Arunima, Author at SCC Times

Delhi High Court directs MCD to act against unauthorized construction in Paharganj; Directs police to prevent further violations

The core issue in the case was the ongoing unauthorized construction at a property in Gali No. 9, Chuna Mandi, Paharganj, Delhi. The petitioner sought court directions to halt the illegal activity and ensure enforcement.

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Delhi High Court grants Dynamic Injunction against Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, Meesho & Others in Reliance trademark suit

The defendants were found to be commercially manufacturing, marketing, and selling various FMCG products. These include Poha, Wheat Flour, Makhana, Pulses, Lentils, Salt, and similar goods. They did so using Reliance’s well-known and registered ‘RELIANCE’ and ‘JIO’ trademarks without authorization.

Valid TDS payment triggers fresh period of limitation

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“Valid TDS payment triggers a fresh period of limitation under Section 19”; Delhi High Court allows partial financial claim by an Ad Company

The dispute arose from unpaid advertising invoices raised by Planet Advertising Pvt. Ltd. between July and November 2014 for campaigns executed for Ambience Pvt. Ltd. The plaintiff claimed Rs. 1.03 crore, asserting that part-payment, backdated purchase orders, and TDS deductions extended the limitation period.

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Delhi High Court grants ex parte injunction in favour of Birkenstock against counterfeit footwear sales

In March 2025, Birkenstock discovered large-scale counterfeiting of its footwear originating from rural Agra, with products infiltrating Delhi markets like Karol Bagh and Tilak Nagar. Investigations confirmed defendants 2 to 4 were manufacturing and distributing counterfeit BIRKENSTOCK sandals.

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Turkish firm Celebi’s Security Clearance revoked: Delhi High Court upholds State action based on intelligence inputs under Aircraft Rules, 2023

Celebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd. and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt. Ltd., subsidiaries of Turkish firm Celebi Aviation Holding, provide ground and cargo handling services at major Indian airports, including IGI Airport, Delhi. Their security clearances were revoked by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on 15-05-2025, based on classified intelligence inputs.

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Swagath vs Hotel Swagath: Delhi High Court issues notice in Trademark Suit; Next hearing on August 27

The Plaintiff is operating popular hotels and restaurants under the name “Swagath” in New Delhi and franchise models across North India and the defendant, Hotel Swagath, is a Telangana-based hotel group established in 1991, with 11 operational outlets.

Interim bail to murder convict to write exams

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Andhra Pradesh High Court grants 17-Day interim bail to murder convict to appear for Final semester LL.B Exams

The petitioner is a life convict currently imprisoned, and pursuing a five-year B.Com., LL.B course at Anantha College of Law, Tirupati. He was unable to appear for his X Semester examinations scheduled in June 2024 due to his incarceration.

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Calcutta High Court enhances interim maintenance; Orders cricketer Mohammed Shami to pay ₹4 lakhs monthly to ex-wife

The ex-wife of cricketer Mohammed Shami, lodged FIR under Sections 498A, 328, 307, 376, 325, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code against Shami and his family members.

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Delhi High Court grants Dynamic+ Injunction to JioStar against rogue websites for streaming India-England 2025 series without authorization

The present cause of action arose on 26-05-2025 when the plaintiff discovered that rogue websites were unlawfully streaming IPL 2025 matches without authorization. Given the plaintiff’s exclusive rights over such content, the plaintiff reasonably apprehends similar unlawful streaming during the upcoming India Tour of England 2025.

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‘Ganja’ under NDPS Act excludes seeds and leaves: Andhra Pradesh High Court grants bail in 32 kg seizure case

A case was registered against the petitioners and others for the offence punishable under Sections 20(b)(ii)(C), 25 read with Section 8(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.

Delhi High Court on post-employment restriction

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Inside Delhi High Court Ruling on post-employment restrictions and employees’ right to livelihood

“The negative covenant post termination of the employment can be granted only to protect the confidential and proprietary information of the employer or to restrain the employee from soliciting the clients of the employer.”

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Humiliation by act and words will not by itself constitute abetment of suicide; Andhra Pradesh High Court acquits accused

The Court observed that the deceased felt humiliated after being beaten by her husband and brother-in-law over allegations of infidelity. However, such conduct, though condemnable, is not ordinarily expected to drive a similarly placed person to suicide.

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Inside Delhi High Court order granting relief to Anjana Om Kashyap in personality rights suit over Deepfake YouTube Channel

It is the case of the plaintiff that an unknown person/person, arraigned in the suit as Defendant 2 has started a YouTube channel under the name of ‘@AnajanaomKashya’

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[Transgender Rights] Whether S. 498-A IPC complaint by trans-woman in a heterosexual marriage legally maintainable? Andhra Pradesh High Court Answers

To deny a trans woman the status of a ‘woman’ for the purpose of legal protection under Section 498-A IPC solely on the ground of her reproductive capacity is to perpetuate discrimination and to violate Articles 14, 15, and 21 of the Constitution.

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Eden Gardens Stadium not a ‘public place’; Calcutta High Court quashes Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s ₹51 Lakh Tax demand on Cricket Association of Bengal

“In common parlance, for a particular place to be a public place, the members of the public must have an absolute, unqualified and unconditional right of free access thereto of their own free will and volition without any restriction whatsoever.”

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Calcutta High Court upholds rejection of UCO Bank’s SARFAESI application by District Magistrate over Affidavit defects

The Court observed that since the jurisdiction of the District Magistrate under Section 14 of the Act, is not ministerial and not adjudicatory, such defects cannot be cured retrospectively or assumed to be merely procedural.

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Calcutta High Court directs Transgender Person to file fresh passport application, Mandates Identity Card be duly considered

The Court observed that the transgender identity card of the petitioner shall be taken into account at the time of consideration of the petitioner’s application for passport.

Legislation Updates Notifications

‘No Summons to Advocates unless Director approves’; ED after withdrawing summons to two Senior Advocates

Section 132 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 protects advocates from being compelled to disclose any communication made in the course and purpose of their professional employment.

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‘State of West Bengal acting in hot haste, reintroducing struck-down reservations; Calcutta High Court stays OBC reclassification

The Court observed that it was explicit that the expressions ‘Government of West Bengal’ and the ‘Government’ meant the State of West Bengal in discharge of its legislative functions.

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Calcutta High Court sets aside ECL order on Mamata Banerjee’s coal controversy; Directs ECL to pay ₹25 lakh compensation

The judiciary upholds a strong commitment to justice, fairness, and social equity. In complex cases involving competing rights, courts must sometimes innovate guided not by whim but by enduring principles of equity and good conscience. This ensures a balanced, equitable resolution.