Delhi High Court
Non-Compliance Of S.50 NDPS Act Vitiates Conviction If Based Solely On Recovery Made During Illegal Search: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that non compliance of Section 50 of NDPS Act vitiates conviction and sentence if it is based solely on the recovery made during the illegal search. “While non-compliance with Section 50 does not necessarily vitiate the entire trial, it does vitiate the conviction and sentence if based solely on the recovery made during such illegal search. This is because...
Court Can't Be Used As Tool To Extort Money From Persons Carrying Out Unauthorised Construction: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that it cannot be used as a tool to extort money from those carrying out unauthorised construction in the national capital.“Though, this Court recognizes the fact that action against unauthorized construction has to be taken strictly, at the same time, this Court cannot be used as a tool to extort money from the persons carrying out such construction. This...
Builders' Agreement Cannot Modify Shares Of Family Members Laid Down In Memorandum Of Family Settlement: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has made it clear that a Family Settlement, apportioning shares of property among family members, need not be a registered document.A division bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar further observed that the family members, entering into a builder's agreement for the construction of floors, do not affect their shares. It reasoned,“The...
High Court Seeks Response Of Delhi University, BCI On Plea Challenging Condition Restricting LLM Students From Simultaneously Practicing Law
The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea challenging a condition imposed by the Delhi University stipulating that the two-year LL.M. programme is available only to students who are not engaged in any employment, trade, profession, business, or occupation.Justice Vikas Mahajan sought response of the varsity and Bar Council of India (BCI) and listed the matter for hearing on September...
Delhi High Court Discharges Two In Contempt Case For Hurling Abuses In Magistrate Court, Says Courtroom Language Must Reflect Propriety
While discharging two men in a criminal contempt case, the Delhi High Court has observed that the language used in a Court of law is not a matter of choice or casualness, but one of unqualified propriety.“Words that demean, insult or scandalize the Court have repercussions not merely for the dignity of the institution, but for the administration of justice itself,” a division bench...
Advocates Are Officers Of Court, Not Expected To Stake Claim In Property Left Behind By Clients: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal preferred by an Advocate staking a claim in a disputed property, allegedly left behind by his client in his name.A division bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar observed,“The lawyers practising in the Court are considered Officers of the Court, who are expected to help the Courts in advancing the cause of justice,...
Delhi High Court Rejects Life Convict's Plea Against Tihar Jail Officials' 'Indifference' To His Heart & Kidney Ailments
The Delhi High Court today refused to pass orders in a plea moved by an attempt to murder convict serving life term in Tihar Jail, seeking directions against prison officials for alleged “indifferent and callous attitude” towards his deteriorating medical condition.Justice Neena Bansal Krishna observed the plea did not disclose any callous indifference or negligence on the part of...
Delhi High Court Restrains Ex-Probationer From Making Defamatory Statements, Social Media Posts Against ICICI Bank
The Delhi High Court has restrained a former Relationship Manager of the ICICI Bank, who was terminated during the probation period, from making any defamatory statements/ social media posts against the bank.Justice Amit Bansal issued notice on the bank's plea and sought the former employee's response within four weeks.Meanwhile, stating that ICICI Bank is a “reputed Bank” and the...
Delhi High Court Grants Interim Relief To Hero Motocorp In Trademark Infringement Suit Against 'Destiny' Electric Scooters
The Delhi High Court has restrained electric-two wheeler manufacturers Urban E-Bike and Galaxy EV from using the trademark 'DESTINY' for their products, in a trademark infringement suit filed by bike manufacturer Hero Motocorp.Justice Tejas Karia further restrained the defendants from using 'DESTINY+' and 'DESTINY PRO' marks in relation to their two wheelers.Hero Motocorp, claiming to be...
Delhi High Court Seeks Abhijit Iyer Mitra's Response On Newslaundry Journalists' Plea Over Fresh 'Defamatory' Tweets
The Delhi High Court on Monday sought response of commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra on a plea filed by women employees of digital news platform Newslaundry seeking takedown of fresh (allegedly defamatory) tweets posted by him. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav issued notice on the fresh application filed by the journalists in their suit alleging that Mitra had posted sexually abusive social...
Delhi High Court Stays Order Directing Hindustan Times, Journalist Neelesh Misra To Jointly Pay ₹40 Lakh For Defaming Businessman
The Delhi High Court recently stayed a trial court order directing Hindustan Times and its former reporter Neelesh Misra to jointly pay ₹40 lakh damages for defaming businessman, Darts IT Network founder— Arun Kumar Gupta.Gupta had alleged that HT Media in a 2007 report titled “Get Smart, Email with Care”, which did not explicitly name him, wrongly suggested that he was “sacked”...
Delhi High Court Reserves Verdict In Jailed MP Engineer Rashid's Plea Against ₹4Lakh Costs To Attend Parliament
The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved verdict in the plea moved by jailed Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid challenging costs imposed on him by a trial court while granting him custody parole to attend the Parliament. A division bench of Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani reserved the judgment. During the hearing, the counsel appearing for the Delhi Police explained...