Supreme Court

Motor Accident Compensation Must Reflect Real Income: Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Sudhanshu Dhulia

In a high profile motor accident case, compensation was awarded to the claimants of the case by the Supreme Court after the high court had dismissed the income tax evidence in a most arbitrary manner and the court reiterated that compensation should be in line with the actual income primarily as a welfare intention of the Motor Vehicles Act.

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Delhi High Court’s Madrasi Camp Demolition Order: Legal Basis for Clearing Barapullah Drain

By issuing an order to destroy the Madrasi Camp encroachment on the Barapullah drain, the Delhi High Court has articulated its responsibility to maintain environmental safeguards and urban infrastructure. The ruling, which is based on the public trust concept, municipal law, and environmental legislation, strengthens the legal procedures that are in place to clean environmental streams.

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Remembering Justice GC Mittal: How His Landmark Judgments as Delhi High Court Chief Justice Shaped Civil and Constitutional Law

Justice G.C. Mittal’s four-decade judicial career transformed Indian jurisprudence. As Delhi High Court Chief Justice, he clarified family law duties, strengthened insurance, juvenile justice protections, refined evidence standards, and advanced women’s rights, leaving a legacy of fair and principled adjudication.

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Rajdeep Sardesai and Shazia Ilmi Defamation Suit: How a Heated TV Debate on Agniveer Scheme Led to Privacy and Defamation Claims in Delhi High Court

BJP leader Shazia Ilmi sued journalist Rajdeep Sardesai for defamation after a video from a heated India Today debate on the Agniveer scheme allegedly violated her privacy. The Delhi High Court ordered the video’s removal, citing privacy rights, while partially upholding defamation claims.

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Sadhguru Seeks Delhi High Court Protection: Understanding Personality Rights as Intellectual Property in the Context of Alleged AI Misuse

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has approached the Delhi High Court to protect his personality rights, a form of intellectual property, against unauthorized AI-generated content. The petition addresses the misuse of his name, image, and voice through deepfake technology and rogue websites, which exploit his reputation for commercial gain, including fraudulent product endorsements and misleading narratives. The court issued an interim order to remove such content, emphasizing the balance between free speech and reputational rights. This case highlights the growing legal challenges surrounding AI-driven identity misuse and the protection of personality rights in the digital era.