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When to step in and when to not, “the line is thin, but Courts are expected to possess the intellectual wherewithal to discern it and walk the right side.”
The Delhi High Court noted that the TIGER logo of Heineken Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd had been copied in totality and hence, the registration of the impugned artistic work could not be permitted to continue in the Register of Copyrights
“The recording of reasons while setting aside an order cannot, by itself, be construed as a reflection on the competence, integrity, or ability of the judicial officer who passed the order, unless there are specific and express observations to that effect.”
“Both the statutory framework under the POCSO Act and the Guidelines framed by this Court recognise that the use of technology and protective arrangements is an important tool to ensure that the testimony of vulnerable witnesses is recorded in a manner that is both — fair to the accused and sensitive to the needs of the victim.”
The dispute concerned the broadcast and commercial exploitation of the ween the parties relating to the broadcast and commercial exploitation of the Legends League Cricket tournament, managed by Absolute Legends Sports.
“This conduct of the defendant shows its consistent manner of not complying with the directions of this Court in a timely manner without being directed again and again; and thus, shows wilful disregard for legal process.”
“Despite the forgiveness expressed by respondent No. 2 towards the petitioner, whom she brought up as a daughter, must the Court compel the criminal proceedings to be taken to their logical conclusion?”
“Viewed from the perspective of a person in the know, it is prima facie clear that Semaglutide would be obvious from the teachings contained in the Genius Patent and that, therefore, a credible challenge to the validity of the suit patent, under Section 64(1)(f), is made out.”
The Court directed that electricity supply to the premises be restored within seven days subject to payment of electricity charges by the petitioner.
“The observations limited only qua the Investigating Officer are stayed, till the next date of hearing, including the direction recommending departmental action against him.”
Holding that the Sentence Review Board cannot reject premature release solely on the gravity of the offence, the Delhi High Court said such decisions must consider custodial conduct, rehabilitative indicators, and other relevant factors under the 2004 Policy and Delhi Prison Rules, 2018.
“Defendants have copied the trade dresses of the plaintiff in entirety, in which plaintiff has a copyright and the intent behind copying is to trade over the goodwill and reputation of the plaintiff, which it has built over the years and to misrepresent to the public that their goods have some association with the plaintiff.”
“A comparison of the original artistic works of the plaintiff posted on Instagram with that of the infringing works of Defendants1 and 2 posted on Instagram clearly depicts, prima facie, infringement of the copyrights of the plaintiff.”
“Issuance of summons in a criminal case is a very serious matter, since even mere issuance of summons by criminal court may stigmatise a person, who may not be required to be summonsed at all.”
“The plaintiff, Swami Ramdev is a known and renowned personality in the fields of yoga and ayurvedic medicine, in India and abroad. Through several institutes, he is advancing yoga education, healthcare and Ayurvedic treatment and is also engaged in various philanthropic endeavours. Owing to his contributions in these fields, Swami Ramdev has earned a formidable goodwill and reputation and has received several awards, honours and accolades.”
“One of the integral aspects of a healthy life is hygienic environment. Absence of a healthy environment would frustrate the right of the petitioner to live with dignity.”
“Jubin Nautiyal is a well-known, popular and well-accepted personality and if the ex-parte ad-interim injunction and other directions, as sought, are not passed, irreparable loss and injury which may not be compensated in monetary terms.”
“The capacity to earn and actual earning are distinct concepts, and as per settled law, mere capacity to earn cannot be a ground to deny maintenance. The real test is whether the wife is actually earning.”
“The respondent has neither challenged the rankings made by the ranking agencies, nor has it exercised its right to be forgotten by making a request to Google to efface its existence from the Google search results.”
“The plea of the property being ancestral does not ipso facto grants immunity from attachment under the PMLA.”