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Pradeep Koneru v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5735-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application to recall its earlier judgment, rectifying typographical errors regarding the petitioner's status and upholding the constitutional validity of Section 50 PMLA as affirmed by the Supreme Court.

criminal petition_dismissed

Irvinder Kaur Chadha v. Garnish Electronics Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:6223

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to cancel respondent's trademark registrations for 'GARNISH' due to prior user rights of the petitioner and non-use by respondent, holding that pending transfer applications do not bar infringement actions.

intellectual_property petition_allowed

Delhi Skills Mission Society v. Samuel Foundation Charitable India Trust

Delhi High Court · 30 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5587-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing a VTP's claim for training costs despite biometric attendance irregularities, holding manual attendance and successful trainee assessments suffice to prove contractual performance.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sarita Devi v. Sanjay Kumar Keshari

Delhi High Court · 30 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5738

The Delhi High Court dismissed the criminal revision petition, upholding the conviction under Section 138 NI Act where the petitioner failed to rebut the presumption of debt despite admitted signatures on dishonored cheques.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Suresh & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5596

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

TERMO ISI SISTEMLERI TICARET VE SANAYI ANONIM SIRKETI v. REGISTRAR OF TRADE MARKS

Delhi High Court · 30 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5812

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Registrar's order imposing a condition limiting exclusive rights over words in a trademark registration, holding that such conditions reflecting the applicant's own disclaimer are valid and not contrary to the Trade Marks Act.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

Yogesh Chander Bhardwaj v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Others

Delhi High Court · 30 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5653

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking execution of lease deed for an alternative plot allotted on a disputed and allegedly forged recommendation letter, holding the application time-barred and the letter unauthenticated.

property petition_dismissed

Star Scientific Limited v. The Controller of Patents and Designs

Delhi High Court · 30 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5643

The Delhi High Court set aside the Controller's refusal of a patent application for non-attendance at hearing, holding that a reasoned order considering the applicant's submissions is mandatory before refusal under the Patents Act.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Vandana v. State through SHO PS Amar Colony & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5609-DB

The Delhi High Court held that in urgent habeas corpus cases involving missing persons, Aadhaar data may be disclosed to the Court in sealed cover without prior hearing of the Aadhaar holder, balancing privacy rights with the need to trace the individual.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Ashok Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 30 Jul 2024

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to brothers accused of rape, holding that the FIR filed after an unexplained delay amid a property dispute may be motivated and not genuine.

criminal appeal_allowed

Dibakar Karad v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 30 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5607

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of illicit ganja supply based on co-accused disclosures and corroborative electronic evidence, with custodial interrogation deemed necessary.

criminal petition_dismissed

Dinesh Kumar Sharma & Anr. v. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5630-DB

The Delhi High Court directed that only verified members as of a fixed date shall vote in cooperative bank elections, barred fresh member induction during elections, and mandated preservation of election records pending dispute resolution.

administrative petition_allowed

Shiv Kumar Saxena v. BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd

Delhi High Court · 30 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5631-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging restoration of electricity supply subject to payment of arrears, holding that disputes over dues and property ownership must be resolved through appropriate legal proceedings rather than writ petitions.

civil appeal_dismissed

ELANCO TIERGESUNDHEIT AG v. THE ASSISTANT CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS

Delhi High Court · 30 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5642

The Delhi High Court set aside a patent rejection order for lack of reasoned analysis, emphasizing the mandatory requirement of recording reasons in quasi-judicial decisions and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Yugal Sikri v. State of U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 597

The Supreme Court held that a complaint under Section 29 of the Industrial Disputes Act must specifically aver breach of a binding settlement and be filed with proper government authority under Section 34(1), and quashed proceedings where these conditions were not met.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 558

The Supreme Court held that State Bar Councils cannot charge enrolment fees beyond the statutory amount prescribed under Section 24(1)(f) of the Advocates Act, and other fees cannot be made mandatory pre-conditions for enrolment.

administrative appeal_allowed

YASH DEVELOPERS v. HARIHAR KRUPA CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 559

The Supreme Court upheld the termination of a slum rehabilitation developer's agreement for inordinate delay and lack of bona fide efforts, emphasizing the statutory duty and accountability of authorities under the Maharashtra Slum Areas Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed

PIC DEPARTMENTALS PVT. LTD. v. SREELEATHERS PVT. LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 654

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's discretion to allow a delayed Written Statement due to registry confusion, emphasizing substantive justice over procedural technicalities.

civil appeal_dismissed

Maniklal Sahu v. State of Chhattisgarh

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2024 · 2025 INSC 1107

The Supreme Court restored the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC, holding that death after nine months due to injuries inflicted by the accused maintains the chain of causation and the High Court erred in reducing the conviction to attempt to murder.

criminal appeal_allowed

SBS Biotech & Others v. State of Himachal Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jul 2024 · 2026 INSC 171

The Supreme Court upheld prosecution under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act for record-keeping violations, affirmed the three-year limitation period, and confirmed the Special Judge's jurisdiction to try the offences.

criminal appeal_dismissed