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IMPRESARIO ENTERTAINMENT AND HOSPITALITY PVT. LTD. v. M/S THE SHAKE SOCIAL

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:144

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions to the Plaintiff against the Defendant for trademark infringement and passing off, declaring the Plaintiff's marks as well-known under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

civil appeal_allowed

Mohd Fahad v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:186

The Delhi High Court extended interim bail on humanitarian grounds with a strict surrender deadline and refused further extensions to prevent misuse.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mankind Pharma Limited v. The Registrar of Trade Marks

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:145

The Delhi High Court allowed Mankind Pharma's appeal, holding that its prior use and reputation in the 'KIND' family of marks entitles it to registration of 'PETKIND' despite a prior identical application, as no likelihood of confusion arises under the Trade Marks Act.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Phonographic Performance Limited v. Pass Code Hospitality Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:140

The Delhi High Court directed continuation of interim license fee payments by the defendant to the plaintiff pending final adjudication, holding that the plaintiff’s competence to issue licenses without registration under Section 33 of the Copyright Act remains sub judice before the Supreme Court.

intellectual_property other

Living Media India Limited v. Zee Media Corporation Limited

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:141

The Court held that while the Plaintiff has no exclusivity over the word 'DUNIYADARI' alone, the Defendant is restrained from using a deceptively similar composite mark and trade dress for the same news programme to prevent infringement and passing off.

civil appeal_allowed

Badruddin v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:175

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to proclaimed offenders in a criminal case due to a bona fide settlement and cooperation with investigation, emphasizing that proclamation is not an absolute bar to bail.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sabir Ali @ Sikku v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:179

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused under the NDPS Act due to lack of substantive incriminating evidence, holding that mere electronic records and telephonic connectivity do not justify continued incarceration.

criminal appeal_allowed

Imran Khan v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:174

Anticipatory bail granted where no direct incriminating evidence linked the accused to the contraband, and mere association with the main accused was insufficient to deny liberty.

criminal appeal_allowed

Yash v. State Govt of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:170

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in a familial property dispute case involving minor injuries, emphasizing protection of liberty where police do not intend arrest.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sh. Sanket Behari Mittal v. Sh. Subhash Chand Gupta

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:156

The Delhi High Court dismissed the landlord's revision petition upholding the dismissal of eviction petition for failure to prove bona fide requirement and non-availability of suitable alternative accommodation under the Delhi Rent Control Act.

property appeal_dismissed

Hind Samrajya Party v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:135-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Election Symbols Order, 1968 and the Election Commission's power under Article 324 to regulate election symbols and political party recognition, dismissing the petition challenging discrimination against newly registered parties.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Jagmeet Chopra v. Basant Sawhney

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:128-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's modification of interim visitation rights, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the child over parental convenience amid ongoing disputes.

family appeal_dismissed

Pogadadabnda Revathi & Anr. v. The State of Telangana

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 75

The Supreme Court held that police custody cannot be granted to accused persons already on bail without first cancelling the bail order, setting aside orders granting police custody months after bail was granted.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of Uttar Pradesh v. Anurudh & Anr

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 47

The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its bail jurisdiction by mandating medical age determination at investigation stage in POCSO cases, clarifying the proper legal framework for age determination and bail under the POCSO and Juvenile Justice Acts.

criminal appeal_allowed

X v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 44

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s bail order in a serious POCSO case involving gang rape of a minor, emphasizing the gravity of offences, victim protection, and the need for fair trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S JINDAL EQUIPMENT LEASING CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 46

The Supreme Court held that substitution of shares in amalgamation, when held as stock-in-trade, constitutes taxable business income under Section 28 of the Income Tax Act, and the High Court did not exceed its jurisdiction in remanding the matter for determination of the nature of holding.

tax appeal_dismissed

Rajeev Kumar Agarwal v. The State of Telangana

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 42

The Supreme Court held that cognizance of offences under Sections 448 and 451 of the Companies Act cannot be taken on a private complaint without compliance with Section 212(6), quashing such proceedings while allowing continuation of IPC offences.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed

Bharat Kantilal Dalal v. Surendra Kantilal Dalal and 32 Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 08 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court held that a Civil Court has jurisdiction to entertain a Suit for administration of a deceased's estate even when probate proceedings are pending, rejecting the plea for dismissal of the Suit on grounds of exclusive probate jurisdiction.

civil petition_dismissed

Manjeet Singh T. Anand v. Nishant Enterprises HUF Thru. Its Karta & Anr.

High Court of Bombay · 08 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court held that as the Seat Court it has jurisdiction to execute an arbitral award against an HUF and that the Karta of a trading HUF is personally liable for unsatisfied debts, allowing interim relief including appointment of a Court Receiver.

civil appeal_allowed

Sh. Trilok Agarwal & Ors. v. Land Acquisition Collector (North)

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:204-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Land Acquisition Collector to make a reference to the Court of Additional District Judge for determination of compensation payable to petitioners for acquired land under Sections 30 and 31 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

property petition_allowed