Delhi High Court
Wanton Arraignment Of Directors In Cheque Dishonour Cases, Without Reference To Their Role, Requires To Be Deprecated & Discouraged: Delhi High Court
Observing that the wanton arraignment of directors in the cheque dishonour cases, without reference to their role, amounts to an abuse of the salutary process of criminal law, the Delhi High Court has quashed the summoning orders against the directors of a company in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani said it appears to have...
Delhi High Court Permits Lessors To Carry Out Inspection, Interim Maintenance Of Aircrafts On Lease With Go First
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday permitted various lessors to carry out inspection and interim maintenance tasks of their aircrafts, which are currently on lease with crisis-hit Go First airline, twice a month until final disposal of their pleas to de-register their planes from the airline.In the judgment on the applications moved by the lessors seeking interim relief in their petitions,...
Delhi High Court Directs NIC To Develop Software For Uploading Names Of Proclaimed Offenders On Online Portal
The Delhi High Court recently issued a slew of directions for implementing the project of uploading names and other details of proclaimed offenders and proclaimed persons on an online user-friendly portal.Justice Talwant Singh, who retired last month, in the order dated May 25 directed the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to develop the necessary software and provide requisite...
Upholding Accused’s Right To Effective Legal Assistance Can’t Mean Ineffective Hearings To Prosecution: Delhi High Court
Highlighting the importance of a fair trial, the Delhi High Court has observed that upholding the fundamental right of an accused to effective legal assistance cannot mean ineffective hearings or lack of opportunities to the prosecution. “Prosecuting offenders to the full extent as law describes is a delicate task and cannot be performed without being awarded effective opportunity to...
No Likelihood Of Confusion Between News 18’s ‘Bhaiyaji Kahin’ And Times Now Navbharat’s ‘Bhaiya Ji Superhit’: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday observed that prima facie, there is no likelihood of confusion between News 18’s “Bhaiyaji Kahin” and Times Now Navbharat’s “Bhaiya Ji Superhit” television shows. Justice Amit Bansal dismissed the interim injunction application moved by TV 18 Broadcast Limited, which is part of the Network18 group, in its suit against Bennett Coleman and...
Whether Procedural Changes Introduced By 2017 Trademark Rules Apply Retrospectively To Proceedings Under 2002 Rules? Delhi HC Larger Bench To Decide
The Delhi High Court has referred to the larger bench the issue of whether the rules dealing with procedural aspects, including those relating to the filing of evidence introduced by the Trademarks Rules, 2017, would apply retrospectively to proceedings initiated under the Trademarks Rules, 2002.The bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula made the larger bench reference while dealing with the issue...
Traffic Authorities Best Judges On Traffic Regulation; Courts Do Not Run Country: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that the traffic authorities are the best judges to decide on the issue of traffic regulation in the national capital and that it cannot, under the writ jurisdiction, sit over their decisions. “The traffic authorities are the best judges to decide the issue of regulation of traffic in the city and this Court while exercising its jurisdiction under Article...
Delhi High Court Upholds Dismissal Of CRPF Constable For Consumption Of Liquor On Duty, Pointing Loaded Carbine Towards Another Officer
Observing that an officer of a force cannot be permitted to rebel the decisions of the competent authority, the Delhi High Court has upheld the dismissal of a former CRPF constable who was found a habitual offender for consuming liquor during duty hours and for misbehaving with a Sub-Inspector by directing a magazine-loaded carbine towards him in drunken state. Observing that such an officer...
‘Publicity Interest Litigation’: Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Against Union Govt's Procedure For Empanelment Of Lawyers
Calling it a “publicity interest litigation”, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the method of empanelment of advocates to represent the Union Government.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad rejected the public interest litigation moved by Advocate Rajinder Nischal. It was the lawyer’s case that the size of the panel...
‘Can’t Direct Governor To Act’: Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Seeking Enactment Of 2015 Bill To Ban Screening For Nursery Admissions
The Delhi High Court has rejected as not maintainable a public interest litigation seeking expeditious finalization of the Delhi School Education (Amendment) Bill, 2015 which proposes to prohibit the screening procedure for admissions in nursery or pre-primary level in schools.“In the considered opinion of this Court, even though the Bill has been passed by the House, it is always open to...
Baseless Targeting Of Doctors Seriously Prejudices Public Interest, Removal Of Name From Indian Medical Register Is Like Civil Death: Delhi High Court
Observing that baseless targeting of doctors is bound to “seriously prejudice” public interest, the Delhi High Court has said that striking off name of such a doctor from the Indian Medical Register “partakes character of a civil death” in view of the individual’s professional career.“While it is true that a medical professional is expected to possess a certain minimum standard...
Don't Destroy Natural Grass Of Football And Hockey Fields At Siri Fort Sports Complex For Artificial Turf: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently ordered that the football and hockey fields at the Siri Fort Sports Complex having natural grass be not destroyed or altered to artificial turf.“Siri Fort Sports Complex (SFSC) lies in the heart of South Delhi and the adjoining greenery needs to be protected at all cost, as the entire area is a green lung for the city. A park or a green area in the midst of...