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Manoj v. State of Maharashtra; Prakash v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 13 Feb 2026 · 2026 INSC 152

The Supreme Court set aside convictions under the Essential Commodities Act for possession of cement, holding that statutory control over cement was withdrawn before the alleged offence, rendering the prosecution unsustainable.

criminal appeal_allowed

Balmukund Singh Gautam v. State of Madhya Pradesh and Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 13 Feb 2026 · 2026 INSC 157

The Supreme Court set aside anticipatory bail granted to an absconding accused, holding that such relief is generally not available to fugitives and acquittal of co-accused does not entitle bail on parity grounds.

criminal appeal_allowed

Harbinder Singh Sekhon & Ors. v. The State of Punjab & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 13 Feb 2026 · 2026 INSC 159

The Supreme Court held that a Change of Land Use contrary to the operative Master Plan is illegal and cannot be retrospectively validated by administrative approvals, quashing the CLU and related environmental permissions granted for a cement grinding unit in Punjab.

administrative appeal_allowed

State Bank of India v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 13 Feb 2026 · 2026 INSC 153

The Supreme Court held that spectrum is a natural resource owned by the Government and while spectrum usage rights are intangible assets subject to insolvency, Government dues cannot be wiped off and spectrum transfer requires prior governmental approval.

administrative appeal_allowed

INFO EDGE (INDIA) LIMITED v. PRADEEP NAMDEO & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1933

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and quashed the registration of the mark "NAUKRIYAN" holding it deceptively similar to the well-known trademark "NAUKRI" and likely to cause confusion among the public.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

NVENIA LLC v. Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1934

The Delhi High Court set aside the Registrar's order rejecting the trademark application as abandoned for non-appearance without prior notice of objections, emphasizing the requirement of natural justice and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

HEINEKEN ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD v. VIJAY KESHAV WAGH

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1932

Delhi High Court expunged respondent’s copyright registration for an artistic work copying petitioner’s TIGER logo due to procedural lapses and deceptive similarity under the Copyright Act, 1957.

intellectual_property petition_allowed

9312275287) v. VIKAS CO OP GROUP HOUSING SOCIETY LTD AND ANR

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1303-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed orders ceasing the petitioner's cooperative society membership based on her brother's disqualification, restoring her rights after nearly 20 years of possession and allotment.

property petition_allowed

Through: Mr. Akshay Ringe, Ms. Megha Mukerjee, Mr. Suyash Darade, Mr. Ravi Sharma Advocates v. JUDO FEDERATION OF INDIA AND ORS

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1419

The Delhi High Court directed the Judo Federation of India to conduct elections and amend its constitution in compliance with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, ensuring orderly transition to a democratically elected governing body.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Through: Mr. Atul Kumar, Mr. Ashutosh Kumar & Mr. Aatrayi Das, Advs v. JASWINDER SINGH & ORS

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1350-DB

The Delhi High Court permitted a lessee to surrender leased premises and be discharged from further rent liability due to the Managing Partner's severe medical incapacity, subject to conditions including peaceful possession and clearance of dues.

civil petition_allowed

Mob: 9810149006 Email: sehgalbhuvanesh@gmail.com v. LATE SH RAMESH CHAND SHARMA AND ORS. .....Judgement Debtors

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1406

The Delhi High Court clarified that a valid relinquishment deed by a co-owner effectively transfers their share, modifying the distribution of sale proceeds in execution of a final property decree.

property petition_allowed

Through: v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1402

The court held that third parties dispossessed in execution of Rent Controller decrees have a statutory remedy under Order XXI Rule 99 CPC to challenge such dispossession before the Executing Court.

civil petition_dismissed

Through: Ms. Ritika Mitra, Adv v. STATE BANK OF INDIA & ANR

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1307-DB

The Delhi High Court held that summons served via email and WhatsApp constitute valid service, and dismissed the appellant's delayed appeal against an ex parte decree in a commercial suit for want of condonation of delay.

civil petition_dismissed

Through: Mr. Vikas Sethi, Mr. Chitresh Mittal and Ms. Vaishali Chaudhary, Advocates v. STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1251

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment of arbitrator due to an inordinate delay of over two years in re-filing without credible justification, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural timelines and the necessity of bona fide explanations for condonation of delay.

civil appeal_dismissed

Through: Mr. Rishi Bansal, Mr. Rishabh Gupta, Ms. Shruti Manchanda, Mr. Vibhor Sethi and Mr. Mankaran Singh, Advs v. CHACHA CLOTH HOUSE

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1296-DB

Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted interim injunction restraining respondent from using the mark "CHACHA CLOTH HOUSE," holding that the dominant feature "CHACHA" in both marks creates a prima facie case of trademark infringement.

civil appeal_allowed

Through: Mr. Shivanshu Bhardwaj, Adv v. THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND ORS

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1215-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a constable and refusal of compassionate allowance under Rule 41 of the CCS Rules, emphasizing that such allowance is discretionary and cannot be granted absent special consideration.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S RCC INFRAVENTURES LTD. & ORS v. M/S. DMI FINANCE PVT. LTD. & ORS

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1200

The Delhi High Court held that a substitute arbitrator can be appointed under Sections 14 and 15 of the Arbitration Act after recusal, rejected contempt proceedings against the petitioners, and imposed costs for conduct causing delay.

arbitration appeal_allowed

Through: Mr. K.S. Rana with Mr. Pradeep Kumar and Mr. S.S. Rawat, Advocates with v. STATE GOVT. OF N.C.T. OF DELHI & ANR

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1290

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Agrawal and Mr. Abhisek Singhvi, Advs v. ACIT CIRCLE 60(1) NEW DELHI

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1271-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of deduction for duty drawback under Section 80-IC but remanded the matter to allow deduction of excise and customs duties paid on raw materials from duty drawback, ensuring consistent tax treatment.

tax appeal_partly_allowed

Through: Mr. Hariom, Ms. Preeti, Mr. Ashu Gupta, Ms. Ruby, Advs v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI (THROUGH SHO)

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1273

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused involved in a cheating and impersonation case, holding that prima facie evidence and the serious nature of the offence precluded bail at the initial trial stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed