India - High Court of Delhi

Withdrawal of Admissions Through Amendment of Pleadings Not Permissible: Delhi High Court in FAO(OS) 3/2026

The Doctrine of Finality: Delhi High Court Denies Attempt to Erase Admissions in Property DisputeIn a significant ruling that safeguards the sanctity of pleadings, the Delhi High Court has clarified the limits of procedural liberalization. A division bench comprisingJustice Vivek Chaudharyand...

25 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Mandates Princeton Disclaimer for Telangana Colleges

Supreme CourtMandates Princeton Disclaimer for Telangana CollegesIn a significant development fortrademark jurisprudenceand educational institutional branding, theSupreme Courtof India has issued a nuanced directive concerning the long-standing legal battle between the internationally renowne...

03 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Denial of Personal Hearing in GST Appeals Violates Procedural Fairness: Delhi High Court

The "Inexplicable" Practice: Delhi High Court Slams Arbitrary GST Hearing Procedures In a sharp rebuke to tax authorities, the High Court of Delhi recently lambasted the practice of scheduling "personal hearings" that serve no purpose other than for officials to upload pre-prep...

01 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Filing Defamatory Complaints Against Spouse’s Employer Amounts to Mental Cruelty: Delhi High Court

Defamation as Cruelty: Delhi High Court Upholds Divorce Over Professional Harassment In a significant ruling regarding the parameters of "mental cruelty" within a marriage, the Delhi High Court has affirmed that lodging defamatory complaints against a spouse’s em...

01 Jul 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Permits Re-export of Seized Gold Jewellery on Humanitarian Grounds Despite Limitation Delay

A Humanitarian Exception: Delhi High Court Clears Pathway for Export of Seized Gold In a move prioritizing humanitarian considerations over rigid timeline constraints, the Delhi High Court has directed the Customs Department to permit a Turkmenistan na...

01 Jan 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Potential to Earn vs Actual Income: Delhi High Court Clarifies Maintenance Claims Under Section 24 HMA

Balancing Financial Realities: The Delhi High Court’s Stance on Maintenance The Delhi High Court recently issued a significant ruling addressing the intersection of a spouse's "earning potential" and the obligation to provide pendente lite maintenance. In the mat...

01 Jul 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Pre-Printed Waiver of SCN and Hearing in Customs Cases Violates Principles of Natural Justice: Delhi High Court

Beyond the Printed Form: Delhi High Court Strikes Down Forced Customs WaiversThe High Court of Delhi has issued a stern directive to the Customs Department, signaling an end to the practice of compelling international travelers to sign pre-printed waiver forms that strip them of their rights ...

01 Feb 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Employment of Wife No Bar to Maintenance Under Section 24 HMA: Delhi High Court Emphasizes Financial Parity

Closing the Gap: Delhi High Court Upholds Meaningful Maintenance in Matrimonial Disputes In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has clarified the scope ofSection 24of the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA), holding that a wife’s employment status does not automatica...

10 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Disputed Ownership Claims Cannot Be Decided in Writ Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court on Gold Confiscation

Disputed Ownership Claims Cannot Be Decided in Writ Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court on Gold Confiscation In a recent order, the High Court of Delhi has reiterated the limitations of its writ jurisdiction, refusing to intervene in a dispute involving the detention and subsequent ...

28 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Failure to Issue Show Cause Notice Within Statutory Limits Mandates Release of Seized Goods: Delhi High Court

The Tick-Tock of Justice: Delhi High Court Orders Release of Seized Rolex Over Customs Delay In a case that underscores the importance of strict statutory timelines, the High Court of Delhi has ordered the Customs Department to release a seized Rolex watch belonging ...

01 Dec 2025