Simranjeet, Author at SCC Times

‘Pay Rs 5 lakh compensation each to two acid attack victims’; Delhi High Court directs DSLSA to bring forward employment prospects in Department of Delhi Govt

In cases of heinous crimes such like rape and acid attack, conviction can be solely premised upon the testimony of the victim/prosecutrix, but the deposition must be trustworthy, unblemished, credible, and sterling quality.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court asks Judges to prioritize criminal cases, appeals, revisions pending against MPs, MLAs

The Court requested all the Judges to refrain from adjourning the subject cases except for rare and compelling reasons.

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Delhi High Court restrains Ashirvad Pipes from using marks similar to Jaguar’s ‘ARTIZE’ and ‘TIAARA’ marks in relation to sanitaryware

Defendant earlier using the mark “Ashirvad by Aliaxis” and adopting “ARTISTRY” only after plaintiff’s “ARTIZE” mark gained repute, prima facie, shows that there is a conscious attempt to ride on plaintiff’s reputation.

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‘Pendency of a criminal case cannot be a ground to refuse renewal of passport’; Telangana HC directs renewal for a period of ten years

Respondent 2’s act is contrary to the procedure laid down under the Passports Act, 1967 and the principle laid down by the Supreme Court in Vangala Kasturi Rangacharyulu v. CBI, 2021 SCC OnLine SC 3549.

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Delhi High Court declares ‘HALDIRAM’ as “well-known mark” in respect of food items, restaurants, eateries

After considering the inventory of the infringing products and the conduct of defendants, the Court decreed the suit in favour of plaintiff for Rs 50 lakh on account of damages and Rs 2 lakh are awarded as costs.

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Notify the Child Protection Policy in the State of Assam by June 24 : Gauhati High Court urges State Government

The inordinate delay in finalization of the agency for conducting social audit does not appear to be in public interest, therefore, the Government is granted liberty to explore alternatives for appointing persons for conducting social audit.

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[Money Laundering] ‘Glaring case of faulty investigation coloured with motivation/attempt to ensure certain persons go scot-free’; Delhi Court issues notice to IO

In the present case, there is not only undue, unwarranted and unexplained delay for over 9 to 10 years in presenting the charge-sheet or complaint, but also, the investigation is also faulty.

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‘Petition filed due to misguided over enthusiasm’; Patna HC dismisses plea by a lawyer challenging Sections 2, 9, 12, 18 of the Constitution (101st Amendment) Act, 2016

The public interest asserted cannot be entertained since dealers registered under earlier VAT regime, now shifted to GST regime, by virtue of Constitution (101st Amendment) Act, 2016 cannot be said to be a marginalized section, who are incapable of agitating their rights before the courts of law.

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Imposing two different punishments for two teachers of the same university for identical allegations of plagiarism is ‘shocking’: Delhi High Court

Plagiarism by any stretch of imagination will remain plagiarism, irrespective of where the material had been copied from and the quantum of such material copied, will not have any bearing or impact on the alleged misconduct of plagiarism itself.

Cases Reported Never Reported Judgments

Never Reported Judgment | Karta cannot start a business attendant with risks and charge joint family property with payment of monies borrowed for business [(1953) 1 SCC 241]

This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment dating back to the year 1953 on rights/powers/duties of a Karta in relation to joint family property.

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Calling wife ‘bhoot’, ‘pisach’ not cruelty; Patna High Court sets aside husband’s conviction u/s 498-A IPC

The case under 498-A of the Penal Code, 1860 seems to be the outcome of a personal grudge and differences between both the parties.

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Chairman, MD, ED, of private banks are public servants; Telangana HC allows prosecution of officials under Prevention of Corruption Act

The Special Judge for CBI Cases, Hyderabad, failed to appreciate the facts and circumstances and held that respondents are not public servants and accordingly exonerated them from offences under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

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Delhi High Court restrains use of mark ‘Wow Punjabi’ being identical/deceptively similar to mark ‘Wow! Momo’

Plaintiff, Wow Momo made out prima facie case for grant of ex parte ad interim injunction and balance of convenience also lies in favour of plaintiff.

Congress's plea against tax reassessment proceedings dismissed

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Delhi High Court dismisses another plea by Indian National Congress against tax reassessment proceedings for four years

Indian National Congress objected to the tax reassessment proceedings stating that they are time-barred.

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Orders passed by tribunals under Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 also amenable to challenge under Article 227: Delhi High Court

The orders passed by the tribunals and the judicial acts by administrative bodies or authorities or persons exercising quasi-judicial functions are all amenable to challenge under Article 226 of the Constitution.

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Wife openly humiliating husband, calling him impotent in front of family members amounts to mental cruelty: Delhi HC grants divorce to husband

A wife’s withdrawal from matrimonial relationship unilaterally without any reason thereby depriving husband of conjugal bliss, since October 2013 till date, can only be inferred as an act of cruelty.

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Delhi High Court passes dynamic injunction in favour of Viacom 18, restraining rogue websites from illegally streaming IPL Events

It is essential for the legal framework to remain vigilant and responsive to challenges presented by digital piracy, ensuring that protections afforded to copyright and intellectual property are not only theoretical but also enforceable and practical in safeguarding rights and interests of rightful owners.

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Examination system does not permit students being penalized for having poor handwriting: Delhi High Court

If the handwriting of a candidate is very poor, an individual examiner may be excused if she/he so observes, on the answer sheet. At the same time, if the handwriting is at all intelligible, the student is entitled to be marked for the answer.

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[Section 129-E, Customs Act] | Tribunal has discretion to dispense obligation to deposit duty/interest or penalty in cases of undue hardships: Delhi High Court

Section 129-E of Customs Act, 1962 makes it obligatory to deposit the duty/penalty pending the appeal and if a party does not comply either with the main Section or with any order that might be passed under the proviso, the Appellate Authority is fully competent to reject the appeal for non-compliance.

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Recognizing emotional toll of delays in rape cases is crucial; survivors’ appearance in courts for deposition must be minimum: Delhi High Court

The delay in administration of justice not only interferes with the healing process of rape victims, but also prolongs their journey towards closure and recovery of such traumatic experience.