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Punimati & Anr. v. The State of Chhattisgarh & Ors.
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.
INFINITI RETAIL LIMITED v. M/S CROMA WHOLESELLER & ORS.
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.
TATA SKY LIMITED v. S G ENTERPREISES – TATA SKY SALES AND SERVICES AND ORS.
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.
Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh v. Bihar Legislative Council
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.
Ganesh Madhukar Mendarkar v. The State of Maharashtra
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.
Kiran Anna Chavan v. State of Maharashtra
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.
Nathaji @ Sudhakar Tayaba Katkar v. Shri Vithal Satava Katkar
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.
Jan Chetna Jagriti Avom Shaikshanik Vikas Manch v. Sh Anand Raj Jhawar Sole Proprietor of M/s RR Agrotech
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.
Executive Engineer v. Aakash Construction Company & Anr
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.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Khushanuma and Ors.
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.
Shagun Bagai and Anr v. Veena Luthra and Ors
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.
Union of India v. Reliance Industries Limited & Ors.
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.
Alok v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
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.
Nira Garg v. Subhash Kumar Grover
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.
Suvashish Roy v. Narcotics Control Bureau
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.
Darshana Bhola & Ors. v. Smt. Poonam Saxena
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.
Gor Sharian v. Commissioner of Customs
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.
Baljit Singh v. Managing Director National Seeds Corporation Ltd. & Anr.
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.
MD Aram v. State of NCT of Delhi
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.
Deepanshu @ Fun v. State (Govt of NCT, Delhi) & Anr
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.