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Indrani v. Delhi Development Authority
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.
Surender Kumar Gupta v. New Delhi Municipal Council
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.
Umesh Gulhar v. Principal Commissioner of Custom (Import)
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.
Manobal Foundation v. State of Delhi & Ors.
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.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Another v. G Prince Denness Christy
The Delhi High Court permitted withdrawal of writ petitions challenging Central Administrative Tribunal judgments upon petitioners' election to comply with those judgments.
State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Gokul
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.
Birmala Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Ashwani Ahluwalia & Nakul Ahluwalia
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.
Mankind Pharma v. Lemford Biotech Pvt Ltd. and The Registrar of Trade Marks
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.
VGX Pharmaceuticals Inc v. The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks
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.
Shiv Prakash Bansal v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle-14 Delhi & Ors.
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.
Raman Deep Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
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.
Supriya Singh and Anr. v. State and Ors.
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.
Kamal Talwar v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
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.
Castrol Limited v. Kapil & Anr.
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.
Poornima Advani v. Government of NCT
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.
HITESH UMESHBHAI MASHRU v. THE STATE OF GUJARAT
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.
Nergish Sunavala v. Private Limited & Others
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.
In Re: Policy Strategy for Grant of Bail
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.
Shri Sanjay Bhavsingh Patil v. The State of Maharashtra
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.
Ex-LT Col PK Tiwari v. Union of India
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.