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Yash Dev Singh Sejwal v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 03 Jan 2023 · 2024:DHC:28

The Delhi High Court upheld the proclamation of the petitioner as a proclaimed offender and dismissed his petition challenging the issuance of NBWs and related orders, holding that evasion of summons and non-compliance with court orders justify such coercive measures.

criminal petition_dismissed

Abdul Rasul Nurallah Virjee and Jalalluddin Nurallah Virjee v. Regal Footwear

High Court of Bombay · 02 Jan 2023

The Bombay High Court held that the Plaintiffs’ prior and continuous use of the trademark "REGAL" since 1954 entitled them to injunction against the Defendant’s infringing use, rejecting the Defendant’s defenses of prior user, honest concurrent use, and acquiescence.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit v. National Investigation Agency & The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 02 Jan 2023

The Bombay High Court held that prosecution of a serving Army officer for the Malegaon blast did not require prior sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. as the alleged offences were unrelated to his official duties, dismissing his appeal against framing of charges.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Deepak Gaba and Others v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another

Supreme Court of India · 02 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against Jotun India and others, holding that the allegations constituted a civil dispute and did not disclose offences under Sections 405, 420, or 471 IPC, emphasizing careful scrutiny before summoning in criminal cases.

criminal appeal_allowed

Deepak Gaba and Others v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another

Supreme Court of India · 02 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against Jotun India Pvt. Ltd. and others, holding that the allegations amounted to a civil dispute and did not satisfy the ingredients of criminal offences under Sections 405, 406, 420, or 471 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Prem Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi

Supreme Court of India · 02 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for the murder of his two sons by manual strangulation based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and rejected the belated plea of mental incapacity.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Prem Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi

Supreme Court of India · 02 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a father for the murder of his two sons by manual strangulation based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and rejected the plea of mental incapacity raised late.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Kaushal Kishor v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 01 Jan 2023 · 2023 INSC 4

The Supreme Court held that reasonable restrictions on free speech under Article 19(2) are exhaustive, fundamental rights are enforceable only against the State, and Ministers’ official statements can attract State liability, while emphasizing the need for a voluntary code of conduct for Ministers.

constitutional other

Shri Nashik Panchavati Panjarpol Trust & Ors. v. The Chairman & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 01 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court held that an application under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act filed in accordance with consent terms approved by the High Court is not barred by limitation, setting aside the High Court's order and restoring the Reference Court's award.

civil appeal_allowed

Goyal MG Gases Private Limited v. EDAC Engineering Limited

Delhi High Court · 31 Dec 2022 · 2024:DHC:6510

The Delhi High Court held that at the stage of appointing an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act, only a prima facie existence of a valid arbitration agreement is to be examined and appointed an independent arbitrator to resolve the dispute arising from a delivery challan arbitration clause.

civil appeal_allowed

Mohd Tauseef v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 30 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5876

The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of an accused in a serious robbery case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and the accused's adverse antecedents.

criminal petition_dismissed

Akshay Dhingra v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 30 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5877

The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's pre-arrest bail plea in a theft case involving household articles removed without the complainant wife's consent, holding that anticipatory bail is not warranted when allegations are not frivolous and investigation is ongoing.

criminal petition_dismissed

Suresh Chikara v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 30 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5878

The Delhi High Court dismissed the son's petition challenging eviction from his father's property, holding that possession without title does not confer residence rights against the registered owner under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act.

civil petition_dismissed

Tika Ram Khare v. State of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 30 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5873

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a 70-year-old director accused of criminal breach of trust in a commercial securities dispute, emphasizing the completion of investigation, the accused's limited role, and health conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ashwani Kumar v. State

Delhi High Court · 30 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5875

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the alleged owner of a fake call centre involved in cyber cheating of US citizens, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and non-cooperation of the accused.

criminal petition_dismissed

Tika Ram Khare v. State of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 30 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5874

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a 70-year-old director accused of cheating in a commercial dispute, holding that completed investigation, documentary evidence, and the accused’s medical condition justified release pending trial.

criminal bail_granted

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UNKNOWN COURT · 30 Dec 2022

The court upheld the enforcement of orders and fines imposed on the petitioner, dismissing objections based on procedural and substantive grounds.

administrative petition_dismissed

Hemant Ashar v. Nashik Municipal Smart City Development Corporation Limited and Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 29 Dec 2022

The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a tender work order for lack of locus standi and delay but directed an enquiry into alleged irregularities in the tender process.

administrative petition_dismissed

DBM College of Pharmacy v. Pharmacy Council of India

Delhi High Court · 28 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5866-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of DBM College of Pharmacy, setting aside the Pharmacy Council of India's rejection of B. Pharm course approval for non-submission of NOC and faculty deficiencies, granting interim approval subject to compliance.

administrative appeal_allowed

Imran @ Sonu v. The State

Delhi High Court · 28 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5861

Bail was refused to a habitual offender charged with attempt to murder causing grievous injuries, emphasizing the need to balance individual liberty with public safety and the nature of the offence.

criminal appeal_dismissed