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Delhi High Court
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’.
Delhi High Court grants interim injunction to Dr. Reddy’s in suit filed to restrain violation of trade mark “REBAHEAL”
Since the rival trade marks were visually and phonetically identical, it would cause confusion and deception amongst the general public, doctors, and chemists.
Delhi HC directs AAI to appoint an applicant, earlier rejected due to typographical error in medical report
The Court perused the opinion of the Medical Board, which reflects that colour vision of the petitioner was normal and he was fit to be employed on the post in question.
‘INDRP Policy does not require third parties to be heard’; Delhi High Court holds petition under S.34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 not maintainable
Any third party claiming an interest in the domain name, without being bound by the INDRP, cannot allege that the award has been rendered in violation of principles of natural justice.
Delhi HC dismisses L’Oréal’s plea for cancellation of mark ‘CLARIWASH’ registered with a proprietor
The Court finds reconsideration of respondent 1’s application for registration of the trade mark ‘CLARIWASH’ registered 14 years ago, on account of procedural error manifestly unfair.
Delhi High Court sets aside order cancelling GST registration of alleged Non-Existent Entity; directs entity to respond within 4 weeks
The Court stated that since the only allegation against the entity was that it was found to be non-existent, it was at liberty to furnish documents and material to support its contention that it continues to be a valid tax entity.
[Electro-Homeopathy] Delhi HC dismisses plea to analyze Krauss and Zimpel for recognition as alternative system of medicine
The Court stated that ‘Electro Homeopathy’ is not a recognized form of medicine, and its analysis does not fall within the jurisdictional purview of Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory.
Delhi High Court dismisses Reliance’s petition against UIDAI; upholds impugned arbitral award in its entirety
The Delhi High Court said that the scope of interference with arbitral awards under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has now become heavily circumscribed.
Delhi High Court grants interim injunction in favour of Jindal India Limited for infringement of its “JINDAL” marks
In January and June 2024, the Jindal India Limited discovered that the defendant, Rawalwasia Steel Plant Private Limited, had adopted a similar trademark “HINDJAL HISAR” for galvanized and black steel tubes and pipes.
Delhi High Court refers matter to Arbitrator based on arbitration clause in invoices issued for payment
The Delhi High Court granted time to both parties to file written submissions on whether an arbitration clause in an invoice could constitute an arbitration agreement under Section 7 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Supreme Court upholds CIC’s power to frame Regulations pertaining to constitution of Benches, as such powers are within the RTI Act
“Administrative bodies must have the freedom to establish and implement internal procedures and regulations that best suit their unique mandates and operational needs”
Delhi High Court directs CBSE to allow 16 Students to appear in Compartment Exams despite missing deadline
The Court said that though the petitioner-school was very negligent in filing the details of students appearing for supplementary/compartment examination within stipulated time. However, the Court cannot allow the student to suffer loss of an academic year.
Can allegations of coercion be looked into u/s 11 of the Arbitration Act by the referral Court? Delhi HC explains
“Consequent on introduction of sub-Section 6(A) in Section 11, the Supreme Court has in several decisions held that the jurisdiction of the referral Court is now circumscribed.”
Delhi HC dismisses plea challenging initiation of penalty proceedings against international powerlifter by National Anti-Doping Agency
The Court was of the view that, as a disciplinary panel is already constituted for considering the case of the appellant, it will not be appropriate for the Court to interdict the proceedings at this stage.
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Delhi High Court directs Elderly Man to Spend Day in Court as Punishment for Contempt over Property Price Manipulation
The contemnor used the filing of the writ petition as another weapon in his armour to try and get the price reduced for the land. Such conduct of any person to abuse the judicial process cannot be ignored or left unpunished.
Know Thy Judge | Justice Chandra Dhari Singh: A symbol of Perseverance and Legal Brilliance
Justice C.D. Singh, who hails from Sultanpur is a first-generation lawyer and has established a name for himself in the legal fraternity for his tenacity. Justice C.D. Singh’s journey from an advocate to a Judge of Allahabad High Court and later Delhi High Court, has made him a symbol of perseverance and dedication for anyone who aspires to succeed in law.
‘Best interest of the child has to be determined by considering all relevant circumstances’; Delhi High Court denies interim custody of child to father
The timing, duration, and whether oversight of a child counsellor is required during visitation by a non-custodial parent, is a call that the Court has to take bearing in mind, the best interest of the child.