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M/S. Gautam Gambhir Foundation v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a charitable trust for free distribution of COVID-19 medicines, holding that non-commercial distribution under medical supervision is exempt from licensing under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Jasir Bilal Wani @ Danish v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking immediate legal consultation in custody, directing the Sessions Court to decide the application for legal mulaqat after verifying the pairokar’s identity, emphasizing exhaustion of remedies before approaching the High Court.
Ram Rattan v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges due to contradictions in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of medical and forensic corroboration, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Deepali Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the finding of rash and negligent driving by the truck driver, rejected contributory negligence of the deceased, and enhanced compensation in line with Supreme Court precedents, modifying the award accordingly.
Sanjeev Krishan Sharma v. Punjab National Bank & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking consolidation of recovery applications and stay of insolvency proceedings, holding that statutory remedies before DRT and NCLT must be exhausted and judicial interference under Articles 226 and 227 is unwarranted absent exceptional circumstances.
Sunny Sangwan v. Saurabh Shandilya & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the closure of the defendant's right to file a belated Written Statement without condonation of delay, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural timelines and rejecting inconsistent factual claims.
Serious Fraud Investigation Office v. Assotech Limited in Liquidation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that courts cannot restrain prosecution following a statutory investigation under the Companies Act, 2013, and set aside an order that interdicted the SFIO from prosecuting the ex-management of a company in liquidation.
Krishan Kumar & Anr. v. M/s Shakuntla Agency Pvt Ltd and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award and dismissed the appeal, holding that judicial interference under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act is limited and parties cannot rely on documents not produced during arbitration to challenge the award post facto.
Tarun Arora v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that pre-printed waivers of Show Cause Notice are invalid and allowed the petitioner to challenge the confiscation order despite delay, emphasizing mandatory issuance of Show Cause Notice within statutory period under the Customs Act.
Visage Beauty and Healthcare Private Limited v. Freecia Professional India Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining the defendant from infringing the plaintiff's registered trademarks and copyright in product packaging and literary work, while holding that descriptive use of 'SHINE & GLOWING' does not constitute infringement.
Bharat Bhushan v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to decide on issuing a vending certificate to a visually disabled petitioner following survey participation, maintaining interim protections for his vending activity.
M/S GLOBUS AGROFOODS PVT. LTD v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court set aside ex-parte GST demand orders for lack of fair hearing and remanded for fresh adjudication, leaving validity of extension notifications to Supreme Court decision.
Deputy Director Directorate of Enforcement v. Amlendu Pandey
The High Court held that search and seizure under Section 17 of PMLA do not require a complaint specifically against the person searched and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after setting aside the Appellate Tribunal's order de-freezing the respondent's property.
Inder Dev Gupta v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle 2-Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld that both the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer and Faceless Assessing Officer have concurrent jurisdiction to issue reassessment notices under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, dismissing petitions challenging JAO's jurisdiction.
2 Million Lives at Risk v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court affirmed the constitutional right to a healthy environment, modified the stay on the NGT’s pollution control order, and constituted a high-level committee to oversee restoration of Rajasthan’s polluted river system.
Balaji Steel Trade v. Fludor Benin S.A.
The Supreme Court dismissed the Section 11 petition, holding that Indian courts lack jurisdiction to appoint arbitrators for foreign-seated arbitration under the principal contract governed by Benin law, and upheld issue estoppel and separateness of contracts against composite arbitration claims.
P.U. Sidique & Ors. v. Zakariya
The Supreme Court held that a fresh application under Section 12(1) of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965 is not mandatory in appeals challenging eviction orders under Section 12(3), restoring the landlords’ eviction orders and emphasizing pragmatic statutory interpretation.
Sulakshana Raju Dhar v. Anna Dadu Bansode & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that an election petition disclosing sufficient material facts and proper verification cannot be rejected at the threshold and warrants a trial.
Mehul Jagdish Trivedi v. Manisha Mehul Trivedi
The Bombay High Court held that a maintenance order under Section 125 Cr.P.C. is not a 'debt' under the Presidency-Towns Insolvency Act, 1909, and dismissed the petition seeking insolvency declaration to avoid maintenance liability.
Prema Kumari v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a government servant’s lien cannot be terminated without employer’s timely action and opportunity, quashing the CISF’s refusal to revert a petitioner who was not confirmed in another department due to maternity leave.