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Indrani v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1109

The Delhi High Court held that a landowner whose land was acquired is entitled only to consideration for allotment of alternative residential land subject to availability and rules, and no vested right arises from departmental recommendations.

property petition_dismissed

Surender Kumar Gupta v. New Delhi Municipal Council

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1110-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the appellant must avail the statutory appellate remedy under Section 115 of the NDMC Act for correction of property tax assessment and that the writ petition for mutation was not maintainable due to pending civil suit.

civil appeal_dismissed

Umesh Gulhar v. Principal Commissioner of Custom (Import)

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1066-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a delayed show cause notice and consequential order under the Customs Act for failure to adjudicate within a reasonable time, emphasizing the statutory mandate for prompt disposal.

administrative petition_allowed

Manobal Foundation v. State of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1058-DB

The Delhi High Court directed repatriation of a minor child born in India to deceased Ugandan nationals to the biological father in Uganda, ensuring coordination among government authorities and safeguarding the child's welfare.

constitutional petition_allowed

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Another v. G Prince Denness Christy

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2025

The Delhi High Court permitted withdrawal of writ petitions challenging Central Administrative Tribunal judgments upon petitioners' election to comply with those judgments.

administrative appeal_allowed

State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Gokul

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1139

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal seeking enhancement of sentence under the POCSO Act, upholding the trial court's balanced order on sentence and compensation for stalking and harassment of a minor.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Birmala Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Ashwani Ahluwalia & Nakul Ahluwalia

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1163

The Delhi High Court held that a cash payment violating Section 269ST of the Income Tax Act attracts penalty on the recipient but does not render the underlying agreement void, thus allowing the plaintiff's suit for recovery to proceed.

civil appeal_dismissed

Mankind Pharma v. Lemford Biotech Pvt Ltd. and The Registrar of Trade Marks

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1232

The Delhi High Court allowed Mankind Pharma's petition to cancel the 'LENOKIND' trademark registration for being deceptively similar to its well-known 'KIND' family of marks under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property petition_allowed

VGX Pharmaceuticals Inc v. The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1233

The Delhi High Court set aside the refusal of a patent application for lack of inventive step due to absence of reasoned analysis and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with clear objections.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Shiv Prakash Bansal v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle-14 Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2025

The Delhi High Court upheld the initiation of income tax proceedings under Section 153C against petitioners based on seized material found at their premises, clarifying the scope of 'other person' under the provision.

tax appeal_dismissed

Raman Deep Singh v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1249

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the accused in a grievous injury case under Sections 118(1) and 118(2) BNS, holding that the prima facie case and evasion of arrest preclude bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Supriya Singh and Anr. v. State and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1421

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed and registered Will dated 26.11.2019, affirming the petitioners' entitlement as executors to administer the estate of the deceased.

civil petition_allowed

Kamal Talwar v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1468

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a cheque dishonor case, holding that the complainant failed to prove the existence of a legally enforceable debt beyond reasonable doubt despite the presumption under Section 139 of the NI Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Castrol Limited v. Kapil & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1207

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of Castrol Limited, restraining defendants from using deceptively similar marks and trade dress, awarding damages for trademark infringement and passing off.

civil appeal_allowed

Poornima Advani v. Government of NCT

Supreme Court of India · 18 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 262

The Supreme Court held that refund of stamp duty paid on lost e-stamp paper is permissible and interest is payable on delayed refund, as retention without occurrence of the taxing event violates constitutional principles.

civil appeal_allowed

HITESH UMESHBHAI MASHRU v. THE STATE OF GUJARAT

Supreme Court of India · 18 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 246

The Supreme Court allowed anticipatory bail to the appellant in a cheating and sexual offence case after the charge-sheet was filed, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and conditional bail.

criminal appeal_allowed

Nergish Sunavala v. Private Limited & Others

Supreme Court of India · 18 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 241

The Supreme Court quashed criminal defamation proceedings against media personnel for non-compliance with mandatory inquiry under Section 202 CrPC and lack of specific allegations against non-editors, reinforcing procedural safeguards and freedom of speech.

criminal appeal_allowed

In Re: Policy Strategy for Grant of Bail

Supreme Court of India · 18 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 239

The Supreme Court clarified that remission of sentences must be granted fairly under a policy framework with procedural safeguards including notice, reasons, and opportunity to be heard, ensuring protection of convicts' constitutional rights.

criminal other

Shri Sanjay Bhavsingh Patil v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 17 Feb 2025

The Bombay High Court held that prolonged suspension without timely enquiry is unjustified and ordered reinstatement of an employee facing charges of submitting contradictory medical certificates.

administrative appeal_allowed

Ex-LT Col PK Tiwari v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 17 Feb 2025

The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of an Army officer for aggravated sexual assault under POCSO, affirming the scope of judicial review over court martial proceedings limited to fundamental rights violations and jurisdictional errors.

criminal petition_dismissed