Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: April 2025 [Citations 397- 497]

M/s Brij Lal & Sons v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 397

TATA SONS PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. VS. MALLA RAJIV 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 398

LOREAL S.A. v. ASHOK KUMAR AND & ORS. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 399

Manash Lifestyle Private Limited vs. Viraj Harjai & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 400

Qamar Jahan v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 401

Wikimedia Foundation v. ANI & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 402

NHAI v. Ssyangyong Engineering Construction Co. Ltd. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 403

Peak XV Partners Advisors India LLP & Anr. vs. John Doe & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 404

Ramdiya Verma v. Commissioner Of Customs New Delhi & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 405

NA v. State 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 406

Moirangthem Anand Singh vs. NIA 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 407

NARESH KUMAR JAIN v. STATE & Other Connected Matter 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 408

MANISH KUMAR v. STATE 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 410

NATHU v. STATE 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 411

Mankind Pharma Limited vs. Preet Kamal Grewal And Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 412

Indian Hotels Company Limited vs. Ankit Sethi & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 413

Nand Kishor vs. State & Anr 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 414

SHAZIA ILMI v. RAJDEEP SARDESAI & ORS. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 415

Mukesh Kumar vs. National Power Training Institute & Ors 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 416

MASTER G THROUGH LEGAL GUARDIAN & ANR v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI), HOME DEPARTMENT & ANR. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 417

M/s Pavan Metal Refiners v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 418

Sandeep Kumar Bhatt vs. Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 444

Kiran Suran v. Satish Kumar 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 445

AZURE HOSPITALITY PRIVATE LIMITED v. PHONOGRAPHIC PERFORMANCE LIMITED 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 446

Medha Patkar v. LG Saxena 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 447

H-D U. S. A., LLC vs. VIJAYPAL DHAYAL OWNER/ PROPRIETOR OF RED ROSE INDUSTRIES 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 448

Delhi Public School Dwarka vs. National Commission For Protection Of Child Rights And Ors 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 449

NALIN SATYAKAM KOHLI v. D.B. CORP LIMITED & ORS 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 450

Diageo Scotland Limited vs. Prachi Verma & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 451

ASHOK KUMAR SINGH v. State & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 452

MINOR S (THR. FATHER B) v. State & Anr 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 453

Shashank Garg vs. State 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 454

MOTHER X OF VICTIM A v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 455

Union of India & Anr. vs. Sudhir Tyagi 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 456

ALL INDIA BAR ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 457

Mohd Sheikh Noor Hussain vs. State NCT Of Delhi 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 458

C J INTERNATIONAL HOTELS LTD & ORS v. JOINT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE LICENSING & ORS. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 459

Agarwal Packers And Movers Ltd vs. Aggarwal Cargo Packers And Movers And Ors 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 460

Ashok Swain v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 461

CONSORTIUM OF NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITIES VS. MASTER ADITYA SINGH, MINOR and other connected matters 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 462

Vinod Kumar Bindal vs. Central Information Commissioner & Ors 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 463

M S Deepak And Co Through Its Partner Smt Poonam Porwal vs. IRCTC 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 464

LAKSHMI MURDESHWAR PURI v. SAKET GOKHALE 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 465

M/S Impressive Data Services Private Limited v. Commissioner (Appeals-I), Central Tax Gst, Delhi 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 466

Commissioner Of Income Tax Exemption Delhi v. IILM Foundation 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 467

Exide Industries Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner, CGST & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 468

Medha Patkar v. VK Saxena 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 469

Ms Stesalit Limited & Anr v. Union Of India & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 470

ARANJEET SINGH v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 471

MANU WAHDWA @ MOHIT v. THE STATE, GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 472

USTAD FAIYAZ WASIFUDDIN DAGAR V/s MR. A.R. RAHMAN & ORS. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 473

Medha Patkar v. VK Saxena 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 474

Praveen vs. State Govt Of NCT Of Delhim2025 LiveLaw (Del) 475

M/S Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt Ltd Additional Commissioner (Adjn.) v. CGST Delhi North & Ors 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 476

M/S Brijbihari Concast Pvt. Ltd. (Through Its Director Sh. Rajeev Agarwal) v. Directorate General Of Goods And Services Tax Intelligence Meerurt Zonal Unit (Through Its Additional Director General) & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 477

Dalvinder Singh Sudan v. Commissioner Of Customs 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 478

J. G'S Departmental Store v. Income Tax Officer Ward 60(1) & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 479

Haris Aslam v. Commissioner Of Customs 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 480

Bhavna Luthra L/H Of Sh. Narain Das Luthra, Proprietor Of M/S. Hunny Enterprises v. Assistant Commissioner, Range 8, CGST, Delhi & Anr 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 481

Delay In Publication Does Not Invalidate Award Unless It Is Shown That The Award Has Materially Affected Rights Of Parties: Delhi High Court

Case Title: M/s Brij Lal & Sons v. Union of India

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 397

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Dharmesh Sharma while dismissing an appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has observed that delay in publication of award does not invalidate the award unless it is shown that the award has materially affected the rights of the parties.

Delhi High Court Grants Permanent Injunction To Tata Against Trademark Infringement Of Its Packaged Drinking Water, Awards ₹10 Lakh Damages

Case title: TATA SONS PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. VS. MALLA RAJIV

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 398

The Delhi High Court has issued a permanent injunction in favour of Tata Sons Private Limited, against trademark and copyright infringement of its packaged mineral water 'Tata Copper+ Water' by a seller of packaged drinking water under the name 'JK Copper+ Water'.

'Intent To Mislead Consumers': Delhi HC Permanently Restrains Rogue Website From Infringing L'Oreal's Trademark, Imposes ₹ 1 Lakh Cost

Title: LOREAL S.A. v. ASHOK KUMAR AND & ORS.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 399

The Delhi High Court has granted a permanent injunction in favour of the French brand L'Oreal SA against trademark infringement by a rogue website run by unknown defendant using its 'L'Oreal' mark and misrepresenting themselves are the representative of the company.

Delhi High Court Directs Removal Of 'Purplle Tree' From Trademark Register On Plea By E-Commerce Platform 'Purplle'

Delhi High Court Directs Removal Of 'Purplle Tree' From Trademark Register On Plea By E-Commerce Platform 'Purplle'

Case title: Manash Lifestyle Private Limited vs. Viraj Harjai & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 400

The Delhi High Court has directed the removal of 'Purplle Tree' mark from the Register of Trade Marks in a rectification petition filed by Manash Lifestyle Private Limited, which owns the online beauty and wellness store 'Purplle'.

Following Delhi HC Nudge, Customs Takes Measures To Prevent Harassment Of Genuine Air Travellers Carrying Gold Jewellery

Case title: Qamar Jahan v. Union of India

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 401

Following successive judgments of the Delhi High Court criticising the Customs for detaining personal jewellery of air travellers and failure to comply with mandatory statutory procedure for detention, the Department has undertaken various steps to prevent harassment of genuine travellers.

Delhi High Court Orders Removal Of Allegedly Defamatory Description Of ANI On Its Wikipedia Page

Title: Wikimedia Foundation v. ANI & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 402

The Delhi High Court ordered take down or removal of allegedly defamatory content and description of news agency ANI Media Private Limited on its Wikipedia page.

Justice Subramonium Prasad directed Wikimedia Foundation, which hosts Wikipedia platform, to remove allegedly defamatory statements published against ANI on its Wikipedia page titled “Asian News International.”

Schedule IV Of Arbitration Act On Fees Of Arbitrator Does Not Mandatorily Apply To International Commercial Arbitrations: Delhi High Court

Case Title: NHAI v. Ssyangyong Engineering Construction Co. Ltd.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 403

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Sachin Datta has observed that in an international commercial arbitration in terms of Section 2(1)(f)(ii) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the IVth Schedule pertaining to fees of the arbitrator will not apply mandatorily in view of Explanation to Section 11(14) of the Act.

'Attempt To Defraud Public': Delhi HC Permanently Restrains Fraudulent Websites, WhatsApp Groups From Passing Off Peak XV Partners' Trademark

Case title: Peak XV Partners Advisors India LLP & Anr. vs. John Doe & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 404

The Delhi High Court has issued a permanent injunction in favour of the venture capital and investment advisory firm, Peak XV Partners Advisors India LLP, against passing off of its trademark 'Peak XV Partners' by unknown persons through fraudulent website, apps, WhatsApp and Telegram groups.

Customs Must Preserve CCTV Footage Upon Receiving Complaint Of Officials Illegally Seizing Foreign Currency From Travellers: Delhi HC

Case title: Ramdiya Verma v. Commissioner Of Customs New Delhi & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 405

The Delhi High Court has directed the Customs Department to ensure that relevant CCTV footage is preserved whenever it receives a complaint from any traveller coming to India from abroad, regarding illegal detention of his foreign currency by its officials.

Courts Have Bounden Duty To Stand By Minor Victims Of Sexual Assault When Their Parents Don't: Delhi High Court

Title: NA v. State

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 406

The Delhi High Court has recently observed that Courts have bounden duty to stand by minor victims of sexual assault and uphold their voice when their own parents fail to do so.

“The legal system recognizes the rights of every child, and even in situations where their own parents fail to stand by them or support them, the Court has a bounden duty to uphold their voice, protect their rights, and ensure that justice is served in accordance with the law,” Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said.

Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Looting Weapon From State Armoury In Relation To Manipur Conflict

Case title: Moirangthem Anand Singh vs. NIA

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 407

The Delhi High Court has denied bail to an accused under the UAPA in connection with the Manipur conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities, for allegedly looting weapons from the State armoury.

The accused/appellant, Moirangthem Anand Singh, is alleged to be an active member of People Liberation Army (PLA), a declared terrorist organisation under the UAPA. As per the prosecution's case, the appellant was apprehended wearing camouflaged clothing, posing as a police officer and in possession of weapons looted from the State Armoury.

Delhi High Court Upholds Charges Against Club Owners Accused Of Serving Hookah, Liquor To Minors

Title: NARESH KUMAR JAIN v. STATE & Other Connected Matter

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 408

The Delhi High Court has upheld framing of charges against two men, an owner and partner of two clubs, accused of serving hookah and liquor to minor children to boost their earnings.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed that prima facie, in an attempt to conceal their illegal activities, the two men deliberately deleted the CCTV recordings to prevent the Delhi Police from uncovering their alleged illegal activities.

Driving In High Speed Insufficient To Conclude Driver Acted In Rash And Negligent Manner: Delhi High Court

Title: MANISH KUMAR v. STATE

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 410

The Delhi High Court has observed that driving in “high speed” does not automatically leads to a conclusion that the driver acted in “rash and negligent” manner.

Justice Saurabh Banerjee discharged a man accused of driving his car in high speed and hitting two pedestrians who later died in the accident.

DNA Report Merely Proves Paternity, Can't Establish Absence Of Consent In Rape Case: Delhi High Court

Title: NATHU v. STATE

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 411

The Delhi High Court has observed that a DNA report merely proves paternity and cannot establish absence of consent of a woman in a rape case.

Discharging a man in a rape case, Justice Amit Mahajan said:

“….the DNA report merely proves paternity—it does not and cannot, by itself, establish the absence of consent. It is trite law that the offence under Section 376 of the IPC hinges on the absence of consent. Mere proof of sexual relations, even if resulting in pregnancy, is insufficient to prove rape unless it is also shown that the act was non-consensual.”

Adoption Of Mark Intended To Encroach On Built-Up Reputation Of Mankind Pharma: Delhi HC Directs Registry To Remove 'Kindpan' Trademark

Case title: Mankind Pharma Limited vs. Preet Kamal Grewal And Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 412

The Delhi High Court has directed the removal of 'Kindpan' trademark, in a petition filed by Mankind Pharma Limited against a proprietorship firm which was granted registration of the mark in the medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations category.

Delhi High Court Permanently Restrains Fake Websites From Infringing Trademark Of Tata Group's Ginger Hotels, Imposes ₹20L Costs

Case title: Indian Hotels Company Limited vs. Ankit Sethi & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 413

The Delhi High Court has granted a permanent injunction in favour of the Tata Group's Indian Hotels Company Limited, which owns the Ginger chain of hotels, against trademark and copyright infringement by fake websites.

Independent Evidence To Determine Guilt/ Innocence Of Accused Can't Be Refused Citing Delay: Delhi HC Allows DNA Test At Final Arguments Stage

Case title: Nand Kishor vs. State & Anr

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 414

While allowing an application for DNA testing in a decade-old murder case at the stage of final arguments, the Delhi High Court remarked that in the interests of justice, independent evidence must not be refused on the grounds of delay, particularly in serious offences like murder.

Delhi HC Grants Part Relief To BJP's Shazia Ilmi In Defamation Case Against Rajdeep Sardesai But Imposes Cost On Her For Suppressing Tweets

Title: SHAZIA ILMI v. RAJDEEP SARDESAI & ORS.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 415

The Delhi High Court granted partial relief to BJP leader Shazia Ilmi in her defamation case against journalist Rajdeep Sardesai over a video posted by him on 'X' alleging that she abused a video journalist of India Today during a televised debate.

Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora however imposed Rs. 25,000 costs on Ilmi for willfully suppressing two tweets made by her, forming part of the same conversation thread of which Sardesai's tweet was part of.

Chief Commissioner's Recommendation To Prevent Deprivation Of PwD Rights Binding On Authority Except When Valid Reasons Exist: Delhi HC

Case title: Mukesh Kumar vs. National Power Training Institute & Ors

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 416

The Delhi High Court has observed that a recommendation or interim recommendation of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) under Section 76 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 is binding on the concerned authority, unless such recommendation cannot be acted upon by the authority due a valid reason such as administrative exigencies.

Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Considering Applications For Guardianship, Protection Of Properties Of Children

Title: MASTER G THROUGH LEGAL GUARDIAN & ANR v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI), HOME DEPARTMENT & ANR.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 417

The Delhi High Court has issued guidelines to be followed by Courts for considering the applications for guardianship and for protection of the properties of children.

Justice Subramonium Prasad observed that the case of children who are helpless victims of circumstances must be dealt with compassion and a sympathetic attitude and approach must be adopted by the Courts.

[Arbitration] Referral Court Should Limit Enquiry To Whether Plea Has Been Filed Within Limitation, Not Whether Claims Are Ex-Facie Time Barred: Delhi HC

Case Title – M/s Pavan Metal Refiners v. Union of India

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 418

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri has observed that at the stage of appointment of arbitrator under Section 11, A&C, the referral court should limit its inquiry to whether the petition itself is within the limitation period of three years and should leave the question of whether the claims are deadwood to the arbitral tribunal.

Delhi High Court Provides Relief To Hauz Khas Social, Directs Excise Dept To Allow Liquor Service Till Decision On Eatery's License Renewal

Case title: Epiphany Hospitality Pvt Ltd v. The Commissioner Excise Entertainment And Luxury Tax Department Govt Of Nct Of Delhi & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 443

The Delhi High Court has granted relief to the city's famous restaurant outlet Hauz Khas Social against the Excise Department's direction to put on hold the sale of liquor, citing the absence of an “Eating House License”.

Justice Sachin Datta noted that the license has been granted to the restaurant-cum-bar since the year 1994 and merely because there was a delay at the authority's end in renewing it, would not play against the interests of the restaurant.

Delhi High Court Reduces Suspension Period Imposed By IBBI Disciplinary Committee On Insolvency Professional, Finds Penalty Disproportionate

Case Title: Sandeep Kumar Bhatt vs. Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 444

The Delhi High Court bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela have reduced the suspension period imposed on the Appellant/Resolution Professional, noting that the Disciplinary Committee of IBBI overlooked material aspects and relied on incorrect data while imposing the penalty. It reduced the suspension to the period already undergone.

Delivering Arbitral Award To Power Of Attorney Holder Satisfies Requirement Of 'Delivery' U/S 31(5) Of A&C Act: Delhi High Court

Case Title – Kiran Suran v. Satish Kumar

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 445

The Delhi High Court bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja has observed that the delivery of a copy of the Award to the Power of Attorney holder, who has also represented the party in the arbitral proceedings, shall be a due compliance with Section 31(5) of the A&C Act.

PPL Can't Issue Licenses For Sound Recordings In Its Repertoire Without Registering Itself As Copyright Society: Delhi High Court

Case Title: AZURE HOSPITALITY PRIVATE LIMITED v. PHONOGRAPHIC PERFORMANCE LIMITED

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 446

The Delhi High Court has ruled that Phonographic Performance Limited cannot be permitted to issue or grant licences for the sound recordings in its repertoire without registering itself as a copyright society or becoming a member of any registered copyright society.

“We, therefore, are unable to accept the principle that PPL was entitled, without either registering itself as a copyright society or becoming a member of any registered copyright society, to issue licenses in respect of the sound recordings assigned to it under Section 18(1) of the Copyright Act,” a division bench comprising Justice C Hari Shankar and Justice Ajay Digpaul said.

Delhi High Court Asks Trial Court To Postpone Hearing In Medha Patkar's Defamation Case Against LG VK Saxena

Title: Medha Patkar v. LG Saxena

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 447

The Delhi High Court directed a trial court here to postpone hearing in the defamation case filed by Narmada Bachao Andolan leader and activist Medha Patkar against Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena.

Justice Shalinder Kaur asked the trial court to list the matter to a date beyond May 20, the date fixed by the High Court in Patkar's plea challenging the order rejecting her application to introduce and examine an additional witness to prove her defamation case.

Delhi High Court Permanently Restrains Footwear Seller From Using Harley Davidson's 'Eagle Logo', Imposes ₹5L Costs

Case title: H-D U. S. A., LLC vs. VIJAYPAL DHAYAL OWNER/ PROPRIETOR OF RED ROSE INDUSTRIES

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 448

The Delhi High Court has granted a permanent injunction in favour of the American company, Harley-Davidson LLC, against trademark and copyright infringement by a seller of footwear using the 'Eagle' logo similar to that of Harley-Davidson.

The motorcycle manufacturer, Harley-Davidson LLC (plaintiff) also manufactures a wide range of products including shoes, apparel and accessories. It uses various logos including the Eagle logo/device mark logo to market its products.

'Very Disturbing State Of Affairs': Delhi HC Raps DPS Dwarka For Discriminating Against Students Over Alleged Non-Payment Of Fees

Case title: Delhi Public School Dwarka vs. National Commission For Protection Of Child Rights And Ors

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 449

The Delhi High Court has reprimanded Delhi Public School, Dwarka for subjecting certain students to discriminatory treatment–including not permitting students to visit canteen and interact with their classmates–over alleged arrears of fees.

Justice Sachin Datta took note of an inspection conducted by a District Magistrate along with senior academicians and officials of the Directorate of Education, which indicated prejudicial treatment by DPS, Dwarka against its students. As per the Inspection Report, students were not allowed to attend classes or visit the school's canteen and were confined to the school library.

Will Remove Photo, Name Of BJP Spokesperson Nalin Kohli From 'Sting Operation' Video: Dainik Bhaskar To Delhi High Court In Defamation Suit

Title: NALIN SATYAKAM KOHLI v. D.B. CORP LIMITED & ORS

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 450

D.B. Corp Limited, which publishes the Hindi daily Dainik Bhaskar on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that it will remove the name references of Senior Advocate and BJP Spokesperson Nalin Kohli from a “sting operation” video conducted by it recently.

The submission was made before Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora who was hearing Kohli's defamation suit against Dainik Bhaskar, its journalists, X Corp (formerly Twitter), and several individuals.

Delhi High Court Quashes Trademark Registration Of 'Captain Blue' In Plea By Producer Of 'Captain Morgan' Rum

Case title: Diageo Scotland Limited vs. Prachi Verma & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 451

The Delhi High Court has directed the removal 'Captain Blue' mark from the Trade Marks Registry, in a plea by the alcoholic beverages manufacturer anddistributor Diageo Scotland Limited, which produces the 'Captain Morgan' brand of rums.

Diageo Scotland Limited (appellant) is a part of the Diageo Group which holds a vast and diverse portfolio of spirit brands. Its flagship brand includes 'Captain Morgan' and sub-brands such as 'Captain Morgan Gold', 'Captain Morgan White Rum' and 'Captain Morgan Dark Rum'

Citing Draupadi From Mahabharat, Delhi High Court Discharges Man In Adultery Case

Title: ASHOK KUMAR SINGH v. State & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 452

Citing Draupadi from Mahabharat as an example to denote woman being considered as the property of the husband, the Delhi High Court has discharged a man in an adultery case filed against him by a woman's husband.

“The woman being considered as the property of the husband and its devastating consequences are well documented in Mahabharat wherein Draupadi was put on stake in a game of gamble by none other than her own husband Yudhishtra where other four brothers were the silent spectators and Draupadi had no voice to protest for her dignity,” Justice Neena Bansal Krishna said.

Delhi High Court Issues Guidelines For Prompt Legal Guidance To Minor Rape Victims Seeking Medical Termination Of Pregnancy

Title: MINOR S (THR. FATHER B) v. State & Anr

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 453

The Delhi High Court has issued slew of guidelines for providing prompt and appropriate legal guidance and medical support to minor rape victims who have to undergo medical termination of pregnancy.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed that victims of sexual assault, particularly those who are minors and come from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, often remain unaware of the appropriate legal forum to approach or the procedure to be followed in cases involving termination of pregnancy resulting from sexual assault.

Delay In Settling Medical Insurance Claim Can Be Grounds For Seeking Compensation, But Does Not Amount To Criminal Offence: Delhi HC

Case title: Shashank Garg vs. State

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 454

While expressing sympathy for patients who face delays in settling medical insurance claims, the Delhi High Court has observed that delayed procedures for settling claims may be a ground for seeking compensation for mental harassment, but does not amount to a criminal offence.

S.21 POCSO Act Intends To Prevent Suppression Of Crimes, Not Penalize Those Who Report With Certain Delay Due To Vulnerability: Delhi HC

Title: MOTHER X OF VICTIM A v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 455

The Delhi High Court has observed that Section 21 of the POCSO Act is intended to prevent suppression of sexual offences and ensure timely action in the best interest of the child and is not meant to penalise those who, despite personal vulnerabilities, report the crime ultimately.

Grant Of Post-Award Interest U/S 31(7)(B) Of A&C Act Is Mandatory, Arbitrator's Discretion Limited To Rate Of Interest: Delhi HC

Case Title: Union of India & Anr. vs. Sudhir Tyagi

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 456

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Ravinder Dudeja has held that the grant of post-award interest under Section 31(7)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“the Act”) is mandatory. The only discretion which the Arbitral Tribunal has is to decide the rate of interest to be awarded. Where the Arbitrator does not fix any rate of interest, then statutory rate, as provided in Section 31(7)(b), shall apply.

Delhi High Court Orders Fixing Of NCDRC Calendar, Rejects Contention That Summer/ Winter Vacations Would Create Case Backlog

Title: ALL INDIA BAR ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 457

The Delhi High Court has directed that the calendar for National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) be fixed in consultation with its President, while taking into account the views and interest of all the stakeholders, including the Bar Association.

Being In Jail Doesn't Reduce Status To Chattel: Delhi HC Rebukes Jail Authority For Repeating Grounds To Deny Parole To Murder Convict

Case title: Mohd Sheikh Noor Hussain vs. State NCT Of Delhi

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 458

Remarking that jail authorities must show sensitivity while deciding parole, the Delhi High Court has observed that parole applications cannot be rejected on the same ground repeatedly.

It further observed that once a court has applied its mind on the validity of any ground for rejecting or granting parole, in such a case jail authorities should scrupulously adhere to such order.

No Coercive Action Against Hotel Le Meridien On License Issue: Delhi High Court To Authorities

Title: C J INTERNATIONAL HOTELS LTD & ORS v. JOINT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE LICENSING & ORS.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 459

The Delhi High Court has restrained the city authorities from taking any coercive action against Hotel Le Meridien, which sought to renew its eating house and lodging license.

Justice Sachin Datta directed the authorities to process the hotel's application for renewal of the eating house and lodging license, without insisting on a health trade license.

Delhi HC Grants Temporary Injunction To Famous Logistics Company Agarwal Packers & Movers Against Trademark Infringement By Fake Website

Case title: Agarwal Packers And Movers Ltd vs. Aggarwal Cargo Packers And Movers And Ors

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 460

The Delhi High Court has issued a temporary injunction in favour of the logistics company, Agarwal Packers and Movers Ltd, against trademark infringement by a business offering goods packaging and transportation services.

Delhi High Court Refuses To Expunge Single Judge Observations On 'Objectionable' Tweets By Academic Ashok Swain

Title: Ashok Swain v. Union of India

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 461

The Delhi High Court rejected an appeal moved by academic and writer Ashok Swain seeking expunging of remarks made by a single judge while adjudicating his case against OCI card cancellation, that prima facie some of his tweets contained objectionable insinuations undermining the constitutional apparatus and legitimacy of India.

CLAT UG 2025: Delhi High Court Accepts Few Objections To Answer Key, Directs Consortium Of NLUs To Revise Merit List

Case : CONSORTIUM OF NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITIES VS. MASTER ADITYA SINGH, MINOR and other connected matters

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 462

The Delhi High Court directed the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) to republish and renotify within four weeks the final list of selected candidates who gave the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) UG examination 2025.

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela decided a batch of petitions challenging the results of the CLAT UG examination 2025, held in December last year for admissions to undergraduate law course in various National Law Universities.

Reasons For Inclusion Of Name In CBI's List Of 'Undesirable Contact Men' Prima Facie Not Exempt From RTI Act: Delhi High Court

Case title: Vinod Kumar Bindal vs. Central Information Commissioner & Ors

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 463

The Delhi High Court has observed that inclusion of an individual's name in an intelligence agency's list of 'Undesirable Contact Men' and publication of the same in newspaper and official website prima facie violates 'human rights' within the meaning of Section 24(1) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

'No Disclosure Of Criminal Antecedents': Delhi High Court Quashes IRCTC's Grant Of Tender On Catering Services To Highest Bidder

Case title: M S Deepak And Co Through Its Partner Smt Poonam Porwal vs. IRCTC

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 464

The Delhi High Court has quashed a tender awarded to a bidder by the IRCTC for providing onboard catering services in trains for a period of five years, noting that the successful bidder did not disclose any transgression or criminal antecedents that may impinge on the anti-corruption principle.

Delhi High Court Orders Attachment Of Saket Gokhale's Salary In Defamation Case By Lakshmi Puri

Title: LAKSHMI MURDESHWAR PURI v. SAKET GOKHALE

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 465

The Delhi High Court has ordered attachment of salary of Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale in the defamation case filed against him by Lakshmi Puri, former Indian Assistant Secretary-General to the United Nations.

S.107(6) Of CGST Act Does Not Grant Discretion To Court For Waiving Pre-Deposit At Time Of Filing Appeal: Delhi High Court

Case title: M/S Impressive Data Services Private Limited v. Commissioner (Appeals-I), Central Tax Gst, Delhi

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 466

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that it has no discretion to allow a prayer seeking waiver of pre-deposit condition prescribed under Section 107(6) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 for preferring an appeal under the statute.

S.13 Income Tax Act | Charitable Trust's Status Not Affected For Making Reasonable Payments On Services Rendered By Related Party: Delhi HC

Case title: Commissioner Of Income Tax Exemption Delhi v. IILM Foundation

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 467

The Delhi High Court has held that a Charitable Trust's status cannot be taken away citing violation of Section 13 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 merely because it made reasonable payment for services rendered by a related party.

Delhi HC Sets Aside ₹12 Crore GST Demand On Exide Industries But Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost For Laxity In Responding To Hearing Notices

Case title: Exide Industries Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner, CGST & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 468

The Delhi High Court has set aside a GST demand of over ₹12 crores raised on storage battery manufacturer Exide Industries, for wrongful availment of Input Tax Credit.

A division bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta however imposed a cost of ₹1 lakh on the Indian multinational for “laxity” in responding to the repeated hearing notices issued by the Department.

Medha Patkar Withdraws Plea Against Conviction In Defamation Case Filed By LG VK Saxena From Delhi High Court

Title: Medha Patkar v. VK Saxena

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 469

Narmada Bachao Andolan leader and activist Medha Patkar withdrew from the Delhi High Court her plea against her conviction in the criminal defamation case lodged against her by Vinai Kumar Saxena in 2001.

Whether Roof-Mounted Air Conditioners For Trains Attract 18% GST Or 28% GST? Delhi High Court To Decide

Case title: Ms Stesalit Limited & Anr v. Union Of India & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 470

The Delhi High Court will soon decide the GST rate applicable to roof-mounted air conditioners of specific designs manufactured for the railways.

A division bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta are seized with a petition filed by railways and aerospace technology company StesaLIT Limited, challenging a Circular issued by the Union Finance Ministry in 2024, stipulating that above said AC units shall be classified under HSN 8415 and not HSN 8607.

Dowry Death Strikes At Foundations Of Dignity In Domestic Life, But No Blanket Prohibition On Grant Of Bail To Accused: Delhi High Court

Title: KARANJEET SINGH v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 471

The Delhi High Court has observed that the offence of dowry death strikes at the very foundations of dignity and justice in domestic life but underscored that there is no blanket prohibition for grant of bail in such cases.

Gullible Individuals Fall Prey To Inducements In Name Of Religious Preachers, Harsh Reality Of Society: Delhi High Court

Title: MANU WAHDWA @ MOHIT v. THE STATE, GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 472

The Delhi High Court has observed that gullible individuals facing rough time in their life fall prey to inducements in the name of religious preachers, terming it to be a harsh reality of the society.

“One cannot ignore the harsh reality of our society where gullible individuals facing the rough weathers in life fall prey to such inducements in the name of religious preachers,” Justice Girish Kathpalia said.

Give Credits To Dagar Brothers In AR Rahman's Veera Raja Veera Song: Delhi High Court Issues Interim Injunction

Title: USTAD FAIYAZ WASIFUDDIN DAGAR V/s MR. A.R. RAHMAN & ORS.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 473

In an interim order, the Delhi High Court has ruled 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 High Court Suspends Medha Patkar's Sentence In Defamation Case By LG VK Saxena, Grants Her Bail

Title: Medha Patkar v. VK Saxena

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 474

The Delhi High Court suspended the sentence of Narmada Bachao Andolan leader and activist Medha Patkar in the criminal defamation case lodged against her by Vinai Kumar Saxena in 2001.

[NDPS Act] Absence Of Recovery From Accused Insufficient For Bail When Nexus With Narcotic Network Is Disclosed: Delhi HC

Case title: Praveen vs. State Govt Of NCT Of Delhi

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 475

The Delhi High Court has observed that mere absence of recovery of narcotic drugs from an accused is not a sufficient reason for the grant of bail, when there is prima facie evidence of involvement of the accused in a narcotic network.

GST Demand Of Over ₹10 Crores Raised Without Considering Assessee's Stand: Delhi High Court Orders Fresh Adjudication

Case title: M/S Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt Ltd Additional Commissioner (Adjn.) v. CGST Delhi North & Ors

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 476

The Delhi High Court has asked the Adjudicating Authority under Central Goods and Service Tax Act 2017 to undertake fresh adjudication of the show cause notice issued to an assessee, raising demand of more than ₹10 crores.

Assessee's Business Cannot Be Prejudiced By Complete Attachment Of Bank Accounts Pending Adjudication By GST Authority: Delhi HC

Case title: M/S Brijbihari Concast Pvt. Ltd. (Through Its Director Sh. Rajeev Agarwal) v. Directorate General Of Goods And Services Tax Intelligence Meerurt Zonal Unit (Through Its Additional Director General) & Anr.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 477

The Delhi High Court has asked the GST authority not to prejudice the business of an assessee, involved in manufacturing of mild steel products, by attaching its complete bank account pending adjudication of ₹15.09 crores tax evasion proceedings.

Sikh People Usually Wear 'Kada', Personal Effect: Delhi High Court Sets Aside Detention By Customs

Case title: Dalvinder Singh Sudan v. Commissioner Of Customs

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 478

Observing that Sikh persons usually wear kada as part of their religious practice, the Delhi High Court set aside the detention of a Dubai resident's gold kada by the Customs Department.

Delhi HC Sets Aside Reassessment Over Cash Deposits During Demonetisation, Says Order U/S 148A(d) Income Tax Act Transgressed Notice U/S 148A(b)

Case title: J. G'S Departmental Store v. Income Tax Officer Ward 60(1) & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 479

The Delhi High Court has set aside the reassessment action initiated against a partnership firm under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 over cash deposits made by it during demonetisation, stating that this ground was not mentioned in the notice issued to the firm under Section 148A(b).

Customs' Decision To Prefer Revision Plea Against Order To Release Goods Not Grounds To Withhold Them: Delhi High Court

Case title: Haris Aslam v. Commissioner Of Customs

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 480

The Delhi High Court has held that the Customs Department cannot sit over an appellate body's order directing it to release the goods of an assessee, merely on the ground that the Department seeks to prefer a revision against such order.

Delhi HC Expresses Concern Over “Harrowing Experience” Of Widow Seeking Refund Of Balance In Electronic Cash Ledger Of Deceased Husband's Firm

Case title: Bhavna Luthra L/H Of Sh. Narain Das Luthra, Proprietor Of M/S. Hunny Enterprises v. Assistant Commissioner, Range 8, CGST, Delhi & Anr

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 481

The Delhi High Court recorded the “harrowing experience” that a widow had to go through for obtaining a refund from the GST Department.

The GST registration of the firm owned by her now deceased husband was cancelled in view of his death. However, his widow sought a refund of ₹10,45,793/- balance in the electronic cash ledger of the firm.