The Delhi High Court ruled that a parent cannot be denied access to children merely because they reside abroad. The Court granted businessman Amritesh Jatia interim custody of his two children in London during their summer vacation, stating parental time cannot be restricted without justification.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Centre’s decision to temporarily ban Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examinations. Justice Tejas Karia held that the government’s measures were the least restrictive and could not be considered disproportionate to the objective sought.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its order on Telegram’s plea challenging the government’s temporary ban on the messaging platform ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. Justice Tejas Karia questioned the restriction, asking how rights of millions could be affected.
The Delhi High Court reserved judgment on petitions challenging the Bar Council of Delhi elections after hearing extensive arguments over three days and examining video recordings of the vote-counting process, with the controversy centering on the conduct and fairness of the electoral proceedings.
The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi government to frame a policy within four months for speedy refund of court fees after dispute settlements, observing that the absence of a codified mechanism causes unnecessary hardship and procedural delays for litigants seeking refunds under the Court Fees Act.
The Delhi High Court directed Google and Apple to take strict action against apps allegedly linked to pornography and prostitution, with the Bench observing it could not “permit the whole generation of the country to be ruined” by unchecked unlawful online content.
The Delhi High Court restrained foreign journalists and entities from issuing “groundless” copyright threats against TV9 Network over its YouTube news videos. The Court held that the use of short video clips in news reporting qualifies as fair use under the Copyright Act, 1957.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging a 1980 notification declaring three Jahangirpuri mosques as waqf properties, holding the petitioner had needlessly attempted to revisit historical matters. It said the plea lacked bona fides and public interest.
The Delhi High Court strongly criticised the State government for failing to appoint the DCPCR Chairperson and members since July 2023, calling the delay unacceptable. The Court questioned the excuse of “transparency” and warned of strict action if appointments are not completed by April 2026.
The Delhi High Court asked the Delhi government to explain why the Delhi Commission for Women has remained inactive for two years, stressing, “There cannot be reason whatsoever for not filling up the vacancies of members and chairperson.”
