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Delhi High Court sends Dhurandhar The Revenge song dispute between Trimurti Films and B62 Studios to mediation The Delhi High Court has referred the copyright dispute over the song ‘Rang De Lal’ (Oye Oye) from Dhurandhar The Revenge to mediation. The case involves Trimurti Films and director Aditya Dhar’s production banner B62 Studios. Trimurti Films has alleged that the song in the film includes unauthorised use of music from ‘Tirchi Topiwala,’ a track from the 1989 film Tridev starring Sunny Deol. The company claims it holds the music rights to the original song. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela observed that the dispute appears to be mainly financial in nature. According to a report by Bar and Bench, the court suggested that the parties could resolve issues related to royalty and compensation through mediation. It also ordered the appointment of a senior mediator to supervise the process. Additionally, Trimurti Films argued that the use of the song, or a version that is substantially similar to it, in Dhurandhar The Revenge was done without the required licence. The complaint also covers the song’s theatrical use, its presence on digital platforms, and its use in promotional material linked to the film. Senior Advocate Swathi Sukumar, appearing for Trimurti Films, told the court that the music’s use, including its standalone availability on digital platforms, was unauthorised. Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal, representing Super Cassettes Industries Limited, which holds the audi... #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #Films #Aditya_Dhar #High #Trimurti_Films #Oye_Oye #Oye #Trimurti

Setback for arms consultant, Delhi HC upholds 'fugitive offender' tag Delhi High Court has affirmed a trial court's decision labeling UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari a "fugitive economic offender" in a money laundering case. The court dismissed Bhandari's appeal, stating that a failed extradition attempt does not absolve him of Indian law violations. This ruling allows authorities to confiscate his assets. #High_Court #Delhi_High #laundering_case #tag_Delhi #consultant_Sanjay #arms_consultant #Sanjay_Bhandari #fugitive_offender #fugitive_economic #economic_offender

Excise policy scam case: 'I will argue myself', Kejriwal tells Delhi HC in recusal plea; next hearing on April 13 Delhi High Court heard the CBI's challenge to Arvind Kejriwal's discharge in the excise policy case. Kejriwal, present with his wife, declared his intent to argue his recusal application personally, asserting his legal rights. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta objected, citing procedural rules. The court issued notice on Kejriwal's recusal plea. #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #Arvind_Kejriwal #April #policy_case #scam_case #Excise_policy #CBI_challenge #policy_scam

Honey Singh, Badshah face legal trouble over controversial track ‘Volume 1’: Delhi High Court orders immediate removal In a major development that has caught the music industry’s attention, the Delhi High Court has ordered the immediate removal of the controversial track ‘Volume 1’, associated with rappers Honey Singh and Badshah from their early days as part of the Mafia Mundeer group. The court took a strong stand against the song, stating that its lyrics are highly inappropriate, offensive, and disrespectful towards women. It made it clear that such content has no place in a society that upholds basic standards of decency, especially when it is widely accessible on digital platforms. Going a step further, the judge remarked that even the title of the song was too objectionable to be officially recorded in the court’s order, underlining the seriousness of the issue. As part of its directive, the court instructed both singers, along with anyone holding rights to the track or its variations, to ensure that all links featuring the song — whether original, remixed, or altered — are taken down immediately. This includes removal from social media platforms, streaming services, and any other online spaces where the track might be available. The case came up after a petition was filed by an organisation, which demanded that the song be removed from major platforms like YouTube, Google, and Spotify. The plea also highlighted that Honey Singh had recently performed parts of the s... #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #High #Honey_Singh #Mafia_Mundeer #Badshah_face #Mundeer_group #controversial_track #Volume

Rajpal Yadav faces fresh legal heat: Delhi High Court reserves verdict in Rs. 6 crores cheque bounce dispute Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has once again found himself in legal trouble, with the Delhi High Court reserving its verdict in an ongoing cheque bounce case filed by a private company. The matter was heard on Thursday, where the court appeared visibly dissatisfied with the actor’s changing stance on clearing his dues. The judge indicated that while Yadav claimed he was ready to pay, his legal team’s arguments suggested otherwise, creating confusion around his actual position. During the proceedings, the court questioned why the case was still being argued if the actor was genuinely willing to settle the amount. The judge also refused to grant additional time when Yadav requested 30 days to arrange Rs. 6 crores, making it clear that no further delays would be entertained. This case dates back to 2024, when a sessions court had found Yadav guilty in a cheque bounce matter and sentenced him to six months in jail. The High Court had later paused his sentence after he assured that he would resolve the dispute financially, even referring the matter to mediation for a possible settlement. However, the situation escalated when the court observed that multiple assurances made by the actor were not fulfilled. Despite seeking time on several occasions, Yadav reportedly failed to deposit key amounts he had committed to, including a significant sum he had proposed to pay in in... #High_Court #Delhi_High #Yadav #Court #Rajpal_Yadav #High #faces_fresh #Yadav_faces #Court_reserves #reserves_verdict

Delhi High Court slams Richa Chadha for amplifying unverified allegations in flight incident row Actor Richa Chadha has come under judicial scrutiny after the Delhi High Court criticised her for amplifying unverified allegations against a man accused of sexual misconduct during a Delhi to Mumbai flight. The court observed that her repost of the claims along with the remark “Make him famous” contributed to public shaming and digital vigilantism. The matter relates to an incident dated March 11, when a journalist alleged inappropriate physical conduct by a co-passenger during the flight. Shortly after landing, the journalist shared the accusation on social media platform X, identifying the man and posting his photograph along with professional details. The allegations quickly gained traction online and were picked up by multiple media platforms. Among those who reposted the allegation was Chadha, whose comment “Make him famous” became part of the proceedings in a defamation suit later filed by the accused professional, who denied the allegations and stated he had remained seated throughout the journey and had fallen asleep shortly before landing. While hearing the case on March 20, Justice Vikas Mahajan observed that Chadha’s endorsement of the allegation went beyond the scope of free expression. The court noted that her amplification of the claim along with the “instigatory” text had acted as “a catalyst for public shaming and digital vigilantism. ”The court further emphas... #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #Actor_Richa #amplifying_unverified #Richa_Chadha #slams_Richa #row_Actor #unverified_allegations #Mumbai_flight

Mohanlal receives interim protection for his personality rights from Delhi High Court; actor adds new defendants to suit The Delhi High Court on Friday indicated that it will issue interim directions safeguarding the personality rights of Malayalam actor Mohanlal. The matter was heard by Justice Jyoti Singh, who also approved the actor’s request to include additional parties as defendants in his ongoing case. This development follows an earlier hearing where the Court had allowed Mohanlal to withdraw his initial interim plea, while granting him the liberty to refile it with more detailed information. Acting on that liberty, the actor has now approached the Court again with a revised application. During the latest proceedings, the Court directed Mohanlal to furnish a detailed note of the allegedly infringing links to the defendants involved in the case. The move is aimed at ensuring clarity on the specific instances where his personality rights are said to have been violated. The Court has, in recent times, dealt with several similar matters concerning the unauthorised use of public figures’ identities. It had earlier issued a John Doe order protecting the personality rights of actor Sonakshi Sinha and yoga guru Ramdev. In comparable cases, coordinate benches have extended such protection to singer Jubin Nautiyal, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, and actors Kajol, R. Madhavan, and Jr NTR. A similar plea has also been fi... #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #Court #High #Malayalam_actor #directions_safeguarding #Mohanlal_receives #Jyoti_Singh #Justice_Jyoti

HC bins Lalu's plea to quash land-for-jobs FIR The Delhi High Court has refused to quash a CBI case against RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his family in the alleged land-for-railway-jobs scam. The court rejected arguments that the FIR was unsustainable due to the timing of the Prevention of Corruption Act amendment. #High_Court #Delhi_High #Lalu #Lalu_Prasad #CBI_case #RJD_chief #bins_Lalu #Lalu_plea #chief_Lalu #Corruption_Act

Delhi High Court moves to protect the personality rights of Sonakshi Sinha amid AI misuse concerns The Delhi High Court on Friday indicated that it would issue an interim direction to safeguard the personality rights of Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha. The matter was heard by Justice Jyoti Singh, who was considering an application filed by the actor seeking an injunction against alleged misuse of her identity. During the proceedings, the court asked for specific instances of infringement. In response, the counsel representing Sinha pointed to the unauthorised use of her persona and characteristics by certain AI chatbots. Taking note of the submission, the court directed the legal team to provide a soft copy of the alleged infringing links. It also permitted the filing of additional documents in a sealed cover within two days. The case has now been scheduled for further hearing on July 6. This development follows a recent order by the same court granting protection to the personality rights of Ramdev, founder of Patanjali Ayurved, through a John Doe directive. Over time, coordinate benches of the High Court have passed similar rulings in favour of several public figures across fields. Among those who have received such legal protection are singer Jubin Nautiyal, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, and actors Kajol, R. Madhavan and N. T. Rama Rao Jr. Actor Salman Khan has also approached the court with a similar plea. The... #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #Court #Bollywood_actor #Sonakshi_Sinha #actor_Sonakshi #Sonakshi #Sinha_amid #interim_direction

Delhi HC refuses to send Rajpal Yadav back to jail in cheque bounce case, says, “He is not running away” The Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to vacate its interim order suspending the sentence of actor Rajpal Yadav in a cheque bounce case, observing that there was no reason to send him back to jail at this stage. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma made the remark while refusing to pass any directions on an application filed by the complainant seeking cancellation of the relief granted to Yadav. The Court had earlier, on February 16, suspended his sentence, allowing him to walk out of jail after being in custody since February 5. During the hearing, the complainant’s counsel informed the Court that an application seeking vacation of the suspension of sentence was pending. Responding to this, Justice Sharma said,  “I do not find any reason. He is not running away. He is still here. He is not running away. Kahin nahi jaa rahe (He is not going anywhere). ”Yadav appeared before the Court in person and made submissions. The complainant’s counsel also argued that the actor was attempting to turn the matter into a media trial, stating, “Either he (Yadav) should argue, or his counsel. ”Addressing the concern, the judge remarked, “Media trial ka kya hai wo to har ek cheez ka hota rehta hai. Mujhe koi fark nahi padta. Main media dekhti hi nhi hu…Media me kya hota hai meri kaan, aankhein sab band hoti hai. Mere liye he is an ordinary litigant, you are an ordinary litigant. ”T... #High_Court #Delhi_High #Rajpal_Yadav #Rajpal #actor_Rajpal #cheque_bounce #bounce_case #send_Rajpal #Wednesday_declined #Yadav_back

Celina Jaitly responds after Delhi High Court disposes plea over brother’s refusal to communicate Actor Celina Jaitly has reacted after the Delhi High Court dismissed her petition seeking communication and legal assistance for her brother, Major (Retd. ) Vikrant Jaitly, who is currently detained in the United Arab Emirates. According to a reports, the court disposed of the plea after being informed that Vikrant Jaitly had declined to communicate with his sister and preferred to make legal decisions in consultation with his wife, Charul Jaitly. The court was also told that he had been granted consular access on multiple occasions and had refused legal representation offered to him, including pro bono assistance. Responding to the development, Celina Jaitly shared a note on Instagram expressing concern while acknowledging the court’s decision. She wrote, “Today was the last hearing of my writ petition. I had approached the Hon’ble Court out of deep concern for the safety, security & well being of my brother. ” She added, “He is in a foreign nation & as his sister, I felt it was my duty to ensure that he was not left without protection or support,” and noted that despite navigating personal challenges, she felt compelled to seek legal intervention for his welfare.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Celina Jaitly (@celinajaitlyofficial) In her post, the actor emphasised that her intention was to ensure her brother’s safety and access to necessar... #Delhi #Arab_Emirates #High_Court #Delhi_High #High #Celina_Jaitly #Vikrant_Jaitly #Jaitly #Jaitly_responds #seeking_communication

Delhi High Court closes Celina Jaitly’s petition over brother’s detention in United Arab Emirates The Delhi High Court has closed a petition filed by former actor Celina Jaitly seeking consular access to meet her brother, Vikrant Jaitly, who is currently being held in the United Arab Emirates. The court took the decision after being informed that Vikrant had chosen not to communicate with his sister and preferred that any legal decisions regarding his case be taken only after consulting his wife. The matter was heard on March 16 by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, who observed that there was no reason to keep the petition pending in light of the developments. During the hearing, authorities informed the court that Vikrant had already been granted consular access but had declined legal assistance. As part of the petition, Celina had requested that authorities help arrange legal expenses for her brother. Addressing this request, the court recorded that the matter had been communicated to him. “Petitioner prayed that respondent assists in securing legal expenses for Mr Jaitly. As per the court direction, the aforesaid aspect was brought to the notice of Mr Jaitly, who in his interaction with the officials has unequivocally stated that he is not willing to be represented by any of the law firm,” the court noted. The court was further informed that a law firm had offered to represent him on a pro bono basis. However, Vikrant did not agree to the proposal. “The court direct... #Arab_Emirates #United_Arab #High_Court #Delhi_High #Arab #Court #United #Emirates #High #Celina_Jaitly

'Targeted for being Hardeep Puri's daughter': Minister's kin files defamation plea in Delhi HC over Epstein posts Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's daughter has filed a plea in the Delhi High Court, seeking legal action against individuals and online platforms. She alleges defamatory content linking her to Jeffrey Epstein is being circulated, causing significant damage to her reputation. The petition requests an injunction against further publication, removal of existing material, and compensation for damages. #High_Court #Delhi_High #Union_Minister #Hardeep_Singh #Minister_Hardeep #Singh_Puri #Hardeep_Puri #Puri_daughter #posts_Union #Minister_kin

AAP’s Kejriwal, Sisodia move Supreme Court after Delhi HC rejects plea to transfer excise policy case Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia have approached the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court Chief Justice rejected their plea to transfer the CBI's challenge to their discharge in the excise policy case. The appeal was to be heard by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, a decision the AAP leaders deemed lacking impartiality, citing early observations by the judge. #Supreme_Court #High_Court #Delhi_High #Arvind_Kejriwal #Court_Chief #Manish_Sisodia #excise_policy #policy_case #case_Arvind #move_Supreme

Delhi High Court warns Reliance Entertainment officials of jail in Rs 168 crores dispute with T-Series The Delhi High Court has held Reliance Entertainment and its officials guilty of contempt for failing to comply with earlier court orders in a financial dispute with T-Series. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora ruled that the company had wilfully disobeyed previous directions requiring it to deposit payments owed to Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited, which operates the T-Series brand. The court ordered three company representatives to undergo four weeks of simple imprisonment if the outstanding dues are not cleared within two weeks. To allow Reliance Entertainment an opportunity to settle the matter, the Bench suspended the prison sentence for two weeks. However, the officials have been directed to appear before the Joint Registrar on March 16, 2026, and furnish bail bonds of Rs 1 lakh each with a surety of the same amount. The court stated that if the payments are made within the two-week window, the prison sentence will be remitted and the bail bonds discharged. The case stems from a loan agreement signed in 2021, under which T-Series lent Rs 168 crores to Reliance Entertainment to partially finance six films. As per the agreement, the music label was also entitled to interest at 12. 5 percent along with a share of the revenue generated by the projects. Subsequently, T-Series approached the court seeking recovery of around Rs 60 crores, alleging that Reliance E... #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #Private_Limited #High #Reliance_Entertainment #financial_dispute #warns_Reliance #held_Reliance #Manmeet_Pritam

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