Tejas Karia, Partner, SAM appointed as Judge of Delhi High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended his appointment on 29-08-2024.
Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court grants custody parole to jailed MP Abdul Rashid to attend parliamentary session
The question in the present matter is whether the petitioner/applicant is to be granted custody parole to enable him to attend the Parliament session.
Delhi High Court declares PETER ENGLAND as well-known trade mark
Considering the widespread promotional and advertisement activities undertaken by the plaintiff, it is apparent that the trade mark ‘PETER ENGLAND’ has become the single source identifier of the plaintiff and its goods and services.
Section 29A of Representation of People Act, 1951 does not confer upon ECI to supervise internal elections of registered political party: Delhi HC
It is not for the Election Commission of India (‘ECI’) to resolve internal management disputes of political parties and in case of any grievance, the remedy may lie in taking recourse to filing a declaratory suit or any other appropriate civil remedy.
Delhi High Court grants ad interim injunction to leading pharmaceutical company NOVARTIS; restrains use of NOVITAS mark
The plaintiffs submitted that the confusingly similar trade mark in the field of pharmaceuticals, create greater injury as compared to products and services in other fields.
Supreme Court transfers all petitions challenging CLAT 2025 results to Delhi High Court
Common Law Admission Test-2025 (CLAT-2025) was held in December 2024 for admissions to undergraduate and post-graduate law courses in various National Law Universities. However, petitions were instituted before various High Courts challenging the results.
Persons not having birth certificate due to socio-economic backwardness cannot be denied opportunity of competing in sporting events: Delhi HC
“This Court cannot be oblivious of the fact that on account of socio-economic backwardness, it may not have been feasible in some cases, to obtain the birth certificates/other documents evidencing the age of the person within certain years from the date of birth.”
Mere threats not with intention to cause alarm would not constitute criminal intimidation; Delhi High Court upholds discharge of accused in sexual assault case
While framing of charges, the Court ought to look at the limited aspect of whether, given the material placed before it, there is grave suspicion against the accused which is not properly explained. Though, for the purpose of conviction, the same must be proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Delhi HC directs DLSA to ensure appropriate mechanism to monitor appearance of legal aid counsels; consider establishing mechanism to report non-representation
“The present judgment is only an attempt to put in place a mechanism to address delays caused by the non-appearance of legal aid counsels and to prevent the dismissal of cases involving individuals who are already vulnerable and seeking justice.”
Rohini Court injuncts counterfeiter from infringing Ghadi’s packaging and tagline ‘Pahle Istemal Karen Fir Viswash Karen’
The Court held that the defendant had no real prospect of successfully defending their claim for tagline “Hamesha Istemaal Kare or Kapde Me Chamak Paaye”; and there was no other compelling reason as to why the Ghadi’s claim should not be disposed of before recording of oral evidence vide a summary judgment.
Human Rights Commissions not meant to be ‘toothless tigers’; must be ‘fierce defenders’ safeguarding the right to live without fear and with dignity: Delhi HC
Human rights are not ordinary rights. These rights are integral to Article 21, which recognizes the right to life. The reports and recommendations of Human Rights Commissions are needed to be treated with seriousness and not rendered edentulous or pointless.
‘Disdainful disregard’ by the Government of its constitutional obligation; Delhi High Court slams Delhi Govt for delaying 14 CAG Reports
The Court observed that there has been an inordinate delay on the part of the Government of NCT of Delhi in taking requisite steps for laying the CAG Reports before the Legislative Assembly.
Sexual assault against minors also attacks their innocence and sense of safety; often leave permanent psychological scars: Delhi HC dismisses bail application of POCSO accused
“It is a stark reminder of an unfortunate reality frequently observed by courts, where acts of sexual assault against children were often committed by individuals who occupy positions of trust or confidence in the child’s life. Such relationships of familiarity and trust not only provide perpetrators access to the child but also magnify the betrayal and lasting impact of the crime.”
‘Casual approach unmindful of law of limitation’; Delhi HC denies condonation of delay to Railways in appeal against compensation of Rs 6 Lakhs
“Consideration to condone can be made only if there is a reasonable explanation and the condonation cannot be merely because the appellant is a Government body where procedural and bureaucratic delays are well known.”
Delhi High Court rejects anticipatory bail to wife accused of inflicting severe burns on husband with boiling water and red chilli powder
Men who are victims of violence at the hands of their wives often face unique difficulties, including societal disbelief and the stigma associated with being perceived as a victim. Such stereotypes perpetuate the erroneous belief that men cannot suffer violence in domestic relationships.
Delhi HC grants bail to four co-owners of coaching centre basement in flooding case leading to death of three civil services aspirants
The Court directed the applicants (‘accused persons’) to make their voluntary donation of Rs. 5 lakhs with Delhi State Legal Services Authority (‘DSLSA’), within two weeks, towards the welfare of the families of the deceased. The member secretary, DSLSA, shall then consider the claims from the families of deceased and issue direction for disbursal of the said amount after due consideration.
Consent to engage in physical relations does not extend to misuse of a person’s private moments in an inappropriate manner: Delhi High Court
The assertion made in the bail application that the complainant, “being a married woman, was mature and intelligent enough to understand the significance and consequences of her actions” is a specious argument that cannot absolve the accused of the allegations levelled against him.
Considerations for bail cannot be same in cases involving anti-national activities, terrorism and involvement with dreaded gangsters: Delhi HC dismisses bail petition of UAPA accused
“This Court while acknowledging that speedy trial is necessary as a Constitutional prescription, observes that in cases involving anti-national activities and terrorism on an international scale, long incarceration in itself ought not to lead to enlargement on bail, when facts showed involvement in such activities which can have a national and transnational impact.”
‘Identical marks, identical goods/services and identical target consumers’: Delhi HC grants relief in favour of Rapido in trade mark dispute
“It is clear that the impugned mark has been adopted by Respondent 1 dishonestly to trade upon the goodwill and reputation of the petitioner under the RAPIDO marks and to associate itself with the petitioner.”
BHARAT GATE mark is deceptively similar to INDIA GATE; Delhi High Court restores injunction
The marks INDIA GATE and BHARAT GATE convey the same meaning and the difference in trade dress between the marks as visually depicted on the packages of the appellant’s and respondent’s products would not mitigate the confusion created by the infringement.