High Courts
Pendency Of Arbitration Does Not Bar Stamp Authorities From Initiating Proceedings Under Stamp Act: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that pendency of arbitral proceedings does not bar the of jurisdiction of Stamp Authorities from initiating proceedings under Indian Stamp Act, 1899.In Interplay between Arbitration Agreements under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, the Supreme Court while dealing with an unstamped agreement, held that insufficiency...
Any Person Has Right To Legally Import Second Hand Goods Bearing Trademark Of An Entity And Sell Them: Delhi High Court
“Any person in India has the right to legally import goods from abroad bearing the trademarks of an entity and sell the same in India,” the Delhi High Court has held.The right is however subject to such a person making complete disclosure to the buyer that the goods are second hand and are not covered by the original manufacturer's warranty, said Justice Amit Bansal.The ruling was made...
Punjab AG Maninderjit Singh Bedi To Hold Rank Of Cabinet Minister
The Punjab Government has officially conferred the rank of Cabinet Minister upon Advocate General Maninderjit Singh Bedi, with Chief Minister's approval. The decision, formalised through a government notification dated May 15, 2025, outlines the terms and conditions of his appointment and associated entitlements.According to the notification issued by the Department of Justice, Mr. Bedi...
DGP Can Review Disciplinary Action Exonerating Officer Within Reasonable Time When No Time Period Prescribed Under Punjab Police Rules: High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the Director General of Police (DGP) is empowered to review disciplinary proceedings, including orders exonerating police officers, within a reasonable period, even if no specific time frame is prescribed under the Punjab Police Rules.In the present case, the charge sheet was filed against the Police Officer in 2017 and the inquiry officer...
Arbitrator's Decision To Choose Internationally Recognised Formula Based On Expertise For Computing Damages Can't Be Faulted: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri has held that different formulae may be applied depending on the circumstances, and the choice of method for computing damages falls within the arbitrator's discretion. Sections 55 and 73 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Contract Act) do not prescribe any specific formula for the calculation of damages. Therefore,...
'Court Should Not Judge Standard Of Degrees': Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds State Varsity's Part-Time B.Tech Degree
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld the validity of part-time B.Tech (Civil Engineering) degrees awarded by Deen Bandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal, declaring them equivalent to regular courses for promotional purposes.Referring to Supreme Court's decision in Dr.B. L. Asawa vs State of Rajasthan and others (1982) a division bench of Justice Sanjeev...
Municipal Commissioner's Satisfaction For Alteration Of Street Is Paramount, Private Owner's Consent Not Relevant: AP High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that under Section 392 of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, which restrains formation of any private street without the permission of the Municipal Commissioner, the consent of a private street owner who opposes alterations in the street has no relevance.In this regard, a Justice Nyapathy Vijay, in his order said:“The Section 392...
Delhi High Court Hints At Staying DPS Dwarka Order Expelling 32 Students Over Fee Hike Dispute
The Delhi High Court on Friday hinted that it was inclined to stay an order issued by the Delhi Public School (DPS), Dwarka, expelling 32 students amid the ongoing fee hike issue.Justice Sachin Datta made the observation while hearing an application filed by the parents of the 32 expelled students for non-payment of fees. The Court deferred the hearing till Monday, May 19, and said that it...
AP Cooperative Societies Act | Surcharge Proceedings Can Be Initiated Even During Liquidation Of Society: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the initiation of Surcharge Proceedings under Section 60 of the A.P Cooperative Societies Act on the ground that such proceedings are legally permissible even during the liquidation of a cooperative society.After perusing Section 60 of the Act, which empowers the competent authority to initiate Surcharge Proceeding during...
Delhi High Court Awards Damages To Eureka Forbes Over Counterfeiting Of Aquaguard Spare Parts
The Delhi High Court has granted a permanent injunction in favour of home appliance manufacturer Eureka Forbes, against counterfeiting of the spare parts and consumables of its famous Aquaguard.Noting that due to its long and continuous use, Eureka Forbes has acquired a copyright over the labels Aquaguard and other formative marks, Justice Amit Bansal held that a clear case of trademark...
'Should Not Suffer Due To Judicial Delay': P&H High Court Regularizes BDS Student's Admission Who Finished Course While Plea Was Pending
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has regularized the admission of a student who completed her degree while her plea challenging the order whereby her admission was cancelled was still pending, underscoring the "cardinal principle that no litigant ought to suffer a detriment owing to the vicissitudes of judicial delay."A division bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel in...
Contempt Court Can Reverse Benefits Obtained From Disobeying Orders U/S 9 & 17 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Anish Dayal has held that the contempt court is empowered to issue directions to reverse any benefits obtained in disobedience of an order passed under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) to ensure that parties are restrained from violating the court's orders. In the present case, the Respondent...