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Parents of Ashoka Chakra awardee Major Mohit Sharma petition the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the film Dhurandhar, alleging that it exploits the late officer’s life without consent and mirrors his military service, operations and martyrdom

Recent divergent rulings under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act highlight the urgent need for pragmatism and uniform interpretation

A PIL in the Delhi High Court seeks a review of CBFC clearance for “The Taj Story”, alleging the film distorts history and could incite communal tension. The petition demands re-certification, stronger disclaimers, and removal of objectionable content.

The Supreme Court will hear the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case linked to the February 2020 Delhi riots. The High Court had earlier denied their bail citing potential conspiratorial violence

Singer Kumar Sanu has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights. He alleges unauthorized use of his name, voice, and likeness in AI-generated content, GIFs, and merchandise, violating his moral rights and creating public confusion

The Delhi High Court ruled that a husband cannot claim exclusive ownership of a property jointly registered with his wife, even if he paid the EMIs, citing the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act. The case involves a Mumbai house dispute

The Delhi High Court upheld a CAT order directing the Railways to fully reimburse Covid treatment costs for a retired employee, ruling that medical reimbursement is an enforceable right. The Railways must pay the balance with 8 per cent interest

A bomb threat emailed to the Delhi High Court on Friday caused panic, prompting judges to vacate courtrooms and halt proceedings. The threat was received at 8:39 am, and security has since been heightened with a full evacuation of the premises

Karisma Kapoor’s children have challenged the alleged will of late Sanjay Kapur in the Delhi High Court, claiming it was forged by his widow Priya. Priya counters that the children already received ₹1,900 crore from the family trust.

Actor Abhishek Bachchan has moved the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights. He alleged that platforms are misusing his image and likeness to create fake, AI-generated content, including explicit videos. The court will hear the matter today.

Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has urged the Delhi High Court to safeguard her personality rights and restrain misuse of her name, images, and AI-generated pornographic content. The court indicated an interim order may be issued against the defendants.

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to appoint a woman candidate against one of its 20 unfilled flying branch vacancies, ruling that vacancies not earmarked for women must be open to both genders, reinforcing gender neutrality in recruitment

The Delhi High Court criticised civic authorities over clogged sewer lines in Tihar Jail, saying judges were “reduced to municipal commissioners.” The bench pressed PWD officials on delays, ordering urgent cleaning by August 25 and full sewer connection within four weeks

The Delhi High Court ruled that a woman’s mere crying cannot establish a dowry harassment case. The court dismissed a petition challenging the discharge of her husband and in-laws, citing natural death due to pneumonia and lack of concrete evidence.

The Supreme Court cancelled Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar’s bail in the 2021 murder of wrestler Sagar Dhankar at Chhatrasal Stadium, ordering him to surrender within a week. The decision overturns Delhi High Court’s order, following an appeal by Dhankar’s father

Some of the key issues raised in the petition include refusal to bid for 2026 Paracycling World Cup, athletes losing medals due to administrative delays, nepotism with officials sending their own children without trials, suppression of para cyclists achievements on official platforms and verbal admissions of guilt, but no written accountability

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended appointments and elevations of judges across six High Courts, including Delhi, Bombay, and Andhra Pradesh. The move coincides with the Centre’s approval of 19 judge appointments in Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Gauhati

The Delhi High Court denied bail to a man accused of repeatedly raping a minor, stating that friendship doesn't imply consent, and a minor's consent is legally invalid. The court emphasized the victim's age and detailed allegations

Earlier on Thursday, the Delhi High Court stayed the release of 'Udaipur Files', scheduled to hit the screens on July 11, till the Centre decides the pleas seeking its permanent ban for its potential to "promote disharmony" in society.