Accused's Right To Expeditious Conclusion Of Trial Can't Be Defeated When Complainant Appears As Witness On Her Own Terms: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that the right of an accused to the expeditious conclusion of trial cannot be defeated when the complainant chooses to appear as a witness at her own terms. Justice Navin Chawla said that the accused also has a right to the expeditious conclusion of the trial, as mere pendency of a case accusing a person of a criminal offence can attach stigma and...

[Trademarks Act] Individual's Right To Use His Or Her Name For Own Goods Can't Be Compromised: Delhi High Court

Quoting Shakespeare “What's in a name?”, the Delhi High Court has observed that in terms of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the right of a person to use his or her name on one's own goods cannot be compromised, else it would compromise the right to use one's name as an identity marker, which would ex facie be unconstitutional.“In the absence of any such caveat to be found in Section 35 (of...

Wife's Request For Financial Support From Husband Not Cruelty: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that a wife's request for financial support from her husband cannot be termed as an act of cruelty.A division bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Neena Bansal Krishna said that though the aggrieved person is entitled to avail the remedy under laws, but crossing the point of “no return” becomes inevitable once the spouses get engulfed in...

Delhi High Court Cites Religious Texts, Says Full Proof Mediation Process Will Go Long Way In Liberating Old Judicial Process

The Delhi High Court has said that in the modern days' realities and demands, a full-proof mediation process will go a long way to liberate the lifestyle of the “old judicial system of resolution through litigation” towards a “new lifestyle of resolution through mediation.”“Whether in the Courts of law or working from the office, or mediation and arbitration rooms, the lawyers...

Delhi High Court Expresses Concern Over Judge's Conduct For Suggesting Accused & Victim Settle Rape Case, Orders Trial By Another Judge

The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over the conduct of a trial court judge here who “suggested and assisted” the accused and victim to settle a rape case during recording of prosecution evidence.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma directed that the case be tried by another judge, to ensure that justice should not only be done but also seem to be done. The court observed that the very...

Will Withdraw Circular To Conduct Olympic Trials: WFI To Delhi High Court

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Thursday informed the Delhi High Court that it will withdraw its circular issued on February 26 to conduct selection trials for the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 and Asian Olympic Games Qualifier Wrestling Tournament.Justice Sachin Datta was informed by WFI's counsel that the circular shall be withdrawn, without prejudice to its rights...

Section 9 Not Res Judicata For Section 17 Application When Withdrawal Is Conditional: Delhi High Court Dismisses Section 37(2)(B) Application

The Delhi High Court bench comprising Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri held that the Section 9 application under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot act as res judicata for Section 17 application when the withdrawal of Section 9 application is conditional between the parties. The bench dismissed the reliance on Kanchan Kapoor v. Swaran Kumar noting that the principles of res...

Delhi High Court Reserves Judgment On Bloomberg's Plea Against Trial Court Order To Take Down 'Defamatory' Article On Zee

The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved judgment on the plea moved by news and media platform “The Bloomberg” against a trial court order directing it to take down an allegedly defamatory article on Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited.Justice Shalinder Kaur reserved the verdict and asked both parties to file written submissions within five days. The plea has been filed against an...

Mere Acquittal In Cruelty Case By Wife No Ground To Grant Divorce To Husband: Delhi High Court

While rejecting a husband's plea for divorce, the Delhi High Court has observed that his mere acquittal in a criminal case filed by the wife alleging cruelty cannot be a ground for him to seek divorce.A division bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Neena Bansal Krishna made the observation while upholding a family court order denying divorce to a husband who alleged cruelty by the...

Delhi High Court Rejects Husband's Plea For Divorce, Says Matrimonial Disputes Due To Mere Lack Of Adjustment Are Unfortunate

The Delhi High Court has observed that unfortunate are the matrimonial disputes where the “fountain head of friction” inter se the spouses is mere lack of adjustment, understanding and the will to stay together. “These factors are the wheels of the chariot of a workable marriage and if either spouse becomes averse to move together and chooses to abandon the relationship, then...

Verification Of Local Surety Bond Needs To Be Ensured Within Strict Timelines To Avoid Exploitation Of Prisoner Or Surety: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that verification of local surety bonds needs to be ensured within strict timelines in a time bound manner to avoid exploitation of prisoner or surety in any manner. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta said that after bail orders have been issued by the Court, the State is bound to ensure smooth release of the accused or convicts at the earliest, without...

Ration Cards Can't Be Considered As Proof Of Address Or Residence: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that a ration card is issued exclusively for obtaining essential commodities from shops under the public distribution system and cannot be considered as proof of address or residence. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh said that there is no mechanism setup by the authority issuing ration cards to ensure that the holder is staying at the address mentioned...