The Delhi High Court has asked the Competition Commission of India to avoid passing any final order in its antitrust probe into Apple’s App Store practices. The bench, citing possible complications, noted that Apple’s separate legal challenge to India’s competition penalty framework is still pending. After the court’s direction, CCI assured it would not issue a final decision. The dispute escalated as Apple challenged the regulator’s push for global financial records and CCI’s May 21 final hearing schedule.
The Delhi High Court has directed the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to refrain from issuing any final order against Apple until July 15. The move follows Apple’s challenge to an amended Competition Act that enables penalties based on global turnover, not just turnover from relevant services. While the court allowed CCI to proceed with the investigation, it stressed that issuing a final, appealable order could make Apple’s petition against the amendment ineffective.
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The Delhi High Court has asked the Enforcement Directorate to respond to Al Falah University group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui’s regular bail plea in a money laundering case tied to alleged misuse of student fees. Justice Saurabh Banerjee issued notice to the ED. While the main bail application is listed for July, interim bail is set to be heard at month-end. Siddiqui was arrested on November 18, 2025, after the trial court rejected his bail on May 2.
The Supreme Court has set aside a Delhi High Court order that suspended former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The apex court directed the High Court to re-examine Sengar’s appeal against conviction and life imprisonment and to decide the main plea within two months. If that timeline cannot be met, the High Court should rule first on a plea seeking suspension of the life term before summer vacation begins.
Delhi High Court decided that Arvind Kejriwal’s excise-policy case will be heard by a different bench, following remarks from Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. Kejriwal framed the move as “truth” triumphing, citing Mahatma Gandhi’s satyagraha. AAP leaders called it a “big victory,” while Atishi alleged the judge has effectively recused. Sharma, however, said she was not recusing herself—she was transferring the matter after initiating criminal contempt proceedings over allegedly “vilifying” social media posts.
Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has initiated criminal contempt proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party leaders, alleging their social media posts “vilified” her in connection with the excise policy case. The judge said Arvind Kejriwal orchestrated a “calculated campaign” instead of pursuing legal remedies, warning that attempts to undermine court authority can’t hide behind free speech. Sharma also clarified she isn’t recusing herself; she will transfer the case, and the CBI’s discharge petition will be heard by another bench.
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The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma, has reportedly issued a notice of criminal contempt against AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal over “extremely defamatory” content circulated against her. The judge also indicated contempt proceedings may follow against other AAP figures, including Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak, warning that tolerating such attacks could lead to “anarchy.” The development emerged during CBI arguments challenging discharge orders in the Delhi excise policy case, amid a recusal row.
The Delhi High Court has announced it will initiate contempt proceedings against defamatory content circulated online targeting Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. The judge said the material is linked to the Delhi excise policy case and was discussed in open court. Justice Sharma indicated she cannot remain silent, adding that a detailed order will be issued later today.
The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Centre and the Delhi government after the Indian National Congress petitioned for execution of the sale deed for its former headquarters at 7 Jantar Mantar Road. The party says it has been in possession for decades and paid sale consideration in 1959, but the legal process has not been completed.
SpiceJet has approached the Supreme Court, challenging Delhi High Court orders from May 4 and March 18 that refused its bid to provide an unencumbered plot of land in Gurugram as security. The court also directed the airline to immediately deposit the amount and imposed a Rs 50,000 cost after SpiceJet repeatedly sought changes to the deposit direction.
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The Delhi High Court ruled that bank accounts cannot be frozen when there is no FIR. In a case where a private account was frozen on a Gujarat Cyber Crime Police complaint, the court ordered the bank to immediately unfreeze it, saying an unjustified freeze disrupts the right to life and basic economic existence.
The Delhi High Court has directed Google and Apple to take strict action against obscene pornographic content found on mobile applications. The court highlighted the responsibility of social media intermediaries in stopping dissemination and asked CERT-In to monitor and curb the spread of such material across digital platforms.
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to Google and Apple in a public interest litigation alleging that apps on their stores are being used to circulate obscene and pornographic content. A division bench directed both companies and the relevant authorities to take action and submit an action taken report before the next hearing in July, citing potential violations of the IT Rules.
The Delhi High Court has referred a commercial dispute between JioStar India and Absolute Legends Sports to arbitration over media and commercial rights for the Legends League Cricket Masters T20. Pending the arbitrator’s decision, the court has protected key revenue streams tied to franchise fees and ticket sales to prevent immediate financial fallout.
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The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre and Prasar Bharati on a petition seeking directions to ensure FIFA World Cup 2026 matches are broadcast in India. The plea specifically asks for free-to-air coverage through public platforms like Doordarshan and DD Sports, setting up a legal push over access and distribution rights.
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Development Authority to halt all activities on the Yamuna flood plains at Sur Ghat, including parking and commercial use. Citing the area’s ecological sensitivity and its Zone-O classification, the court restricted religious and commercial activities and asked for alternative parking arrangements outside the flood plains for devotees.
The Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, protecting his personality rights against an AI-generated deepfake video that falsely showed him praising Pakistan. The court directed X to remove the video, barred misuse of Tharoor’s name, image and voice, and instructed Meta to keep specific Instagram reels inaccessible.
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor after a plea over AI-generated deepfake videos using his identity. The court recognized his personality and publicity rights, restraining unknown individuals from creating or circulating synthetic media. It also directed social media platforms to remove violating posts and share details of the account holders or uploaders.
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The Delhi High Court said it will appoint amici curiae to represent AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak in the CBI plea challenging their discharge in the Delhi excise policy case. The court flagged that the respondents were not appearing in the proceedings, and it has scheduled a detailed hearing next week.
The Delhi High Court has sent a music copyright dispute between Zee Entertainment and JioStar India to mediation, directing both sides to pursue an amicable settlement. Zee had alleged unauthorized use of its music. Until mediation concludes, the court barred JioStar from using Zee’s licensed works, with the next hearing set for July 23.
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