Important cases heard by Delhi High Court on July 23
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Important cases heard by the Delhi High Court on Wednesday, July 23: * NewsClick case: Delhi HC grants pre-arrest bail to Prabir Purkayastha.
* Create awareness about one-stop centres among people: Delhi HC tells govt.
* HC asks ED to respond to Aslam Wani's plea to quash money laundering case.
* Delhi HC seeks govt's response on plea against 'unauthorised construction'.
* HC awards Rs 5 lakh costs to Veerji Malai Chaap restaurant in trademark infringement suit. PTI UK SKV UK MNK MNK
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