Malika Bhola, Author at SCC Times

Delhi High Court grants injunction to Mankind against ‘ACNE SCAR’ mark for infringing ‘ACNESTAR’ trade mark

Delhi High Court restrained the use of ACNE SCAR, ACNE+SCAR and ACNESCAR, holding them prima facie deceptively similar to Mankind’s registered ACNESTAR trademark, and directed the recall of existing stock within two months

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Supreme Court: Conversion to Islam does not automatically confer Backward Class Muslim status or reservation benefits under Article 16(4)

Supreme Court holds that conversion to Islam does not automatically confer membership of a notified Backward Class Muslim community, and upholds the quashing of the Tamil Nadu Government Order facilitating such community certificates.

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Delhi High Court: Mere Trade Mark registration insufficient to establish first ownership of Copyright in Original Artistic Work

Delhi High Court dismissed Japan Tobacco’s rectification petition, holding that mere trade mark registration cannot establish first ownership of copyright in an original artistic work under Section 17, Copyright Act.

Inauguration of Ladakh Bench of High Court

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Ladakh gets its own High Court Bench: CJI inaugurates Ladakh Bench of J&K and Ladakh High Court at Leh

At the inauguration of the Ladakh Bench of the J&K and Ladakh High Court in Leh, the CJI highlights the importance of accessible justice, legal aid and technology in bridging geographical barriers.

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Sahara Group Money Laundering Case: Supreme Court grants bail to executive, directs trial court to frame charges within 4 months

Supreme Court granted bail in a Sahara Group money laundering case, taking note of the appellant’s 15-month incarceration and the nascent stage of the trial. The Court also directed the trial court to frame charges within 4 months

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SCWLA condemns attempts to undermine Supreme Court’s dignity, reaffirms support for CJI’s Office

SCWLA reaffirms commitment to Constitution, judicial independence; opposes attempts to undermine dignity of Supreme Court and CJI’s office

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“Justice J.B. Pardiwala Calls for an Indicator-Driven Framework at the National Consultation on Ten Years of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015

The two-day National Annual Stakeholders Consultation on Ten Years of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, concluded at the Supreme Court of India, with calls for measurable accountability, prevention, de-institutionalisation, and stronger child protection systems.

Legal RoundUp Weekly Roundup

Top Legal Developments [5-11 October]: Delhi Metro shutdown Jantar Mantar protest, Bangalore Water Supply Triple Test judgment, JIO trademark infringement rogue websites and other Key verdicts and Policy Updates

A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week.

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Supreme Court directs maternal aunt and uncle to take child to father’s Chennai residence for interim transition

Supreme Court issued transitional directions in a minor child custody dispute, directing the child’s maternal aunt and uncle to accompany her to Chennai and help her adjust to her father’s residence while prioritising her comfort and emotional well-being.

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Supreme Court marks 10 years of Juvenile Justice Act, 2015; focus on child rehabilitation

CJI Surya Kant urged dedicated defence counsel for children; Justice Nagarathna cited 55% pendency before JJBs.

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NHRC Seeks Report from Delhi Police Commissioner Over Alleged Sexual Harassment of 3 Women Journalists at Jantar Mantar

NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of allegations that three women journalists were subjected to sexual harassment by Delhi Police personnel during a protest at Jantar Mantar on 3 October 2026 and has sought a detailed report within two weeks

SC Standing Committee on Judicial Well-being

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Supreme Court Constitutes Standing Committee on Judicial Well-being Under Justice K.V. Viswanathan

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has constituted a Standing Committee on Judicial Well-being under the Supreme Court, chaired by Justice K.V. Viswanathan, to address challenges affecting judicial officers.

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Delhi High Court restrains rogue “JIO LOTTERY” websites in Reliance’s trade mark suit; Directs suspension of listed domains

Delhi High Court restrained the use of Reliance Industries Ltd.’s “JIO” trade mark on lottery and gaming websites, directing domain name registrars to suspend infringing websites and an intermediary to take down infringing content.

Supreme Court FIR quashing in civil land dispute

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“Casting the shadow of criminality on a pure civil dispute”: Supreme Court Quashes FIR Against GPA Holder in Civil Land Dispute

Supreme Court quashes FIR against GPA holder in a land dispute, holding that the ingredients of cheating were absent and the dispute was purely civil in nature.

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Delhi HC: Trial Court must examine plaint for urgent relief before Section 12-A mediation exemption

Delhi High Court set aside a Section 12-A exemption order, holding that defendants must be heard and the plaint must be examined to determine whether urgent relief is genuinely contemplated

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Delhi High Court: Prosecutrix must be heard before grant of regular bail

Delhi High Court reiterated that the victim is entitled to participate at all stages of criminal proceedings, including the hearing of a regular bail application.

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Delhi High Court protects Mankind Pharma’s “KIND” formative marks against deceptively similar pharmaceutical marks

Delhi High Court grants Mankind Pharma an ex parte ad interim injunction against use of Florakind, Coskind, Etorikind and other “Kind”-formative marks in relation to pharmaceutical products.

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Delhi HC Directs GNCTD to Fill Vacancies, Ensure Round-the-Clock Referral Coordinators and Proper Utilisation of Medical Equipment in 38 Government Hospitals

Delhi HC directs GNCTD to strengthen staffing, referral coordination and utilisation of medical equipment across 38 government hospitals.

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Mere conduct of arbitral proceedings at a place does not make it the “seat” of arbitration: Supreme Court restores Section 34 petitions before Sundargarh Court

Supreme Court held that merely conducting arbitral proceedings at Cuttack did not make it the seat of arbitration, and upheld the maintainability of the Section 34 petitions before the Sundargarh Court.

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Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Crimes Against Women and Children; Directs 4-Week Safety Audit Across Delhi-NCR

Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of crimes against women and children in Delhi-NCR and directs vulnerability mapping, CCTV audits and enhanced patrolling.