Is Working “for” an organisation same as working “in” it as an employee? Delhi High Court rules
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The petitioner, a law graduate, was appointed as Assistant Director (Legal) in BIS in 2021 after due scrutiny by a selection committee. In 2024, her services were terminated on the ground that her earlier experience as an advocate for a private university did not meet the prescribed eligibility of working in a government or autonomous body.

Own Name Defence in Trade Marks
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The appellant, Vasundhra Jewellers Pvt. Ltd., incorporated in 1999, claims continuous use and registration of the mark VASUNDHRA for jewellery, while the respondent, Vasundhara Fashion Jewellery LLP, incorporated in 2016, traces its mark VASUNDHARA to its founder Vasundhara Mantri, who has used the name in business since 2001.

Ex MLA Residence Firing
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The case relates to an FIR based on the complaint of a security guard at the residence of Ex-MLA from Faridkot, Punjab alleging open firing by two unidentified men at the main gate of the premises.

CUET-PG answer key challenge
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The main dispute arose from two allegedly flawed questions in the CUET (PG)-2025 Psychology paper. The petitioners claimed that the official answer key provided incorrect or academically debatable answers, adversely affecting their scores seeking judicial intervention to ensure fair evaluation and correction of the final key.

Kannappa
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The film Kannappa is based on religious folkfare about Lord Shiva and his devoted follower, capturing the journey of the follower and his transformation in exploring spirituality.

unauthorized construction
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The core issue in the case was the ongoing unauthorized construction at a property in Gali No. 9, Chuna Mandi, Paharganj, Delhi. The petitioner sought court directions to halt the illegal activity and ensure enforcement.

Reliance Industries Dynamic Injunction
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The defendants were found to be commercially manufacturing, marketing, and selling various FMCG products. These include Poha, Wheat Flour, Makhana, Pulses, Lentils, Salt, and similar goods. They did so using Reliance’s well-known and registered ‘RELIANCE’ and ‘JIO’ trademarks without authorization.

Valid TDS payment triggers fresh period of limitation
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The dispute arose from unpaid advertising invoices raised by Planet Advertising Pvt. Ltd. between July and November 2014 for campaigns executed for Ambience Pvt. Ltd. The plaintiff claimed Rs. 1.03 crore, asserting that part-payment, backdated purchase orders, and TDS deductions extended the limitation period.

relief to Birkenstock
Case BriefsHigh Courts

In March 2025, Birkenstock discovered large-scale counterfeiting of its footwear originating from rural Agra, with products infiltrating Delhi markets like Karol Bagh and Tilak Nagar. Investigations confirmed defendants 2 to 4 were manufacturing and distributing counterfeit BIRKENSTOCK sandals.

Celebi's Security Clearance
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Celebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd. and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt. Ltd., subsidiaries of Turkish firm Celebi Aviation Holding, provide ground and cargo handling services at major Indian airports, including IGI Airport, Delhi. Their security clearances were revoked by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on 15-05-2025, based on classified intelligence inputs.

Hotel Swagath
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Plaintiff is operating popular hotels and restaurants under the name “Swagath” in New Delhi and franchise models across North India and the defendant, Hotel Swagath, is a Telangana-based hotel group established in 1991, with 11 operational outlets.

Dynamic+ Injunction JioStar India
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The present cause of action arose on 26-05-2025 when the plaintiff discovered that rogue websites were unlawfully streaming IPL 2025 matches without authorization. Given the plaintiff’s exclusive rights over such content, the plaintiff reasonably apprehends similar unlawful streaming during the upcoming India Tour of England 2025.

Delhi High Court on post-employment restriction
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The negative covenant post termination of the employment can be granted only to protect the confidential and proprietary information of the employer or to restrain the employee from soliciting the clients of the employer.”

Delhi High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Even though the cheque return memo may mention its reason for dishonor as “insufficient funds”, the fact remains that, the petitioners’ account was frozen by the CGST Department, and thus, it could not be said to be “maintained” by them.”

Delhi High Court
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“Mere reliance on sales figures, promotional expenditure, or broad assertions of popularity, without cogent documentary substantiation connecting such use exclusively to the mark “ONE FOR ALL”, is insufficient.”

Delhi High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court observed that filing complaints against unauthorized construction by advocates themselves, coupled with writ petitions submitted without the signatures of the purported litigants, amounts to a clear abuse and misuse of the judicial process.

Delhi High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

On 28-05-2024, the complainant while flying from Indore to Delhi alleged that co-passenger stared at her persistently, causing discomfort.

Delhi High Court Arbitration Rules 2023
Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

Delhi High Court has unveiled the Draft Arbitration Rules, 2023, inviting public feedback until 05-07-2025. The draft aims at streamlining arbitration procedures and enhancing institutional efficiency, laying down comprehensive filing norms, encouraging institutional arbitration, and more.

Delhi High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The inability to engage in full-time or gainful employment by wife cannot be viewed as a voluntary choice but must be seen considering the practical limitations imposed by her dual responsibilities.

Delhi High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The central dispute involved RBI’s cancellation of Shabros Finvest Pvt. Ltd.’s NBFC registration for allegedly failing to meet the prescribed Net Owned Fund (NOF) requirement.