Arunima, Author at SCC Times

‘Disdainful disregard’ by the Government of its constitutional obligation; Delhi High Court slams Delhi Govt for delaying 14 CAG Reports

The Court observed that there has been an inordinate delay on the part of the Government of NCT of Delhi in taking requisite steps for laying the CAG Reports before the Legislative Assembly.

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All wrong cannot be cured by the writ Court; Calcutta High Court dismisses petition by Vishva Hindu Parishad for book stall request at International Kolkata Book Fair

Kolkata is widely known and recognized for literary works. There are similar fairs and events, may not be of the same scale, organized in various parts of the State. The petitioners would be hardly prejudiced if they are not able to participate in the subject fair. The petitioners can always showcase their books and news articles elsewhere and there is absolutely no restriction in doing so.

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Releasing pleadings and documents to media before Courts had the opportunity to consider the same, is not acceptable: Delhi High Court

The language in the legal notice completely scandalises the Court and raises baseless allegations and aspersions against the administration of justice by the Court by raising doubts about the functioning of the Registry of this Court.

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Delhi High Court rejects anticipatory bail to wife accused of inflicting severe burns on husband with boiling water and red chilli powder

Men who are victims of violence at the hands of their wives often face unique difficulties, including societal disbelief and the stigma associated with being perceived as a victim. Such stereotypes perpetuate the erroneous belief that men cannot suffer violence in domestic relationships.

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Consent to engage in physical relations does not extend to misuse of a person’s private moments in an inappropriate manner: Delhi High Court

The assertion made in the bail application that the complainant, “being a married woman, was mature and intelligent enough to understand the significance and consequences of her actions” is a specious argument that cannot absolve the accused of the allegations levelled against him.

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Bail proceedings relate only to the release of a person from ‘judicial custody’ and cannot be employed to seek release from ‘executive detention’: Delhi High Court

The anomaly is that if a foreign national is released from judicial custody on bail while facing charges under Foreigners Act, how can the same foreign national be detained again at a detention centre/restriction centre by executive order for violation of the very same provisions.

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BHARAT GATE mark is deceptively similar to INDIA GATE; Delhi High Court restores injunction

The marks INDIA GATE and BHARAT GATE convey the same meaning and the difference in trade dress between the marks as visually depicted on the packages of the appellant’s and respondent’s products would not mitigate the confusion created by the infringement.

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Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, the 34th Chief Justice of Orissa High Court, retires after a tenure of 11 months

Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, who is retiring on 19-1-2025, was recommended as Chief Justice of Orissa High Court on 02-11-2023 and took charge of office on 07-02-2024.

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Judicial Department is unable to locate the file and the individual is languishing in the correctional home; Calcutta High Court directs premature release

The case concerns the premature release of an individual as recommended by the State Sentence Review Board, however, the release process stalled due to pending formalities with the Judicial Department.

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‘MAHINDRA’ is not a trivial or inconsequential addition; Delhi HC rejects injunction in E-ZEO trademark dispute as Mahindra rebrands to ‘Mahindra Zeo’

While purchasing a motor vehicle, the name of the manufacturer becomes very important and an average consumer while deciding to purchase a motor vehicle would not only consider the model of the motor vehicle but also its manufacturer.

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Support to terrorist organization monetarily or in the form of networking prohibited; Delhi High Court rejects bail appeal of LeT accused

When a terrorist organization like LeT is involved, which has already taken responsibility for various terror attacks in India, the tacit or active support to such an organization cannot be condoned in any manner.

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Delhi High Court upholds injunction granted in favour of FMI Limited in ‘INDI’ vs ‘INDEED’ Trademark Dispute

The lack of bona fide on the part of the defendant is also demonstrated from the fact that it has adopted an identical colour combination of ‘blue and white’, as used by the plaintiff. Pertinently, most of the measuring tapes of the defendant selling under different marks do not bear the ‘blue and white’ colour combination.

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Andhra Pradesh High Court upholds interim attachment of Iron Ore in arbitration dispute based on prima facie case and balance of convenience

The Court observed that though the appellant contended that the net worth of the company is Rs.91 crores and is not a fly-by-night company, no physical assets or any other alternative security is provided either before the Single Judge or before the present Court.

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Delhi High Court directs State to reinstate CISF candidate acquitted of criminal charges

The Court observed that the petitioner truthfully disclosed the pendency of a criminal case against him, when during the training, he along with other candidates were directed to furnish the relevant information.

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Andhra Pradesh High Court upholds recovery of money with interest based on promissory note; Rejects claims of forgery

The Court cannot assume that every handwriting Expert who has been duly qualified by the Government will necessarily have such special skill and knowledge that he will always give accurate opinions on one disputed point.

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Delhi High Court grants injunction against Miss Malini Entertainment for copyright infringement in Kareena Kapoor’s ‘What Women Want’ Case

The plaintiff was shocked to find that the defendant unilaterally uploaded a short video clip of the interview on Instagram without prior approval displaying the defendant’s logo, ‘Miss Malini,’ while deliberately obscuring the plaintiff’s ‘Mirchi®’ logo, violating the agreement on usage permissions.

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Delhi High Court grants injunction in favour of Indian fashion designer Rahul Mishra against sale of counterfeit dresses

The plaintiff Rahul Mishra is a leading Indian Fashion designer based out of Delhi and is engaged in creating exquisitely and luxuriously designed and handcrafted fashion clothes/ apparels under his own fashion label ‘RAHUL MISHRA’.

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Andhra Pradesh High Court quashes NI Act proceedings due to invalid cheque issued from merged bank

Andhra Pradesh High Court quashed proceedings under Section 138 NI Act, ruling that the dishonor of a cheque issued on a State Bank of Hyderabad account, rendered invalid due to the bank’s merger with SBI and expiry of its validity in March 2018, does not attract liability under the NI Act.

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Andhra Pradesh High Court upholds compensation in Motor Accident Case; Dismisses allegations of foul play

For the purpose of awarding compensation, there should be the causal relationship between the use of the motor vehicle and the accident resulting in death or permanent disablement, but the same is not required to be direct and proximate.

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Delhi High Court grants injunction protecting Saregama India’s copyrights in cinematic music

The continuous acts of infringement by Movie World Visual Media Private Limited are resulting in serious reputational loss and undermining the economic interest of Saregama India Limited vis-a-vis other licensees who have acquired proper license for valuable consideration of Saregama’s copyrighted works.