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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.
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.
“Administrative bodies must have the freedom to establish and implement internal procedures and regulations that best suit their unique mandates and operational needs”
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.
“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.”
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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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.
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.
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.
Sublime Software Limited developed an app called “Briar”, which is a Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) which operates on a technology in which a person can directly send a message to another person even when there is no internet connectivity.
The Court was of the view that the only test in such extraordinary situations must be as to whether the medical treatment is actually availed of. Once the answer is in affirmative, the reimbursement must be full while dealing with such cases pertaining to COVID pandemic.
The Court stated that JJ Basti/cluster in question was not a notified JJ Basti as per DUSIB list of 675 Notified JJ Basti’s in Delhi, which further clarifies that the residents of the appellant-union are living illegally
The Delhi High Court stated that its immediate priority is to safeguard public safety and to ensure that the basic fire safety equipment, as mandated by law, is installed at the premises of private nursing homes.
The Court stated the petitioner is living and no one, including a physician, is permitted to cause death of another person by administering any lethal drug, even if the objective was to relieve the patient from pain and suffering.
The Delhi High Court took judicial notice of the fact that Dalai Lama had already expressed his apology to those who may have been offended by his action.
Since AISPL and the ASF Group had assumed responsibility for payments to be made to SPCPL, their impleadment was necessary for a comprehensive adjudication of the matter.
The Court stated that the impugned order was entirely against the compliance of provision under Order XI Rule 5 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 and spirit of Commercial Courts Act, 2015, thus, the documents brought on record were directed to be taken off the record.
“These allegations, which are not only unsupported by evidence but also seem to be driven by malice, undermine the integrity of the judicial process. The claims are made without any regard for truth and appear to be designed to manipulate or mislead”
Doctrine of legitimate expectation would be fully applicable to the facts of the present case and Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited cannot deny the payment of the additional cover of Rs.30 lakhs to the petitioners only for its own lethargy or inability to obtain the renewal of the subject policy within time.