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YouTuber Dhruv Rathee proposes to blur Dabur’s Real Juice packet in Video; Calcutta HC agrees for exploring amicable settlement

Dhruv Rathee uploaded a video on his YouTube channel claiming that the consumption of packaged fruit juices leads to type II diabetes and that drinking packaged fruit juices leads to hair loss and is harmful if consumed.

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Calcutta High Court affirms rejection of Section 125 CrPC maintenance claim in absence of prima facie proof of marriage

The Calcutta High Court stated that the documents presented by the petitioner which mention her as wife are mere declarations, subject to proof, if challenged.

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Delhi High Court upholds GNCTD’s jurisdiction over UCMSB-Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital administration

Delhi High Court affirmed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi’s (GNCTD) authority over the administration of the UCMSB-GTB Hospital. The ruling solidifies the GNCTD’s jurisdiction in healthcare governance, setting a significant precedent for future administrative matters in the capital region.

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Delhi High Court rules eviction of son and daughter-in-Law; Directs son to pay Rs. 10,000 monthly maintenance under Senior Citizen Act

Rule 22(3)(1) of the Delhi Senior Citizens Rules outlines a procedure for eviction from a senior citizen’s property and sub-rule (iv) allows the authority to conduct summary proceedings and order eviction of a son, daughter, or legal heir for non-maintenance and ill-treatment.

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Delhi High Court grants interim injunction to TiE Inc for its mark ‘TIE’/ ‘TiE Global’/ ‘THE INDUS ENTREPRENEUR’

“Balance of convenience lies in favour of plaintiff, and they are likely to suffer irreparable harm in case the injunction, as prayed for, is not granted.”

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‘Pardanashin Woman is not religious but legal concept’; Delhi High Court upholds police authority and women’s dignity beyond veil

In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court unequivocally dismissed the antiquated notion of ‘pardanashin,’ affirming that a woman’s dignity transcends cultural stereotypes like the veil. Upholding fundamental rights, the court emphasized that dignity is intrinsic to every individual, irrespective of religious practices.

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‘Issuance of Rule Nisi and posting bail applications after weeks without adverting to merits be curbed immediately’; Directions in Satender Kumar Antil to be followed: Gujarat HC

“The bail applications should be disposed of within two weeks and applications for anticipatory bail are to be disposed of within six weeks”.

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Delhi High Court dismisses petition challenging normalization process adopted by NTA in JEE (Main) Exam

“To iron out the discrepancy which arises as a result of the unavoidable possibility of different papers being of different difficulty levels that the process of normalization is adopted. Individual discomfitures are inevitable in such a process and cannot afford a basis to unseat the entire examination.”

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Dishonest official deserves no sympathy and leniency; Rajasthan HC upholds suspension order of Sarpanch who was caught red-handed accepting bribe

“In the cases in which an office bearer or an officer is caught red handed and is being proceeded under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, there is no scope of taking a lenient view.”

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Calcutta High Court affirms Canara Bank’s obligation to reimburse Municipal Taxes and Surcharges as per consent decree

Calcutta High Court acknowledged the lack of evidence regarding the actual amount paid by the decree-holder to the Kolkata Municipal Corporation on behalf of the bank and directed the decree-holder to provide evidence of payments to KMC.

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Delhi HC sets aside CIC order allowing disclosure of exemption sought by Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra for its donations

“The information pertaining to an assessee cannot be granted under the Right to Information Act, 2005 in view of Section 138(1)(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.”

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‘No obligation to disclose juvenile offences in employment cases’; Delhi High Court sets aside memo for non-disclosure under JJ Act

Delhi High Court highlighted the commitment to upholding the principles of juvenile justice and protecting individuals from undue repercussions for offenses committed during their minority.

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Delhi High Court denies bail in alleged forced trafficking and prostitution ring involving Uzbekistan nationals

Delhi High Court noted that the trial in the instant case is at a very initial stage and charges have not been framed yet by the Trial Court, and there are 34 prosecution witnesses to be examined who are prone to influence and pressure.

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‘Does not align with Third Party Usage Guidelines for Oracle Trade Marks’; Delhi HC restrains Sonoo Jaiswal from using Oracle’s mark ‘JAVA’ in domain name ‘javatpoint’

“If ‘JAVA’ is being used by defendants in a way that capitalizes on its trade mark value established by plaintiff, and not merely in reference to the programming language, then it constitutes infringement.”

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Calcutta High Court holds Directors liable for dishonored cheque despite company’s “struck-off” status

The Calcutta High Court opined that the trial court failed to consider the provisions of Section 65 which allow for alternate methods of service when due diligence fails.

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Fake Doctors | Orissa HC asks Odisha Council for Medical Registration President to appear in person for explaining effective solutions

The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, was previously directed to come up with a comprehensive plan for conducting a survey to ascertain that every allopathic doctor practicing in Odisha possesses proper and relevant qualification.

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Calcutta High Court quashes Defamation proceeding against altruist monk in absence of essential elements

“Criminal defamation is not a disproportionate restriction on free speech, because protection of reputation is a fundamental right as well as a human right.”

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Calcutta High Court determines applicable interest rate based on amended Section 31(7)(b) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act

Calcutta High Court applied the amended Section 31(7)(b) for determining the interest rate after considering the silence of the Award on the interest issue and the subsequent execution proceedings filed after the 2016 amendment.

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Punjab and Haryana High Court | HSIIDC to assign reasons for cancelling auction of highest bidder

The petitioner asserted that the petitioner was not informed of any reasons/grounds on which his bid got rejected, and that HSIIDC also did not pass any formal order in this regard.

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‘Purely a governmental function’; Delhi HC disposes of petition seeking to allocate a 24-hours Sindhi Channel on Doordarshan

“Respondents shall make every possible effort and endeavour to open a new Doordarshan Channel for the Sindhi Community in the future as per policy and other guidelines.”