Sengar’s sentence suspension plea: HC asks AIIMS to examine him The Delhi High Court has directed AIIMS to form a medical board to assess Jaideep Sengar, who is seeking to suspend his 10-year sentence in the Unnao custodial death case due to Stage-IV oral cancer. Sengar, brother of convicted rapist Kuldeep Sengar, claims his health has deteriorated. #High_Court #Delhi_High #directed_AIIMS #assess_Jaideep #Unnao_custodial #Jaideep_Sengar #suspension_plea #oral_cancer #medical_board #custodial_death
‘Non-earning doesn’t mean idle’: Delhi High Court affirms value of homemaker’s work; grants maintenance The Delhi High Court affirmed the economic value of homemakers' contributions, stating their work is crucial for a spouse's effectiveness. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma emphasized that unemployment doesn't equate to idleness, and the law must recognize unpaid domestic labor. The court awarded Rs 50,000 in maintenance, rejecting the notion that a wife's ability to earn negates her right to support. #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #High #homemakers'_contributions #spouse_effectiveness #Court_affirms #Court_affirmed #grants_maintenance #Swarana_Kanta
Delhi High Court restrains Ilaiyaraaja from using musical works in Saregama copyright case The Delhi High Court has restrained veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja from using certain musical works amid a copyright dispute filed by music label Saregama India. The order was issued, as the matter continues to unfold in one of the more closely watched intellectual property battles in India’s entertainment industry. The dispute centres on claims by Saregama that Ilaiyaraaja incorporated copyrighted material owned by the label into some of his compositions without securing appropriate rights or permissions. The high court’s interim order aims to preserve the status quo while the matter is being examined, preventing the composer from using the challenged works until further directions. Court Order and Next Hearing According to the interim order, Ilaiyaraaja is restrained from reproducing, performing or otherwise exploiting the musical works that are subject to the copyright claim. While the precise list of the works covered by the restraint is not publicly detailed, the court’s decision reflects the need to balance artistic freedom with legal accountability in copyright matters. The next hearing in the case has been scheduled for April 2026, when both parties will present their arguments in greater detail. Until then, the court’s interim direction remains in effect. Saregama, one of India’s oldest and most prominent music labels with a vast catalogue, filed the lawsuit alleging that Il... #India #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #Court #Saregama_India #restrains_Ilaiyaraaja #musical_works #Ilaiyaraaja #Court_restrains
Can't let India be maligned, Delhi HC tells journo in OCI card case The Delhi High Court is hearing a petition from UK journalist Amrit Wilson. Her Overseas Citizen of India card was cancelled. The government cited intelligence reports of anti-India activities. The court stated the country cannot be maligned internationally. Wilson's counsel questioned the allegations. The court asked for written submissions. The case is listed for August 27. #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #High #journalist_Amrit #OCI_card #Amrit_Wilson #India_card #Overseas_Citizen #OCI
Rajpal Yadav gets temporary relief: Delhi High Court grants bail in Rs. 9 crores cheque bounce case to attend family wedding Veteran Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has received temporary relief from the Delhi High Court in the long-running Rs. 9 crores cheque bounce case that has resurfaced dramatically in February 2026. The court has suspended his sentence, granting him bail to attend a family wedding on February 19, even as legal proceedings against him continue. Recent reports suggest that the actor is supposed to attend his niece’s wedding due to which the court reached this decision. While the latest bail order offers temporary relief, it does not amount to a final acquittal. The actor has been directed to remain present—physically or virtually—at the next major hearing scheduled for March 18, 2026. The case traces its origins back to 2010, when Yadav borrowed Rs. 5 crores from Murali Projects Pvt Ltd, a Delhi-based company, to finance his directorial debut, Ata Pata Laapata. Released in 2012, the film failed to perform at the box office, leaving the actor unable to repay the loan. The financial dispute soon escalated into multiple cheque-bounce cases. Over the years, accumulated interest and penalties reportedly pushed the total outstanding amount to nearly Rs. 9 crores. In 2018, Yadav was sentenced to six months in prison and served three months in Tihar Jail before being released on bail pending appeal. However, the matter regained urgency this month after the... #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #Yadav #Court #Rajpal_Yadav #Veteran_Bollywood #High #Court_grants #temporary_relief
Rajpal Yadav bail plea: Delhi High Court seeks complainant’s reply, makes strong remarks on actor’s conduct The Delhi High Court on Wednesday, February 12, took up Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav’s bail application in connection with a long-pending cheque bounce case and directed the complainant to file a response. The development comes days after the actor surrendered at Tihar Jail following the dismissal of his last-minute plea for relief. During the hearing, counsel appearing for Rajpal Yadav informed the court that a formal bail application had been moved on the actor’s behalf and requested that the opposing party be asked to submit its reply. The lawyer also told the bench that he had been unable to establish contact with Yadav and sought additional time until Monday, assuring the court that he would “work out something. ” He further requested a brief adjournment in the matter. Taking note of the submissions, the bench presided over by Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma directed the complainant to file a response to the bail plea. The court subsequently adjourned the matter to Monday when the application will be considered after the reply is placed on record. However, the hearing was not without sharp observations from the court. The bench reportedly remarked on Yadav’s conduct, noting that the actor had landed in jail after failing to honour commitments made earlier in the case. Rajpal Yadav is currently serving a six-month prison sentence after the Delhi High Court rejected ... #High_Court #Delhi_High #Yadav #Court #Rajpal_Yadav #Bollywood_actor #makes_strong #strong_remarks #long-pending_cheque #cheque_bounce
‘Washing dirty linen in court’: HC tells kin of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur to go for mediation The Delhi High Court urged the family of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur to pursue mediation to resolve their disputes, advising them not to let wealth become a curse. The court emphasized peaceful resolution and equitable sharing of assets, highlighting the founder's legacy. This comes amidst lawsuits concerning a family trust and a will. #High_Court #Delhi_High #Sunjay_Kapur #industrialist_Sunjay #late_industrialist #Washing_dirty #Sunjay #Kapur #dirty_linen #pursue_mediation
Unnao rape case: SC rejects Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s bail plea, asks Delhi HC for ‘out of turn’ hearing The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi High Court to expedite the hearing of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar's plea for bail and suspension of sentence in the Unnao rape victim's father's custodial death case. This comes after the High Court previously denied him bail in the matter, which stems from a 2018 FIR. #Supreme_Court #High_Court #Delhi_High #BJP_MLA #Kuldeep_Singh #Singh_Sengar #MLA_Kuldeep #Unnao_rape #rejects_Kuldeep #Sengar_plea
Vivek Oberoi secures interim relief as Delhi HC restrains misuse of identity The Delhi High Court has granted significant legal relief to actor and entrepreneur Vivek Oberoi, restraining the unauthorised use of his name, image, voice and other aspects of his personality, after he moved the court over widespread misuse of his identity across digital platforms and commercial products. The order underscores the judiciary’s growing recognition of personality and publicity rights in the age of artificial intelligence and online impersonation. In a suit filed in early February, Oberoi sought legal protection against various entities that were allegedly exploiting his identity without consent through fake social media accounts, AI-generated or morphed visuals, and other digital content. The Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, observed that Oberoi’s longstanding career and public recognition mean that his name and likeness embody significant goodwill and reputation worthy of legal safeguarding. Court Order and Key DirectionsThe court’s interim order banned the unauthorised commercial or personal use of Oberoi’s identity, including his name, image, voice, likeness and signature. This injunction applies to a range of technological mediums, including AI tools, deepfake technology and face-morphing applications. It also directed major online intermediaries — such as YouTube, Meta Platforms and X Corp — to remove links to all infringing content within 72 hours... #High_Court #Delhi_High #Vivek_Oberoi #entrepreneur_Vivek #restrains_misuse #widespread_misuse #Oberoi_secures #Vivek #Oberoi #legal_relief
Ministry approves skier Stanzin Lundup’s Winter Olympics participation at no cost to govtThe Delhi High Court asked the IOA to take immediate steps to facilitate Manjeet’s participation in the Winter Olympics. However, in a later order, the HC said it “has not commented on the participation of Lundup or interdicted the same.” The Delhi High Court asked the IOA to take immediate steps to facilitate Manjeet’s participation in the Winter Olympics. However, in a later order, the HC said it “has not commented on the participation of Lundup or interdicted the same.” #Winter_Olympics #High_Court #Delhi_High #Stanzin_Lundup #skier_Stanzin #Court_asked #facilitate_Manjeet #Ministry_approves #govtThe_Delhi #approves_skier
Ghooskhor Pandat director Neeraj Pandey BREAKS SILENCE after petition filed against Manoj Bajpayee starrer: “We have decided to take down all promotional materials…” Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey has issued an official clarification following the filing of a writ petition in the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the release and streaming of the upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat. The petition alleges that the film’s title and promotional material are offensive and defamatory to the Brahmin community. In a statement shared publicly, Pandey asserted that Ghooskhor Pandat is a fictional cop drama and that the term “Pandat” refers only to a colloquial nickname of a fictional character, not to any caste, religion or community. “Our film is a fictional cop drama, and the term ‘Pandat’ is used simply as a colloquial name for a fictional character. The story focuses on an individual’s actions and choices and does not comment on or represent any caste, religion, or community,” Pandey said. The director further emphasised his responsibility as a storyteller and stated that the film was created with sincere intent and purely for entertainment. “As a filmmaker, I approach my work with a deep sense of responsibility – to tell stories that are thoughtful and respectful. This film, like my earlier work, has been created with sincere intent and solely to entertain audiences,” he added. Acknowledging the concerns raised by a section of viewers, Pandey said the team understands that the tit... #High_Court #Delhi_High #Manoj_Bajpayee #upcoming_Netflix #Ghooskhor_Pandat #Neeraj_Pandey #BREAKS_SILENCE #Bajpayee_starrer #Court_seeking #Pandey_BREAKS
Petition filed in Delhi HC to stay Manoj Bajpayee starrer Ghooskhor Pandat over offensive title claim A writ petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the release and streaming of the upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat, with the petitioner alleging that the film’s title and promotional material collectively defame the Brahmin community. The plea was filed on February 5, 2026, by Mahender Chaturvedi, who describes himself as an acharya devoted to the study and teaching of Indian scriptures, philosophy and spiritual traditions. Submitted through Advocate Vineet Jindal, the petition seeks a writ of mandamus directing relevant authorities — including the Union of India and Netflix India — to restrain the film’s release and streaming until the legal challenge is resolved. At the core of the petition is an objection to the film’s title, Ghooskhor Pandat, which the petitioner says links the term “Pandat” (a variant of Pandit, traditionally associated with scholarship, ethical conduct and spiritual guidance) with ghooskhor (a word connoting bribery and corruption). The plea argues that this association harms the dignity, reputation and cultural identity of the Brahmin community and also affects the petitioner’s personal vocation. According to the plea, the title and promotional material are stereotyping and vilifying an entire religious and social group. It asserts that such portrayal amounts to collective defamation and is communally offensive in a man... #High_Court #Delhi_High #Manoj_Bajpayee #upcoming_Netflix #Ghooskhor_Pandat #Bajpayee_starrer #Court_seeking #stay_Manoj #starrer_Ghooskhor #collectively_defame
Rajpal Yadav to surrender at Tihar Jail after Delhi HC rejects extension in cheque bounce case The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav’s last attempt to postpone his surrender in a long-running cheque bounce case, prompting the actor to say he will report to jail authorities later in the day to begin serving his sentence. Yadav, who was present in court, had sought additional time to address the outstanding payments owed to the complainant, Murli Projects Private Limited, but the bench, led by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, refused to grant any further extensions. The court said it would hear him only after he surrendered to the jail authorities, noting that Yadav had previously been directed to surrender on Wednesday but failed to do so. Senior advocate Abhijat, appearing for Yadav, informed the court that a payment of Rs 25 lakhs would be made on the same day and that a tentative repayment schedule had been agreed between the parties. However, the bench declined to consider the plea, emphasising that previous leniency had already been extended and that Yadav had not fulfilled assurances given to the court. The actor’s sentence stems from a May 2024 conviction in a cheque bounce case, in which a sessions court sentenced him to six months’ imprisonment; the High Court later suspended the sentence on an assurance that Yadav would pursue a settlement with the complainant. That arrangement ultimately failed, with Yadav missing various deadlines ... #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #Yadav #Tihar_Jail #Rajpal_Yadav #Thursday_dismissed #dismissed_Bollywood #Bollywood_actor #actor_Rajpal
Delhi High Court slams IOA for excluding cross-country skier Manjeet from Winter Olympics teamDespite the court ruling, it will be difficult for Manjeet to participate in the Winter Olympics in Italy, as the IOA submitted to the High Court that his name was not on the long list. Despite the court ruling, it will be difficult for Manjeet to participate in the Winter Olympics in Italy, as the IOA submitted to the High Court that his name was not on the long list. #Winter_Olympics #High_Court #court_ruling #IOA_submitted #Delhi_High #long_list #Olympics_teamDespite #slams_IOA #skier_Manjeet #Court_slams
