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MD Imran @ D.C. Guddu v. The State of Jharkhand

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 36

The Supreme Court clarified the higher threshold of evidence required for bail of accused added under Section 319 Cr.P.C. and allowed bail to MD Imran @ D.C. Guddu while dismissing the State's appeal against anticipatory bail of co-accused.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sumit v. State of U P & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 145

The Supreme Court held that anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC continues beyond filing of charge sheet unless special reasons exist, setting aside the High Court's order restricting bail duration.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/s. Duphar Interfran Ltd. v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 06 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court held that the sale of the trademark 'Crocin' to a UK company is deemed an export under Section 5(1) of the CST Act, exempting it from Maharashtra sales tax.

tax appeal_allowed

Alankar Padaji Mhatre; Amar Padaji Mhatre; Kamini Padaji Mhatre v. Namdeo Narayan Naik & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 06 Jan 2026

The High Court held that a plaintiff has an absolute right to abandon a suit or part thereof without court permission, and a defendant cannot maintain a counter-claim solely against a co-defendant, quashing the trial court's order allowing such counter-claim and rejecting the plaintiffs' amendment.

civil appeal_allowed

Databit Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and Ors. v. Red Fort Capital Finance Company Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:244

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral tribunal’s order directing the appellants to furnish a bank guarantee as interim security, holding that judicial interference under Section 37 is limited and collateral security does not bar interim relief if ineffective.

arbitration appeal_dismissed

Raghav Trivedi v. Bajaj Capital Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:245

The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of the plaint to clarify jurisdiction, rejected the plea for dismissal under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, and held that the suit alleging mutual fund fraud discloses a triable cause of action and is within limitation.

civil other

M/S KGK ENGINEERS PVT LTD v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA NHAI & ANR

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:188

The Delhi High Court held that termination of a determinable contract in accordance with its terms cannot be restrained by injunction and that unconditional bank guarantees can be validly invoked despite pending disputes.

civil petition_dismissed

Koshalia Devi Rastogi v. Assistant/ Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-27, New Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:151-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed release of seized jewellery and cash upon deposit of probable tax liability as advance tax, balancing Revenue's interest and petitioners' rights during ongoing income tax proceedings.

tax petition_allowed

MR. ABHIMANYU PRAKASH & ORS. v. FERRERO S.P.A & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:92-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the finding of trademark infringement against manufacturers of NUTELLA-like glass jars and directed the seized infringing jars to be destroyed in accordance with the Trade Marks Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Jai Kumar & Anr. v. The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:121

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that a driver licensed for LMV can drive a transport vehicle within LMV class without additional endorsement, thereby negating the insurance company’s right of recovery.

civil appeal_allowed

Mahaveer Singh Rajawat v. M/S Radha Sarweshwar Marble and Granite & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:62

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award in a partnership dispute, holding that interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act is limited to narrow grounds and the arbitrator’s findings were not perverse or illegal.

civil petition_dismissed

Neelam Joshi v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:59-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ of habeas corpus petition directing transfer of custody of minor daughters to their mother, the natural guardian, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the child and the illegality of custody with grandparents.

family petition_allowed

MICROSOFT CORPORATION INDIA PVT. LTD. v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:85-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Department to refund Rs. 5.37 crore with interest to Microsoft India for undue delay, imposing personal costs on the officer for non-compliance.

tax petition_allowed

Prabh Dawer v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:98

The Delhi High Court quashed a theft-related FIR and proceedings following an amicable settlement, recovery of stolen goods, and the petitioner’s remorse, subject to payment of costs.

criminal petition_allowed

Rajni Verma v. Umesh Kalia

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:97

The Delhi High Court allowed a petition permitting a convicted appellant suffering serious medical issues to appear via video conferencing and deferred coercive proceedings under Section 82 CrPC pending submission of complete medical evidence.

criminal petition_allowed

Neha Pathania and Anr v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:96

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered for criminal intimidation and casteist remarks following an amicable settlement between the parties and withdrawal of the complaint by the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed

Rohit & Anr. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:95

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a settlement between parties and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing prosecution would serve no useful purpose.

criminal petition_allowed

Ravi Kumar & Anr. v. State of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:94

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Monu Ojha alias Akhilesh Kumar and Another v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:93

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 452/323/34 IPC based on a voluntary compromise between parties involving simple injuries, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Hamid Khan v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:78

The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from aggravated penetrative sexual assault to aggravated sexual assault under POCSO, reducing the sentence due to inconsistencies and lack of forensic evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed