Arunima, Author at SCC Times

[Right to be Forgotten] Delhi High Court grants injunction against India Today Group regarding defamatory posts on acquitted businessman

The right to freedom of expression of the press in the present case must give way to the right to privacy of the plaintiff, especially when he has been exonerated of all the allegations leading to his honourable acquittal.

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Divya Coronil Not a Cure for COVID-19; Delhi High Court directs immediate removal of Misleading ‘Divya Coronil’ Claims

The very branding and labelling of the said Tablet as Coronil appear to suggest that the drug nullifies the coronavirus, it cures the disease, which may even amount to mis-labelling and/or mis-branding of the drug, which is impermissible under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

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Delhi High Court grants Arvind Kejriwal Two Additional Legal Meetings via Video Conferencing

The petitioner sought two additional legal meetings with his Lawyers in a week through video conferencing on the ground that he is embroiled in more than 30 cases in various States of India and even though he has been granted interim bail in a case, but his relief has not become infructuous as he still continues to be in custody in other matters.

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[Anti CAA Protests] Delhi Police have done so far is “too-little, too-late”; Delhi High Court directs transfer of death investigation of young man to CBI

The leitmotif that “justice should not only be done but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done”, must not be limited only to court proceedings, but must also apply proprio-vigore to investigation of crime. Investigation must also be seen to be fair and just.

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Delhi High Court directs Disclosure of Forensic Audit Report on Show Cause Notices by IDBI Bank

A forensic audit was conducted by Grant Thornton LLP at the request of the respondent-bank. The audit led to the withdrawal of the ‘red flagging’ of the company’s account.

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Delhi High Court grants interim injunction in favour of Jindal India Limited for infringement of its “JINDAL” marks

In January and June 2024, the Jindal India Limited discovered that the defendant, Rawalwasia Steel Plant Private Limited, had adopted a similar trademark “HINDJAL HISAR” for galvanized and black steel tubes and pipes.

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[Food Safety and Standards Amendment] Delhi High Court upholds 50% Increase in Pan Masala Warning Label Size to Enhance Public Health Awareness

The petition was filed by a company licensed to manufacture and trade Pan Masala brands like Rajnigandha, Tansen, and Mastaba seeking a declaration that Regulation 2(i) of Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Second Amendment Regulations, 2022 be declared as illegal and violative of Articles 14, 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(g).

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Delhi High Court upholds Blocking of UK based ‘Briar App’ in Jammu and Kashmir due to Terrorist Activities

Sublime Software Limited developed an app called “Briar”, which is a Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) which operates on a technology in which a person can directly send a message to another person even when there is no internet connectivity.

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Calcutta High Court directs Enhancement of Forensic Capabilities due to BNSS Enforcement, recognizing NIBMG as Government Forensic Laboratory

By directing the recognition of NIBMG as a CFSL and its scientists as government experts, the Court aims to alleviate the pressure on existing forensic laboratories and ensure timely and accurate forensic analysis, thereby strengthening the overall criminal justice system.

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[Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation] Delhi High Court directs Rs. 30 Lakhs Additional Insurance for deceased Pawan Hans Pilots employed in Naxal-Infested Areas

Doctrine of legitimate expectation would be fully applicable to the facts of the present case and Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited cannot deny the payment of the additional cover of Rs.30 lakhs to the petitioners only for its own lethargy or inability to obtain the renewal of the subject policy within time.

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Delhi High Court imposes costs on MCD for delay in filing written statement impacting senior citizen’s case

The Court observed that MCD is a big Government Department, and this civic agency must be handling innumerable matters but that does not give any automatic handle to MCD to file written statement as per its own whims and fancies.

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Delhi High Court rules WhatsApp Chats Inadmissible Evidence Without Proper Certification; Rejects Dell International Services’ Delay Condonation Appeal

The petitioner presented a screenshot of WhatsApp conversations to show that the full complaint and annexures were not received until 31-01-2023, despite the summons being served on 23-12-2022.

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Calcutta High Court Division Bench Delivers Split Verdict in Murder Case: Acquittal Ordered by One Judge, Sentence Commuted by Another

In a high-stakes murder case, the Calcutta High Court’s division bench delivered a split verdict. Justice Soumen Sen commuted the death sentence to 30 years of imprisonment, while Justice Partha Sarathi Sen ordered an outright acquittal. The case has now been referred to the Chief Justice for further directions.

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Calcutta High Court directs PNB to Pay Rs. 3 Lakh Compensation to Disabled Employee for Denying Local Posting in violation of Transfer Policy

This is an unfortunate malaise that festers in hierarchies of Public Sector Bank and other bodies which has and continues to severely impact the man resources and impede the growth and wellbeing of an organization and its employees. Any special request from an employee out of the ordinary, even if supported by the Bank’s rules, is looked at with contempt and discomfort.

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Delhi High Court dismisses appeal filed against PM, Home Minister and Minister of Communications Alleging False Oaths and Anti-national Act of Terrorism

The appellant alleged that the Prime Minister, Home Minister and Minister of Communications have taken false oaths of allegiance to the Constitution of India, and they had attempted an antinational act of terrorism by attempting to kill the appellant as pilot-in-command of flight AI 459 on 08-07-2018.

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Delhi High Court rules on application of ‘Margin of Error’ and Upper Age Limit in Bone Ossification Tests for Determining Victim’s Age in POCSO Cases

In cases of sexual assault and POCSO cases, wherever, the court is called upon to determine the age of victim based on “bone age ossification report”, the upper age given in “reference range” be considered as age of the victim.

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Age Evidence Must Be Assessed Before Ordering Ossification Test; Calcutta High Court remands Compassionate Appointment Application

The Single Judge failed to consider that the writ petitioner was canvassing his age based on documentary evidence. Such documentary evidence of age was required to be assessed prior to directing the ossification test to be undertaken.

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Delhi High Court upholds LOC against Businessman amid fraud investigation into Fortis Healthcare and Religare Enterprises

The petitioner is an Indian businessman and erstwhile billionaire with Fortis Healthcare, Religare, and Ranbaxy Laboratories, seeking permission to go abroad to attend the graduation ceremony of his two sons one on 01-07-2024 at Durham University and the other on 02-09-2024 at University College London.

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High Court was approached due to absence of Vacation Bench in TDSAT; Delhi High Court directs uninterrupted transmission of ‘TV9 Telugu Channel’

The writ petitions were filed by Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited, who broadcasts the TV9 Telugu channel, against a Multi System Operator (MSO) and service provider under TRAI Act, 1997 alleging that the operator disconnected its channel without issuing the required disconnection notice.

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Delhi High Court grants legal protection to a trans-woman facing Gender Dysphoria

When X was examined at IHBAS, she had expressed distress about her “male body parts” and reiterated before the doctor that she identified herself as a female. The doctor also noted the symptoms of anger outburst and anxiety with apprehension of impulsive self-harm.