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Sunil Kumar Kandikuppa v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:306

Anticipatory bail granted in a cheating and forgery case involving a commercial dispute, with conditions to cooperate in investigation and furnish bond.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sumrat @ Bahadur v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:303

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused implicated only in recovery of stolen property with limited evidence and no direct identification, emphasizing that prolonged custody without substantial reason is unjustified.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pradeep Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:309

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused previously absconding, emphasizing that prolonged detention without framing charges and the nature of the offence justify release subject to strict conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed

King Goswami v. The State (Govt. NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:308

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused, holding that mere failure to intervene in an assault without active participation and procedural lapses do not justify arrest.

criminal appeal_allowed

Arun Kumar Gautam v. State of GNCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:304

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a forgery and cheating case based on parity with co-accused and absence of opposition from the investigating agency.

criminal bail_granted

NCC Limited v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:322

The Delhi High Court held that the arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A starts from the date of last pleading including rejoinder, and extended the arbitrator's mandate by one year on sufficient cause despite respondent's allegations of misconduct.

civil appeal_allowed

Ernst and Young LLP v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, International Circle-1-2-2, New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:259-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a virtual service permanent establishment is not recognized under the India-UK DTAA, set aside the withholding tax order, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed

Nord Anglia Education Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle Int. Tax 2(2) (2), New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:257-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the assessing officer's rejection of a Nil Withholding Certificate application for managerial services, holding that mandatory procedural requirements under Rule 28AA were not followed and binding Tribunal decisions must be respected unless set aside.

tax appeal_allowed

Arti Rani v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:283-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the appellant was liable to pay enhanced license fees at 40%, not 100%, as per the applicable MCD resolution, setting aside the higher demand.

property appeal_allowed

M/S. M.V. OMNI PROJECTS (INDIA) LTD. v. Union of India through Executive Engineer CPWD

Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:287-DB

The Delhi High Court affirmed that an arbitrator appointed unilaterally in violation of Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act without an express written waiver is ineligible, rendering the arbitral award liable to be set aside.

civil appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Mago Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:323

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, upholding the arbitral award granting loss of profit and material escalation claims to Mago Constructions, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration awards.

civil petition_dismissed

M/s. Siyaram Silk Mills Limited v. M/s. Stanford Siyaram Fashion Private Limited & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 13 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using the mark "Siyaram" held by the plaintiff, affirming that prior user rights require assignment evidence and that names of Hindu Gods can be protected trademarks if distinctive.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Nikhat Parveen Abdul Waheb Shaikh v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 13 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court held that a medical certificate issued by the Medical Superintendent under the Civil Surgeon’s office satisfies Rule 38 requirements, entitling a permanently incapacitated government servant to invalid pension despite less than 20 years of service.

administrative petition_allowed

Rupali Yashwant Thakur v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 13 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner's Scheduled Tribe caste claim based primarily on the affinity test and remanded the matter for fresh consideration in line with Supreme Court directives emphasizing procedural fairness and evidentiary standards.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Sangita Bhikaji Masage v. State of Maharashtra and others

High Court of Bombay · 13 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court, following the Supreme Court's directions, remanded the petitioner's caste validity claim for fresh consideration, emphasizing proper application of the affinity test and verification of blood relationships.

administrative appeal_allowed

Shilpa Vishnu Thakur v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 13 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner’s caste claim based on the affinity test and remanded the matter for fresh consideration in line with Supreme Court guidelines emphasizing procedural fairness and the limited role of the affinity test.

administrative other

Sachin Shantaram Mhaskar v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 13 Jan 2026

The High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner's Scheduled Tribe caste claim based solely on the affinity test and remanded the matter for fresh consideration in line with Supreme Court guidelines emphasizing holistic evaluation of evidence.

administrative appeal_allowed

Mrunalini Sitaram Thakur v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 13 Jan 2026

The High Court allowed the writ petition directing issuance of a Scheduled Tribe caste validity certificate to the petitioner, holding that the affinity test is not conclusive and that certificates granted to blood relatives entitle the petitioner to similar recognition.

administrative petition_allowed

Amrish Rajnikant Kilachand v. Harsh Rajnikant Kilachand

High Court of Bombay · 13 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court removed the Executor for gross misconduct and failure to administer the estate timely, appointing a successor Administrator under Section 301 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925.

civil appeal_allowed

Akash Bindal & Anr. v. State Through SHO and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:332

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 289 and 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 based on a bona fide compromise between the accused and the deceased's legal representatives, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.

criminal appeal_allowed