Domain Name Fraud | Read How Delhi HC plans to regulate non-compliant Domain Registrars
The Delhi High Court has issued wide-ranging directions to curb fraudulent domain name registrations used for impersonation, phishing, and financial scams.
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Mere dissatisfaction with staff behaviour not a ground for transfer to private hospital: Delhi HC rejects prisoner’s transfer plea
“In the interest of justice, the Court directed that the petitioner be produced, on one specified date, in the next week, before the concerned doctors of the Endocrinology and Neurology Departments at Apollo Hospital for the limited purpose of obtaining a second medical opinion.”
Delhi High Court grants interim protection to well-known trade mark “CROMPTON”
“It cannot be lost sight of the fact that the kind of consumer who would purchase these infringing goods would not enter into a detailed enquiry as to whether these infringing products are genuinely those of the plaintiff or not. The plaintiff is most likely to suffer on financial account too.”
Search and Arrest Powers under NDPS Act Strictly “Ring-Fenced” to Prevent Misuse; Delhi HC grants bail Over Illegal After-Sunset Search
“Chapter V, NDPS Act, of which Sections 41 and 42 comprise an important part, sets-out the procedure mandated by the Legislature for entry, search, seizure and arrest in relation to offences under that statute.”
Del HC: Order 7 Rule 11 application filed after expiry of statutory time doesn’t revive lapsed right to file Written Statement
“Filing of an application for rejection of plaint by Defendant 2 after lapse of statutory period for filing written statement, will not entitle Defendant 2 for grant of any extension of time for filing written statement on that ground.”
Explained | Delhi HC ordered to Curb Domain Name Fraud and Protect Trade Marks
“The DNRs continue to promote alternative infringing domain names, several of which are clearly prima facie infringing the trade marks of the plaintiffs. In such a situation, not only shall the concerned DNRs lose the safe harbour protection, the said DNRs would be liable to be treated as infringers against whom reliefs would be liable to be claimed.”
Delhi High Court protects Sonakshi Sinha’s Personality Rights; directs take down of AI- generated deepfakes
“Plaintiff is entitled to complain that any content which is set in obscene backdrop or shows her in inappropriate clothing and/or which falsely portrays her as endorsing brands, where there is no authorisation and/or which uses attributes and elements of her persona such as her images, voices, etc. is liable to be forthwith taken down from the public space.”
Registrar Responsibilities 101: What They Should Be Doing to Stop Domain Name Fraud — Delhi High Court’s Landmark Ruling, Simplified
The Delhi High Court examined multiple suits involving misuse of well-known trademarks through fraudulent domain names used for impersonation and consumer deception.
Why Section 17-A of the Prevention of Corruption Act Didn’t Shield Lalu Prasad Yadav in Land-for-Jobs Case — Delhi High Court’s Ruling Explained
“Statutes creating new protections or disabilities operate prospectively unless expressly stated otherwise.”
Delhi High Court directs Registrar General to consider formulation of Child Access and Custody Guidelines with Parenting Plan
With similar frameworks already emerging in other states, the Delhi High Court begins evaluating whether formal child access and parenting plan guidelines are needed.
Explained | Why Delhi High Court injuncted Smotect’s misleading surrogate ads targeting “Vimal Elaichi”
Court restrained defendants from circulating videos that falsely linked the plaintiff’s mouth freshener product with tobacco-related health risks.
Delhi HC: Copyright strike notices on digital platforms, without follow-up legal action, attract groundless threats remedy
“As per the YouTube Policy, Strike Notices are not capable of affording resolution of the disputes between the parties on the aspect of the infringement of the copyright.”
Execution of discharge voucher acknowledging full and final settlement bars further claims unless obtained by fraud, coercion, or undue influence: Delhi High Court
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.”
Tiger Logo Dispute: Delhi High Court examines how Section 45 proviso of Copyright Act protects original artistic work when marks overlap
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
Expunging of remarks made by trial court doesn’t reflect on Judge’s competence, integrity, or past judicial work: Del HC
“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.”
Delhi HC discourages repeated summoning of minor victims in POCSO trials; Reiterates safeguards for “vulnerable witnesses”
“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.”
Delhi HC refers Legends League Cricket Media Rights dispute to mediation; Refrains from granting interim relief
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.
Delhi High Court finds Reliance Entertainment and its officers guilty of Contempt in T-Series Loan Dispute
“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.”
‘Relationship akin to a mother-and-child’: Delhi HC quashes attempt to murder charges after settlement between parties; orders community service
“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?”
Delhi HC upholds rejection of Novo Nordisk’s injunction plea; Allows Dr. Reddy’s to manufacture and import ‘Semaglutide’
“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.”