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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

Sabu Trade Pvt Ltd v. Raj Kumar Sabu; Rajkumar Sabu v. Kaushalya Devi Sabu & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:786

The Delhi High Court allowed amendments and admitted additional documents in a trademark ownership dispute over 'SACHAMOTI', dismissed a criminal application for forgery at interim stage, and emphasized liberal amendment principles and procedural compliance for interrogatories.

civil appeal_allowed

Sunny @ Prem v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:777

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to an accused caught with commercial quantity of heroin under the NDPS Act, holding that procedural irregularities do not override the statutory bail bar and the accused's criminal antecedents weigh against bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Rahul Singh Tolia v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's dismissal of petitions challenging IFS cadre allocations, ruling that admitted administrative errors in vacancy determination do not justify judicial re-allocation after significant delay and institutional corrective measures suffice.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Innocenti SA v. Examiner of Trademarks & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026

The Delhi High Court held that the Registrar's discretionary power under Section 19 of the Trade Marks Act to withdraw acceptance cannot be invoked by third parties, who must instead use the statutory opposition remedy under Section 21, dismissing writ petitions challenging acceptance orders and upholding refusal of a conflicting mark.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

Mohd. Jabir v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026 · 2017 INSC 686

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused caught with commercial quantity heroin, reaffirming the stringent bail conditions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act despite prolonged custody and trial delays.

criminal petition_dismissed

Shivam v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2026

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of a habitual offender accused of copper cable theft under the BNSS and Metro Railways Act, emphasizing public safety and risk of evidence tampering over personal liberty.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sanman Trade Impex Pvt Ltd v. Baba Mungipa Steel Industry and Others

High Court of Bombay · 30 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court dismissed the application to exclude a flat from attachment in execution proceedings, holding the gift transfer was fraudulent under Section 53 of the Transfer of Property Act and sustaining attachment and sale.

civil appeal_dismissed

Dr. Sushmita Negi v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 30 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court held that the University’s condonation of service breaks entitles the petitioner to Old Pension Scheme benefits, quashing the denial order and directing pension and gratuity payments with interest.

administrative petition_allowed

Jay Anand Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 30 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court set aside the bifurcation and exemption orders under the Maharashtra Co-Operative Societies Act for non-compliance with statutory procedure and natural justice, quashing the subsequent deemed conveyance and dismissing contempt allegations.

civil appeal_allowed