Tag: Delhi High Court

Court Action Against Woman For Using “Derogatory Languag” Against Judge
19Jan By adminNo Comments
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Court Action Against Woman For Using “Derogatory Languag” Against Judge

[ad_1] The woman's counsel undertook to convey the court order to her. (File)New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has initiated contempt action against an Indian woman living in Australia for using "derogatory" language against the judge, saying her remarks are patently contemptuous and show complete disregard to the dignity of the court.The high court directed the woman to appear before it in person on April 16 and also ordered the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) to impound her passport or visa on her arrival in case she comes to India before the date of hearing.Justice Neena Bansal Krishna initiated suo motu contempt against the woman for using derogatory language against the judge and the court while being logged in through virtual conferencing (VC) when her matter was liste...
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KFC Has No Exclusive Right Over Use Of Word ‘Chicken’: Delhi High Court
16Feb By adminNo Comments
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KFC Has No Exclusive Right Over Use Of Word ‘Chicken’: Delhi High Court

[ad_1] KFC, or Kentucky Fried Chicken, is one of the most popular fast food chains in India. The primary reason for its popularity is that KFC offers a unique taste and flavour that many Indians find appealing. The use of different spices and herbs in the preparation of fried chicken gives it a distinct taste that sets it apart from other fast food options. Speaking of fried chicken, their 'chicken zinger' burger has become a popular and iconic menu item at KFC. However, in a recent order, the Delhi High Court has stated that the American fast food chain cannot claim exclusive trademark rights over the word 'chicken'. According to PTI, the court's observation came on an appeal by Kentucky Fried Chicken International Holdings LLC against the refusal by a senior examiner of trademarks to r...
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Had No Criminal Role: Umar Khalid Tells High Court In Delhi Riots Case
9Sep By adminNo Comments
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Had No Criminal Role: Umar Khalid Tells High Court In Delhi Riots Case

[ad_1] Umar Khalid, arrested by Delhi Police in September 2020. (File)New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved its order on a bail plea by Umar Khalid in a UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the riots in Delhi in February 2020 as the former JNU student contended that he neither had any "criminal role" in the violence nor any "conspiratorial connect" with any other accused in the matter.Umar Khalid, arrested by Delhi Police in September 2020, said that there was no material to support the case of the prosecution against him and that he raised issues that several others were discussing in the other country, including those concerning the Citizenship Amendment Act.Maintaining that there was nothing illegal in raising such issues, he also said that his Amravati spee...
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Embraer Bribery Case: CBI Gets Court Notice On Gautam Khaitan’s Bail Plea
9Sep By adminNo Comments
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Embraer Bribery Case: CBI Gets Court Notice On Gautam Khaitan’s Bail Plea

[ad_1] Gautam Khaitan's bail plea was dismissed by the trial court earlier this month. (File)New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a bail plea of Delhi-based lawyer Gautam Khaitan, recently arrested in connection with a case of alleged kickback paid by a Brazilian aircraft manufacturer to a middleman.His bail plea was dismissed by the trial court on September 3, 2022.The bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh on Friday sought a response from the CBI and a status report within one week and listed the matter for September 16, 2022.Appearing for Gautam Khaitan, Senior Advocate submitted that this is a six-year-old FIR and his client has joined the investigation numerous times and fully co-operated with the CBI. The main accused or ...
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In Twitter Blue-Tick Case, An Unconditional Apology From Ex-CBI Boss
8Sep By adminNo Comments
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In Twitter Blue-Tick Case, An Unconditional Apology From Ex-CBI Boss

[ad_1] Twitter blue-tick plea: High Court waives penalty on ex-CBI boss M Nageswara Rao after he apologisesNew Delhi: The Delhi High Court today excused former interim CBI Director M Nageswara Rao from paying a penalty of Rs 25,000 imposed on him at the time of dismissal of his challenge to the alleged removal of "blue tick" from his Twitter account by the micro-blogging platform.The retired IPS officer apologised unconditionally to the court and said that he was a pensioner who "was just asking for his identity to be secured".Waiving the penalty, Justice Yashwant Varma ordered, "Bearing in mind the unconditional apology which is tendered on behalf of the petitioner, the cost in terms of the order of May 17, 2022 shall stand deleted."In May, the court had dismissed Mr Rao's plea against ...
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Government To Introduce Framework To Regulate Social Media Platforms
7Sep By adminNo Comments
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Government To Introduce Framework To Regulate Social Media Platforms

[ad_1] Centre told the Delhi High Court that it Will introduce framework to regulate social media platforms.New Delhi: The Central Government on Wednesday apprised the Delhi High court that it will introduce some mechanism to regulate the social media platforms but it will not cover the existing cases including account suspension by the platforms.The counsel for Central Government made this statement during a hearing on a batch of petitions against the suspension of social media accounts by social media platforms including Twitter before the bench of Justice Yashwant Varma.Advocate Kirtiman Singh appearing on behalf of the Centre told the bench, "we have checked up in terms of your lordship's last order. The amendment will take place at some point of time, we don't really know (when). It...
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Intermediary Can’t Decide Whether Content Lawful: Twitter To Delhi High Court
6Sep By adminNo Comments
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Intermediary Can’t Decide Whether Content Lawful: Twitter To Delhi High Court

[ad_1] The high court had earlier pulled up Twitter for not voluntarily taking actionNew Delhi: Social media giant Twitter Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that being an intermediary it cannot decide whether content on its platform is lawful or otherwise, and it takes action when a court or the appropriate government notifies it to take down unlawful material.The submission was made by Twitter in an affidavit filed in response to a petition against publication of alleged objectionable content about a Hindu Goddess.As the counsel for the petitioner sought time to go through and respond to the affidavit, a bench of Chief Justice S C Sharma and Justice S Prasad listed the matter for further hearing on October 28.The high court was hearing a petition against the allegedly obnoxious posts on...
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“Court A Serious Place”: Judge To Delhi Student Over Pollution Compensation
5Sep By adminNo Comments
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“Court A Serious Place”: Judge To Delhi Student Over Pollution Compensation

[ad_1] The Delhi High Court said that the writ petition is misconceived and is accordingly dismissed.New Delhi:  The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a petition moved by an LLM student who sought compensation of Rs 15 lakh and Health Insurance of Rs 25 Lakh from the Central and Delhi government on account of air pollution in the national capital.The petitioner claimed that air pollution affects the lungs and can cause serious diseases like lung cancer.Justice Yashwant Varma dismissed the petition after noting that there was no material or medical proof to show any personal injury to the petitioner Shivam Pandey.While dismissing the petition, the court said, "Court is a serious place and the filing or the right to file a petition in this court is not merely a tool for your resume or y...
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Uphaar Cinema Fire Victims Seek Enhanced Punishment For Ansal Brothers
5Sep By adminNo Comments
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Uphaar Cinema Fire Victims Seek Enhanced Punishment For Ansal Brothers

[ad_1] The Uphaar cinema fire had claimed 59 lives in 1997. (File)New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the reply of real estate tycoons Sushil and Gopal Ansal, who were released against the jail term already undergone by them since November 8, 2021, on a plea by the victims seeking enhancement of the punishment for tampering with evidence in the 1997 Uphaar cinema fire case.Justice Asha Menon issued notice to the Ansal brothers and the state on the petition by Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy (AVUT) and asked them to file their response while listing the matter for further hearing on October 11.During the hearing, the counsel representing the state said they support the petition and would file an appeal challenging the trial court's order releasing Ansals on the perio...
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Provide Adequate Force For Demolition Drive: Court To Delhi Police Chief
2Sep By adminNo Comments
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Provide Adequate Force For Demolition Drive: Court To Delhi Police Chief

[ad_1] The advocate for the MCD told the Delhi High Court that the action will be taken on September 6-8.New Delhi: The Delhi High Court recently directed the Commissioner of Police (CP) Delhi to ensure that the force is provided during an upcoming demolition drive in the Sunder Nagri area of Northeast Delhi.The division bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma passed the direction after perusing the status report which stated that the demolition of unauthorised construction had not taken place because an adequate police force was not available.Advocate Sanjeev Sabharwal, standing counsel for MCD, apprised the bench that adequate police force was not provided for the demonstration drive against unauthorised construction.He also submitted before the court that they are going to...
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