Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Declares 'Nutella' As Well-Known Trademark, Says It Is Recognized All Across The Globe
The Delhi High Court has declared “Nutella”, a popular hazelnut cocoa spread, as a well known trademark, saying that it is recognized all across the globe and not just India. “This leaves no shadow of doubt that plaintiffs are well established in the markets all across the globe and are not mere fly by night operators. Their registered trademarks 'NUTELLA'/ and its variants are...
Delhi High Court Asks MHA To Inquire Into Incident Of Violence At Detention Centre After Agencies Pass Buck On CCTV Footage
The Delhi High Court has asked the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to conduct an inquiry or investigation in an incident alleging violence in a detention centre by the detainees, after the agencies, including the Delhi Police, passed buck on manning the CCTV which captured the occurrence. This was after Justice Girish Kathpalia had asked the prosecution to make submissions to rule out...
NEET-Constitute Committee To Resolve Grievances Of Candidates Suffering Loss Of Time Due To Technical Issues: Delhi High Court To NTA
While dealing with a plea concerning NEET-UG 2025, the Delhi High Court has directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to constitute a Standing Grievance Redressal Committee to resolve issues of candidates who suffer loss of time due to technical issues, without any fault on their part.Justice Vikas Mahajan further ordered that the Standing Committee shall also be at liberty to devise a...
Delhi High Court Bats For 'Absolute Intolerance' Towards Corruption In Police, Denies Relief To Cop Booked For Demanding Bribe
The Delhi High Court has observed that reports of corruption in the police department contribute to perception of injustice and the decision makers, whether in judiciary or executive, must use all force to root it out.Justice Girish Kathpalia said that the unrest in society caused by corruption by persons highly placed significantly generates cynicism against the system, thereby denting...
Delhi High Court Upholds CISF Officer's Dismissal For 10-Month Absence, Says Can't Abandon Duty When Facing Uncomfortable Situation
The Delhi High Court has observed that a person joining a uniformed service cannot walk away from his duty when he is faced with an uncomfortable situation. “Ups and downs in service are a part of life. A person who has joined a uniformed service has to be ready to meet these exigencies. He cannot just walk away from his duty when placed in an uncomfortable position, or faced with a...
Mere Possession Of Drugs, Psychotropic Substances Under Valid License Can't Attract NDPS Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that mere possession of drugs or psychotropic substances under a valid license does not automatically trigger the provisions of NDPS Act.Justice Arun Monga granted bail to a man in a case registered over recovery of drugs while a search was conducted at M/s Vin Healthcare in his absence. It was alleged that there were substantial discrepancies between the...
Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Asif Iqbal Tanha's Plea Against Framing Of Charges In 2019 Anti-CAA Protest Case
Asif Iqbal Tanha on Monday moved the Delhi High Court challenging framing of charges against him in a case concerning alleged violence during the 2019 anti CAA protests in city's Jamia Nagar area. Justice Sanjeev Narula issued notice on the plea and sought response of the Delhi Police in the matter. Tanha has challenged the trial court order passed on March 07. The Court today listed his plea...
Made Six Cuts To 'Udaipur Files' Film, Re-Certification Pending: Producer To Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on Monday (July 28) was informed by the producers of the film'Udaipur Files : Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder' that six cuts have been made to the movie, and the re-certification of the movie is still pending. After being informed of the same the court listed the matter for hearing on July 30. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela...
Delhi High Court Upholds ICC Verdict Finding DU Professor Guilty Of Sexual Harassment
The Delhi High Court has rejected a plea filed by a professor of the Delhi University against the findings of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) holding him guilty over the allegations of sexual harassment made by various students and an alumnus, as well as the decision to compulsory retirement him. Justice Subramonium Prasad observed that the Executive Authority gave a fair hearing to...
Highly Qualified But Unemployed Wife Has Right To Be Maintained By Husband Till She Gets Gainful Employment: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that a highly qualified wife, who is unemployed, has a right to be supported and managed by the husband till the time she is able to get gainful employment or develop the source of income.Justice Neena Bansal Krishna rejected a husband's plea challenging a family court order directing him to pay Rs. 1 lakh ad-interim maintenance monthly to the wife. It was...
Trial Court Judges Must Pronounce Orders In Reserved Cases Within Two-Three Weeks After Transfer: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has directed that all the judges in the trial courts in the national capital shall pronounce orders or judgments in the reserved cases within two or three weeks after their transfer and that the same will not be listed before the subsequent judge for rehearing. “The Presiding Officer shall remain duty bound to pronounce judgments/orders in all such matters on the...