Delhi High Court Weekly Round Up [December 1-7, 2025]

1. [Sunjay Kapur Estate Case] Priya Kapur, the third wife of late businessman Sunjay Kapur, informed the Delhi High Court that the school fees of Karisma Kapoor’s children had already been paid in full for the current semester. The clarification came during the ongoing proceedings in the dispute over Sunjay Kapur’s estate. Senior Advocate Shyel Trehan, appearing for Priya Kapur, made the submission before Justice Jyoti Singh in response to an argument made by counsel representing Karisma Kapoor and her children, who had claimed that two months’ fees remained unpaid. Trehan told the Court that the allegation was factually incorrect and placed on record that the winter semester fees had been fully cleared in July, well before litigation escalated. She added that Priya Kapur had been independently bearing all educational and living expenses of the children since Sunjay Kapur’s death, and that no document had ever been filed by the plaintiffs to suggest otherwise.

Case Title: Ms. Samaira Kapur & Anr. v. Mrs. Priya Kapur & Ors.

Bench: Justice Jyoti Singh

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2. [Adish Aggarwala] The Delhi High Court has asked the Union of India, Meta Platforms and WhatsApp LLC, among other respondents, to submit their replies to a petition moved by former Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President and senior advocate Dr. Adish C. Aggarwala. The petition challenges the sudden deactivation of his WhatsApp accounts. After taking up the matter, Justice Sachin Datta directed the respondents to file their responses and scheduled the next hearing for December 18. Before the High Court, Aggarwala has invoked Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, alleging that WhatsApp deactivated his accounts without prior warning, any show-cause notice, or an opportunity to secure his professional and personal data. The suspension reportedly took place while Aggarwala was attending international legal conferences in Bangkok, London, Dubai and other locations, significantly affecting his work and participation in ongoing Bar Council election activities. Emphasising that such unilateral action violates his fundamental rights, the plea states that the suspended accounts contained years of sensitive legal material, including communication with clients, legal drafts, confidential case files, Bar Council election documents and other professional records. He contends that WhatsApp’s decision infringes Articles 14, 19(1)(a), 19(1)(g), and 21, impacting his rights to equality, free speech, professional practice and dignity.

Bench: Justice Sachin Datta

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3. [Red Fort Blast Trial] The Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the formation of a court-monitored committee to supervise the trial proceedings in the recent Red Fort blast case. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, while hearing the matter, orally remarked that the plea did not resemble a writ petition. Instead, it appeared “more like an essay.” The Bench further observed: “You are asking us to monitor it? It has not even started.” Filed by Advocate Raja Chaudhary, the PIL described the blast as an attack on India’s sovereignty, national security, and the psychological well-being of Delhi’s residents. The incident occurred on November 10, resulting in 13 fatalities outside the Red Fort. The petition stated, “In this unprecedented situation, the Constitutional Court-monitored oversight mechanism becomes indispensable to ensure that the investigation is transparent, coordinated, and time-bound.”

Case Title: Dr. Pankaj Pushkar v. Union of India and Ors.

Bench: Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela

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4. [Defamation over Netflix] The Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict in a defamation suit filed by Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer and former NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede against Netflix and others over his alleged portrayal in the Netflix series “Ba***ds of Bollywood”, directed by Aryan Khan. A single-judge Bench of Justice Purushaindra Kaurav reserved the order after hearing brief submissions from all sides. The Court framed two key issues: 1. Whether the suit is maintainable in Delhi. 2. Whether the impugned depiction, when viewed in its entirety and context, crosses the permissible limits of artistic expression and amounts to prima facie reputational harm. Appearing for Wankhede, Senior Advocate J. Sai Deepak argued that the suit is maintainable in Delhi as the officer’s relatives reside in the city and certain departmental proceedings against him are pending here.

Case Title: Sameer Dnyandev Wankhede v. Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

Bench: Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav.

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5.   [PIL Challenging Appointment Lawyers as Government Counsel] The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the Union government’s response on a Public Interest Litigation challenging the recent empanelment of more than 650 advocates as Central government counsel for the Supreme Court. The bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela asked Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma to obtain instructions from the government. The Bench said the matter will be taken up again next Wednesday to allow time for the government to respond.According to the plea, the list includes several advocates who were enrolled recently and, in some cases, individuals who may not have cleared the All India Bar Examination. The petition states that “the list includes numerous advocates enrolled only in 2024 and even 2025, and in some cases individuals who may not have cleared the AIBE, thereby raising serious doubts about the criteria, objectivity and legality of the selection exercise.”

Case Title: First Generation Lawyers Association (FGLA) v. Union of India & Or

Bench: Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela

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6.  [Delhi Pollution] The Delhi High Court on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, advised the Greater Kailash-II Welfare Association to approach the Supreme Court with its plea seeking urgent directions to authorities for scientifically sound and effective measures to curb Delhi’s severe air pollution and improve the Air Quality Index (AQI). The petition has been filed by a registered Residents’ Welfare Association of Greater Kailash–II, New Delhi, through Advocate Udian Sharma, stating that despite repeated administrative assurances, the situation has continued to deteriorate. A bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela noted that the Supreme Court is already monitoring Delhi’s pollution levels and has been issuing directions at regular intervals. The Court added that, prima facie, entertaining the plea might result in overlapping proceedings, as the apex court is already seized of the issue. In response, counsel for the petitioner informed the Court that they would either seek intervention before the Supreme Court or request clarity on whether the High Court may proceed with the petition. Taking note of the submission, the Court adjourned the matter and listed it for further hearing in January.

Case Title: Greater Kailash-II Welfare Association Through its General Secretary: Mr. Sanjay Rana v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors

Bench: Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela

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7. [Apollo Tubes Case] The Delhi High Court has recently held that if the judgment debtors fail to submit their mandatory asset-disclosure affidavits, they will be required to personally appear before the Court on the next date of hearing. The direction came from Justice Amit Bansal in the execution proceedings initiated by Shiva Texyarn Ltd. against Official Liquidator of M/s Apollo Tubes and Steel Industries Ltd. & Ors. under Order XXI of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). The proceedings stem from a decree passed by the Commercial Court in Chennai in November 2023, which directed the judgment debtors to repay Rs 64.73 lakh along with interest and legal costs. Since the assets and parties are based in Delhi, the decree was transferred to the Delhi High Court for execution in July 2024. The Court later allowed the execution to continue even though one of the judgment debtors was under liquidation, and time was sought to place the asset status before the Court.

Case Title: SHIVA TEXYARN LTD versus OFFICIAL LIQUIDATOR OF M/S APOLLO TUBES AND STEEL INDUSTRIES LTD & ORS. Bench: Justice Amit Bansal

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8. [Deputy CM of J&K Moves HC Over Social Media Content] Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary has approached the Delhi High Court with a defamation suit seeking removal of allegedly objectionable online material circulated against him on social media platforms. Justice Amit Bansal, who heard the matter today, directed Choudhary’s counsel to implead the creators and uploaders of the impugned content as parties to the proceedings. The Court further instructed Google and Meta to furnish details of the Facebook pages and YouTube channels responsible for uploading the material.During the hearing, the Court noted that Choudhary had not placed on record the transcripts or copies of the alleged defamatory videos. He was directed to file the same, following which the request for interim relief will be considered. The plea for an interim injunction is scheduled to be heard next on January 13. The videos circulating online reportedly depict Choudhary in a telephonic conversation with a woman, and the content is alleged to contain sexually suggestive elements.

Case Title: Surinder Kumar Choudhary v. Google LLC & Ors

Bench: Justice Amit Bansal Hearing

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9.  [Indian Woman Held Captive in Dubai] The Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Consulate General of India in Dubai to take immediate measures to ensure the safety and well-being of a 25-year-old Indian woman who is allegedly being held captive in Dubai by a foreign national. Justice Sachin Datta took note of the father’s plea, claiming that his daughter is being illegally confined and subjected to physical abuse abroad and instructed authorities to verify the facts and also assist in her repatriation, if she wishes to return. "In the circumstances, given the gravity of the situation, the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and the Consulate General of India in Dubai, UAE are directed to take immediate steps to ensure the safety and well-being of the petitioner’s daughter and verify the allegations made in the present petition," the Court ordered.

Case Title: V. Thirunavukkarasu vs Union of India & anr

Bench: Justice Sachin Datta

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10. [Delhi HC Allows Dr Reddy’s to Manufacture and Export Semaglutide] The Delhi High Court has allowed Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories to continue manufacturing and exporting the diabetes and weight-management drug Semaglutide, while dismissing Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk’s plea seeking an interim injunction to halt production. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora held that Dr. Reddy’s had raised a credible challenge to the validity of Novo Nordisk’s patent on the grounds of prior claiming, double patenting and obviousness. Semaglutide, sold internationally under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus, is a GLP-1 analogue prescribed for type-2 diabetes and obesity and is known for its once-weekly injectable dosage regimen. Novo Nordisk had approached the Court alleging infringement and seeking to block Dr Reddy’s from manufacturing or exporting the product until its patent expires in March 2026.

Case Title: NOVO NORDISK AS versus DR. REDDYS LABORATORIES LIMITED & ANR.

Bench: Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora

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