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Delhi High Court Handles High-Profile Cases in 2025
In 2025, the Delhi High Court dealt with many important cases.
Politicians like Sonia and Rahul Gandhi faced charges in the National Herald case, but the court did not accept them.
Other big cases included the IRCTC scam involving Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family, and the Red Fort blast where nine people were arrested.
Bollywood stars like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Salman Khan went to court to protect their rights.
The court also handled cases related to COVID-19, service charges in restaurants, and other important legal matters.
The court made decisions that affected many people and businesses.
Delhi High Court refused to take cognisance of ED's charge sheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.
Charges framed against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav, and 11 others in the IRCTC scam case.
Nine people arrested for their role in the conspiracy behind the Red Fort blast.
Bollywood stars and politicians sought protection of their personality and publicity rights.
Court quashed cases against Gautam Gambhir and 70 Indian nationals related to COVID-19 norms.
- Who
- Various political figures, Bollywood stars, corporate entities, and legal entities.
- What
- High-profile legal disputes and cases handled by the Delhi High Court in 2025.
- Where
- Delhi High Court, India.
- When
- Throughout 2025.
- Why
- To address legal disputes, protect rights, and handle criminal cases.
Key facts
- National Herald Case
- Delhi court refused to take cognisance of ED's charge sheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.
- IRCTC Scam
- Charges framed against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav, and 11 others.
- Red Fort Blast
- Nine people arrested for their role in the conspiracy behind the blast.
- 26/11 Mumbai Attack
- Tahawwur Rana, associate of David Coleman Headley, extradited to India.
- Personality Rights
- Bollywood stars and politicians sought protection of their personality and publicity rights.
- COVID-19 Cases
- Court quashed cases against Gautam Gambhir and 70 Indian nationals related to COVID-19 norms.
- Service Charge Guidelines
- High court dismissed petitions against CCPA guidelines prohibiting mandatory service charge.
Quotes
Delhi court
A judicial body in Delhi
“The land and share transactions in the case were possibly an instance of crony capitalism fostered in the garb of eliciting private participation in the Railways hotels at Ranchi and Puri.”
theprint.in
“The effect of removal of the articles by an ad-interim ex-parte order was sweeping and it had the effect of decreeing the suit itself without a trial.”
theprint.in
Umar Khalid's counsel
Legal representative of Umar Khalid, a student activist
“Evidence was fabricated to implicate him, and he was jailed for five years in this joke of an FIR.”
theprint.in
