NLUD appoints Sanjay Vashishtha as a standing counsel of NLUD at Delhi High Court
National Law University, Delhi has appointed Sanjay Vashishtha as standing counsel of NLUD at Delhi High Court. Mr. Sanjay Vashishtha is
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Delhi High Court directs GNCTD to undertake special recruitment drive for filling up backlog of vacancies for Persons with Disabilities
The present PIL was filed by the National Federation of the Blind challenging the inaction on the part of the State (respondent) in filling up the vacancies which are reserved for Blind and Low Vision candidates.
Delhi High Court reprimands owners of TVF web series ‘College Romance’ over “obscene, lascivious and profane language”
The Delhi High Court upheld the order of ASJ to register an FIR under the provision of the Information Technology Act, 2000 against the petitioner, however, clarified that the same does not include the direction to arrest any of the accused or petitioner.
Delhi High Court directs the Passport Authority to expeditiously decide Mehbooba Mufti’s fresh passport application
The Central Government Standing Counsel apprised the Court of the order dated 02-03-2023 which had set aside the order dated 26-03-2021 and remanded back the matter to the Passport office for re-examination.
Delhi High Court grants bail to an accused alleged of duping customers into taking loans through Chinese mobile application ‘Agile Loan’
It is the case of the prosecution that the present applicant helped other Chinese nationals who were responsible for building the loan app and facilitating the opening of bank accounts of non-existent companies for the transfer of duped money.
Delhi High Court holds plea regarding ‘invalidity of registrations’ granted in favour of the trademark BURGER KING as untenable
Delhi High Court observed that no issue regarding the validity of the registrations of trademarks of the plaintiff is liable to be framed in the facts and circumstances of the present case.
Delhi High Court discusses on the distinction between ‘descriptive’ and ‘suggestive’ trademarks in the context of the mark ROYAL and its use in relation to rice
Delhi High Court observed that the use of the word ‘ROYAL’ appears to be only in the form of depicting the quality of the rice. The use of the word ‘ZABREEN’ prominently on its packaging is sufficient to take the defendant out of the mischief of infringement and passing off.
Celebration of ‘Cow Hug Day’ a policy matter; Delhi High Court dismisses plea challenging withdrawal notification by Animal Welfare Board
AWBI stated that Cow Hug Day shall be celebrated on 14-02-2023 as the Cow is the backbone of Indian culture and rural economy, sustains our life, represent cattle wealth and biodiversity.
Non-signatory parties can be subjected to arbitration in accordance with Doctrine of Group of Companies: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court held that non-signatory or third party could be subjected to arbitration proceedings without their prior consent. It was necessary to examine the touchstone of direct relationship of signatory parties to the arbitration agreement, forming part of a composite transaction.
Justice Amit Sharma takes oath as permanent judge of Delhi High Court
On 03-03-2023, the President of India has appointed Shri Justice Amit Sharma, Additional Judge of Delhi High Court to be the Judge
Delhi High Court| Pendency of a partition suit by the son against his parents is no deterrent to the proceedings under Senior Citizens Act, 2007
Senior Citizens have every right to protect themselves and in case of ill-treatment and abuse by their children/ legal heirs, can approach the Maintenance Tribunal for their eviction from their property of any kind, which includes both Ancestral as well as Self Acquired Property.
NGT to strictly abide by the RTI application and provision of RTI law, directs Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court stated that National Green Tribunal is a national tribunal, and hence, its RTI cell should function properly in accordance with the timelines and rules prescribed under the RTI Act and Rules.
[JEE Advanced 2022] Delhi High Court allows a meritorious EWS student to continue his course against a supernumerary seat provisionally allotted on default of seat allocation fee payment
The supernumerary seat was created by the respondents on their own and there was no direction for same in the interim order, thus, the caveat in the interim order that no equities would flow in favour of the petitioner, will not come in the way of the petitioner’s continuation against the said seat.
Agnipath has an objective of creating an Armed Force which is agile, youthful, physically fit, and mentally alert; Delhi High Court upholds the constitutional validity of Agnipath scheme
The Agniveer Scheme will increase the ‘leader to led ratio from 1.1 to 1.28; a ratio that would aspire confidence and would ease the pressure of the forces on the ground.
Delhi High Court clarifies the position of Res Judicata with respect to Section 11 of the Arbitration Act
Delhi High Court was of the view that it would be within its right to dismiss the petition at the threshold if the petition is not maintainable, otherwise an unacceptable position of law would arise where despite a petition being not maintainable due to lack of territorial jurisdiction would need to be entertained.
Delhi High Court allows late registration of a class XI student for Board exams with CISCE subject to payment of pending fees
The Court remarked that any order/direction passed by the instant Court may not be construed as extending any concession to the student in payment of fees to the school, which is a private unaided school.
Delhi High Court | Uniform for advocates to have white band not black ties; Interns to wear white shirt and black ties along with black pants and black coats
Under the Advocates Act, 1961, Section 49 vests powers in the Bar Council of India to make rules over a variety of subject matters.
Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking a direction to conduct a “Special Audit” of all the financial affairs of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee and Guru Harkrishan Public School (New Delhi) Society
The DSG Management Committee and the GHPS Society are formed and governed by the DSG Act, a central piece of legislation, which has no provision for conducting an audit by the CAG.
Classification of posts and determination of pay structure falls within Executive’s exclusive domain, Courts and Tribunals should not interfere; Supreme Court reiterates
“The wisdom and advisability of the Courts in the matters concerning the finance, are ordinarily not amenable to judicial review unless a gross case of arbitrariness or unfairness is established by the aggrieved party.”, observed Supreme Court
Delhi High Court permits Kabaddi players to travel to Iran to participate in Junior World Kabaddi Championship (Boys) after SAI rejected participation on medical grounds
The petition was filed by Mr. Rohit Kumar and Mr. Narender, Kabaddi players being selected for the Junior World Championship (Boys) which is scheduled to commence on 26-02-2023 at Urmia, Iran.