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State (NCT of Delhi) v. Surbhi Varshney

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11905

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of a public servant charged with criminal misconduct for reassessing property tax during a pending appeal, holding that reassessment was lawful under amended municipal law and absent mala fide, no criminal liability arises.

criminal appeal_dismissed

New Balance Athletics Inc. v. NBSTORESININDIA.IN & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:12067

The Delhi High Court held that unauthorized use of trademarks in domain names constitutes infringement warranting injunctions, while balancing intermediary protections and privacy laws, directing targeted enforcement against infringing domain names without blanket blocking of registrars.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Kamdhenu Limited v. Raghunath Virdharam Bishnoi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:12064

The Delhi High Court held that domain name registrars must comply with court orders to block infringing domain names while balancing trademark protection with privacy laws and intermediary liability under Indian law.

civil appeal_allowed

McDonalds Corporation v. National Internet Exchange of India

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:12031

Delhi High Court granted injunctions and issued systemic directions to curb fraudulent domain name registrations infringing trademarks, mandating cooperation from registrars, banks, and law enforcement to prevent cyber fraud.

civil appeal_allowed

Shoppers Stop Limited v. M/S Shopperstop & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:12029

The Delhi High Court held that domain registrars and banks must implement robust verification and compliance measures to prevent trademark infringement and financial fraud via fraudulent domain names, issuing injunctions and systemic directions to stakeholders.

civil appeal_allowed

CRESSET CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC & ANR. v. REGISTRANT OF WWW.CRESSETCAPITAL.IN, WWW.CRESSETINDIALIVE.LIVE & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:12014

The Delhi High Court held that domain name registrars must exercise due diligence and comply with court orders to prevent trademark infringement via fraudulent domain names, endorsing dynamic injunctions and coordinated multi-agency measures to combat cyber fraud.

civil appeal_allowed

ITC LIMITED v. ASHOK KUMAR & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · CS (COMM) 373/2020

Delhi High Court directed domain registrars, banks, and regulatory bodies to implement systemic measures including injunctions, verification protocols, and coordinated investigations to prevent trademark infringement and cyber fraud via fraudulent domain names.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

TATA SONS PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. M/S ELECTRO INTERNATIONAL & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:12063

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunctions against infringing domain names, directed disclosure of registrant and payment details, and mandated systemic reforms involving DNRs, banks, and law enforcement to combat trademark infringement and cyber fraud.

civil appeal_allowed

PB Fintech Limited v. Policy Bazar Finance & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:12028

Delhi High Court held that Domain Name Registrars must exercise due diligence and comply with injunctions to prevent trademark infringement and cyber fraud via fraudulent domain names, directing coordinated action among registrars, banks, and government agencies.

civil appeal_allowed

Fashnear Technologies Private Limited v. Meesho Online Shopping Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:12061

Delhi High Court mandates systemic reforms and coordinated multi-agency action to prevent trademark infringement and financial fraud via fraudulent domain names, directing DNRs, banks, and law enforcement to implement verification and enforcement measures.

civil appeal_allowed

Hindustan Unilever Limited v. Nitin Kumar Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:12019

Delhi High Court granted interim injunctions and issued systemic directions to curb trademark infringement and financial fraud through fraudulent domain names, emphasizing due diligence by registrars and cooperation from banks and law enforcement.

civil appeal_allowed

Shamim v. State

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11986

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction and sentence for robbery under Sections 392/34 and 397 IPC based on credible eyewitness testimony and lawful recovery despite absence of independent witnesses.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Astral Ltd v. M/s. Ajay Enterprises

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11925

The Delhi High Court has territorial jurisdiction to try a trademark infringement suit where the plaintiff has a subordinate office and part of the cause of action arises in Delhi, notwithstanding the principal office being elsewhere.

civil appeal_dismissed

Colgate Palmolive Company & Anr. v. NIXI & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11874

The Delhi High Court held that domain name registrars must verify registrant details and comply with court orders to block infringing domain names, directing coordinated systemic measures involving banks and law enforcement to prevent trademark infringement and cyber fraud.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

A.O. Smith Corporation and Anr. v. Star Smith Export Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11885

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining defendants from using a trade name and domain name deceptively similar to plaintiffs' registered trademarks, holding such use infringes Section 29(5) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and constitutes passing off.

civil appeal_allowed

Dabur India Limited v. Ashok Kumar and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11862

The Delhi High Court held that Domain Name Registrars must disclose registrant details and block infringing domain names to protect trademark rights and prevent cyber fraud, directing coordinated systemic reforms involving banks, law enforcement, and government agencies.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Bhupinder Mehta v. Pradeep Bareja

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11863

The Delhi High Court allowed a rectification petition cancelling a trademark registered in bad faith, holding that prior user rights and deceptive similarity principles mandate removal of the impugned mark under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property petition_allowed

ARCHIDPLY INDUSTRIES LIMITED v. ARCHIT NUWOOD INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11922

The Delhi High Court allowed the Plaintiff's application to amend the plaint by substituting an erroneously signed affidavit with the correct one, emphasizing that procedural errors can be rectified to serve the ends of justice without affecting substantive rights.

civil appeal_allowed

South Municipal Corporation v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11921

The Delhi High Court held that a criminal trial court cannot issue administrative directions for departmental proceedings beyond its criminal adjudicatory jurisdiction, expunged unwarranted observations, and dismissed petitions challenging such directions after compliance.

criminal petition_dismissed

Mr. Manish Kumar Singh and Mr. Mritunjay v. Ex MWO Umesh Chandra Mishra

Delhi High Court · 24 Dec 2025 · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 3956

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's writ petition upholding the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension found to be service-connected despite RMB's contrary finding.

administrative petition_dismissed