Supreme Court orders AAP to vacate Delhi office premises on land allotted to Delhi HC by 15 June
Supreme Court was hearing a matter pertaining to judicial infrastructure and AAP’s alleged encroachment of land allotted to Delhi High Court.
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Delhi High Court dismisses Mahua Moitra’s defamation suit against MP Nishikant Dubey and Jai Dehadrai in Cash-for-Query Case
A defamation suit was filed by Mahua Moitra, a leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey and Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai seeking to restrain them from making defamatory statements against her regarding accepting bribes in exchange for raising questions in Parliament and sharing her parliamentary account login credentials.
[Investment Scam] Delhi HC directs removing of accounts impersonating Akshay Tanna, head at KKR Advisors, on social media to deceive public
“The unknown operators of the profiles and groups are not associated with Akshay Tanna or KKR Advisors India (P) Ltd. and have not been authorized in any manner to offer financial trading and investment related advice on their behalf.”
Delhi High Court upholds GNCTD’s jurisdiction over UCMSB-Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital administration
Delhi High Court affirmed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi’s (GNCTD) authority over the administration of the UCMSB-GTB Hospital. The ruling solidifies the GNCTD’s jurisdiction in healthcare governance, setting a significant precedent for future administrative matters in the capital region.
Delhi High Court rules eviction of son and daughter-in-Law; Directs son to pay Rs. 10,000 monthly maintenance under Senior Citizen Act
Rule 22(3)(1) of the Delhi Senior Citizens Rules outlines a procedure for eviction from a senior citizen’s property and sub-rule (iv) allows the authority to conduct summary proceedings and order eviction of a son, daughter, or legal heir for non-maintenance and ill-treatment.
Delhi High Court grants interim injunction to TiE Inc for its mark ‘TIE’/ ‘TiE Global’/ ‘THE INDUS ENTREPRENEUR’
“Balance of convenience lies in favour of plaintiff, and they are likely to suffer irreparable harm in case the injunction, as prayed for, is not granted.”
‘Pardanashin Woman is not religious but legal concept’; Delhi High Court upholds police authority and women’s dignity beyond veil
In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court unequivocally dismissed the antiquated notion of ‘pardanashin,’ affirming that a woman’s dignity transcends cultural stereotypes like the veil. Upholding fundamental rights, the court emphasized that dignity is intrinsic to every individual, irrespective of religious practices.
Delhi High Court dismisses petition challenging normalization process adopted by NTA in JEE (Main) Exam
“To iron out the discrepancy which arises as a result of the unavoidable possibility of different papers being of different difficulty levels that the process of normalization is adopted. Individual discomfitures are inevitable in such a process and cannot afford a basis to unseat the entire examination.”
Delhi HC sets aside CIC order allowing disclosure of exemption sought by Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra for its donations
“The information pertaining to an assessee cannot be granted under the Right to Information Act, 2005 in view of Section 138(1)(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.”
‘No obligation to disclose juvenile offences in employment cases’; Delhi High Court sets aside memo for non-disclosure under JJ Act
Delhi High Court highlighted the commitment to upholding the principles of juvenile justice and protecting individuals from undue repercussions for offenses committed during their minority.
Delhi High Court denies bail in alleged forced trafficking and prostitution ring involving Uzbekistan nationals
Delhi High Court noted that the trial in the instant case is at a very initial stage and charges have not been framed yet by the Trial Court, and there are 34 prosecution witnesses to be examined who are prone to influence and pressure.
Supreme Court grants bail to NDPS accused in custody for more than a year
Supreme Court directed the accused to report to the local Police Station twice in a month, and directed his passport to be deposited with the Investigating Officer /with the Court concerned
‘Does not align with Third Party Usage Guidelines for Oracle Trade Marks’; Delhi HC restrains Sonoo Jaiswal from using Oracle’s mark ‘JAVA’ in domain name ‘javatpoint’
“If ‘JAVA’ is being used by defendants in a way that capitalizes on its trade mark value established by plaintiff, and not merely in reference to the programming language, then it constitutes infringement.”
High Court Roundup February 2024 | Stories on Vyas ji Tehkhana; Ram Ki Janmabhoomi film; West Bengal Dental Council’s Election; SEBI’s Exit Policy; Freedom Fighters Pension; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts in February 2024
‘Purely a governmental function’; Delhi HC disposes of petition seeking to allocate a 24-hours Sindhi Channel on Doordarshan
“Respondents shall make every possible effort and endeavour to open a new Doordarshan Channel for the Sindhi Community in the future as per policy and other guidelines.”
Delhi High Court validates Delhi Medical Council’s mandate for allopathic physicians’ registration
A PIL was filed seeking quashing of a public notice dated 24-12-2023, issued by the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) mandating any person practicing modern scientific medicine (Allopathy) in Delhi must be registered with the DMC as per the Delhi Medical Council Act, 1997.
Delhi High Court upholds Delhi University student’s right to academic progress based on regulatory anomaly
The petitioner, a student enrolled in the B.A. (Hons.) English course at Kalindi College, Delhi University, filed a petition challenging the university’s refusal. The court directed the university to declare her second-semester examination result and permitted her to attempt the third-semester examination.
Delhi High Court dismisses Mahua Moitra’s plea to restrain media from privacy infringement; upholds freedom of press
Delhi High Court acknowledged the importance of balancing freedom of press and expression with the right to privacy, particularly for public figures like Mahua Moitra, the petitioner, a former elected Member of Parliament from Krishnanagar, West Bengal, affiliated with the All-India Trinamool Congress Party (AITC).
Dart Properties (P) Ltd. files for execution of Conciliated Agreement with Cinema Ventures (P) Ltd. for payment of outstanding amount; Delhi HC issues notice
“The protection of moratorium will not be available to the directors/officers of Cinema Ventures (P) Ltd. and execution proceedings can be filed against them.”
Delhi HC holds President, General Secretary of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee guilty of contempt for not paying salaries to staff, teachers
“The helpless employees and teachers have been repeatedly knocking on the doors of the Court and have been frustrated by respondents by giving undertakings, which they had no intention and means to comply with, and such undertakings were given merely to buy time.”