India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Quashes Matrimonial Dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406 IPC Upon Settlement

End of Legal Battle: Delhi High Court Quashes Matrimonial Dispute FIR After Settlement In a significant move to prioritize the amicable resolution of private domestic disputes, the Delhi High Court has quashed a 2016 matrimonial FIR involving charges under

09 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Murder Conviction, Citing Unreliable Eyewitness Testimony and Procedural Flaws under Section 302 IPC

The Unraveling Case: Why the High Court Overturned a Capital Murder ConvictionIn a significant verdict that underscores the demanding standards of proof in criminal jurisprudence, the High Court of Delhi has acquitted two men, Virender (alias Bablu) and Vikas (alias Tinku), who were previousl...

23 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

YouTuber Found Guilty of Criminal Contempt Under Section 2(c) for Scandalizing Judiciary: Delhi High Court

When Criticism Crosses the Line: Delhi HC Convicts YouTuber for Criminal Contempt In a significant ruling addressing the boundaries between free speech and judicial integrity, theDelhi High Courthas held a YouTuber, Gulshan Pahuja, guilty of criminal contempt. The Court determined that Pahuja...

21 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Appoints Mediator In Sindhuri-Moudgil Defamation Dispute

Supreme Court Appoints Mediator In Sindhuri-Moudgil Defamation DisputeIn a significant judicial intervention aimed at curbing the escalating legal feud between two top-tier Karnataka civil servants, the Supreme Court<...

12 Jun 2026

India - Central Information Commission

CIC Rules Disclosure of Lawyers' Personal Chamber Dues and Allotment Records Invades Privacy under Section 8(1)(j) of RTI Act

Privacy vs. Transparency: CIC Denies Access to Personal Lawyer Records in Landmark RTI Ruling In a significant ruling regarding the limits of transparency, theCentral Information Commission (CIC)has dismissed an appeal filed by Deepak Chauhan, who sought detailed, granular info...

05 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Conviction Must Align with Charged Offence: Delhi High Court Modifies Sentence Under Section 10 of The POCSO Act

Beyond the Sentence: Delhi High Court Corrects Procedural Error in POCSO Appeal In a significant judgment regarding procedural fairness and the interpretation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the High Court of Delhi has modified the sentence of an...

15 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Cyber Fraud Case: Economic Offences Demand Custodial Interrogation Under Sections 419/420 IPC

Digital Fraud Web: Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Rapipay Agent in Cyber ScamIn a firm stance against the growing menace of organized cyber fraud, the Delhi High Court has denied the anticipatory bail application of an individual accused of facilitating the laundering of funds obtained throu...

14 May 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Quashes Rape FIR Under Section 376/506 IPC Over Proven Consensual Nature of Relationship

When Consent Meets Conflict: Delhi HC Re-evaluates Defining Boundaries of "Rape by False Promise" In a significant ruling that underscores the evolution of judicial perspectives on modern relationships, theHigh Court of Delhihas quashed an FIR against a pilot accused of rape under the pretext...

10 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC: No Requirement to Prove 'Source of Source' Under Section 68, Income Tax Act, 1961

Delhi HC Reaffirms: Taxpayers Not Liable for ‘Source of Source’ Under Section 68 In a significant judgment delivered on November 13, 2025, the High Court of Delhi has reiterated the legal boundaries regarding the burden of proof under Sectio...

13 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Orders Rs 1 Crore Ex-Gratia For COVID Warrior, Rejects 'Routine Duty' Defense: Delhi High Court

Beyond 'Routine Duty': Delhi High Court Mandates Ex-Gratia for Fallen COVID Warrior In a verdict that restores dignity to frontline workers who served during the nation's darkest hours, the High Court of Delhi has ruled against the arbitrary denial of compensatio...

27 Mar 2026