Delhi High Court reverses acquittal of father for sexually assaulting his minor daughter
‘Victim would have thought that she would find monastery in the lap of her father, instead, he turned out to be a monster.’
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Delhi High Court restrains franchisor to sell poor quality food items under the name of BURGER SINGH after termination of Franchise Agreement
Termination of Franchise Agreement will revoke respondent authorization to operate the franchise outlet, as well as obligating the respondent to cease the use of petitioner’s trademark.
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[FMGE] Delhi High Court refuses provisional registration as medical practitioner due to criminal case pending for impersonation
The Petitioner is accused of a very serious offence of impersonation. It is the allegation that somebody else appeared on his behalf to take Foreign Medical Graduate Exam (FMGE).
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Lists of gifts exchanged during marriage should be maintained to avoid allegations of dowry: Allahabad High Court issues directions
Allahabad High Court directed the Chief Secretary of UP to confirm whether Dowry Prohibition Officers had been appointed as required by law, in the absence of which the State Government was directed to justify such non-compliance
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Delhi High Court issues show cause to advocate for writing derogatory comments in chat box during virtual hearing
The petitioner, a practicing advocate, who was expected to maintain decorum placed comments in the chat box during the proceedings via video conferencing against the sitting judge and the proceedings being taken up by the Court.
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Madras HC directs police to provide security for organization of dance and music events during temple festivals
Madras High Court said that the election process has concluded, and the polling has already taken place. Thus, it asserts that such grounds cannot be deemed acceptable for not permitting the temple festival.
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Madras HC directs ASI and Archaeological Department to conduct survey of toilet and cafeteria constructed within protected area of 1000 years old Shiva Temple
“Arulmigu Gangaikonda Cholisvarar temple is a protected monument under the Archaeological Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act, 1958.”
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Delhi High Court restrains Hindustan Unilever Limited from comparing ‘Ponds’ with ‘Nivea’, holds comparison to be misleading
The Delhi High Court opined that the law related to advertisements in any form — print, digital, or TVC will also extend to ‘in-mall’ marketing campaigns since it is a method of promotion and marketing of company’s product to a consumer.
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Can the Court order disclosure of identity information of an Aadhaar cardholder? Delhi High Court answers
“Considering the facts of the present petition, this Court is of the considered opinion that interest of justice would be served if the information as sought by the petitioner is provided”
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Delhi HC directs Chief Secretary to implement Committee recommendations to cure defects in current medical system to avail financial assistance
“To ensure the implementation of the said recommendations, this Court directs the Chief Secretary, GNCTD to convene monthly meetings till all the recommendations get implemented and action taken report shall be filed by the Chief Secretary, GNCTD on or before 15-10-2024.”
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‘Cattle in dairies next to landfills feed on hazardous waste; their milk would have serious consequences on humans consuming’; Delhi HC issues directions for relocation of dairies
“The magnitude of the problem is humongous, which has been compounded by the abject failure of the concerned authorities and the respondents to take timely action, despite repeated directions of this Court.”
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Arbitration award cannot be set aside on erroneous application of law unless it is patently illegal: Allahabad High Court reiterates
“The award is not required to be set aside until and unless it is vitiated by “patent illegality” appearing on the face of the record with a caveat that the award should not be set aside merely on the ground of erroneous application of law or by appreciation of evidence.”
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‘Wholly Misconceived’; Delhi HC dismisses petition seeking FIR against PM Narendra Modi for allegedly delivering hate speech
The Court noted that petitioners have filed the present petition even though the representation made to the Election Commission of India is stated to be under consideration.
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Bombay HC upholds Notifications changing the names of Aurangabad and Osmanabad to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Dharashiv, respectively
The Court opined that if an authority is empowered to name a revenue area under a statutory provision, there are no reasons to deny the power for altering the names of a revenue area to such an authority.
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Can the issue of limitation be decided in a petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act? Delhi High Court answers
“The Court’s jurisdiction at the pre-reference stage is only to determine the prime facie existence of an arbitration agreement and the final adjudication, even on the question of limitation, is to be left to the arbitral tribunal, being the parties’ chosen forum.”
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Delhi High Court grants bail to accused for having a sexual relationship on the false pretext of marriage
Court said evidence shows a consensual relationship between two adults where promise to marry may not have been motivating factor for sexual relationship.
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Awards cannot be set aside on ground of erroneous application of law or by reappreciation of evidence until it suffers from patent illegality: Allahabad High Court
“The Statehas miserably failed to show any patent illegality warranting interference in appellate jurisdiction. Mere allegation would not suffice until and unless it stands substantiated from the pleading and the records.”
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“In context of Indian economy, this book is going to be an invaluable guidance”, says Justice Surya Kant at book release of Comparative Advertising by Chander M Lall
EBC brings Senior Advocate Chander M. Lall’ s book on Comparative Advertising: Law & Practice”
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Removal of minor daughter from father’s custody by mother without consent; Bombay HC directs repatriation of daughter to USA with her father
The Court said that when confronted with a question pertaining the custody of a minor child, the Court as parens partriae, should not decide on the consideration of the legal rights of the parties, but on the sole and predominant criterion of the child’s best interest and welfare.
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HIGH COURT MAY 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on Manual Scavenging; Union Minister Amit Shah; Rape & Murder of 6-yr-old; Victims of Terrorism; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
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