Delhi High Court Grants Interim Relief To Castrol Over '3X Protection' Trademark On Engine Oil Packaging

The Delhi High Court has restrained one Sanjay Sonavane from issuing any groundless threats of Trademark/ Copyright infringement to Castrol Limited, which uses '3X Protection' mark on its engine oil packaging, over purported infringement of the former's 3P Marks.Justice Tejas Karia observed that Castrol has made out a prima facie case in its favour that the threats issued by the Defendants...

Supreme Court Judge Urges Delhi High Court To Commence Live Streaming, Says Justice Must Be Accessible Across Board

Supreme Court judge, Justice Vikram Nath on Wednesday urged the Delhi High Court judges to commence live streaming of court proceedings. “Delhi High Court has still not gone online. Live streaming is not here in Delhi…Delhi High Court must go [live]. It is the premier institution of the country. Delhi high court must, that's my request,” he said. Justice Nath inaugurated the Delhi...

Joining Within Extended Period Entitles Employee To Seniority From Original Appointment Date: Delhi HC

A Division bench of the Delhi High Court comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Madhu Jain held that if an appointee joins service within the period extended by a competent authority or by court orders, such joining is deemed to be within the stipulated time in the offer of appointment, and seniority must be reckoned from the original appointment date without any depression in...

[S.138 NI Act] Cheque Bounce Complaint Can Be Filed If Payment Is Not Made Within 15 Days: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a cheque drawer's contention that Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act proceeding initiated against him is premature, since it was filed before the '45 days statutory notice period'.The Petitioner-drawer sought to combine the 15-days statutory notice period stipulated under Section 138 of the NI Act and the one-month limitation period prescribed under...

Govt Is Promoting Start-Up Culture, Customs Should Be Sensitive In Proceedings Against Them: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has asked the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs to consider whether some “preferential treatment” ought to be given to Start-ups and MSMEs in terms of timelines, warehousing and provisional release in cases of misdeclaration of goods, especially in case of low value consignments.A division bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Shail Jain observed...

Delhi High Court Upholds CRPF's Decision To Reject Company's Bid In Tender For Procuring Sniper Rifles, Ammunitions

The Delhi High Court has upheld the decision of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) rejecting bid of a company in a tender for procuring 200 Sniper Rifles along with day scope and 20,000 Lapua Magnum Ammunitions. A division bench comprising Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora and Justice Rajneesh Kumar Gupta observed that matters relating to tender has to be minimal and to be exercised only if...

Delhi High Court Restrains “Vivoline” In Trademark Infringement Suit By US-Based Automobile Lubricant Manufacturer 'Valvoline'

The Delhi High Court has granted a permanent injunction in favour of US-based automotive lubricant manufacturer Valvoline in its trademark infringement suit against an Indian company selling similar products under the trade name 'VIVOLINE'.Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora observed,“The Defendants have replicated the trade dress and overall representations of Plaintiffs' goods in respect...

State Can't Curtail Reformative Provisions Like Parole, Furlough In Name Of Disciplining Prison Inmates: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court today frowned upon the Delhi government for withdrawing a notification which prescribed that a punishment of warning imposed upon a prisoner shall not stand in his way of seeking furlough.Justice Girish Kathpalia observed that the said withdrawal was a “regressive step”, not consonant with the concept of reformation of the convict.“Authorities must keep in mind...

Significant Increase In Husband's Income, Cost Of Living Valid Factors To Enhance Wife's Maintenance: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that rise in the income of the husband, coupled with the significant increase in his cost of living, constitute a “clear change in circumstances”, warranting enhancement of the amount of maintenance to the wife. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma granted relief to a wife challenging a family court order dismissing her application seeking enhanced maintenance....

Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Cheating Businessman By Impersonating Amit Shah's Nephew

The Delhi High Court has denied bail to a man accused of cheating a businessman of Rs. 3.90 crores by impersonating as the nephew of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Justice Girish Kathpalia passed the order considering the nature and expanse of the allegations, coupled with the pending consideration of amendment in charge to include offences of forging documents punishable with life...

Non-Impleadment Of Firm In Cheque Bounce Case Is Curable Defect: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that non-impleadment of a firm in cheque bounce case instituted against its partner under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is a curable defect.Thus allowing a complainant/ payee to amend the pleadings subject to ₹35,000/- cost, Justice Amit Mahajan observed,“This Court is of the view that the non-impleadment of the firm is a curable...

Delhi High Court Stays Advertisement For Appointing Only Retired Public Prosecutors As APPs

The Delhi High Court has stayed an advertisement restricting appointment of only retired public prosecutors as Assistant Public Prosecutors (APPs).Justice Sachin Datta passed the order on a plea filed by one Vikas Verma challenging the advertisement issued by the Delhi Government's Directorate of Prosecution on August 22. The impugned advertisement was for engagement of Public Prosecutors...