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Delhi High Court directs 1 Month custody for man who intimidated Local Commissioner during Court-Ordered Inspection
It is the case of contemnor that the alleged object was not a firearm, but a toy gun used to scare away stray animals and the said toy gun was lying on the office table prior to the inspection, which unintentionally got mixed with a pile of papers.
A Critique of Delhi Race Club Judgment — How Cheating and Breach of Trust Can Coexist
by Nipun Arora* and Mahi Agrawal**
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.
Telecommunication towers not ‘immovable property’ under Section 17(5)(d) of CGST Act; Delhi High Court quashes ₹5454 crore GST demand
The expression “plant and machinery” has been defined by the Explanation appearing in Section 17(5) of CGST Act to mean apparatus, equipment and machinery fixed to earth by foundation or structural support. However, it specifically excludes telecommunication towers from the ambit of the expression “plant and machinery”.
Delhi High Court grants injunction in favor of Yahoo Inc. against trademark infringement by ‘YAAHOO!’ Mouth Freshener
Yahoo Inc.’s investigation revealed that the defendant was producing a mouth freshener under the name “YAAHOO! Mouth Freshener.” that closely resembled the established trademark “YAHOO!”, leading to allegations of trademark infringement and passing off.
Delhi High Court grants permanent injunction to Sporta Technologies, ruling against ‘Dream11’ logo infringement
The impugned mark, “DREAM11”, is clearly used as the domain name of the defendant’s website and its logo. The description of the defendant’s platform as contained on its website reveals that its services are identical to those of Sporta Technologies.
[Kolkata Rape and Murder] Calcutta High Court directs submission of Photographic Evidence to ensure preservation of RG Kar Hospital Crime Scene
Calcutta High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the vandalism at RG Kar Hospital, ordering the State to submit an affidavit with photographic evidence to ensure the crime scene remains intact.
High Courts Monthly Round Up| 100+ Legal Stories including Cow Hug Day; Doctrine of Group of Companies; Navratri Celebrations; Right to be Forgotten; Bhim Army, Air India and more [March 2023]
Catch up on all the latest and important legal updates compiled from High Court judgments delivered all over India in March, 2023.
Eknath Shinde versus Uddhav Thackeray| Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal lays down issues for consideration before the Supreme Court
On the question of reference, the coram on 17-02-2023 had stated that the matter could not be decided in isolation and divorced from the facts of the case and same needed to be decided along with the merits of the case.
In a suit for partition, the heads of all the branches are necessary parties: Bom HC
Bombay High Court: Mangesh S. Patil, J., decided on the following questions for consideration: Whether in a suit for partition and possession