Arunima, Author at SCC Times

High Court of Lagos State awards USD 25 Million damages against Meta for privacy breach over False Medical Claim in Facebook Post

The applicant averred that he discovered a video on the Meta Inc. platform falsely portraying that he suffered from prostatitis, a claim he denied, asserting that the publication was false, misleading and an intrusion into his private life.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court restrains counterfeiters from infringing ‘Happi Planet’ trademark; directs Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho to take down fake listings

The dispute arose from the plaintiff’s allegation that Defendants 1 to 7 were engaged in the large-scale sale of counterfeit and sub-standard home care products bearing the trademark “Happi Planet” and copying the plaintiff’s distinctive packaging and trade dress.

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Calcutta High Court rules no deficiency of service where service rendered free of charge; Sets aside consumer fora orders

The principal grievance of the farmers was that both the bank and the Jute Corporation of India were deficient in service, inasmuch as the bank did not sell the pledged jute goods in time to recover its dues and JCI did not purchase the goods under the Minimum Support Price scheme, thereby causing loss to the farmers.

Copyright Termination restores Worldwide Rights

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

US Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit affirms: Termination of copyright assignment restores not just U.S., but worldwide rights

The dispute concerns ownership of the copyright in the song “Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love)”, authored in 1962 by Cyril E. Vetter and Donald Smith in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Reserved Judgment cannot be sent to successor judge

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi HC holds Sending case to Successor Judge for re-hearing after conclusion of final arguments and reservation of judgment contrary to right to speedy trial

Justice delayed is justice denied, and any attempt to prolong proceedings by reopening arguments after the matter stood closed and reserved for pronouncement of judgment is liable to be held vitiated in law.

Mere taunts not cruelty under Section 498A

Case Briefs High Courts

Mere taunts, casual references, vague assertions or general family friction not “cruelty” under Section 498A: Delhi High Court

While general allegations may suffice for the purpose of investigation being commenced, the same is not sufficient for the continuance of consequent proceedings.

Case Briefs High Courts

Mandatory Attendance Cannot Cost a Student’s Life: Delhi High Court directs nationwide reform in legal education after Sushant Rohilla case

The intervening parties, including the family of the deceased student have exhibited enormous resilience and deserve to be commended for continuing to pursue the cause, despite the enormous tragedy which struck them with the demise of the student – Sushant Rohilla who has now left a permanent and indelible mark in the legal education space.

false promise of marriage versus breach of promise

Case Briefs High Courts

False promise of marriage not same as breach of promise: Delhi High Court grants anticipatory bail in Rape case

Criminal law cannot be used as an instrument of coercion or revenge when a consensual relationship turns sour. The protection of personal liberty, as enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution, must remain paramount, especially when the allegations appear to be exaggerated or motivated.

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Delhi High Court directs 1 Month custody for man who intimidated Local Commissioner during Court-Ordered Inspection

It is the case of contemnor that the alleged object was not a firearm, but a toy gun used to scare away stray animals and the said toy gun was lying on the office table prior to the inspection, which unintentionally got mixed with a pile of papers.

Justice B V Nagarathna First Woman Chief Justice of India

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Know Thy Judge | Justice BV Nagarathna: The Arc Moving Toward a First Woman CJI

Justice B. V Nagarathna who is currently serving as a Judge of Supreme Court of India, formerly served as a Judge of Karnataka High Court until her elevation to the Supreme Court. Justice Nagarathna is also the potential contender for the first ever woman Chief Justice of India.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi HC quashes order directing private schools to implement 6th & 7th Pay Commission for teachers; says judicial powers can’t be delegated to committees

The Courts, in exercise of their powers under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, can constitute committees but these committees are only fact finding in nature. Judicial functions cannot be relegated to these Committees.

insurer not necessary party in medical negligence

Case Briefs High Courts

Andhra Pradesh High Court| Insurer not a necessary or proper party in medical negligence consumer complaints; impleadment rejected

The petitioner, along with other doctors from Yashoda Hospitals, was arrayed as an opposite party before the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Guntur. The complainant alleged medical negligence and deficiency in service during treatment at the hospital.

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Delhi High Court restrains creation of third-party rights in property dispute; holds that subject property must be preserved pending adjudication

The Court noted that the subject property deserves preservation till the appeal is decided.

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Delhi High Court protects EBC’s iconic ‘Coat-Pocket Constitution’; ‘Young Global Publishers’ injuncted from passing off deceptively similar edition

The plaintiffs, EBC Publishing Pvt Ltd (Eastern Book Company), a pioneer in law publishing for over 84 years and publisher of the widely cited Supreme Court Cases (SCC), approached the Court seeking protection of their flagship ‘coat-pocket’ edition of the Constitution of India, distinguished by its iconic red and black trade dress.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court protects EBC’s iconic ‘Coat-Pocket Constitution’; ‘Professional Publishers’ injuncted from passing off deceptively similar edition

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court protects EBC’s iconic ‘Coat-Pocket Constitution’; ‘Rupa Publications’ injuncted from passing off deceptively similar edition

Events/Webinars News

Finality of Arbitral Awards: Raunaq B. Mathur, Partner, Saraf & Partners weighs in at India ADR Week 2025

At the Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre’s panel on “Finality of Arbitral Awards: Principle, Practice and Pitfalls” during India ADR Week 2025, Raunaq B. Mathur, Partner at Saraf & Partners emphasised the evolving judicial approach to arbitral awards.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court clarifies PMLA procedure; Lays down roadmap for Adjudicating Authorities on retention and seizure

Filing an application under Section 17(4) before the Adjudicating Authority does not ipso facto permit the ED to retain the seized property unless it also complies with the requirements of Section 20. Failure to do so would amount to a violation of the express procedure established by law.

Case Briefs High Courts

Calcutta High Court grants anticipatory bail in POCSO case acknowledging 17-year-old victim as wife of accused

The Calcutta High Court recorded submissions that the alleged minor was in fact above 17 years, had married the petitioner, and was living with him as his wife with a child born out of the marriage.

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Delhi High Court | Petition for extension of Arbitral Tribunal’s mandate non-maintainable once Award is delivered and challenged; Tribunal becomes ‘functus officio’

The petitioner sought to be a fence sitter and waited for the Award to be passed and thereafter filed the present petition after a lapse of more than 9 months. In the meantime, the respondent already filed a petition under Section 34, and the Award has already been stayed on this aspect.