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What does the term ‘competence’ under Section 24 of CPC refer to? Kerala HC explains

Under Section 24 (1) of the Code, the High Court or District Court may at any stage withdraw any suit, appeal or other proceeding pending in any court subordinate to it; and transfer the same for trial or disposal to any court subordinate to it and competent to try or dispose of the same.

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Delhi High Court directs removal of social media posts alleging dead centipede in ‘Amul’ vanilla ice-cream tub

The Delhi High Court said that the non-appearance of the defendants evidenced their unwillingness to participate in the forensic examination and verification of their claims of the dead insect made in the social media posts.

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HIGH COURT JULY 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Stories on Lakshmi Puri’s defamation; Agniveer recruitment; Cancer patient’s termination of pregnancy; and more

A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.

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‘Order u/S 482 CrPC can be passed to prevent abuse of process’: Delhi HC imposes Rs. 50,000 cost on complainant pursuing case even after acceptance of settlement money

“The conduct of the litigants to keep the dispute alive for mala fide reasons has the tendency of keeping the docket of the Courts heavy to the detriment of other litigants whose cases have been pending for years together.”

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RBI imposes penalty of Rs. 1.31 Crore on Punjab National Bank for non-compliance of directions on ‘Loans and Advances’ and ‘KYC’

The Reserve Bank of India imposed monetary penalty on Punjab National Bank due to deficiencies in regulatory compliance.

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Delhi High Court directs Emami Ltd. to deposit Rs. 10 Lakhs for infringing Saregama India’s copyright on song ‘Udi Jab Jab Zulfein’

The rights of the impugned song ‘Udi Jab Jab Zulfein’ from the film ‘Naya Daur’ had been assigned to Saregama India Ltd. by BR Films, the original producer of the film.

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[Paris Olympic, 2024] Delhi HC upholds alleged arbitrary selection criteria for Dressage issued by Equestrian Federation of India

The petition was filed by Shruti Vora, a distinguished Indian Dressage athlete with a commendable record at international competitions including the Asian Games and Dressage World Championships challenging the Selection Criteria Notice 2024 issued by the Equestrian Federation of India

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Kerala High Court allows transwoman to live apart from hostile family members who forced her to undergo treatment for changing gender identity

After interacting with the parties, the Court found that X, the transwoman has made a firm decision to live separately from her parents due to familial violence consequent to her self-determination as a transwoman’

Intellectual Property cases Roundup June 2024

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Intellectual Property Rights | A quick view of top Intellectual Property cases in June 2024

A quick recap of Intellectual Property cases passed by the High Courts in the month of June 2024 along with some top stories on Domino’s, Infosys Trademark Infringement, Patent for Portable Vehicle Management System and much more.

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[Tesla v. Tesla] Delhi High Court refers trade mark dispute between Tesla Inc and Tesla Power India to mediation

With consent of both the parties, the matter is referred to the Senior Mediator of Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre.

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Delhi High Court directs formation of Code of Conduct to regulate Patent and Trade Mark agents; sets aside abandonment order of patent application

Apart from the formation of Code of Conduct for Patent and Trade Mark agents, the Delhi High Court also found a requirement to put in guidelines for solicitation and advertising.

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‘Quashing of cases involving sexual violence based on monetary payments would imply that justice is for sale’; Delhi High Court refuses to quash FIR filed for sexual violence

The Delhi High Court opined that true justice, and the ends of justice would not be served by quashing the FIR without a trial, but by conducting a trial to fairly ascertain the real culprit, whether it be the accused or the complainant.

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‘Registration does not confer immunity from challenges’; Delhi High Court grants interim injunction to prevent usage of trade mark ‘HUALI’

The Delhi High Court said that while trade mark registration offers statutory benefits, it does not obliterate prior common law rights established through actual use and accrued goodwill in the market.

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Arbitration Roundup June 2024; Update yourself with all the latest Arbitration law updates in June 2024

“A quick recap of the latest rulings by the Supreme Court and High Courts- From the mandate of the arbitrator to the challenge of award passed by arbitrator”

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Bombay HC permits cancer patient to medically terminate pregnancy at 24 weeks for receiving chemotherapy treatment

The Court took note of the petitioner’s statement of miserable suffering and unbearable pain, and that palliative treatment might help her live longer and comfortably. The Court also stated that the petitioner had right to reproductive freedom and autonomy over her body.

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Will penal provisions under Kerala Protection of Riverbanks and Regulation of Removal of Sand Act apply to river sand found on stationary vehicle? Kerala HC answers

Section 23 of the Kerala Protection of Riverbanks and Regulation of Removal of Sand Act, 2001 states that whoever transports sand, without complying with the provisions of the Act shall be punished, and the vehicle used for the transportation be liable to be seized by the Police or Revenue Officials.

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‘Two different conclusions drawn on same material’; Delhi HC quashes reassessment notice issued by Assessing Officer on a mere change of opinion

The Court observed that no new material has been found by the Revenue which would warrant reopening the assessment. A reading of the notices will crystallize the fact that it has been issued merely based on a change of opinion.

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‘No parent of any girl in our society can damage reputation of their daughter regarding her chastity’; Patna HC upholds conviction u/s 376 of IPC

The Court observed that the parents of the victims were illiterate and that the appellant’s allegations of false implications and extortion on the victim’s family’s part did not inspire any confidence as per evidence on record.

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Technology Media Telecom | A quick view of top TMT cases in June 2024

A quick recap of TMT cases passed by the Supreme Court and High Courts in the month of June 2024 along with some top stories on PM Modi Fake video, Rajat Sharma Defamation case and much more.

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Will offence of forgery, fabrication, and filing of false affidavit, warrant lodging of complaint u/S. 340 CrPC? Delhi HC explains

“Persons who indulge in forgery and fabrication, especially, in respect of documentary evidence which relied upon heavily that too in order to obtain an ex-parte inunction cannot be allowed to go scot-free.”