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Inder Raj Sahni v. Neha Herbals Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4037

The Delhi High Court upheld the Plaintiffs' registered trademark 'NEHA' rights and continuous use since 1992, rejecting the Defendant's prior use claim and regulatory non-compliance challenge, thereby affirming infringement and passing off claims.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

N JWO Ram Phal v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4842-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal’s refusal to grant interim relief against the discharge of an Airman, holding no right to extension exists absent statutory provision and a disqualifying red entry in service record.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mr. Chandra Shekhar Yadav et al. v. Union of India through Secretary Ministry of Defence & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:6864-DB

The Delhi High Court clarified that the Armed Forces Tribunal is not bound by the order vacating the stay and directed it to consider the petitioners' matters expeditiously with all contentions open.

administrative petition_allowed

Shivappa Reddy v. S. Srinivasan

Supreme Court of India · 19 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 729

The Supreme Court held that a partner cannot escape liability under Section 138 NI Act without complying with statutory retirement procedures under the Indian Partnership Act and set aside the High Court's quashing of proceedings under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of Lokayuktha Police v. C B Nagaraj

Supreme Court of India · 19 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 736

The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of a public servant accused of accepting a bribe, holding that demand must be proved beyond reasonable doubt before the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of Corruption Act applies.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shaurabh Kumar Tripathi v. Vidhi Rawal

Supreme Court of India · 19 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 734

The Supreme Court held that High Courts can exercise inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to quash proceedings under Section 12(1) of the DV Act, 2005, but must do so cautiously to prevent abuse of process without defeating the Act's protective purpose.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/s Patanjali Foods Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 19 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 733

The Supreme Court held that encashment of bank guarantees furnished as security does not amount to payment of customs duty, rendering the doctrine of unjust enrichment inapplicable and directing refund of amounts unlawfully retained by the Department.

tax appeal_allowed

In Re: Refixation of Pension Considering Service Period in District Judiciary and High Court v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 19 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 726

The Supreme Court held that pension for retired High Court Judges must include service as District Judges, disallowing discrimination based on source of appointment or break-in service, thereby upholding judicial independence and equality under the Constitution.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Rofiqul Hoque v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 19 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 730

The Supreme Court upheld the Foreigners Tribunal's declaration of the appellant as a foreigner, ruling that inclusion in the draft NRC does not invalidate such a declaration.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Rajo Devi & Anr. v. Manjeet Kaur & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 19 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 741

The Supreme Court set aside the finding of contributory negligence in a motor accident case, enhanced compensation to the dependants of deceased motorcyclists, and admitted new evidence to ensure just relief under the Motor Vehicles Act.

civil appeal_allowed

GOPAL DIKSHIT v. UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 19 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 731

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal holding that damage caused by flooding due to heavy rainfall is covered under the insurance policy and set aside the insurer's repudiation based on seepage, remanding the matter for compensation determination.

civil appeal_allowed

Hakim v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 19 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 728

The Supreme Court upheld convictions for acid attack under Section 326A IPC, reduced the sentence of one appellant on humanitarian grounds, and reaffirmed limited scope for interference in concurrent criminal findings.

criminal appeal_allowed

Deepak & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:3873

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 452, 323, 506, and 34 IPC based on a genuine amicable settlement between the parties, applying Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Supreme Court precedent.

criminal petition_allowed

Mohd. Suyaib and Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:3872

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Sections 110/3(5) BNS following a genuine amicable settlement between the parties, affirming the Court's power under Section 528 BNS to end criminal proceedings in the interest of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

COSMOS INFRA ENGINEERING INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. ECONOMIC OFFENCES WING & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:3933

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 420, 409, and 120B IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties and the principles laid down in Gian Singh v. State of Punjab.

criminal petition_allowed

Prem Kumar and Ors. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:3871

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine, voluntary settlement between the parties and no objection from the victim and State, emphasizing the court's power to end criminal proceedings in the interest of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Sujata Jain & Anr. v. Anil Kumar Jain & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:3845

The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's order condoning an 8.5-year delay in substituting legal heirs in a civil suit, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation laws despite the liberal approach to condonation.

civil appeal_allowed

Manoj and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:3900

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, affirming the Court's power under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

criminal appeal_allowed

Deepak Kumar & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:3963

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a voluntary and amicable settlement between the parties under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

criminal petition_allowed

Amit Tiwari & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4176

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary mutual settlement and divorce by mutual consent, emphasizing the court's power to quash criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial disputes when parties amicably resolve their differences.

criminal appeal_allowed