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Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd v. M/S Garuda Urban Remedies Ltd

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2026

The Delhi High Court held that a licensee cannot withhold payment of license fee and electricity charges while continuing possession during arbitration, directing payment of all dues pending arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed

Vijendra Singh v. Indo Tibetan Border Police Force

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:577-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Graduation Equivalent Certificate issued to an ex-serviceman qualifies him for appointment as Sub Inspector in CAPFs despite the post being Group 'B', and ordered reinstatement after wrongful cancellation.

administrative appeal_allowed

Great Legalisation Movement India Trust v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:757-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to undertake stakeholder consultations on cannabis regulation, holding that decriminalization is a policy matter beyond judicial adjudication at this stage.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Maya v. Rajesh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:821

The Delhi High Court held that the prescribed time limits for filing written statements under its Original Side Rules are mandatory and cannot be extended beyond 120 days, dismissing the defendant's appeal against closure of their right to file the written statement.

civil appeal_dismissed

Prakash Krishna Shambharkar v. Airports Authority of India

Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:841

The Delhi High Court upheld compulsory retirement of an Airport Controller for unauthorized issuance of communications construed as No Objection Certificates, affirming limited judicial interference in departmental disciplinary findings supported by evidence.

administrative petition_dismissed

Abhijit Pandey v. State of Madhya Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 23 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 83

The Supreme Court allowed bail to the accused in a dowry death and abetment to suicide case, emphasizing lack of prima facie evidence and the accused's cooperation, while leaving merits open for trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority & Ors. v. M/s Scope Sales Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 23 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 89

The Supreme Court upheld BIADA’s cancellation of land allotment to M/s Scope in public interest for IIT Patna, restoring the Single Judge’s order and emphasizing discretionary writ jurisdiction balancing individual rights and societal good.

administrative appeal_allowed

Syed Mohammed Shabbuddin v. The Union of India & Others

Supreme Court of India · 23 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 107

The Supreme Court set aside a contradictory High Court remand order and upheld the direction to initiate land acquisition proceedings, emphasizing consistency in judicial orders and proper legal process for compensation claims.

civil appeal_allowed

Trackon Couriers Private Limited v. B. N. Srinivas

High Court of Bombay · 22 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court granted interim injunction restraining the Defendant from using the mark "TRACK-ON" as infringing the Plaintiff's registered "TRACKON" trademarks, rejecting jurisdictional and suppression objections.

civil appeal_allowed

Yogesh Ashok Deshmukh & Ors. v. Nilima Nandu Mhatre & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 22 Jan 2026

The court held that strict compliance with mandatory procedural rules for resignation acknowledgment is essential, and a resignation can be withdrawn before taking effect, dismissing the petition challenging the invalidation of the Sarpanch's resignation.

administrative petition_dismissed

Parshuram Shivram Shitole v. The Special Land Acquisition Officer No.17 and Ors

High Court of Bombay · 22 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court quashed a land acquisition award passed beyond the statutory two-year period under Section 11A of the Land Acquisition Act, holding the acquisition proceedings lapsed by operation of law and protecting the petitioners' constitutional right to property.

property petition_allowed

Madhukar Dattatraya Gholap & Anr. v. The Superintendent (Secondary) & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 22 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court held that medical reimbursement benefits under the 1989 Government Resolution apply retrospectively to teaching staff of Municipal Corporation aided schools, quashing the denial of reimbursement for expenses incurred prior to 2019.

administrative petition_allowed

M/S FONE ZONE NXT v. COMMISSIONER OF DGST, DELHI GST

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:550-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking revocation of provisional attachment and relief against ex-parte GST assessment orders, holding that statutory procedure must be strictly followed despite communication failures by a Chartered Accountant.

tax appeal_dismissed

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sushma Devi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:560

The Delhi High Court recalculated compensation in a motor accident claim by upholding income based on Income Tax Returns and adjusting heads of compensation per Supreme Court precedents, partly allowing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_allowed

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sushma Devi

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:560

The Delhi High Court upheld the use of Income Tax Returns for assessing deceased's income in a motor accident claim and modified compensation components in line with Supreme Court precedents, partly allowing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_allowed

Dimple Verma v. Afasar Ali & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:608

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by recognizing the deceased as a skilled worker based on documentary evidence and adjusted heads of damages in line with Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed

Dimple Verma v. Afasar Ali & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:608

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by recognizing skilled worker wages based on uncontroverted evidence and awarding incidental medical expenses while aligning loss of consortium compensation with Supreme Court norms.

civil appeal_allowed

Anil Kumar v. Rajeev Mehta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:609

The Delhi High Court enhanced motor accident compensation by assessing 50% functional disability based on actual earning capacity impact, applying skilled wages with future prospects, and awarding prosthetic limb costs.

civil appeal_allowed

Union of India & Anr. v. Ex Nc E T Chandra Pal Singh

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:579-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to an ex-serviceman, affirming that under the 2008 Entitlement Rules, the burden to disprove service connection lies on the administration and mere classification as a lifestyle disorder is insufficient to deny pension.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mr. Ashvini Kr. JSC v. Sanjay Jain

Delhi High Court · 22 Jan 2026

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeals holding that the assessment orders were barred by limitation as the reference to foreign tax authorities under the India-Hong Kong treaty was invalid, precluding extension of the limitation period under Section 153(B) of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_dismissed