Arunima, Author at SCC Times

Delhi High Court issues urgent directions for rape victims seeking abortion beyond 24 weeks after hospital delays care to 15-year-old

The present case has once again brought to light, the distressing reality that victims of sexual assault, particularly those who are minors and come from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, often remain unaware of the appropriate legal forum to approach, or the procedure to be followed, in cases involving termination of pregnancy resulting from sexual assault.

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Calcutta High Court grants bail in ₹37.29 cr GST ITC fraud case involving arrest without adjudication

The Memo of Arrest Served on the petitioner records that the arrest is based on the alleged wrongful availment of Input Tax Credit (ITC) amounting to ₹37.29 crores purportedly based on invoices raised without actual supply of goods

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Delhi High Court stays BCI’s ban on advocate’s legal practice pending challenge to professional misconduct order

The grievance in the petition was that the Bar Council of India (BCI) had prohibited the petitioner from practicing law without following the required disciplinary procedure under the Advocates Act, 1961. The petitioner argued that the BCI’s order was issued without conducting a proper inquiry or providing an opportunity to present evidence, thereby violating principles of natural justice.

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Delhi High Court restrained DPS Dwarka from confining or discriminating against students over fee disputes

Any issue regarding non-payment/ deficit payment of fees cannot possibly serve as a justification for indulging in harassment of the students and/ or subject them to discrimination/ indignity within the school premises, as a device or means to recover any outstanding fees.

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Delhi High Court grants permanent injunction and ₹5 lakh damages to Harley-Davidson in trademark suit against Red Rose Industries

In the third week of July 2023, the plaintiff, through its representative/ salesperson, came to know about the defendant’s use of a mark identical to the plaintiff’s device/logo on their shoes.

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Delhi High Court upholds cancellation of Junior Court attendant candidature over criminal allegations despite acquittal

The Court observed that for the highest Court in the land to take a strict view regarding criminal antecedents of those who serve in its establishment can hardly be regarded as inappropriate or arbitrary.

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Calcutta High Court rejects plea for citizenship verification of election candidates ahead of 2026 West Bengal polls

The petitioner, by way of this PIL, sought a direction to the Election Commission of India to ensure complete citizenship verification of candidates contesting elections. It was alleged that foreign nationals were illegally acquiring Indian citizenship and participating in the electoral process. The issue was flagged as especially critical ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections.

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Delhi High Court allows Hauz Khas ‘Social’ to resume liquor sales; Excise Department’s ban quashed amid licensing delay

By virtue of the prescription contained in para 6(ii) of the Delhi Eating House, Registration Regulations, 2023, unless and until the petitioner’s renewal application is declined, the petitioner’s operations cannot be precluded for want of an Eating House Registration Certificate/license.

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Delhi High Court orders takedown of Rajdeep Sardesai’s video for violating Shazia Ilmi’s privacy; Defamation claims partially accepted

The plaintiff is aggrieved by the incident which occurred at her residence on 26-07-2024 in the late evening, after she withdrew her participation from a live debate programme (‘live debate’) hosted by Rajdeep Sardesai premised on ‘Kargil Diwas’ and ‘Agniveers’, telecasted at 9:00 PM on India Today Television.

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Delhi High Court directs Wikipedia to delete defamatory allegations against news agency ANI and restore public editing rights on its page

Defendants 2 to 4 edited the page pertaining to the plaintiff to include allegedly false, misleading and defamatory remarks/content against the Plaintiff. It is stated that the remarks and statements against the plaintiff form a substantial portion of the Plaintiff’s Page, which is accessible to users and non-users of the Platform.

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Transfer Order of disabled employee to be treated as interim recommendation under Disabilities Act, 2016; Delhi High Court clarifies scope of CCPD’s powers

In a situation where rights available to persons with disabilities under the 2016 Act or the Rules 2017 or under any other measure involving the service-related issues are found to have been infringed or violated, the provisions of the 2016 Act will have to be given effect to.

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Delhi High Court grants injunction in favour of L’Oréal against trademark infringement and counterfeiting

Defendant 1 is unknown person/persons, who have fraudulently engaged with different business entities to commit fraud, impersonation and are misleading the general public into believing that they are acting on behalf of the plaintiff.

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Delhi High Court dismisses plea for mandatory live streaming of court proceedings citing security & logistical concerns

The petitioner has filed a petition seeking directions for GNCTD to take necessary steps to ensure compliance with the directions issued by the Supreme Court of India and the Delhi High Court regarding live streaming and video recording of court proceedings.

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Calcutta High Court denies bail under NDPS Act but emphasizes interim bail as a safeguard against prolonged pre-trial detention

Although interim bail is granted due to exigency or humanitarian or compassionate ground but in NDPS cases Courts may exercise that discretion in the event the Court is of the view that trial cannot be completed within a short period.

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[Consumer Rights] Mandatory Service Charges by restaurants declared unlawful; Delhi High Court upholds CCPA Guidelines

The camouflaged and coercive manner in which service charge is being collected by the restaurant establishments itself shows the unlawful nature of the charge. This would clearly constitute an unfair trade practice under Section 2(47) of the CPA, 2019 as the collection of service charge materially misleads the consumer with respect to the price at which the food is being sold.

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Delhi High Court halts release of Tamil film ‘Veera Deera Sooran’ over contractual breach allegations

The plaintiff stated that on 22-01-2025, the defendant announced on various social media platforms that the Assigned Film will be released on 27-03-2025. He stated that the theatrical release of the Assigned Film is proposed in the Southern States of India i.e., Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Pondicherry in original language – Tamil as well as overseas (except Nepal).

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No senior advocate designation for retired judicial officers from other States; Delhi High Court upholds Rule 9B of Designation of Senior Advocate Rules, 2024

It is beyond cavil, on a plain reading of Rule 9B, that it applies squarely and exclusively to the judicial officers who have retired from the services of DHJS alone. It does not envisage any retired judicial officer of the HJS of a State other than Delhi.

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Delhi High Court grants dynamic injunction against rogue websites for streaming ‘Applause Entertainment’s ‘UNDEKHI’

The defendants are websites that are making the plaintiff’s series/show available to the public without procuring any valid license or authorization from the plaintiff. These defendants’ websites unlawfully provide access to infringing content free of charge, without requiring users to register. The availability of such content is monetized through advertisements displayed on these platforms.

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Delhi High Court awards ₹34 Lakhs in damages and grants permanent injunction against Merlin Rubber for infringing Bridgestone’s trademark

In April 2022, while conducting a market survey, the plaintiff came across the defendant’s listing on the online trade directory of www.tradeindia.com selling butyl tubes of two-wheeler and four-wheeler vehicles under the infringing marks.

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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of SC student assault in Tamil Nadu; Seeks report from DGP, Collector in 4 weeks

The incident happened when the victim onboard a bus was travelling to appear for his exam. He was dragged out of the bus by the perpetrators and assaulted with a sickle, severing his fingers from his left hand. Reportedly, the father of the victim who reportedly tried to intervene was also assaulted.