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 623

PRATIMA DEVI v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI & ORS. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 624

MAHARANI BAGH CO-OPERATIVE HOUSE BUILDING AND WELFARE SOCIETY LTD., & ANR v. UNION OF INDIA& ORS and other connected matter 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 625

GREAT EASTERN ENERGY CORPORATION LIMITED versus SOPAN PROJECTS 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 626

Mukesh Kumar v. State 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 627

ANKUR WARIKOO & ANR v. JOHN DOE & ORS. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 628

POOJA MEHTA & ORS v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 629

PHULMAI TAMANG @ NEHA v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 630

RAM DEV RAI & ANR v. DELHI URBAN SHELTER IMPROVEMENT BOARD & ANR 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 631

FOX MANDAL AND ASSOCIATES AND ANR V/s SOMABRATA MANDAL AND ORS And SHUVABRATA MANDAL V/s SOMABRATA MANDAL& ORS. FAO (COMM)-133/2025 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 632

Rohan Basoya v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 633

Arjun Mohan & Ors v. Union of India & Ors 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 634

Nishant Gulati v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 635

Amarkant Singh Chouhan v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 636

Under Armour Inc v. Anish Agarwal & Anr 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 637

KRB Enterprises & Ors. v. M/S. KRBL Limited 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 638

DIVYA MATTEY AND ORS v. L G GNCTD AND ORS 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 639

Under Armour Inc v. Anish Agarwal & Anr 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 640

JAMMU & KASHMIR ECONOMIC RECONSTRUCTION AGENCY versus M/S SIMPLEX PROJECTS LIMITED 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 641

ANI v. Mohak mangal & Ors 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 642

Sanoj Kumar Mishra v. State Of Nct Of Delhi And Anr 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 643

SAMUEL KAMALESAN v. UNION OF INDIA 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 644

RAVI RANJAN SINGH v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY & ANR 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 645

TANYA AND ORS v. SUPREME COURT OF INDIA THR REGISTRAR and other connected matters 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 646

SHRI LALU PRASAD YADAV v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 647

SH. KAMTU ANURAGI & ANR v. UNION OF INDIA 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 648

Delhi High Court Dismisses Challenge To Provision On Limitation Under Contempt Of Courts Act

Case title: Rajesh Ranjan vs. Union Of India And Ors

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 498

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the vires of Section 20 of the Contempt of Courts Act, noting that the petitioner did not raise any substantial grounds to challenge the validity of the provision.

Courts Should Actively Protect Right To Speedy Trial Of Accused Instead Of Waking Up Too Late And Lamenting The Delay: Delhi High Court

Title: Amit Agrawal v. STATE OF NCT DELHI & ORS.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 499

The Delhi High Court said that it is crucial for courts to recognise and be conscious of the right of an accused to speedy trial and to prevent the same from being defeated, rather than wake-up much too late and lament that such right has been defeated.

Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani granted bail to a man in a cheating case, observing that trial will take a long time to conclude.

Delhi High Court Rejects Saket Gokhale's Plea To Recall Order Asking Him To Apologize, Compensate Lakshmi Puri For Defamation

Title: LAKSHMI MURDESHWAR PURI v. SAKET GOKHALE

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 500

The Delhi High Court rejected a plea filed by Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale seeking recall of a ruling asking him to put an apology on social media and pay Rs. 50 lakh damages to Lakshmi Puri, former Indian Assistant Secretary-General to the United Nations, in a defamation case filed by her.

Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav also dismissed Gokhale's application for condonation of delay in seeking his relief.

Delhi High Court Denies Relief To Firm Allegedly Involved In ₹550 Crore GST Fraud, Questions Its Conduct Before Dept

Case title: M/S Montage Enterprises Private Limited (Through Its Authorized Representative Sanjay Kumar Singh) & Ors. v. Central Goods And Services Tax Delhi North & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 501

The Delhi High Court refused to entertain a writ petition filed by a Noida based firm allegedly involved in GST fraud of over Rs. 550 crores.

In doing so, a division bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta were unappreciative of the Petitioner's conduct in responding to the Department's proceedings.

Rule 86A CGST Rules | Credit Ledger Can't Be Blocked For More Than One Year : Delhi High Court

Case title: Shri Sai Ram Enterprises v. Pr. ADG, DGGI, Gurugram & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 502

The Delhi High Court has ordered unblocking of an enterprise's Electronic Credit Ledger following the lapse of one year since its initial blocking.

In doing so, a division bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta cited Rule 86A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 which lays down the conditions of use of amount available in electronic credit ledger. It prescribes that the credit ledger of an assessee cannot be blocked beyond the period of one year.

GST Dept Expected To Empathetically Consider Assessees' Requests To Adjourn Personal Hearing On Medical Grounds: Delhi High Court

Case title: M/s Jai Opticals v. GNCTD

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 503

The Delhi High Court has observed that the Goods and Services Tax authorities are expected to empathetically consider an assessee's request for adjournment of personal hearing on medical grounds.

A division bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta said the Department should not proceed to pass adverse orders in such matters.

Delhi High Court Directs CBI To Conduct Preliminary Enquiry Into Alleged 'Extortion Racket' Inside Tihar Jail

Title: Mohit Kumar Goyal v. State of NCT of Delhi And Ors

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 504

The Delhi High Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary enquiry over the allegations of extortion racket being run inside the Tihar jail.

A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela also directed Delhi Government's Principal Secretary (Home) to conduct a fact finding enquiry to find out the officials responsible for administrative lapses inside the jail.

Delhi High Court Orders Adequate Legal Representation To Three Indians On Death Row In Indonesia

Title: N. DEEPIKA & ORS. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 505

The Delhi High Court has ordered that adequate legal representation be provided to three Indian nationals who are on death row in Indonesia.

Justice Sachin Datta directed the Indian Consulate in Indonesia to take requisite steps for ensuring that the convicted Indian nationals are afforded adequate legal representation and to render appropriate assistance to them for pursuing appellate remedies.

Delhi HC Upholds Dismissal Of CAPF Constable Who Remained Absent From Duty On Health Grounds, Says He Had Duty To Seek Leave After Surgery

Case title: Pradeep Kumar v. Union of India

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 506

The Delhi High Court has upheld the dismissal of a CAPF personnel for failing to intimate the force about his absence from duty due to his health condition.

A division bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur was of the view that being in a disciplinary force, a high level of accountability was expected from the personnel and “it was incumbent upon him, post-surgery, to apprise the respondents of his medical condition and to seek leave from them.”

Delhi High Court Sets Aside IPAB Order Removing Swiss Luxury Brand 'Davidoff' From Trademark Register

Case title: M/S Zine Davidoff SA v. Union Of India And Anr

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 507

The Delhi High Court has come to the rescue of the Swiss company which owns luxury coffee brand Davidoff, whose trademark was removed from the register over alleged delay in seeking renewal of the mark.

Justice Amit Bansal noted that the Trade Marks Registry had admitted to not having any records indicating that form O3 notice was issued to the petitioner prior to the removal of the mark.

Charges Paid For Bandwidth To Overseas Telecom Operators Not Royalty U/S 9(1)(vi) Of Income Tax Act: Delhi HC Rejects Plea Against Airtel

Case title: The Pr. Commissioner Of Income Tax - International Taxation -1 v. Bharti Airtel Ltd

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 508

The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal preferred by the Income Tax Department claiming that Bharti Airtel should have deducted TDS on payments made to overseas telecom service providers for bandwidth services.

Take Expeditious Steps To Enact Advocates Protection Bill: High Court To Delhi Government

Title: DEEPA JOSEPH & ANR. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 509

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to take expeditious steps for enacting the Advocates Protection Bill, 2024.

Justice Sachin Datta directed the Delhi Government to file a fresh status report in a plea claiming that there was an "alarming rise" in incidents of violence inside the court premises of different district courts in Delhi.

Delhi High Court Rejects IPL Team RCB's Plea For Interim Relief Against Uber's 'Disparaging' Ad Featuring Travis Head

Title: Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited v. Uber India & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 510

The Delhi High Court dismissed the interim injunction plea filed by IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in its suit against Uber Moto over allegedly disparaging YouTube advertisement featuring Sunrisers Hyderabad's cricketer Travis Head.

Justice Saurabh Banerjee rejected the interim injunction application filed by RCB, observing that the impugned advertisement does not call for any interference at this stage.

High Court Asks Delhi Police To Take Strict Action Against Anyone Found Disturbing Shahdara Bar Association Elections; No Online Voting

Title: LALIT SHARMA AND ORS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 511

The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Police to take strict action against anyone, either lawyer or non-lawyer, who causes obstruction or disturbance in the conduct of Shahdara Bar Association elections which are scheduled to be held on May 09.

The order was passed by a full bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh, Justice Navin Chawla and Justice C Hari Shankar.

10 Yrs On, Delhi High Court Directs Railways To Pay ₹8 Lakh Compensation To Man Whose Leg Was Amputated After Falling From Train

Case title: Varun Jindal v. Union of India

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 512

The Delhi High Court has asked the Railway Department to pay ₹8 lakh as compensation to a man who sustained grievous injuries that resulted in amputation of his left leg back in the year 2015, after falling from a moving train.

The incident was a result of a heavy jerk on the train due to which the Appellant lost his balance and fell out of the allegedly overcrowded general compartment.

Expect Prudence From Aspirants Of Technical Post: Delhi HC Denies Relief To CRPF Candidate For Not Mentioning Work Experience In Application

Case title: Sanjay Kumar Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 513

The Delhi High Court has refused relief to an aspiring CRPF Sub-Inspector (Staff Nurse) who was denied marks as he failed to mention requisite work-experience mandatorily required in the application for recruitment.

Though the Petitioner had worked as Male Nurse Staff at a private hospital for more than five years, he was awarded 0 out of 5 marks earmarked in the selection criteria for prior experience.

Delhi HC Denies Relief To Judiciary Candidate Despite Mistake In Answer Key, Cites Earlier Order Denying Relief In Similar Case

Case title: Abhin Narula v. The High Court Of Delhi Through Registrar General & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 514

In a peculiar order, the Delhi High Court found force in a challenge to the 2023 Delhi Judicial Service Exam answer key but did not grant any relief to the aggrieved aspirant, citing a coordinate bench decision denying relief in a similar case.

A division bench of Justices C. Hari Shankar and Justice Ajay Digpaul said it had to exercise 'judicial discipline'

Delhi High Court Explains Concept Of 'Constructive Res Judicata', Says It Applies To Writ Proceedings As Well

Case title: SC Gupta v. Union of India & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 515

The Delhi High Court has held that though the provisions of CPC contained in Order II Rule 2 and Section 11 (pertaining to principle of Res Judicata) may not be strictly applicable to writ proceedings, however, the broad principles enshrined therein including the principle of Constructive Res Judicata will have application even to writ proceedings.

Delhi High Court Stays Interim Order In Favour Of Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar In Copyright Infringement Suit Against AR Rahman

Title: A R Rahman v. Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 516

The Delhi High Court stayed an interim injunction order granted in favour of veteran Indian classical singer Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar in his suit alleging copyright infringement of his “Shiva Stuti” composition by music composer A.R. Rahman and other producers in Tamil film Ponniyan Selvan 2 song "Veera Raja Veera.”

Delhi HC Orders Centre To Pay ₹1.76 Crore For Illegal Occupation Of Private Property For Two Decades, Says Right To Property Is Sacrosanct

Case title: Rajiv Sarin & Ors. v. Directorate Of Estates & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 517

The Delhi High Court has held that prolonged illegal occupation of private property by government authorities is unconstitutional and that State power cannot override property rights.

Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav emphasized, “Executive overreach beyond the four corners of the law must be met with constitutional censure, for when the protector of rights becomes the violator, the very fabric of the rule of law is imperiled. In a constitutional democracy governed by the principles of justice, equity, and good conscience, the preservation of legal rights such as that of proprietary must remain an unyielding commitment of the State.”

School Can't Deny Transfer Certificate To Child On Grounds Of Parents Having Matrimonial Dispute: Delhi High Court

Title: SAISHA CHHILLAR MINOR REPRESENTED THROUGH HER MOTHER MS. JYOTI CHHILLAR v. THE DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION & ORS

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 518

The Delhi High Court has observed that a school cannot deny transfer certificate to a child merely because the parents have ongoing matrimonial or guardianship dispute.

“…the school cannot deny the issuance of Transfer Certificate (TC) to the child who has sought admission in other school. In the event of delay in issuance of Transfer Certificate, even a disciplinary action can be taken against the Head-Master or In-Charge of the school. Needless to say that in a matrimonial or guardianship dispute, it is the interest of the child which is of paramount consideration,” Justice Vikas Mahajan said.

Take Concrete Decision So That No Student Is Excluded From CLAT Due To Language Barrier: Delhi High Court To Consortium Of NLUs

Case Title: SUDHANSHU PATHAK v. CONSORTIUM OF NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITIES THROUGH SECRETARY & ORS

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 519

The Delhi High Court has directed the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) to take a concrete decision so that no student giving Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) entrance examination is excluded due to language barrier.

Penalty U/S 122(1A) Of CGST Act Can Be Imposed On Both Taxable And Non-Taxable Person: Delhi High Court

Case title: Gurudas Mallik Thakur v. Commissioner Of Central Goods And Service Tax & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 520

The Delhi High Court has held that the penalty for GST evasion contemplated under Section 122(1A) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act 2017, can be imposed on 'any person'— whether taxable or non-taxable.

Ad-Hoc Arbitrator Can Grant Interest U/S 16 Of MSMED Act, Even If Reference Was Not Made To MSME Council: Delhi High Court

Case Title: Shristi Infrastructure Development vs Scorpio Engineering Private Limited and Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 521

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh held that an ad-hoc arbitrator (appointed under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996) is empowered to grant interest rate contemplated under Section 16 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, even if the reference was not made to the MSME Facilitation Council for resolving disputes.

Rights Of Lawful Residents Have Precedence Over Persons Who Encroach Upon Public Land: Delhi High Court Permits Demolition Drive

Case title: Maharani Bagh Co-Operative House Building And Welfare Society Ltd., & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 522

The Delhi High Court has held that individuals who erect unauthorized structures and encroach upon public land cannot be permitted to assert their purported rights in priority of other citizens.

Delhi High Court Closes TV Today's Plea Against Misuse Of Deepfake, Asks It To Give Suggestions To Centre's Committee

Title: TV Today v. Union of India

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 523

The Delhi High Court disposed of a petition filed by TV Today, which owns Aaj Tak and India Today news channels, highlighting the misuse of deepfake.

A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela asked TV Today to give its suggestions to the Committee of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITy), which is examining the issue of deepfakes.

Delhi High Court Refers Dispute Between 'The Emergency' Author, Netflix And Manikarnika Films To Mediation

Title: Coomi Kapoor v. Netflix Entertainment Services India LLP & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 524

The Delhi High Court referred to mediation a dispute between Coomi Kapoor- senior journalist and author of the book “The Emergency: A Personal History”, Manikarnika Films and Netflix over alleged breach of contract and damaging her reputation.

Delhi High Court Postpones Conduct Of Shahdara Bar Association Elections To May 24

Title: LALIT SHARMA AND ORS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 525

The Delhi High Court postponed the conduct of Shahdara Bar Association elections to May 24. The polls were scheduled to be held on May 09.

The order was passed by a full bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh, Justice Navin Chawla and Justice C Hari Shankar.

Police Must Register Regular FIR And Not 'Zero FIR' If Part Of Alleged Offence Occurred Within Its Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court

Case title: Ms. X v. State Of Nct Of Delhi And Others

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 526

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that if part of a cognizable offence alleged, occurred within the territorial jurisdiction of a Police station, they must register a regular FIR and probe the offence rather than registering a 'Zero FIR' and transferring the case to another police station.

Delhi High Court Explains Difference Between 'Interlocutory' And 'Intermediate' Order For Determining Maintainability Of Revision Petition

Case title: Dilshad Hussain v. Pushpa Devi

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 527

The Delhi High Court has elucidated the difference 'intermediate' and 'interlocutory' orders in relation to Section 379 CrPC, which bars revision of interlocutory orders.

SMAS Auto-Leasing Entitled To Protection & Preservation Of EVs Leased To 'Blu Smart', 'Gensol' Pending Arbitration: Delhi High Court

Case Title: SMAS Auto Leasing India Private Limited v. Gensol Engineering Limited & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 528

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Jyoti Singh has granted interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to the the petitioner who is the owner of electric vehicles (EVs) leased under Master Lease Agreements upon apprehensions of financial distress, default in lease payments by the respondents and a risk of dissipation or deterioration of assets pending arbitration. The Court restrained the respondents from transferring or encumbering the EVs.

Permission For Felling Of More Than 50 Trees To Be Supervised By Central Empowered Committee: Delhi High Court

Title: BHAVREEN KANDHARI v. SHRI C. D. SINGH AND ORS.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 529

The Delhi High Court ruled that the permission for felling of 50 or more trees in the national capital will be supervised by the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) as per the order of the Supreme Court.

Justice Jasmeet Singh added that permission for felling of upto 50 trees shall continue till the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is implemented by the city authorities.

Delhi High Court Closes Hamdard's Suit After Ramdev Removes Videos Making 'Sharbat Jihad' Remark

Title: Hamdard National Foundation India v. Patanjali Food Limited & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 530

The Delhi High Court closed the suit filed by Hamdard National Foundation India against Yoga Guru Ramdev over his “Sharbat Jihad” remark against former's Rooh Afza product.

Justice Amit Bansal decreed the suit after Senior Advocate Rajiv Nayar informed Court that affidavits have been filed by Ramdev and Patanjali Foods Limited that the impugned videos and posts have been taken down.

Dept Cannot Be Blamed If Assessee Is Not Diligent In Checking GST Portal For Show Cause Notice: Delhi High Court

Case title: Sandeep Garg v. Sales Tax Officer Class II Avato Ward 66 Zone 4 Delhi

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 531

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that an assessee cannot claim he was not granted an opportunity of hearing before an adverse order is passed, if he fails to check the GST portal for show cause notice and respond to the same.

Order 7 Rule 11 CPC | Documents Filed With Plaint Can Be Considered To Determine Whether It Discloses 'Cause Of Action': Delhi High Court

Case title: Gurmeet Singh Sachdeva v. Skyways Air Services Pvt. Ltd

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 532

The Delhi High Court has held that the plaint filed for instituting a suit cannot be read in isolation and the documents annexed with it can be considered to determine whether the plaint discloses a 'cause of action' for proceeding in the matter.

'RRTS Is Crucial Public Infrastructure Project': Delhi HC Refuses To Interfere With Demolition Of Kiosks At Sarai Kale Khan

Case title: Neeraj Gupta & Anr. v. MCD & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 533

The Delhi High Court refused to interfere with the demolition of tehbazari sites (kiosks) being carried out by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) at Sarai Kale Khan, for development of a metro rail station as part of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project.

Delhi High Court Directs Centre To Pay ₹20K As Costs To Army Central Welfare Fund For Seeking Adjournment In IPR Case

Title: NEERAJ GUPTA v. THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 534

he Delhi High Court imposed Rs. 20,000 as costs after a Central Government standing counsel sought repeated adjournments in an IPR case.

Justice Saurabh Banerjee renotified the matter and granted adjournment, subject to payment of costs to be paid to the Army Central Welfare Fund by the Central Government within four weeks.

S.17A PC Act | If Information About More Offenders Is Found During Trap Proceeding, CBI Can't Be Rendered Helpless In Continuing Probe: Delhi HC

Case title: Arun Kumar Jindal v. CBI

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 535

The Delhi High Court refused anticipatory bail to a Senior Section Engineer of the Railways, who was hauled up in a corruption case following trap proceedings conducted on co-accused.

GST | Delhi HC Rebukes Trend Of Persons Who Wrongfully Avail ITC By Invoking Writ Jurisdiction; Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost

Case title: M/S Mahesh Fabrinox Pvt. Ltd v. Union of India

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 536

The Delhi High Court has criticized the “pattern” of persons, who either availed fraudulent Input Tax Credit or enabled the availment of fraudulent ITC, invoking Court's writ jurisdiction to challenge orders imposing penalty under Section 74 of the Central Goods and Services Act 2017, on technical grounds.

Relief To Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's Daughter: Delhi HC Directs Google, X To Remove 'Defamatory' Posts Doubting Her UPSC Qualification

Title: Anjali Birla v. X Corp. and Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 537

The Delhi High Court closed the defamation suit filed by IRPS Officer and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's daughter, Anjali Birla, against social media posts alleging that she cleared UPSC exam in her first attempt by indulging in corrupt practices and misusing her father's position.

No Objections U/S 47 Of CPC Can Be Moved By Judgment Debtor Against Execution Of Award U/S 36 Of A&C Act: Delhi High Court

Case Title – Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pvt Ltd. v. MMTC Ltd.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 538

The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh has observed that a judgment debtor is not entitled to move objections under Section 47, CPC in an application for execution of award under Section 36, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“ACA”) as it would amount to effectively opening a second round for challenging the Award which would undermine the provision of section 34 i.e. challenge to Award on limited grounds and go against the intent of ACA.

Rights Of Prior User Prevail Over Registered Trademark Holder: Delhi HC Grants Interim Relief To German Society's Institutes In India

Case title: Goethe-Institut E.V. v. Abhishek Yadav & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 539

Reaffirming the principle that rights of prior user are superior to that of a proprietor holding a registered trademark, the Delhi High Court granted interim injunction in favour of Goethe-Institut, a German society which runs six educational institutes in India in the name of 'Max Mueller Bhavan', offering German language courses.

Can Suit For Infringement Lie Against Proprietors Of Registered Trademark? Delhi High Court Refers Issue To Larger Bench

Case title: Abros Sports International Pvt. Ltd. v. Ashish Bansal And Ors

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 540

The Delhi High Court has referred to a larger the following questions of law in relation to trademark infringement:

“(i) Whether a suit for infringement can lie against the proprietor of a registered trademark, with respect to the use of such trademark?

(ii) Whether, assuming such a suit can lie, the Court can pass any interlocutory order, injuncting the use, by the defendant, of the allegedly infringing registered trademark?

Rampant Misuse Of S.16 GST Act For Wrongful Availment Of ITC Will Create 'Enormous Dent' In GST Regime: Delhi High Court

Case title: Mukesh Kumar Garg v. UoI

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 541

The Delhi High Court has once again flagged concerns over rampant misuse of Section 16 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act 2017 by traders, for wrongful availment of Input Tax Credit.

Wife Leaving Job To Care For Child Not Voluntary Abandonment Of Work, Entitled To Maintenance: Delhi High Court

Case title: Praveen Kumar v. Pooja Arya

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 542

The Delhi High Court has held that a wife cannot be denied maintenance merely because she is qualified and was employed, if she was compelled to quit to take care of the child.

Prolonged Incarceration Undermines Right To Life, Conditional Liberty Must Override Bail Restrictions Under MCOCA: Delhi High Court

Title: RAJESH KUMAR ALIAS RAJE v. STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 543

The Delhi High Court has ruled that conditional liberty must override the statutory restrictions on grant of bail under Section 21 of Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).

'Complete Specification' Of Invention In Patent Is Sacrosanct To Determine Case Of Infringement: Delhi High Court

Case title: Crystal Crop Protection Limited v. Safex Chemicals India Limited & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 544

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that the 'Complete Specification' of an invention is sacrosanct for determining infringement of its patent.

Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Alleging Deaths Due To Negligence In Construction Activities, Cites Lack Of Specific Pleadings

Title: Sanser Pal Singh v. UOI

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 545

The Delhi High Court refused to entertain a public interest litigation alleging that deaths were being caused in the national capital due to negligence in constructions here.

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL On Overcrowding Of Tihar Jail, Asks Litigant To Approach Appropriate Authorities

Title: Anand Mishra v. UOI

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 546

The Delhi High Court rejected a public interest litigation highlighting the issue of overcrowding of Tihar jail in the national capital.

Order VII Rule 1 CPC | Time Limit To File Written Statement Not Applicable For Filing Reply To Amended Plaint: Delhi High Court

Case title: M/S A. G. Overseas Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Chetan Dass

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 547

The Delhi High Court has held that the 120 days time-limit prescribed under the Code of Civil Procedure for filing of written statement by a defendant does not apply to the party while filing reply to an amended plaint.

'There Has To Be Some Limit To Frivolity': Delhi High Court Raps Litigant For Filing PIL Calling BNS A 'Criminal Act' Of Government

Title: Upendra Nath Dalai v. UOI

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 548

The Delhi High Court rapped a litigant for filing a public interest litigation alleging that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 which replaced the erstwhile Indian Penal Code of 1860, is a “criminal act” of the Government of India.

'Authorities Are Alive To The Situation': Delhi High Court Closes PIL Seeking Expeditious Filling Of Judicial Vacancies

Title: AMIT SAHNI v. UNION OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE) THROUGH ITS SECRETARY AND OTHERS

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 549

The Delhi High Court closed a PIL seeking expeditious filling of the judicial vacancies in the Court by elevating eligible District Judges and Advocates from the Bar.

Delhi High Court Issues Ex-Parte Interim Injunction On Piruz Khambatta's Plea Against Unauthorised Use Of 'Rasna'

Case title: Mr. Piruz Khambatta & Anr. v. Franchise India Brands Limited & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 550

The Delhi High Court issued an ex parte ad interim injunction in favour of Piruz Khambatta, Chairman of Rasna Group and Ambassador of the government's Make In India initiative, on his plea against Franchise India Brands Limited.

When Deciding Application For Appointment Of Arbitrator, Court Cannot Examine Whether Claim Is Barred By Res Judicata: Delhi High Court

Case Title – Hindustan Construction Company Ltd v. Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 551

The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Jyoti Singh has observed that it is not open to the referral court in a petition filed under Section 11, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“ACA”) to examine the issue whether the claim is barred by res judicata. Such an examination falls within the domain of the Arbitral Tribunal.

Timelines Under Rule 100 Of Trade Marks Rules 2017 Are Mandatory, Cannot Be Waived: Delhi High Court

Case title: Romil Gupta Trading As Sohan Lal Gupta v. Registrar Of Trade Marks & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 552

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that the one-month notice period mentioned under Section 100 of the Trademarks Rules 2017 before the Registrar can initiate rectification of register, is mandatory and cannot be waived.

[Dowry Death] Mere Suspicion Of Extramarital Affair Without More Not Enough For Abetment Of Suicide: Delhi High Court

Title: ANSHUL v. STATE

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 553

While granting bail to a husband in a dowry death case, the Delhi High Court held that mere suspicion of extramarital affair or strained relations without more is not enough to invoke the charge of abetment of suicide.

Delhi High Court Directs Saket Gokhale To Publish Apology For Defaming Lakshmi Puri

Title: LAKSHMI MURDESHWAR PURI v. SAKET GOKHALE

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 554

The Delhi High Court has directed Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale to publish the apology for defaming Lakshmi Puri, former Indian Assistant Secretary-General to the United Nations, as directed by a single judge last year.

Online Part-Time Job Scam: Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Accused, Says Custodial Interrogation Needed To Uncover Conspiracy

Case title: Shamikh Shahbaz Shaikh v. State Govt. Of NCT Of Delhi

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 555

The Delhi High Court denied anticipatory bail to an agent of fintech Rapipay, allegedly involved in duping a man of ₹17,95,000/- in an online part-time job scam.

Failure To Comply With Conditions Imposed By Court While Permitting Undertrial To Leave Country Can't Be Taken Lightly: Delhi High Court

Case title: Dinesh Aneja v. State Through Government Of NCT Of Delhi

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 556

The Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with a Sessions Court order forfeiting the fixed deposit of a rape accused, as he failed to intimate on affidavit his itinerary for foreign travel which was allowed by the Sessions Court during pendency of trial.

Registration Of Trademark In Other Countries Doesn't By Itself Entitle Party To Its Registration In India: Delhi High Court

Case title: Mankind Pharma Limited v. Zhejiang Yige Enterprise Management Group Co. Ltd. & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 557

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that registration of a trademark in other countries does not by itself entitle registration of the said mark in India.

Controller Of Patents Must Specify Known Substance Against Which Claimed Invention Is Being Assessed In Hearing Notice: Delhi High Court

Case title: Taiho Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd v. The Controller Of Patents

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 558

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that the Controller of Patents must clearly specify in the hearing notice the 'known substance' against which the claimed invention of an applicant is being assessed.

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Disciplinary Proceedings Against JNU Student Over Protest On 2017 Women's Hostels Raids

Title: ADITI CHATTERJEE v. JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY AND ORS.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 559

The Delhi High Court has set aside disciplinary proceedings against a resident student of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) initiated over protest on allegedly illegal raids conducted at the women's hostels in 2017.

JEE-Main: Delhi High Court Orders CFSL Probe In Plea Alleging Manipulation Of Score Cards

Title: ANUSHA GUPTA & ORS v. NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY (THROUGH THE DIRECTOR) & ORS.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 560

The Delhi High Court has ordered investigation by Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), CBI, in a petition filed by two candidates alleging manipulation of their score cards in JEE (Main)-2025.

'Broad Daylight Violence': Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Lawyer In Road Rage Case, Says All Equal In Eyes Of Law

Title: RAJ KUMAR CHAUDHARY v. STATE

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 561

The Delhi High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a lawyer accused of causing serious injuries to a man in a road rage case, emphasizing that all are equal in the eyes of law and none can be treated as more equal.

FEMA Does Not Grant Immunity For Offences Under IPC, Both Statutes Address Different Infractions: Delhi High Court

Title: MANIDEEP MAGO v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS and other connected matter

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 562

The Delhi High Court has observed that Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, does not grants to a person immunity for offences committed under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

Condition Has Improved In Jail: Delhi High Court Denies Interim Bail To PFI Leader On Medical Grounds

Title: A. S. ISMAIL v. NIA

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 563

The Delhi High Court has denied interim bail to Popular Front of India (PFI) leader AS Ismail booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967, observing that his medical condition has significantly improved.

[Sex Determination] Offences Under PCPNDT Act Cognizable, Registration Of FIR Not Barred Under Law: Delhi High Court

Title: DR. RANDHAWA ULTRASONOGRAPHY IMAGING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE & Ors v. STATE OF NCT, DELHI

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 564

The Delhi High Court has held that the offences under the Pre-Conception & Pre Natal Diagnostic Technique (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994, are cognizable and registration of FIR and investigation by the Police under the enactment, per se, is not barred under law.

[Arbitration] Initial Filing Without Essential Documents Non Est In Law, Limitation Can't Be Circumvented By Curing Defects: Delhi High Court

Case Title: UNION OF INDIA Versus M/S GR-GAWA R(J.V.)

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 565

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav has held that an initial filing made without the essential documents like attaching impugned award etc. required for adjudication is non est in law and has no legal existence. Such a filing, made merely to evade the limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) cannot be considered valid.

Medical Standards For Appointment Decided By Forces, Aspirants Can't Seek Parity With Other Paramilitary Forces/Army: Delhi High Court

Case title: SP v. Union of India

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 566

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that medical standards to be met for appointment in an armed force are decided by the respective forces and there can be no question of parity among different forces.

[S.173 BNSS] High Court Slams Delhi & UP Cops For "Passing The Buck", Says Police Can't Refuse To Register FIR Based On Jurisdiction

Case title: Khushi Sharma v. Union Of India And Others

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 567

The Delhi High Court today expressed “serious consternation” and “regret” at the conduct of both the Delhi Police and the Uttar Pradesh Police in failing to register an FIR regarding the mysterious death of a 20-year-old Delhi resident in Greater Noida.

Contempt Court Can Reverse Benefits Obtained From Disobeying Orders U/S 9 & 17 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi HC

Case Title:M/S Rhine Power Pvt. Ltd. Versus M/S Ramprastha Promoters And Developers Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 568

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Anish Dayal has held that the contempt court is empowered to issue directions to reverse any benefits obtained in disobedience of an order passed under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) to ensure that parties are restrained from violating the court's orders.

Delhi High Court Awards Damages To Eureka Forbes Over Counterfeiting Of Aquaguard Spare Parts

Case title: Eureka Forbes Limited (Formerly Forbes Enviro Solutions Limited) v. Nandan Sales And Ors

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 569

The Delhi High Court has granted a permanent injunction in favour of home appliance manufacturer Eureka Forbes, against counterfeiting of the spare parts and consumables of its famous Aquaguard.

Arbitrator's Decision To Choose Internationally Recognised Formula Based On Expertise For Computing Damages Can't Be Faulted: Delhi High Court

Case Title: DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Versus M/S NARAINDAS R ISRANI

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 570

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri has held that different formulae may be applied depending on the circumstances, and the choice of method for computing damages falls within the arbitrator's discretion. Sections 55 and 73 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Contract Act) do not prescribe any specific formula for the calculation of damages. Therefore, the arbitrator's decision to apply any internationally recognized method, based on their expertise, cannot be faulted.

Any Person Has Right To Legally Import Second Hand Goods Bearing Trademark Of An Entity And Sell Them: Delhi High Court

Case title: Western Digital Technologies Inc. & Anr. v. Hansraj Dugar

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 571

“Any person in India has the right to legally import goods from abroad bearing the trademarks of an entity and sell the same in India,” the Delhi High Court has held.

Limitation For Application U/S 11(6) Of Arbitration Act Can't Be Bypassed By Claiming Advocate Was Not Authorised To Issue Notice: Delhi High Court

Case Title: RINKOO AGGARWAL versus GAURAV SABHARWAL & ANR.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 572

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Jyoti Singh has held that the bar of limitation for filing an application under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) seeking the appointment of an arbitrator, cannot be circumvented merely on the ground that the demand-cum-arbitration invocation notice was issued by the petitioner's counsel without proper authorization. The court held that such a contention, if accepted, would render the limitation period for filing such applications meaningless and defeat the very purpose of prescribing a time frame.

Waiver To Section 12(5) Of Arbitration Act Has To Be Given After Constitution Of The Tribunal: Delhi High Court

Case Title – M.V. Omni Projects (India) Ltd. v. Union of India through Chief Engineer Northern Railways & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 573

The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh has observed that the party giving no-objection to the applicability of Section 12(5), Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“ACA”) has to give such no-objection after the constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal. The waiver to applicability has to be done after the arbitrators are appointed with the names and details. The Court also observed that any waiver before the constitution of the arbitral tribunal is no waiver in the eyes of law.

Delhi High Court Rejects Plea By 'The Wire' Against Summoning Order Passed In Ex-JNU Professor's Defamation Complaint

Case title : FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM V/s AMITA SINGH and connected matter

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 574

The Delhi High Court has rejected the pleas moved by Foundation of Independent Journalism, which runs the media platform 'The Wire', and its editor Ajoy Ashirwad Mahaprastha challenging an order summoning them on a criminal defamation case filed by former JNU professor Amita Singh.

AAP Leader Jasmine Shah Withdraws From Delhi High Court Plea Against Removal From DDCD Post

Title: JASMINE SHAH v. DIRECTOR (PLANNING) GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 575

Aam Aadmi Party leader Jasmine Shah withdrew from the Delhi High Court his petition filed against his removal from the post of Vice Chairperson of Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi (DDCD) in 2022.

No Damages For Loss Of Profit In Absence Of Proof Of Missed Profitable Ventures Due To Delay In Contractual Payment: Delhi High Court

Case Title: UNION OF INDIA Versus AHLUWALIA CONTRACTS (INDIA) LTD.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 576

The Delhi High Court bench of Justices Vibhu Bakhru and Tejas Karia has held that unless it is demonstrated that the delay in payment for the completion of the work contract prevented the contractor from undertaking other profitable ventures, damages for loss of profits cannot be awarded.

High Court Allows Withdrawal Of Delhi Govt's Plea Against LG Appointing Prosecutors Of Choice For Arguing Farmers Protest, Delhi Riots Cases

Case Title: GNCTD v. LG

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 577

The Delhi High Court has allowed the withdrawal of a petition filed by then AAP-led Delhi Government against an order of the Lieutenant Governor, overturning the Cabinet's decision to appoint a panel of prosecutors of its choice to argue cases related to Farmers Protest and Delhi Riots.

Delhi High Court Asks Centre To Expedite Process Of Issuing Guidelines On 'Accessibility Standards' For OTTs To Aid Persons With Disabilities

Title: Akshat Baldwa & Anr. v. Maddock Films & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 578

The Delhi High Court has directed the Union Government to expedite the process of issuance of guidelines on incorporating accessibility features in Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms for persons with disabilities (PwDs).

Once Worker Provides Testimony Under Oath, Burden Shifts On Employer To Disprove Claims: Delhi HC

Title: DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAY HOSPITAL v. SANGEETA

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 579

Delhi High Court: A single judge bench of Justice Manoj Jain dismissed a petition that was filed by the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital. The hospital was challenging a labour court award that awarded compensation to a sanitation worker. The court agreed with the Labour Court and ruled that the worker had been in continuous employment for over 240 days, and was improperly terminated. However, the court only awarded compensation instead of reinstatement.

JEE-Mains: Delhi High Court Orders National Cyber Forensic Lab To Probe Allegations Regarding Manipulation Of Score Cards

Title: ANUSHA GUPTA & ORS v. NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY (THROUGH THE DIRECTOR) & ORS.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 580

The Delhi High Court asked the Director of National Cyber Forensic Laboratory (NCFL) to expedite the investigation ordered in a petition filed by two candidates alleging manipulation of their score cards in JEE (Main)-2025.

Questions On Legality Of Revival Of Arbitral Proceedings To Be Adjudicated By Tribunal U/S 16 Of A&C Act: Delhi High Court

Case Title: MDD Medical Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. Delhi International Arbitration Centre and Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 581

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri, while hearing a writ petition challenging the decision of Delhi International Arbitration Centre (Respondent No. 1) to revive arbitral proceeding after closing the proceedings due to non-filing of the State of Claim (SOC) observed that since the proceedings have been revived, the Arbitral Tribunal is the competent authority to adjudicate and rule upon.

If No Bonafide Negotiations Occur After Arbitration Notice, Period Cannot Be Excluded From Limitation: Delhi High Court

Case Title: Tirupati Constwell Private Limited Versus Delhi States Employees Federation CGHS Ltd

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 582

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Sachin Datta has held that if, after the issuance of a notice invoking arbitration, no bonafide negotiations take place between the parties, and the limitation period for filing an application under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) expires, the time allegedly spent in such negotiations cannot be excluded while computing the limitation period under Section 11.

Intent Of S.11(6) Of Arbitration Act Is Not To Confer Jurisdiction On Courts Incompetent To Entertain Such Applications: Delhi High Court

Case Title: IIFL HOME FINANCE LTD versus PUNKAJ BHAGCHAND CHHALLANI & ORS

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 583

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Sachin Datta has held that the intent of Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) cannot be interpreted to confer jurisdiction on a court that is otherwise incompetent to entertain an application under this provision.

Greater Latitude Must Be Given To Military Posts Compared To Civilian Posts: Delhi High Court In CRPF Personnel's Plea Against Posting

Case title: Ajay Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 584

The Delhi High Court observed that a greater degree of latitude has to be necessarily accorded to paramilitary and Armed Forces in cases relating to transfer of personnel.

Appointment Of Arbitrator As 'Observer' In Another Matter Does Not Render Him Ineligible Under 5th & 7th Schedule Of A&C Act: Delhi High Court

Case Title: RAM KRISHAN ASSOCIATES PVT. LTD. versus ASIAN HOTEL (NORTH) LTD.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 585

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh has held that the appointment of an arbitrator as an observer in a matter unrelated to the arbitration dispute does not constitute de facto or de jure ineligibility under the Fifth or Seventh Schedules of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act). Consequently, the arbitrator's mandate cannot be terminated on this ground under Section 14 of the Act. However, the court permitted the petitioner to raise this objection under Section 34 after the award is passed.

Delhi High Court Rejects Vantara's Contempt Plea Seeking Deletion Of Himal Southasian Article On Ill-Treatment Of Elephants

Title: GREENS ZOOLOGICAL RESCUE AND REHABILITATION CENTRE SOCIETY & ANR v. HIMAL SOUTHASIAN & ORS.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 586

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a contempt petition filed by Anant Ambani led Vantara, seeking deletion of an article published on online platform Himal Southasian alleging ill-treatment and transfer of elephants.

Section 377 IPC Can't Be Applied To Prosecute Husband In Marital Relationship: Delhi High Court

Title: SK v. THE STATE NCT OF DELHI

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 587

The Delhi High Court has ruled that in a marital relationship, Section 377 of Indian Penal Code, 1860, cannot be applied to criminalise non-penile-vaginal intercourse between a husband and wife.

“Such an interpretation would be in line with the reasoning and observations of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Navtej Singh Johar (supra),” Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said.

Right To Speedy Trial Not An 'Illusory Safeguard', Personal Liberty Can't Be 'Whittled Down' In MCOCA Cases: Delhi High Court

Title: JITENDER DIXIT v. THE STATE (NCT OF DELHI)

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 588

Emphasizing that the right to speedy trial is not an illusory safeguard, the Delhi High Court has said that personal liberty cannot be whittled down merely because the case is under Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 (MCOCA).

Delhi High Court Grants Bail To Murder Accused To Undergo Surgery, Asks Him To Mark Attendance By Video Calling IO

Case title: Maninder Sidhu v. The State Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 589

The Delhi High Court granted medical bail to a murder accused seeking to undergo laser surgery for Varicose Veins, subject to his marking attendance with the Investigating Officer on video calls.

Ordinarily, those on bail are required to visit the jurisdictional police station in person to mark their attendance with the IO.

Companies Or Firms Can Invoke S.14(1)(e) Of Delhi Rent Control Act To Evict Tenant For Bonafide Use: High Court Answers Reference

Case title: KS Bhandari v. M/S International Security Printers Pvt Ltd. (and batch)

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 590

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act 1958 is not confined to eviction of tenants for bona fide use by a man or a woman and it includes a tenant who is a juristic entity or any other entity such as a firm, company, etc.

Mandate Of MSME Council Not Automatically Terminated For Failure To Refer Dispute To Arbitration Within 90 Days: Delhi High Court

Case Title: MDD MEDICAL SYSTEMS (INDIA) PVT. LTD. versus DELHI INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE AND ORS.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 591

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri has held that the mandate of the MSME Facilitation Council to refer a dispute to arbitration under Section 18(3) of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, following the failure of conciliation under Section 18(2), is not automatically terminated if the referral is not made within 90 days as prescribed under Section 18(5). Unlike Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) Section 18(5) of the MSMED Act does not specify any consequences for non-compliance with the 90-day timeline.

Common Names Like 'NEHA' Can Constitute Protected Trademark If It Acquires Inherent Distinctiveness Or Secondary Meaning: Delhi High Court

Case title: Vikas Gupta And Anr v. M/S Sahni Cosmetics

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 592

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that common Indian forenames like “NEHA” can constitute protected trademark, provided it acquires an 'inherent distinctiveness' by establishing a secondary meaning in trade.

Delhi High Court Closes PIL Seeking Special Benches To Adjudicate Quashing Pleas, Asks Lawyer To Give Suggestions On Administrative Side

Title: Aditya Singh Deshwal v. Delhi High Court through Registrar General

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 593

The Delhi High Court closed a public interest litigation to constitute special designated benches to adjudicate quashing petitions on the basis of a settlement.

A division bench comprising Chief Justice dk Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela asked the lawyer Aditya Singh Deshwal to give the suggestions on the administrative side.

Mere Inclusion Of A Mark In Trading Name Does Not By Itself Constitute 'Trademark': Delhi High Court

Case title: Vikas Gupta And Anr v. M/S Sahni Cosmetics

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 594

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that mere inclusion of a mark in a trading name does not, by itself, constitute a protected 'trademark'.

Single bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula though conceded that many brands derive their commercial identity through consistent and public-facing use of their trading name, it held that to give rise to protectable rights, such use must be of a kind that identifies the source of the goods and serves to distinguish them from those of others – a concept often referred to by Courts as “use in the trademark sense”.

Pre-Deposit Of Awarded Amount Through Bye-Laws For Entertaining Plea U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act Is Impermissible: Delhi High Court

Case Title: Harshvardhan Metals Ltd & Anr. Versus ISF Commodities (P) Ltd

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 595

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh has held that Bye-laws may serve as operational guidelines, but they cannot impose conditions that conflict with statutory rights.

Interest Ceases To Accrue On Decretal Amount Deposited In Court Registry When Award Holder Has Knowledge Of Deposit: Delhi High Court

Case Title: PCL STICCO (JV) versus NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 596

The Delhi High Court bench of Justices Vibhu Bakhru and Tejas Karia has held that once the Judgment Debtor deposits the decretal amount with the court registry pursuant to a court order, and the Award Holder has notice of such deposit, interest on the deposited amount ceases to accrue. Consequently, interest can only be claimed on the remaining outstanding amount, not on the sum deposited with the court.

Delhi High Court Stays CAG Audit Of Accounts Of Ajmer Sharif Dargah

Title: ANJUMAN MOINIA FAKHRIA CHISHTIYA KHUDDAM KHWAJA SAHIB SYEDZADGAN (REGD.) DARGAH SHARIF, AJMER v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANR and other connected matter

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 597

The Delhi High Court has stayed the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit of the accounts of Ajmer Sharif Dargah.

Justice Sachin Datta found credibility in the contention of Dargah's submission that the requirements under Section 20 of the CAG Act were not satisfied.

Bar Council Elections: Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Biometric Verification Of Advocates

Title: LALIT SHARMA AND ORS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 598

The Delhi High Court refused to entertain a plea seeking implementation of biometric verification process of Advocates for elections to the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD).

[Arbitration Act] Opposite Party's Failure To Reply To S.21 Notice Doesn't Imply Consent To Appointment Of Named Arbitrator: Delhi High Court

Case Title – M/s Supreme Infrastructure India Limited v Freyssinet Memard India Pvt. Ltd.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 599

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Jyoti Singh while setting aside an arbitral award has observed that unilateral appointment of arbitrator vitiates the award and if the opposite party fails to reply to the notice under Section 21, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“ACA”), then such inaction cannot lead to an inference as to implied consent or acquiescence of the party to appointment of the named Arbitrator. The Court held that in such a situation the only recourse available to the party is to invoke the jurisdiction of the Court for appointment of an arbitrator.

AgustaWestland Scam: Delhi High Court Modifies Christian Michel's Bail Conditions In ED Case

Case Title: Christian Michel James v. ED

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 600

The Delhi High Court modified the bail condition imposed on British Arms Counsultant Christian James Michel in the FIR registered by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Agusta Westland chopper scam.

'Nation Rests Peacefully Because Armed Forces Remain Vigilant': Delhi High Court Denies Bail In Espionage Case

Title: MOHSIN KHAN v. THE STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 601

The Delhi High Court has denied bail to a man accused in an espionage case, observing that the nation rests peacefully because the armed forces remain vigilant.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma denied bail to Mohsin Khan, accused of transmitting sensitive information pertaining to the Indian Army to Pakistan High Commission.

Delhi High Court Grants Bail To Man Booked For Murder After His Father Hit Deceased With Knife

Case title: Chandan Rai v. State

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 602

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a man booked for murder after his father hit the deceased with a knife, during a quarrel involving the three.

[Arbitration] S.10 Of General Clauses Act Applies Only If S.34 Application Was Filed Within Time, Court Was Closed On Last Day Of Limitation: Delhi HC

Case Title: VASISHTA MANTENA NH04 JV & ORS. versus Mr. Ashish Kothari, Adv. BLACKLEAD INFRATECH PVT. LTD.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 603

The Delhi High Court bench of Justices Hari Shankar and Ajay Digpaul has held that the benefit of Section 10 of the General Clauses Act is available only when the petition is filed within the normal limitation period that is 90 days as prescribed under section 34(3) of the Arbitration Act and the court was closed on the last day of that period. It does not apply when the court was closed on the last day of the extendable period under proviso to Section 34(3) of the Arbitration Act.

'Conduct Is Disquieting To Court's Conscience': Delhi High Court Dismisses Applications For Condonation Of Delay In Filing & Re-Filing Appeal

Case Title: KAL AIRWAYS PRIVATE LIMITED versus SPICEJET LIMITED & ANR.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 604

The Delhi High Court bench of Justices C. Harishankar and Ajay Digpaul observed that the conduct of the appellants in this case is deeply troubling to the court's conscience. They neither informed the respondents about the filing of the present appeals nor disclosed the same to the court, even though the respondents' appeals challenging the same arbitral award had been listed and heard multiple times. Under these circumstances, the delay in filing and refiling the appeals cannot be condoned due to the appellants' evident lack of bona fide.

Income Tax Act Doesn't Contemplate Hiatus Between Handing Over & Receipt Of Documents By AO Of Non-Searched Entity: Delhi High Court

Case title: Carol Infrastructure Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Central Circle 27, Delhi & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 605

The Delhi High Court made it clear that Section 153C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 “does not contemplate a hiatus” between handing over and receipt of information or documents pertaining to a non-searched entity.

Indo-Swiss DTAA | Period Of Reference Can't Be Excluded From Limitation U/S 153B Income Tax Act If Reference Is Invalid: Delhi High Court

Case title: The Pr. Commissioner Of Income Tax -Central -1 v. Sneh Lata Sawhney (and batch)

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 606

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that Clause (ix) of the Explanation to Section 153B of the Income Tax Act 1961 cannot be invoked to exclude the period of reference under the Indo-Swiss DTAA, if the reference itself is invalid.

S.498A IPC | False Allegations Create Cynicism, Give Rise To Suspicion Against Genuine Victims: Delhi High Court

Title: NITIN KUMAR AND ORS v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) AND ANR

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 607

While dealing with a case concerning Section 498A of Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Delhi High Court has said that false allegations in such cases have wide ranging consequences across the society as the same create cynicism and give rise to a suspicion even against genuine victims.

Maintenance Is Not A Favour, It's The Recognition Of Shared Parental Responsibility & Child's Right To Be Supported: Delhi High Court

Title: SH. VINEET GUPTA v. SMT. BHAWNA GUPTA

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 608

The Delhi High Court has ruled that maintenance m is not a favour but is a recognition of shared parental responsibility, and of the child's right to be supported.

Motor Vehicle Rules | Absence Of Endorsement On Driving License For Transporting Hazardous Goods Doesn't Disentitle Trained Driver: Delhi High Court

Case title: Amit Sharma v. New India Assurance Co. Pvt. Ltd And Ors

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 609

The Delhi High Court has held that where there is no evidence that a goods carriage/ tanker was carrying hazardous material, the mere absence of an endorsement under Rule 9 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 cannot be construed as a breach of statutory conditions sufficient to grant recovery rights to the insurer.

When Discharging Accused With Mental Retardation, Courts Must Consider Whether Release Poses Threat To Public Safety: Delhi High Court

Case title: State v. Neeraj

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 610

The Delhi High Court has held that when a Court comes to a conclusion that an accused person is suffering from mental retardation and decides to discharge him, it must consider whether it is safe to release such accused in the society.

Delhi Govt Implements SOP For Handling Bomb Threats In Schools, High Court Closes Contempt Plea

Title: ARPIT BHARGAVA v. DHARMENDRA AND ANR

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 611

The Delhi High Court has closed a contempt petition after the Delhi Government's Director of Education implemented the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for handling bomb threats in schools in the national capital.

Delhi High Court Orders Elections Of Roller Skating Federation To Be Conducted As Per National Sports Code, IOA Constitution

Title: GUJARAT STATE ROLLER SKATING ASSOCIATION v. ROLLER SKATING FEDERATION OF INDIA AND ORS

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 612

The Delhi High Court has ordered that the elections of the Roller Skating Federation of India shall be conducted in terms of the National Sports Code and the constitution of the Indian Olympic Association.

BSF Constable Losing Left Eye In Militant Encounter; Delhi High Court Rejects Union's Opposition , Grants Lump Sum Compensation

Title: JAGTAR SINGH v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 613

Delhi High Court: A Division Bench consisting of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur allowed a writ petition filed by a retired BSF officer. The court directed the Union of India to provide lump sum compensation to the retired BSF officer, for a disability that he suffered in the line of duty. The Court held that he was entitled to compensation under Rule 9(3) of the Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1972 (“CCS (EOP) Rules”), since his disability was attributable to his service. The Court also explained that any delay by the disabled in approaching the court is not a valid reason to deny disability compensation.

Fresh Cause Of Action Cannot Accrue U/S 18 Of Limitation Act If Liability Is Acknowledged After Expiry Of Period Of Limitation: Delhi High Court

Case Title: M/S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Versus M/S MCM WORLDWIDE PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 614

The Delhi High Court bench of Justices Subramonium Prasad and Harish Vaidyanathanshankar has held that for a valid acknowledgment under section 18 of the Limitation Act, 1963 certain essential requirements must be met. Firstly, the acknowledgment must be made before the relevant period of limitation has expired. Secondly, it must pertain specifically to the liability concerning the right in question. Lastly, the acknowledgment must be in writing and signed by the party against whom such right is claimed.

No Fixed Format For Sending Notice U/S 21 Of A&C Act, Outlining Clear Intention To Adopt Arbitration Is Sufficient: Delhi High Court

Case Title: NATIONAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION & ANR. versus M/S ARDEE HI-TECH PVT. LTD.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 615

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh has held that there is no prescribed format for a notice invoking arbitration. The legal requirement is that the party invoking arbitration must clearly outline the disputes between the parties and state that if these disputes remain unresolved, arbitration proceedings will be initiated. The intention to resolve the disputes through arbitration must be explicitly stated in the notice.

Plea Of Waiving Arbitration Clause Cannot Be Examined By Referral Court U/S Of 8 A&C Act, Falls Within Domain Of Tribunal: Delhi High Court

Case Title – Porto Emporios Shipping Inc v Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 616

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav while allowing an application under Section 8, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“ACA”) has observed that the plea of waiver of arbitration clause is a plea concerning rights in personam and does not render the dispute to be manifestly non-arbitrable. Consequently, the determination of such a plea properly falls within the jurisdictional domain of the Arbitral Tribunal itself.

Delhi High Court Closes Doctor's Plea Against Locking Of Facebook Account For Allegedly 'Glorifying Dangerous Organisations'

Title: DR. SHAHIN NOOREYEZDAN v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANR.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 617

The Delhi High Court closed a petition filed by a doctor against locking of his Facebook account on the ground that his profile picture contained symbols, glorification or support of dangerous people and organisations.

'Industrial Building' Not Limited To Manufacturing Units, Can Include IT & Software Offices For Purposes Of Property Tax: Delhi High Court

Case title: SDMC v. Moon Steeland General Industries Pvt. Ltd.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 618

The Delhi High Court has held that the scope of an 'Industrial Building' cannot be restricted merely to traditional notions of manufacturing involving tangible and physical goods.

Threatening Or Intimidating Female Judge Is Assault On Justice Itself, Must Be Met With Firm Accountability: Delhi High Court

Title: SANJAY RATHORE v. STATE (GOVT OF NCT, DELHI) AND ANR

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 619

The Delhi High Court said that the act of threatening or intimidating a judge, especially through gender-specific abuse, is an assault on justice itself and must be met with firm accountability.

Legal Services Authority Must Provide Reasons For Quantum Of Compensation Decided U/S 357A CrPC: Delhi High Court

Case title: Smt. Nirmala And Another v. The State And Ors

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 620

The Delhi High Court has directed the District Legal Services Authority to apply their mind and give reasons while deciding the quantum of compensation to be granted under Section 357A(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

Delhi High Court Orders Take Down Of 'Defamatory' YouTube Videos Against Financial Educator Pushkar Raj Thakur

Title: Pushkar Raj Thakur v. Google & Anr

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 621

The Delhi High Court ordered take down of allegedly defamatory YouTube videos against financial educator and entrepreneur Pushkar Raj Thakur.

Death Gratuity Of Deceased Employee Can Be Attached In Execution Proceedings Against Legal Heirs As It Forms Part Of Estate: Delhi HC

Title: BUREAU OF OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS AND DD M/O INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING v. CANARA BANK

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 622

A single judge bench of Justice Ravinder Dudeja held that the gratuity that remains unreleased at the time of an employee's death, becomes part of his estate. The court confirmed that this can also be attached against decrees passed against their legal heirs. The court clarified that Section 60(g) of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, only protects gratuity if it is received during the employee's lifetime, and not when it passes on as inheritance.

Arbitration Clause Prevails Over Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause, Court At Designated Seat Retains Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court

Case Title: M/S KLA CONST TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD Versus M/S GULSHAN HOMZ PRIVATE LIMITED

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 623

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav has held that when an exclusive jurisdiction clause is expressly made "subject to" the arbitration clause, and the arbitration clause designates a different territorial location as the seat of arbitration, the arbitration clause prevails. In case of conflict, the jurisdiction of the court is determined by the seat designated in the arbitration agreement which overrides the exclusive jurisdictional clause mentioned in the agreement.

Delhi High Court Asks Govt To Consider Formulating Policy For Rehabilitation Of Stray Dogs

Title: PRATIMA DEVI v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI & ORS.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 624

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government and other authorities here to consider formulating a policy for rehabilitation of stray dogs in the national capital.

Delhi High Court Takes Judicial Note Of Report On Over 3000 Soldiers Of Rajputana Rifles Passing Through 'Filthy Drain' Daily

Title: MAHARANI BAGH CO-OPERATIVE HOUSE BUILDING AND WELFARE SOCIETY LTD., & ANR v. UNION OF INDIA& ORS and other connected matter

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 625

The Delhi High Court has taken judicial note of a newspaper report stating that over 3,000 soldiers of the Rajputana Rifles have to pass through a filthy drain every morning while marching out of their barracks for heading towards the parade ground.

Delhi High Court Terminates Mandate Of Arbitrator Over Unexplained Delay Of 8 Years In Delivering Award

Case Title: GREAT EASTERN ENERGY CORPORATION LIMITED versus SOPAN PROJECTS

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 626

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad has held that arbitral proceedings cannot remain pending for eight years without the pronouncement of an award by the learned Sole Arbitrator. While a hearing was scheduled on 17.10.2023, no reasons were provided for convening the hearing or for the prolonged delay in delivering the award. Such undue and unexplained delay defeats the very purpose of arbitration and is contrary to the public policy of India. Accordingly, the mandate of the learned Sole Arbitrator was terminated under section 14 of the Arbitration Act.

Delhi High Court Refuses Interim Protection From Arrest To Ahlmad In Corruption Case, Says Allegations 'Very Serious'

Title: Mukesh Kumar v. State

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 627

The Delhi High Court refused to grant interim protection from arrest at this stage to an Ahlmad of Rouse Avenue Courts booked in a corruption case by Anti Corruption Branch (ACB).

Delhi High Court Passes John Doe Order Restraining Circulation Of Deepfake Videos Of YouTuber Ankur Warikoo

Title: ANKUR WARIKOO & ANR v. JOHN DOE & ORS.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 628

The Delhi High Court has passed a john doe order and restrained unauthorised publishing and circulation of deepfake videos of YouTuber and influencer Ankur Warikoo.

Eviction Order Has Serious Consequences, Will Be Vitiated In Absence Of Show Cause Notice Under Senior Citizens Rules: Delhi High Court

Title: POOJA MEHTA & ORS v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 629

The Delhi High Court has ruled that an eviction order shall be vitiated in absence of a show cause notice under Rule 22(3)(1)(iv)(v) of the Delhi Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2009.

Applicant Must Produce Trial Court Ordersheets When Seeking Bail On Ground Of Delay In Trial: Delhi High Court

Title: PHULMAI TAMANG @ NEHA v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 630

The Delhi High Court has ruled that an applicant who seeks bail on the ground of delay in trial must place on record trial court order sheets to rule out the possibility that the case was being adjourned at his or her request.

Encroachers Can't Claim Right To Continue Occupying Public Land Pending Resolution Of Their Rehabilitation Claims: Delhi High Court

Title: RAM DEV RAI & ANR v. DELHI URBAN SHELTER IMPROVEMENT BOARD & ANR

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 631

The Delhi High Court has observed that encroachers cannot claim a right to continue occupying public land pending the resolution of their rehabilitation claims under the applicable policy.

Delhi High Court Quashes Interim Order Restraining Law Firm Fox Mandal & Associates From Using 'FoxMandal' Trademark

Case title: FOX MANDAL AND ASSOCIATES AND ANR V/s SOMABRATA MANDAL AND ORS And SHUVABRATA MANDAL V/s SOMABRATA MANDAL& ORS. FAO (COMM)-133/2025

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 632

The Delhi High Court set aside a commercial court's interim order restraining Shuvabrata Mandal and Shouryabrata Mandal who run Fox Mandal and Associates from offering legal services under 'FoxMandal' trademark, which is stated to be owned by their brother Som Mandal who runs the Fox Mandal & Co.'

Absolutely Divisive': Delhi High Court Rejects PIL To Constitute 'Gujjar Regiment' In Indian Army

Title: Rohan Basoya v. Union of India

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 633

The Delhi High Court rejected a public interest litigation seeking a direction on the Union Government to constitute a “Gujjar regiment” in the Indian Army.

Delhi High Court Calls For SOP To Implement Online Hearings In Labour Forums, Says Will Ease Access To Justice

Title: Arjun Mohan & Ors v. Union of India & Ors

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 634

The Delhi High Court called for a standing operating procedure (SOP) to be adopted by the Centre and Delhi Governments to implement the facilities for online processes and proceedings in various forums under the labour laws.

Properly Scrutinise Applications Seeking Permit To Ply Transport Vehicles During 'No Entry Time' In Delhi: High Court

Title: Nishant Gulati v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 635

The Delhi High Court directed that the online applications for 'no entry permits' issued to transport vehicles plying in no entry time must be scrutinised and the documents enclosed with such applications must be verified properly.

Delhi High Court Orders Protection To Journalist Who Alleged Physical Assault By Madhya Pradesh Police

Title: Amarkant Singh Chouhan v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 636

Amarkant Singh Chouhan, a journalist and Bhind Bureau Chief of Swaraj Express news channel, moved the Delhi High Court seeking protection from the alleged threats to his life from Madhya Pradesh police officials.

Justice Ravinder Dudeja directed the Delhi Police to grant protection to Chouhan for two months, and asked the journalist to approach the concerned High Court in the meantime for availing further legal remedies.

Even Brief Or Momentary Confusion In Mind Of Consumer Sufficient To Establish Trademark Infringement: Delhi High Court

Case title: Under Armour Inc v. Anish Agarwal & Anr

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 637

The Delhi High Court has held that even a momentary confusion between two competing trademarks in the mind of a consumer is sufficient to constitute trademark infringement.

Not Necessary To Use Trademark In Physical Form, May Be Used In Any Other Relation To Goods: Delhi High Court

Case title: KRB Enterprises & Ors. v. M/S. KRBL Limited

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 638

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that it is not necessary that a trademark must be used in a physical form in relation to the goods.

Delhi High Court Allows DPS Dwarka Students To Continue Studies On Parents Depositing 50% Of Hiked School Fee

Title: DIVYA MATTEY AND ORS v. L G GNCTD AND ORS

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 639

The Delhi High Court has directed that students of Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka, whose names were struck down from the school rolls, shall be allowed to continue their studies, subject to the parents depositing 50% of the hiked school fee for the academic years 2024-25 onwards.

'Anti-Dissection Rule' Doesn't Bar Comparison Of Dominant Parts Of Trademark To Ascertain Similarity: Delhi High Court

Case title: Under Armour Inc v. Anish Agarwal & Anr

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 640

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that even though similarity in two competing trademarks cannot be ascertained by dissecting and comparing their parts, the “dominant parts” of the trademarks can be compared.

Liquidated Damages Clause Does Not Permit Automatic Recovery Of Full Amount, Actual Loss Must Be Proven: Delhi High Court

Case Title: JAMMU & KASHMIR ECONOMIC RECONSTRUCTION AGENCY versus M/S SIMPLEX PROJECTS LIMITED

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 641

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri has held that the law mandates proof of actual loss despite the presence of an Liquidated Damages (LD) clause and does not allow automatic recovery of the entire LD amount upon breach. Therefore, the Petitioner's unilateral adjustment without adjudication was unlawful. The AT rightly held that such unilateral recovery does not obviate the need for proper adjudication of the LD claim.

After Delhi High Court Flak, Youtuber Mohak Mangal Agrees To Take Down 'Offending Portions' From His Video On ANI

Title: ANI v. Mohak mangal & Ors

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 642

The Delhi High Court on directed YouTuber Mohak Mangal to take down specific portions of his video on ANI, while hearing the news agency's defamation suit alleging that his recent video is disparaging and defamatory towards the agency.

Delhi High Court Holds Special Evening Sitting, Grants Bail To Film Director Falsely Accused Of Rape

Case title: Sanoj Kumar Mishra v. State Of Nct Of Delhi And Anr

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 643

The Delhi High Court ordered release of film director Sanoj Mishra, falsely accused of rape by a woman with whom he had a consensual relationship.

Justice Girish Kathpalia held a special evening sitting after a Full Court reference on the occasion of superannuation of Justice Dharmesh Sharma, “keeping in mind the issue of liberty of the accused”.

Delhi High Court Upholds Termination Of Christian Indian Army Officer Who Refused To Fully Participate In Weekly Religious Parades

Title: SAMUEL KAMALESAN v. UNION OF INDIA

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 644

The Delhi High Court has upheld the termination of a Commanding Officer in Indian Army who refused to participate in regimental weekly religious parades on the ground that he belonged to Christian faith, despite multiple opportunities and counselling sessions at various levels by the superiors.

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against Demolition Of Pakistani-Hindu Refugee Camp At Majnu Ka Tila, Says No Right To Occupy Area

Title: RAVI RANJAN SINGH v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY & ANR

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 645

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a direction on Delhi Development Authority (DDA) not to disturb or demolish the Pakistani-Hindu refugee camp at city's Majnu Ka Tila till some alternative piece of land is allotted to the residents.

'Will Consider': Supreme Court Registrar In Pleas For Reservations In Junior Court Assistant Post

Title: TANYA AND ORS v. SUPREME COURT OF INDIA THR REGISTRAR and other connected matters

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 646

The Supreme Court administration told the Delhi High Court that it will decide pleas concerning the recruitment for the post of Junior Cost Assistant in the Supreme Court in various reserved categories.

Delhi High Court Rejects RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's Plea To Stay Trial In CBI's FIR Over Land For Jobs Scam

Title: SHRI LALU PRASAD YADAV v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 647

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea moved by RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav seeking to stay the trial court proceedings in the corruption case related to the alleged land for jobs scam case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Absence Of Railway Ticket On Deceased After Fatal Accident Can't Negate Legitimacy Of Compensation Claim: Delhi High Court

Title: SH. KAMTU ANURAGI & ANR v. UNION OF INDIA

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 648

The Delhi High Court has reiterated that absence of train journey ticket on the deceased person after the fatal incident cannot, by itself, negate the legitimacy of the claim for compensation.

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