Arunima, Author at SCC Times

Delhi High Court dismisses contempt proceedings by GAIL India Limited recognizing reasonable efforts amid insolvency challenges

Delhi High Court observed that the contempt proceedings against the respondents lacked legal foundation, as they were not parties to the original petitions instituted by the consortium companies.

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Delhi High Court grants bail to Vaibhav & Ankush Jain in high-profile Money Laundering case linked to AAP leader Satyender Jain

Both the applicants have been released once on interim bail and during that period no incident has been alleged by the respondent to have occurred wherein the applicants have tried to tamper with evidence or influence witnesses.

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Delhi High Court refuses to interfere in TGTE’s Plea for impleadment in LTTE Tribunal proceedings under UAPA

The petitioner claimed to be the Prime Minister of a trans-national government of Tamil Eelam and the impact of allowing such a person to intervene in UAPA proceedings, not being a member of the LTTE or an office bearer of the LTTE, is far reaching.

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Delhi High Court grants injunction in favor of New Balance Athletics against local shoe company for trademark infringement

The present suit seeks a permanent injunction against trademark infringement, passing off, and unfair competition arising from the sale of footwear featuring marks that are nearly identical or deceptively similar to the plaintiff’s established N Device and 550 marks.

Know thy Judge

Justice BV Nagarathna: Igniting Hope for the First Ever Woman Chief Justice of India

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.

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Delhi High Court examines legitimacy of GST Show Cause Notices issued against Metal One Corporation, Sony India Limited and others

The Court held that the proceedings initiated in terms of the impugned SCNs and their continuance would be futile and impractical. The impugned SCNs are essentially rendered impotent and would serve no practical purpose.

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Delhi High Court grants injunction in favor of Yahoo Inc. against trademark infringement by ‘YAAHOO!’ Mouth Freshener

Yahoo Inc.’s investigation revealed that the defendant was producing a mouth freshener under the name “YAAHOO! Mouth Freshener.” that closely resembled the established trademark “YAHOO!”, leading to allegations of trademark infringement and passing off.

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Calcutta High Court stays suspension and expulsion orders issued by R.G. Kar Medical College Council

The petitioners are aggrieved by an order dated 05-10-2024, passed by the Special College Council Members of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, alleging that they have been arbitrarily subjected to suspension and expulsion.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court directs Ethiopian Airlines to release Rs 2,75,000 as compensation for missing baggage of NRI passenger

A complaint was filed by an NRI passenger who booked a business-class ticket with Ethiopian Airlines for a non-stop flight from Nigeria to India and upon landing in Delhi, he discovered that one of his bags, containing important documents and valuables, was missing.

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Delhi High Court grants permanent injunction to Sporta Technologies, ruling against ‘Dream11’ logo infringement

The impugned mark, “DREAM11”, is clearly used as the domain name of the defendant’s website and its logo. The description of the defendant’s platform as contained on its website reveals that its services are identical to those of Sporta Technologies.

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Delhi High Court upholds power allocation between Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh under MP Reorganisation Act, 2000

The allocation of Central sector power based on consumption requirements has been adjusted to account for the resources already available to the State. There is no unreasonableness or illegality in such an approach, so as to warrant interference of the Court.

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Central Administrative Tribunal rules against unlawful withdrawal of 7th Pay commission benefits without notice for railway employees

Once some benefit has accrued in favour of an employee, the same cannot be snatched, without providing any opportunity to the employee. Thus, the decision of the respondents to reduce the pay of the applicants is contrary to the settled position of law.

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Surety can only be waived if circumstances so warrant; Delhi High Court modifies bail conditions for Nigerian Nationals charged under NDPS Act

Any waiver of a bail condition must not compromise the one most important legal requirement that a prisoner must make himself available for trial and for compliance with a sentence imposed.

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Prior knowledge about chamber allotment vacancies suggests a breach of transparency; Delhi High Court upholds re-allotment

Such vacancies should be notified to the members of the Bar, providing every eligible lawyer with an equal opportunity to express interest; failure to do so creates an appearance of opacity in the process, potentially leading to an impression of arbitrariness.

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Delhi High Court questions SSC’s exam for testing candidates’ abilities through trivial questions like the use of ‘OKEY’ as a vulgarism of ‘OKAY’

One wonders, however, whether anything meaningful is achieved by testing the ability of candidates in examination such as this, to qualify and obtain recruitment to civil posts, by testing whether they know that the word “OKEY”, is used, rarely, as a vulgarism of “OKAY”.

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Textbook example of how the affluent people try to flout the law; Delhi High Court dismisses S. 482 CrPC petition

The instant case is a textbook example of how the affluent people try to flout the law by coercing the aggrieved party to settle the dispute, despite the offence being criminal in nature and approach the Courts citing settlement deed.

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Delhi High Court directs BCI to reevaluate LL.B. attendance requirements following Amity Law School suicide case

The petition was filed by the Court suo motu in response to the tragic suicide of a law student at Amity Law School, affiliated with I.P. University, who took his life allegedly due to severe academic pressure stemming from attendance shortages.

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Delhi High Court grants compassionate allowance to wife of deceased despite dismissal for absenteeism under CCS Pension Rules

The Court observed that once the employee had already suffered dismissal from service on account of unauthorized absence, that sin stood expiated and was no longer a relevant consideration while assessing his case for grant of compassionate allowance.

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Calcutta High Court allows doctors’ protest against RG Kar Doctor’s Rape and Murder amid Durga Puja Carnival; Strikes down police ban

The petitioners sought relief against the refusal by the State to grant permission for a “Droher Carnival” planned for 15-10-2024, intended to bring attention to the alleged rape and murder of an on-duty postgraduate trainee doctor at R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital on 09-08-2024.

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Delhi High Court quashes FIR in 7-Year-Old Case of fraud, rape, and forgery after amicable settlement

The complainant, who is a foreign national, wishes to give complete quietus to all cases which are pending before the Courts in Delhi arising from the present FIR to live her life in peace in the USA.