Bollywood Actor Hritik Roshan Moves Delhi High Court Seeking Protection Of His Personality Rights, Hearing Tomorrow

Bollywood actor Hritik Roshan has filed a suit before the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights.The matter will be heard on Wednesday by Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora.Apart from named defendants, the suit has also been filed against john does- unknown individuals.The actor has sought protection of his personality or publicity rights, including his name,...

Centre Notifies Transfer Of Two Delhi High Court Judges To Karnataka, Rajasthan High Courts

The Central Government on Tuesday notified the transfer of two Delhi High Court judges, Justice Arun Monga and Tara Vitasta Ganju. Justice Ganju has been transferred to Karnataka High Court. Justice Monga has been transferred to Rajasthan High Court. “In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 222 of the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the...

Delhi High Court Grants Last Opportunity To ED For Arguing Plea Against Arvind Kejriwal's Bail In Liquor Policy Case

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted “last and final opportunity” to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to argue its plea against the bail granted to Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case connected to the alleged liquor policy scam.Justice Ravinder Dudeja passed the order after the counsel appearing for ED sought adjournment citing non availability of ASG...

Tenant Can't Deny Landlord's Title During Tenancy Even On Allegations Of Forgery: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that a tenant cannot deny the title of a landlord during the tenancy, even where allegations of forgery are raised. “A tenant, once inducted into possession, is precluded from denying the landlord's title during the continuance of tenancy. Even where allegations of forgery are raised, the absence of credible evidence or challenge from other legal heirs...

CCI Tells Delhi High Court It Will Defer Summons Issued To Madison Communications Executives Amid Ongoing Probe

The Competition Commission of India informed the Delhi High Court on Tuesday that the summons issued to Madison Communications's executives for appearing today will be adjourned, after a request was made by the advertising agency. The statement was made by Senior Advocate Jayant Mehta appearing for CCI before Justice Sachin Datta. Mehta said that although summons were issued to...

Why Functions Of UAPA Tribunal Can't Be Equated With Role Of Civil Court? Delhi High Court Answers In PFI Case

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the functions assigned to a Tribunal constituted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA Tribunal) cannot be equated with the functions of a civil court.A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said that the function assigned to the UAPA Tribunal is to decide the reference made to it by the...

Delhi High Court Rejects Philip's Suit Against Sale Of VCDs Over Alleged Infringement Of Its Patent In 'Digital Transmission System'

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a suit filed by Koninklijke Philips N.V., simply branded Philips, against a company manufacturing and selling VCDs alleging that the same violated its “Digital Transmission System” patent.Justice Mini Pushkarna observed that Philips failed to establish any infringement by the defendant company located in Haryana and its Director- M Bathla. Philips...

Trial Court Can't Revisit Issue Of Limitation Once Delay Has Been Condoned By High Court: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal under section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) filed by Delhi Transco Limited (DTL) upholding an arbitral award in favour of M/s Hindustan Urban Infrastructure Limited. The Court further held that once an issue of limitation has already been decided by the High Court and the delay in filing the petition under...

NDPS Act | No Bar On Producing Call Records, Location Of Raiding Team & Police Informers If Privacy Is Protected: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that there is no bar on producing the call data records (CDRs) of raiding team and police informers in NDPS Act cases provided their safety and privacy is protected.“…there is no embargo to the production of CDRs/location charts before the court at an appropriate stage while taking necessary precautions regarding the safety and privacy of the members of...

Delhi High Court Restrains Alchem International From Infringing Trademark Of Alkem Labs, Explains Concept Of Acquiescence

The Delhi High Court has restrained Alchem International Pvt. Ltd., incorporated in the year 1982, from infringing the trademark of Alkem Laboratories Ltd., a company engaged in manufacture and sale of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products.Justice Amit Bansal observed that it cannot be said that Alkem slept over its rights while the defendant invested in the growth and expansion of...

'Deceitful': Delhi High Court Slams Man For Unauthorisedly Filing Plea On Behalf Of NGO, Orders Probe

The Delhi High Court has come down heavily on a man for unauthorisedly filing a writ petition on behalf of a NGO, against an alleged illegal construction in the city's Jamia Nagar area.The man had apparently misused the letter head of a NGO to file the plea. However, the NGO's head subsequently appeared and apprised the Court that the man is unconnected with the NGO and sought withdrawal of...

Marriage Not Solemnized Under Section 7 Of Hindu Marriage Act Can't Be Declared Invalid: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a marriage between two individuals cannot be declared as invalid on the ground that it was never solemnized as per Section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act.A division bench comprising Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar said:“It is evident to us that the HMA contains no provision that enables a party to seek a declaration that...