🔍 What Happened

The Delhi High Court delivered several significant rulings in areas such as civil rights, intellectual property, criminal procedure, tax law, and procedure from 5–11 January 2026.

🧾 Summary

In its latest weekly round-up, the Delhi High Court made a string of decisions affecting ordinary citizens and businesses. Notable rulings include:

• The Court held sexual assault under POCSO includes situations where a minor is made to touch private parts with sexual intent.
• It protected ₹104 crore insurance bonds of a contractor in a dispute with NHAI.
• Trademark law was clarified: global brand reputation alone won’t cancel an Indian mark without evidence of domestic goodwill.
• The Court held belated payment of TDS doesn’t eliminate criminal liability under the Income Tax Act.
• On civil procedure, once arguments in a criminal trial are over and judgment reserved, the same judge must deliver the verdict even if transferred.

These rulings collectively impact criminal justice, commercial confidence, tax compliance, and intellectual property protections.

🟢 Public Takeaway

This weekly digest shows how ordinary people — from taxpayers to business owners to victims of crime — are affected by nuanced court rulings in everyday legal life.