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T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
The Supreme Court modified its June 2022 directions on Eco-Sensitive Zones to exempt notified/proposed ESZs, mandate site-specific boundaries, prohibit mining within one kilometre of protected areas nationwide, and require adherence to MoEF & CC Guidelines balancing environmental protection with local livelihoods.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
The Supreme Court modified its earlier directions on Eco-Sensitive Zones around Protected Areas, emphasizing site-specific notifications under statutory procedure, prohibiting mining within one kilometre, and balancing environmental protection with residents' rights.
RITU CHHABARIA v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that filing incomplete chargesheets to deny default bail violates the accused's fundamental right to liberty under Article 21, mandating release if investigation is not completed within statutory time.
M/s. Tri-Parulex Fire Protection System v. M/s. CTR Manufacturing Industries Private Limited
The Bombay High Court set aside an interim injunction against the appellant, holding that mere use of differential relay with Buchholz relay and circuit breaker does not infringe the respondent’s patent claiming novelty in a specific sequence of signals.
HSBC PI Holdings (Mauritius) Limited v. Avitel Post Studioz Limited and others
The Bombay High Court upheld enforcement of a foreign arbitral award, rejecting respondents' bias objections based on non-disclosure by arbitrators under the IBA guidelines and Indian law.
Rohan Vishwanath Khedekar v. Devgad Jamsande Nagarpanchayat & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that refusal to permit cross-examination in municipal councillor disqualification proceedings violates natural justice and quashed the disqualification order, remanding the matter for fresh hearing with opportunity to cross-examine witnesses.
Concord Co-operative Housing Society v. Amedmal Indrabhan Bhatewada
The Bombay High Court held that an application under Section 54 CPC to send a partition decree to the Collector is a ministerial act not barred by limitation, affirming the Collector's power to effect partition under a final decree in estates assessed to Government revenue.
Naresh Garg v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a serious economic offence case involving alleged forgery and fraudulent transfer of shares, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and judicial discretion in bail matters.
Siddharth Vashisth & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, emphasizing the court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process.
Galiv Hussain v. State GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that mere presence without recovery or evidence of conscious possession does not justify denial of bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Hoshiar Singh v. Director General, Central Industrial Security Force
The Delhi High Court directed the CISF authorities to expeditiously decide the petitioner's pending representation against his transfer and communicate a reasoned order, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Sukhdev Singh v. DG CISF
The Delhi High Court directed the CISF authorities to decide the petitioner’s pending representation against his transfer expeditiously and disposed of the writ petition accordingly.
Suresh Chander Sharma & Anr. v. Divisional Commissioner Dept. of Revenue Govt. of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of both son and daughter-in-law from senior citizens' self-acquired property under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, emphasizing protection of parents from harassment and harmonizing it with the Domestic Violence Act.
Anita Arora v. Salil Kumar Arora
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn after parties settled their matrimonial disputes including maintenance, cohabitation, and property rights, binding them to their undertakings.
PUMA SE v. ASHOK KUMAR TRADING AS EXPOSURE STYLE
The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit based on a court-mediated settlement wherein the defendant acknowledged the plaintiff's exclusive rights and agreed to cease infringing activities.
Sarita Parwanda v. Gunjan Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld a registered sale deed under Sections 91 and 92 of the Evidence Act, dismissing claims of mortgage and forgery, and affirmed Respondent No.1's right to possession of the property.
Sajal Mitra v. The Institution of Engineers (India)
The Delhi High Court held that The Institution of Engineers (India) is a private body not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226, and dismissed the petition challenging its election results.
Vipen Kumar Parwanda v. Gunjan Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld a registered sale deed and dismissed the appeal challenging the sale transaction, holding that oral evidence cannot vary the terms of a registered document absent proof of fraud or forgery.
Retail Royalty Company & Anr. v. Nirbhay Marg News Broadcast Private Limited
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to plaintiffs for trademark and copyright infringement against a defendant who failed to appear or defend, applying summary judgment principles.
Sripal v. Smt. Laxmi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the maintenance order under Section 125 Cr.P.C., holding that unsubstantiated allegations of illicit relationship do not disentitle a wife from maintenance.