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GM Modular Pvt. Ltd. v. Mumtaz Ahmed & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:408

The Delhi High Court allowed a rectification petition cancelling a deceptively similar registered trademark on grounds of prior use and likelihood of confusion under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property petition_allowed

Alkem Laboratories Limited v. Prevego Healthcare and Research Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:411

The Delhi High Court held that the Plaintiff’s descriptive 'A TO Z' marks do not enjoy exclusive rights over letters 'A' and 'Z', and the Defendant’s 'MULTIVEIN AZ' mark is not deceptively similar, thus vacating the interim injunction against the Defendant.

civil appeal_allowed

Sanju Devi & Anr v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:437

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and held that the death of a bona fide rail passenger occurred in an untoward incident attracting strict liability for compensation under the Railways Act, 1989, as the respondent failed to prove self-infliction or criminal negligence.

civil appeal_allowed

Sunil Gupta & Anr. v. Punjab National Bank & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:398-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the release and auction of property, holding that the property was not partnership property and that the limited scope of review does not permit re-argument of settled issues.

civil petition_dismissed

Rohit v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:427

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a 19-year-old accused in a serious sexual assault case against a minor, emphasizing victim protection and corroborative evidence despite absence of DNA on victim's clothes.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Jitender Bhati @ Happy v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:431

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case on parity with co-accused and due to prolonged custody and delayed trial, rejecting opposition based on belated threat allegations.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pratap Chandra v. Manish Sisodia & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:434

The Delhi High Court dismissed the election petition challenging the respondent’s election for failure to plead material facts and establish that alleged violations of election law materially affected the election result.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Chetan Methrana Shinde v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 16 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court held that absence of pre-constitutional documents alone cannot invalidate a Scheduled Tribe caste claim and remitted the matter for fresh consideration on merits.

administrative appeal_allowed

HT MEDIA LIMITED v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER DELHI SOUTH GOODS AND SERVICE TAX

Supreme Court of India · 16 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 66

The Supreme Court held that fees paid to booking agents for securing speakers do not constitute taxable 'event management service' under the Finance Act, setting aside the Service Tax demand.

tax appeal_allowed

MD. FIROZ MANSURI v. THE STATE OF BIHAR

Supreme Court of India · 16 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 68

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Bihar Pharmacists Cadre Rules prescribing Diploma in Pharmacy as essential qualification for Pharmacist posts, rejecting claims that Bachelor or Master degrees alone confer eligibility under the Pharmacy Act and Regulations.

administrative appeal_dismissed

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Supreme Court of India · 16 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 69

Reserved category candidates who qualify on merit in unreserved category must be treated as general candidates without 'migration', and reservation rosters apply post-selection for cadre monitoring.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Devendri Devi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:485

The Delhi High Court held that electricity regulatory forums lack jurisdiction to decide property title disputes and set aside the Ombudsman's order disconnecting the petitioner's electricity connection.

administrative petition_allowed

GOLI FINANCE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:534-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside RBI's cancellation of an NBFC's registration and remanded the matter for fresh consideration after the petitioner achieved the required Net Owned Fund prior to cancellation.

administrative appeal_allowed

Ravindra Dhariwal & Anr. v. Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:354

The Delhi High Court held that directors suspended upon initiation of CIRP and appointment of IRP cannot be held liable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for cheque dishonour occurring after moratorium and IRP appointment.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mohd. Khalid v. M/s Jai Mata Di Packaging

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:333

Delhi High Court holds that a Section 11 petition for appointment of arbitrator before the Chief Justice is maintainable despite a prior withdrawn Section 9 petition in another court, and appoints the arbitrator accordingly.

civil petition_allowed

The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -3 v. Sri Lanka Cricket

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:424-DB

The Delhi High Court held that income from live telecast rights does not constitute royalty under Section 9(1)(vi) of the Income Tax Act and is not taxable as such in India.

tax appeal_dismissed

Shri Himanshu Gupta v. The Commissioner of Central Excise

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:1525-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the imposition of Central Excise duty and penalties on the appellant, ruling that denial of cross-examination of witnesses was justified given corroborative evidence and did not violate natural justice.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sucy Mathai v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:414

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging MCD’s removal of a water tank placed on a common passage, holding the removal lawful and emphasizing administrative resolution through local resident bodies.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kunal Mongia and Anr. v. The State (GNCT), Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:420

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 354, 354(B), 509, 323, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between neighbours, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC as the dispute lacked public interest.

criminal petition_allowed

Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Supreme Court of India · 15 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 115

The Supreme Court clarified that for offences punishable up to seven years under BNSS, 2023, issuance of notice before arrest is mandatory and arrest is a discretionary exception requiring recorded reasons and strict procedural safeguards.

criminal other