Arunima, Author at SCC Times

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

SEBI clears Piramal Pharma Limited of alleged violations of LODR Regulations over non-disclosure of material events

The brief closure of Digwal unit or imposition of monetary penalty, in terms of the NGT Order, did not require any disclosure in terms of regulation 30(4)(i) of the LODR Regulations.

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Delhi High Court sentences advocate to imprisonment for criminal contempt over scandalous allegations against judicial officers and police

Contemnor who is an Advocate has made scandalous and derogatory allegations against the Judicial Officers, Judges of this Court, Police Officers, etc. Further, it is also clear from the aforesaid that the Contemnor has no respect for the Courts as also the entire judicial system itself.

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Delhi High Court fines advocate ₹10K for making unfounded accusations against Judge; Upholds ISRO Selection Process

The petitioner’s approach in the review petition reflects a selective cherry-picking of sentences from the judgment, disregarding the comprehensive analysis of the rival contentions provided throughout. The so-called “errors” highlighted by the petitioner are not, in fact, errors, let alone errors “apparent on the face of the record.”

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Calcutta High Court dismisses property owners’ plea to recall order allowing Chhath Puja at their Ghat

The applicants failed to establish fraud or misrepresentation in the earlier proceedings and did not take adequate steps to protect their property rights.

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Delhi High Court grants John Doe order to protect Dream11’s trademark rights against unidentified infringers

Dream 11 is a fantasy sport league is an online multi-player game where participants draft virtual teams of real players of a professional sport. These virtual drafted teams get points based on the performance of the players in actual games.

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Delhi High Court directs fresh hearing on charge framing after FSL-verified video evidence surfaces

Delhi High Court remanded a case back to the Sessions Court to reconsider charges after new video evidence surfaced, challenging allegations of non-consensual relations as a fresh hearing was essential, as the initial framing of charges lacked access to the forensic report.

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Delhi High Court| Personal appearance of Company’s CEO not required for traffic challans disposal related to company vehicles

As Authorized Representative was duly authorized, the insistence for presence of CEO is not required as the company may be in possession of several vehicles for the purpose of running its business operations and it may not be feasible for the CEO/MD of the company to appear merely for purpose of disposal of traffic challans.

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Delhi High Court grants bail to property dealer accused of death of Head Constable during 2020 North-East Delhi Riots Case

The petitioner faces charges under Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property (PDPP) Act for allegedly damaging public property using fire and explosives. Additionally, charges include various penal code offences related to the tragic death of Head Constable Ratan Lal.

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Delhi High Court| Difficult employment decisions by employers do not constitute abetment u/Section 306 IPC in absence of mens rea

A person in a position of authority may make difficult decisions that, while harsh, are part of their professional responsibilities. Such actions cannot be deemed incitement or abetment under Section 306 of the IPC without the requisite mens rea indicating intent to cause harm.

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Delhi High Court grants injunctions to Zee Entertainment for copyright protection; Blocks unauthorized streaming of ‘Zee5’ Content

The anonymous websites (Defendants 1-60) have been systematically infringing on the intellectual property rights of the plaintiff through unauthorized content distribution. Operating under hidden or forged identities, these sites flagrantly disregard copyright laws, leveraging the internet’s anonymity to evade accountability.

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Calcutta HC asks Police to submit report on alleged communal violence during Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja celebrations in West Bengal

The petitioner alleged that members of a particular religious community engaged in acts of violence while another community was peacefully observing the festivals. This violence reportedly occurred across multiple districts in West Bengal.

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Delhi High Court directs removal of News18 Video over alleged defamatory remarks by BJP spokesperson against Congress representative

The plaintiff is a national spokesperson of the INC and a dentist by profession, defendant 1 claims herself to be a national spokesperson of the BJP and defendant 2 is an Indian Media conglomerate ‘TV-18’.

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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.