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Vikrant Happy Homes Private Limited v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 02 Feb 2026

The Bombay High Court held that the Central Government exclusively determines the multiplier factor for compensation in land acquisition for national highways, quashing conflicting State Government notifications and directing fresh compensation awards accordingly.

property appeal_allowed

Suvarna Bhimaji Thigle v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 02 Feb 2026

The Bombay High Court upheld the reservation policy for Project Affected Persons requiring merit-based selection with uniform passing criteria, dismissing the petitioner's claim for preferential appointment without meeting examination standards.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sandeep Gopalbhai Tank v. Srichand Shamandas Aswani

High Court of Bombay · 02 Feb 2026

The High Court set aside an appellate order granting injunction over land lawfully acquired and possession handed over, restoring the trial court's dismissal of the injunction application.

civil appeal_allowed

Madhu Malti Enterprises v. The Employees State Insurance Corporation

High Court of Bombay · 02 Feb 2026

Storing medicines in a refrigerator by a trader does not constitute a manufacturing process under the ESI Act and Factories Act, exempting the trader from liability under the ESI Act.

administrative appeal_allowed

SANDEEP SINGH BORA v. NARENDRA SINGH DEOPA

Supreme Court of India · 02 Feb 2026 · 2026 INSC 105

The Supreme Court held that courts cannot interfere in Panchayat election disputes except through election petitions as prescribed by law, setting aside the High Court's interim order allowing a disqualified candidate to contest.

administrative appeal_allowed

The State of Tamil Nadu v. The State of Karnataka & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 02 Feb 2026 · 2026 INSC 113

The Supreme Court directed the Central Government to constitute a Tribunal for adjudication of the Pennaiyar River water dispute after failed negotiations between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

constitutional other

Rajia Begum v. Barnali Mukherjee

Supreme Court of India · 02 Feb 2026 · 2026 INSC 106

The Supreme Court held that disputes involving serious allegations of forgery of the arbitration agreement itself are non-arbitrable and must be adjudicated by courts before compelling arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed

Oxford University Press v. DCIT, Int. Tax Circle 3 (2)(2)

High Court of Bombay · 31 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court held that reopening an income tax assessment beyond four years requires failure to disclose material facts, and quashed the reopening notice issued without such failure.

tax appeal_allowed

Meenu Chaurasia v. Shri Ankit Gupta

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:771

The Delhi High Court upheld the Rent Controller’s order allowing leave to defend in an eviction petition involving disputed tenancy with a partnership firm and bona fide requirement, dismissing the landlord’s revision petition.

civil appeal_dismissed

Okoli Anayo Franklin v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:776

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to a foreign national accused of heroin trafficking under the NDPS Act, emphasizing the twin conditions for bail in commercial quantity cases and the applicant's flight risk and prior bail violation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sunflame Enterprises P. Ltd. v. Kitchenopedia Appliances P. Ltd. & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:783

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using the deceptively similar mark 'SUNFLARE' infringing the plaintiff's registered trademark 'SUNFLAME' for kitchen appliances.

civil appeal_allowed

Sunflame Enterprises P. Ltd. v. Sumit Kishan Sharma & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:782

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to cancel the 'SUNFLARE' trademark registration for deceptive similarity with the prior used and well-known 'SUNFLAME' mark, emphasizing protection of prior user rights and prevention of mala fide adoption.

intellectual_property petition_allowed

Shamaem Ayesha Jawaid v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:760-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging UPSC’s rejection of a late Civil Service Examination application due to unsubstantiated claims of technical glitches, upholding strict adherence to prescribed deadlines.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kuldeep Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:772

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application in a dowry death case, emphasizing the statutory presumption against the accused and the heinous nature of the offence under Sections 304B and 498A IPC.

criminal petition_dismissed

M/S RITAS HERITAGE & ORS. v. SANGITA GUPTA & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:743-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a Commercial Court’s partial recovery decree in a landlord-tenant dispute, affirming enforceability of rent escalation clauses in unregistered leases and validating claims for utilities and repairs supported by evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed

Pramod @ Parmal v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:778

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in a large-scale drug trafficking case, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and risk of tampering with evidence despite absence of incriminating material at arrest.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sapan Suman v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:762-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a sexual harassment inquiry committee constituted under CCS Rules 1965 is valid, and writ petition challenging inquiry report and show cause notice before final order is premature absent patent illegality.

administrative petition_dismissed

Amit Bansal v. Amit Garg & Anr

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:798

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted interim injunction in favor of the prior user Appellant, holding that prior user rights prevail over subsequent trademark registration and the doctrine of approbate and reprobate did not apply as the marks were not cited against each other.

civil appeal_allowed

Emami Limited v. Dabur India Limited

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:785

The Delhi High Court granted injunction restraining Dabur India from using a trade dress deceptively similar to Emami's Navaratna Oil, holding that the defendant's product constituted passing off by imitating the plaintiff's distinctive trade dress.

civil appeal_allowed

Dalbir v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:774

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused caught red-handed with large quantities of illicit liquor, emphasizing his prior criminal record and the gravity of the offence.

criminal appeal_dismissed