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Court Declares 'Haldiram' As Well-Known Trademark, Says Its Origins Deeply Rooted In India's Culinary Tradition: Delhi High Court
Section 11(6) of the Trademarks Act has been at the center of a recent landmark decision by the Delhi High Court, where the court declared the mark 'Haldiram' as a well-known mark in a trademark dispute case. The case, numbered CS(COMM) 495/2019, involved a legal battle between Haldiram Foods International Pvt. Ltd.,…
Court Orders ₹5 Lakh Compensation To Two Acid Attack Victims, Employment In Any Government Department: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling dated April 2, 2024, the Delhi High Court emphasized the need for comprehensive compensation schemes for victims of heinous crimes such as acid attacks. The court's decision came in response to a case involving ABC who were victims of an acid attack. The court not only delved into the details of the…
Consumer Protection Act, 2019, Consumer court fines Kolkata restaurant for charging above MRP on beer, water
In a recent judgment by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kolkata Unit - II (Central), Nilanjana Chakraborty emerged victorious in her complaint against Marco Polo Restaurant. The case, filed under Complaint Case No. CC/326/2021 on 25 Aug 2021, saw its final resolution on 01 Apr 2024. The…
Grants Divorce To Chef Kunal Kapur On Grounds Of Cruelty By Wife: Delhi High Court
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has granted divorce to Mr. XYZ under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. This decision comes after a thorough examination of the case involving Mr. XYZ and his wife, Mrs. ABC. The court's ruling is based on a detailed analysis of the events…
IPC Section 306, Wife Going Shopping With Others, Compelling Husband To Do Household Chores Not 'Abetment Of Suicide': Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur has discharged Nisha Saket, a resident of Colony No.3, Pali Project in Umaria, Madhya Pradesh, from charges under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), commonly known as the Abetment of Suicide Act. Background of the Case The case revolves…
'Mubarat' Agreement Entitles Couple to Marriage Dissolution Declaration: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has pronounced its judgment in Miscellaneous First Appeal No. 4711 of 2022, concerning the dissolution of a Muslim marriage under the purview of the Special Marriage Act, 1955. Background of the Case: The appellants, Shabnam Parveen Ahmad and Mohammed Saliya Shaikh,…
Retrospective GST Registration Cancellation Cannot Solely Rest on Non-Filing of Returns: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment delivered on March 20, 2024, by Hon'ble Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Hon'ble Justice Ravinder Dudeja at the High Court of Delhi, the case of Good Life ZIP India versus Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Service Tax & Anr. has gained attention. The case revolves around the cancellation of GST…
Stigma Of Ex-Parte Divorce Can't Hang Over Head Of Widow To Deny Her Benefits Of Being Spouse Of Ex-Serviceman: Karnataka High Court
In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court delved into the intricacies of the Hindu Marriage Act while addressing a case regarding the grant of a widow identity card to a petitioner. The case involved a widow seeking the issuance of an identity card after her husband, an ex-serviceman, passed away during the…
Revision Petition Challenging Order Of Waqf Board Is To Be Made In 90 Days As Per High Court Rules: Karnataka High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Karnataka, a civil revision petition under Section 83(9) of the Waqf Act sought to challenge an order dated 17th August, 2019, passed by the Karnataka Waqf Tribunal in Application No.20 of 2017. The petition, filed by Syed Mohammed Husaain, alleged irregularities in the…
Court Dismisses Bail Plea, Emphasizes Severity of Corruption Allegations Under PC Act: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Mr. Rishi Raj, a government official embroiled in a corruption scandal. The case, under Section 7, 13(1), and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, highlights the gravity of economic offences and the stringent…
