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Milind Vinod Seth v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed a petition to correct the petitioner’s name in educational records to match his birth certificate, emphasizing that name changes by choice after school certificates are generally not permitted but relief can be granted on peculiar facts.
Sachin Dattaram Kadam v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR and chargesheet against the applicant, holding that mere presence at the bar without any overt act does not constitute an offence under the Maharashtra Prohibition of Obscene Dance Act and Maharashtra Police Act.
Aniruddha A. Sheth v. Maharashtra State Minority Commission & Paras Subhaschandra Jain
The Bombay High Court held that the Maharashtra State Minority Commission lacked jurisdiction to entertain a commercial dispute complaint and quashed the notices and proceedings initiated by it.
Ganpat Shankar Chougule v. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court dismissed appeals by occupants of unauthorized structures on cooperative society land, holding they lacked legal title, suppressed prior litigation, and were not entitled to injunctions against lawful demolition notices under Section 349 of the MMC Act.
Sushil Kumar Jain v. Kiran Chadha
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant for non-payment of rent and bona fide requirement by the landlady, holding that the landlord's better title sufficed and the tenant failed to raise a triable issue.
Ravi Popli v. Chakr Innovation Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, the Court’s role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator accordingly.
Vakila v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that failure to issue a Show Cause Notice within the statutory period under Section 110 of the Customs Act mandates release of seized goods, directing the Customs Department to release the petitioner's gold chain.
Sukhbir Singh v. The Commissioner of Custom
The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner an opportunity to file an appeal against the customs confiscation order despite procedural lapses, emphasizing the requirement of natural justice in customs proceedings.
Sandeep Yadav v. The Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court ordered release of a seized gold chain as no Show Cause Notice was issued within the statutory period under Section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962.
M/S PUNEET CHEMICALS v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR
The Delhi High Court set aside ex-parte GST demand orders due to denial of proper notice and hearing, while leaving the validity of extension notifications under Section 168A GST Act pending before the Supreme Court.
Brij Kishore Gupta v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that an employee entitled to retrospective promotion with no delay in approaching the Tribunal must receive actual arrears of pay and benefits, not merely notional fixation.
Kshitiz Solanki v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a sexual exploitation and extortion case, emphasizing that prior criminal record alone cannot deny bail and indefinite custody due to pending forensic reports is unjustified once investigation is complete.
Robin Gautam v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed disciplinary proceedings and reinstated an RPF constable due to lack of conclusive proof linking him to an objectionable social media post and non-application of mind by disciplinary authorities.
Bakshi Speedways v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award upholding the lawful termination of a petroleum dealership agreement, affirming limited grounds for interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and rejecting restoration of dealership as a relief.
National Highways Authority of India v. CFM Asset Reconstruction Pvt Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking substitution of the petitioner in arbitration proceedings, holding that judicial interference under Article 227 is limited and substitution is not permissible without claimant's consent.
Saurabh Gupta v. Sheopals Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the marks OPAL and SHEOPAL’S are not deceptively similar, denied interim injunction to the registered proprietor of OPAL, and clarified the limited applicability of the anti-dissection rule and dominant part test in trademark infringement cases.
Ravinder Pal Singh Chauhan v. Delhi Race Club (1940) Ltd and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction against horse racing restrictions imposed under the 'family unit' concept, emphasizing the availability of an efficacious alternate remedy under the governing Rules.
Abhishek Anil v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to Abhishek Anil in a commercial quantity LSD trafficking case, holding that stringent Section 37 NDPS Act conditions were not met despite prolonged incarceration and digital evidence corroborated active involvement.
Kanhaiya Lal v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the DDA has absolute ownership over the subject plot transferred by the Ministry of Rehabilitation, and the appellant's claimed easementary rights were unsubstantiated.
Akash Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a dowry death case due to lack of proximate evidence of cruelty, prolonged custody, and incomplete trial, emphasizing the balance between personal liberty and trial fairness.