Delhi High Court grants bail to 68-year-old rape accused
The Court refrained from commenting on the merits of the contentions of either party, as trial was pending in the matter.
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Delhi High Court grants Arvind Kejriwal Two Additional Legal Meetings via Video Conferencing
The petitioner sought two additional legal meetings with his Lawyers in a week through video conferencing on the ground that he is embroiled in more than 30 cases in various States of India and even though he has been granted interim bail in a case, but his relief has not become infructuous as he still continues to be in custody in other matters.
Why did Delhi HC refuse to grant ICAI ad interim injunction against Netflix for staying release of series ‘Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper’?
“It is a series which appears to be more in the genre of comedy, and merely describes the main character as a topper in Chartered Accountancy Examination. It is neither intended nor can be perceived to be derogatory to the profession of Chartered Accountancy.”
Delhi High Court grants permanent injunction to Adidas AG in suit filed for infringement of ‘ADIDAS’ trade mark
It was said that when a mark as distinctive and well-known as “Adidas” is copied, it can dilute the mark’s distinctiveness and harm the brand’s reputation, irrespective of the differences in the product categories.
[Anti CAA Protests] Delhi Police have done so far is “too-little, too-late”; Delhi High Court directs transfer of death investigation of young man to CBI
The leitmotif that “justice should not only be done but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done”, must not be limited only to court proceedings, but must also apply proprio-vigore to investigation of crime. Investigation must also be seen to be fair and just.
Does information seeker have locus standi in penalty proceedings under Section 20 of RTI Act? Delhi HC answers
The formation of opinion under Section 20(2) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 is in the exercise of supervisory powers of Central Information Commission and not in the exercise of the adjudicatory powers.
Power to grant interim stay of operation of bail order can only be exercised in exceptional cases: Supreme Court
“An order granting a stay to the operation of the order granting bail during the pendency of the application for cancellation of bail should be passed in very rare cases”
Delhi High Court directs Disclosure of Forensic Audit Report on Show Cause Notices by IDBI Bank
A forensic audit was conducted by Grant Thornton LLP at the request of the respondent-bank. The audit led to the withdrawal of the ‘red flagging’ of the company’s account.
Delhi High Court upholds order by CAT directing grant of maternity leave to lady constable for third child
It is the bounden duty of the employer to be sensitive and responsive to the physical difficulties that a working lady would face in performing her duties at the workplace while carrying a baby or bringing up the child post birth.
Delhi High Court grants interim injunction against shops from unauthorised use of brand name ‘Peter England’ outside their shops
The brand ‘Peter England’ was introduced in 1997 and later acquired by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. in 2000.
‘Yamuna River Floodplain must be zealously protected from encroachment and unauthorised construction’: Delhi HC upholds demolition of temple near Yamuna Bank
“There is not even a single scrap of a document placed on record by the appellant/society to show any kind of legitimacy it exercises, either over the land or the illegal structure built thereon.”
Delhi High Court directs removal of defamatory posts and videos against Dhanya Rajendran; grants ad interim relief
It was said that the allegations asserted did not seem to be premised on a public record document such as a criminal case that was registered or pending against Dhanya Rajendran.
Cases Reported in HCC
(2023) 2 HCC (Bom) Labour Law — Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 — S. 25-O (2) — Closure of Undertaking — Whether contractual
Delhi HC sets aside DDA’s decision declining the society’s request to celebrate Janamashtami Mohotasav in District Park
The Court asked DDA to ponder over what they have done to this city in terms of providing recreational activities open to all and how they intend to make Delhi a ‘Smart City’.
Bail application filed under CrPC treated as one under BNSS; Delhi High Court refrains from taking coercive steps against husband accused of sexual assault
The Court opined that since the petition was filed after 01-07-2024, it ought to have been filed under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
‘Situation not emergent to justify parallel adjudication by Court’: Delhi High Court dismisses Section 9 Arbitration petition due to Lack of Urgency
“When the Arbitral Tribunal is in seisin of disputes between parties, there is the pernicious possibility of any observation being made by the Court influencing the proceedings before the Arbitral Tribunal”
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Delhi High Court stays debarment order by Food Corporation of India for being violative of principles of natural justice
The Food Corporation of India issued the undated communication after various defects were noticed in the Demolition and Reconstruction of 20 Residential Flats in Sector 27, Noida.
Delhi HC upholds reinstatement of superannuated research assistant of Jamia Millia Islamia University as a teacher
The Court finds that the respondent is possessed with necessary educational qualifications and thus fulfils the requisite condition of being appointed as a ‘Teacher’.