Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Orders Google To Block Youtube Videos Claiming Indian Spices Contain Cow Dung, Urine
The Delhi High Court has directed Google to take down Youtube videos claiming that Indian spices contain cow urine and cow dung — while displaying images of 'Catch' products — in case they resurface on the video sharing platform. Google told the court that the impugned videos are no longer available for viewing.Justice Sanjeev Narula said that the YouTube Channels - ‘TVR’ and...
Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 01 To May 07
Citations 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 356 to 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 376NOMINAL INDEXA v. PRINCIPAL SECRETARY HEALTH GNCTD 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 356Mohammed Akmam Uddin Ahmed & Ors. Versus Commissioner Appeals Customs And Central Excise 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 357BPI Sports LLC v. Saurabh Gulati & Anr. 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 358SMITA MAAN AND ANR. v. REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICER 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 359KANKIPATI...
Mere Averment Or Bald Allegations Not Sufficient To Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against An Individual: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that mere averment or a bald allegation is not sufficient to initiate contempt proceedings or issuance of show cause notice against a person. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh said that the disobedience must be “wilful and beyond a casual or accidental genuine inability” to comply with the terms of the judicial order. “Moreover, mere unintentional disobedience...
Mere Prefix Or Logo Not Sufficient Distinguisher: Delhi High Court Restrains 'Monsoon Harvest' In Trademark Suit By 'Monsoon Harvest Farms'
The Delhi High Court has restrained a Tamil Nadu based manufacturer from using “Monsoon Harvest” mark till the pendency of a trademark infringement suit filed by owner of “Monsoon Harvest Farms”.Justice Navin Chawla observed that the plaintiff, Preetendra Singh Aulakh, is the registered proprietor of the mark “Monsoon Harvest Farms” and also its prior user, and that the...
‘Can’t Turn A Blind Eye’: Delhi High Court Summons Union Health Secretary In Matter Concerning Treatment Of Children With Rare Diseases
The Delhi High Court has summoned the Secretary of Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in a bunch of pleas concerning the treatment of children suffering from rare diseases like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Hunter's syndrome. Justice Prathiba M Singh said that repeated orders of the court for release of further amounts for treatment have not been acceded to by Union Ministry.“It...
Cease Construction On Land Adjoining Lotus Temple And Kalkaji Mandir, Likely To Affect Skyline: Delhi High Court To DDA
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Development Authority to cease construction on a land adjoining the Lotus Temple and Kalkaji Mandir, observing that it is likely to affect skyline in the area. Dealing with a bunch of pleas concerning redevelopment of Kalkaji temple, Justice Prathiba M Singh perused various photographs and said that large scale construction is being carried out on...
Cross Examination Of Witness Can’t Continue In A Never Ending Manner, Must Be Concluded Within Reasonable Time: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that the cross-examination of a witness has to be concluded within a reasonable time limit and that it cannot continue “ad nauseam” in a never ending manner.Observing that cross-examination of a witness is an opportunity to the party to rebut the evidence given by such witness, Justice Prathiba M Singh took strong note of a matrimonial case where...
Liquor Policy: Delhi High Court Seeks ED’s Response On Manish Sisodia’s Bail Plea In Money Laundering Case
The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought response of Enforcement Directorate on the bail plea of Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in a money laundering case connected to implementation of the national capital's excise policy of 2021-22.Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma issued notice on Sisodia’s bail plea and another application seeking interim bail on the...
RAW Exempted Under RTI Act Unless Information Relates To Human Rights Or Corruption Related Issues: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is an exempted organisation under the Right to Information Act, 2005, unless the information sought relates to human rights or corruption related issues.“RAW is an organisation which is specifically mentioned in the Section Schedule to the RTI Act. It is an exempt organisation. Unless the nature of information...
Termination Order In Tenure Employment Untenable In Law If Issued Without Giving Opportunity To Defend Against Accusations: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that a termination order of an employee in a tenure employment is untenable in law if it is issued without giving an opportunity to the employee to defend against the accusations.Referring to various judgments on the subject, Justice Jyoti Singh said:“…if an order is founded on allegations, the order is stigmatic and punitive and services of an...
The Court Cannot Examine The Allegations Of Fraud/Forgery Under Section 9(3) When The Arbitral Tribunal Is Already In Seisin: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that the Court while exercising powers under Section 9(3) of the A&C Act cannot examine the allegations of fraud or forgery when the arbitral tribunal is already in place and seized of the matter. The bench of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh held that once the arbitral tribunal has been constituted, the Court shall not entertain any application under...
Delhi High Court Grants Interim Stay To Scrapping Of A Family Heritage Car
The Delhi High Court has granted an interim stay on the scrapping of a 15-year-old Daewoo Matiz, which the petitioner claims is a 'family heritage car.' The court has also issued a notice to the transport department and its authorized vehicle scrapping agency, M/s Go Green ELV Handlers.The bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri said that, “Till the next date of hearing, respondent...