Delhi HC streamlines procedures for handling contempt cases
Proceedings of contempt can only be initiated within 1 year of the act of contempt.
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‘Migrated Gas’ extraction by Reliance Industries violated Public Trust Doctrine; Delhi High Court sets aside arbitral award
RIL has extracted the ‘Migrated Gas’, however, the said extraction/ exploration of the ‘Migrated Gas’ without any ‘explicit and express permission’ cannot be said to have been in ‘most efficient manner for betterment of the Union’, which did not belong to it and which did not entitle them to reaping any profits therefrom.
Delhi High Court raises doubts on the alleged shooting FIR lodged by nightclub mogul; refers matter to the Trial Court to decide
The complainant is asserted to be an extremely influential person, who runs a number of famous Night Clubs in Delhi and has close proximity with high-ranking police officials and deep-rooted connections with gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar.
Mobile phone unlocking is mere ‘configuration’ for export; Not ‘taken into use’ under Duty Drawback Rules: Delhi High Court
The development of standards in the field of telecommunication which enables usage of mobile phones across countries may be rendered ineffective if such configuration is held to the detriment of the OEM or the traders/exporters.
Despite acknowledging ECL’s violations, RBI failed to act; Delhi High Court upholds direction to RBI to intervene
It is an elementary principle that when a public authority is vested with specific powers, it is duty bound to act accordingly. Therefore, any failure to exercise statutory powers gives rise to a cause of action to secure performance of such duty by way of issuance of writ of mandamus under Article 226.
Proximity at workplace results in consensual relationships which on turning sour get reported as crimes; Delhi High Court grants bail
A perusal of Charge-sheet shows that the Applicant and the Complainant were in a relationship for more than one year. However, as per the Complainant eventually the attitude of Petitioner/Complainant changed, and he started ill-treating and blackmailing her.
Non-Filing of Arbitral Award renders Section 34 petition ‘non-est’; Limitation continues: Delhi High Court
Mere procedural errors or defects, thus, would not render the filing of an application under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act to be treated as a non-est filing. Standalone defects cannot make an application filed under Section 34 of the A&C Act to be declared as non-est but only cumulatively.
Delhi High Court analyses the precise definition of the word “forthwith” in Section 50 CrPC; Sets aside arrest due to non-compliance
Sufficient time must be given to an arrestee after the grounds of arrest have been served upon him in writing, to enable the arrestee to engage and confer with legal counsel, the test being that the arrestee must have meaningful opportunity to resist his remand to police custody or judicial custody.
Delhi High Court upholds Section 132 of Companies Act; validates NFRA Rules on auditor accountability
By instituting a more structured and stringent framework, Section 132 ensures that audit firms and professionals adhere to internationally recognized standards, thereby fostering greater transparency, accountability, and confidence in financial reporting.
Delhi High Court sets aside PMLA proceedings by ED against Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd. in view of Section 32A of IBC
A plain reading of Section 32A IBC reveals that once a resolution plan is approved under Section 31, the Corporate Debtor shall not be prosecuted for an offence committed prior to the commencement of the CIRP. However, this immunity does not extend to the erstwhile officers and persons responsible for the conduct of its business prior to CIRP.
Delhi High Court reschedules Bar Association elections to 28-02-2025 following Supreme Court directives
The Supreme Court, in its order dated 19-12-2024, provided specific guidelines regarding the reservation of posts for women and the election process. These directions necessitated a review of the existing election framework by the Delhi High Court, which had earlier scheduled the elections for 07-02-2025.
Delhi HC rejects plea against ‘2020 Delhi’ movie trailer allegedly based on 2020 Delhi Riots, calls petition ‘premature’
The petitions raise a common grievance that a Movie titled as “2020 Delhi” of which a ‘trailer’ is accessible on social media, depicts a highly prejudicial and distorted account of the riots that took place in North-East Delhi in February, 2020, and thereby create a false and disruptive narrative having serious repercussions.
Delhi High Court upholds deductibility of license fees paid by Remfry & Sagar for use of founder’s name and goodwill under Section 37 IT Act
A payment made for use of goodwill cannot possibly be viewed as being an illegal purpose or one prohibited by law. A person would be obliged to part with consideration for the use of goodwill if it seeks to derive benefit and advantage therefrom.
‘Fully aware of the familial relationship’; Delhi High Court declines to quash Section 376 FIR, finds prima facie case
There was no compelling material or evidence placed on record to establish that the continuation of criminal proceedings in the present case amounts to an abuse of the process of law
Delhi High Court denies bail to accused in fake anti-cancer drug racket and counterfeit Keytruda and Opdyta injections
An entire syndicate with established network and properly defined roles exists and operates at different levels, which, when taken into consideration in entirety, clearly indicates that the proceeds of crime are more than Rs. 1 Crore.
Releasing pleadings and documents to media before Courts had the opportunity to consider the same, is not acceptable: Delhi High Court
The language in the legal notice completely scandalises the Court and raises baseless allegations and aspersions against the administration of justice by the Court by raising doubts about the functioning of the Registry of this Court.
Support to terrorist organization monetarily or in the form of networking prohibited; Delhi High Court rejects bail appeal of LeT accused
When a terrorist organization like LeT is involved, which has already taken responsibility for various terror attacks in India, the tacit or active support to such an organization cannot be condoned in any manner.
Delhi High Court directs State to reinstate CISF candidate acquitted of criminal charges
The Court observed that the petitioner truthfully disclosed the pendency of a criminal case against him, when during the training, he along with other candidates were directed to furnish the relevant information.
Delhi High Court grants injunction against Miss Malini Entertainment for copyright infringement in Kareena Kapoor’s ‘What Women Want’ Case
The plaintiff was shocked to find that the defendant unilaterally uploaded a short video clip of the interview on Instagram without prior approval displaying the defendant’s logo, ‘Miss Malini,’ while deliberately obscuring the plaintiff’s ‘Mirchi®’ logo, violating the agreement on usage permissions.
Delhi High Court grants injunction in favor of IKEA in trademark infringement case against IKEY
The similarity between the conflicting marks ‘IKEA’ and ‘IKEY’ is such that it cannot be mere co-incidence and a case of ignorance.