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Punimati & Anr. v. The State of Chhattisgarh & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 1454

The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on credible eyewitness and medical evidence despite contradictions and hostile witnesses, dismissing the appeals of the accused.

criminal appeal_dismissed

INFINITI RETAIL LIMITED v. M/S CROMA WHOLESELLER & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 15 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1160

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment and permanent injunctions to Infiniti Retail Ltd. against multiple defendants for unauthorized use of the 'CROMA' trademark in domain names, directing transfer of infringing domains and suspension of related telecom and payment services.

civil appeal_allowed

TATA SKY LIMITED v. S G ENTERPREISES – TATA SKY SALES AND SERVICES AND ORS.

Delhi High Court · 15 Feb 2025

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay for a foreign defendant due to registry error, clarified the roles of domain registries in blocking infringing domain names, and directed implementation of RBI's beneficiary name lookup facility to prevent misuse of brand names in banking transactions.

civil other

Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh v. Bihar Legislative Council

Supreme Court of India · 15 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 264

The Supreme Court held that the expulsion of a legislative council member was disproportionate and unconstitutional, affirming judicial review over legislative disciplinary actions and substituting the punishment with suspension.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Ganesh Madhukar Mendarkar v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 14 Feb 2025

The Bombay High Court granted bail to an undertrial accused after over nine years of incarceration, emphasizing the constitutional right to speedy trial and the principle that bail is the rule and jail the exception.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kiran Anna Chavan v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 14 Feb 2025

The Bombay High Court set aside a detention order under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981 due to contradictions, unexplained delay, and malafide conduct affecting the detaining authority's subjective satisfaction.

criminal petition_allowed

Nathaji @ Sudhakar Tayaba Katkar v. Shri Vithal Satava Katkar

High Court of Bombay · 14 Feb 2025

The court held that adoption does not divest an adopted son of property rights acquired before adoption from his natural father’s independent income, affirming defendant no.1’s exclusive ownership over the suit property.

civil appeal_dismissed

Jan Chetna Jagriti Avom Shaikshanik Vikas Manch v. Sh Anand Raj Jhawar Sole Proprietor of M/s RR Agrotech

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:934

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of a 562-day delay in filing an appeal, holding that professional misconduct of counsel alone does not justify condonation where the litigant, an educated NGO, failed to vigilantly pursue the case.

civil appeal_dismissed

Executive Engineer v. Aakash Construction Company & Anr

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1353

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging its earlier judgment on arbitration clause ambiguity and trial court's reliance on RTI documents, reaffirming the limited scope of review jurisdiction under CPC.

civil petition_dismissed

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Khushanuma and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:911

The Delhi High Court allowed the review petition enhancing compensation in a motor accident claim by applying correct minimum wages and future prospects as per Pranay Sethi, while emphasizing the need to consider cross objections in appeals.

civil appeal_allowed

Shagun Bagai and Anr v. Veena Luthra and Ors

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:932

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld summary decree for recovery of possession against licensees holding property without right or title after termination of license.

civil appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Reliance Industries Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:914-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal challenging an arbitral award permitting Reliance Industries to lawfully produce and sell migrated gas under a Production Sharing Contract, holding the arbitration as international commercial and the award not violative of public policy.

arbitration_commercial appeal_dismissed

Alok v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:931

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for a man accused of repeated sexual assault on a minor, emphasizing the seriousness of the offences, consistent victim statements, and ongoing investigation despite the accused’s claims of fabrication and reliance on CCTV footage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Nira Garg v. Subhash Kumar Grover

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1013

The Delhi High Court condoned a 445-day delay in refiling a revision petition under the Delhi Rent Control Act, clarified the applicable three-year limitation period under Article 137 of the Limitation Act, and limited trial court proceedings to the issue of alternate accommodation with strict timelines.

civil appeal_allowed

Suvashish Roy v. Narcotics Control Bureau

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:954

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in commercial quantity drug trafficking under the NDPS Act, holding that stringent bail conditions under Section 37 apply despite procedural irregularities, and directed expeditious trial proceedings.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Darshana Bhola & Ors. v. Smt. Poonam Saxena

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:959

The Delhi High Court held that tenants must pay market-rate use and occupation charges during stay of eviction orders, and non-payment justifies vacation of such stay.

property appeal_dismissed

Gor Sharian v. Commissioner of Customs

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:950-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Customs Department unlawfully disposed of detained gold despite a judicial order for its release on payment of fine and penalty, directing refund of the gold's full value without customs duty deduction.

administrative petition_allowed

Baljit Singh v. Managing Director National Seeds Corporation Ltd. & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:969

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging promotion based on seniority, holding that the valid seniority list and recruitment rules justified promotion of senior employees over the petitioner.

administrative petition_dismissed

MD Aram v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:942-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the intra-court appeal of a student declared Essential Repeat by CBSE for failing to apply as a private candidate, thereby upholding his disqualification from appearing in the 2025 Class 12th Board Examination.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Deepanshu @ Fun v. State (Govt of NCT, Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:996

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a premeditated murder case at an advanced trial stage, emphasizing strong prima facie evidence and the need to protect trial integrity.

criminal petition_dismissed