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    Public Figures Must Face Criticism Too: Delhi High Court to Acharya Balkrishna
    Public Figures Must Face Criticism Too: Delhi High Court to Acharya Balkrishna
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    Public Figures Must Face Criticism Too: Delhi High Court to Acharya Balkrishna Personality Rights Case

    The Delhi High Court said that public figures must be ready to face criticism, satire, and public comments unless it is humiliating or defamatory. The Court also warned that personality rights cases cannot be used to seek blanket removal of news reports and online content.

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    Trademark Victory for Lacoste as Delhi High Court Bars Crocodile Logo Use
    Trademark Victory for Lacoste as Delhi High Court Bars Crocodile Logo Use
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    Trademark Victory for Lacoste as Delhi High Court Bars Crocodile Logo Use

    The Delhi High Court upheld a permanent injunction against Crocodile International for infringing the crocodile trademark and logo copyright of Lacoste, with Justices Hari Shankar and Om Prakash Shukla affirming Lacoste’s rights.

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    Ghost Cannot Be Held Responsible: Delhi High Court Acquits Accused in 20-Year-Old Robbery Case
    Ghost Cannot Be Held Responsible: Delhi High Court Acquits Accused in 20-Year-Old Robbery Case
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    Ghost Cannot Be Held Responsible: Delhi High Court Acquits Accused in 20-Year-Old Robbery Case

    The Delhi High Court acquitted Feroz Ahmad in a 2000 robbery and shooting case, stressing that criminal law demands certainty of identity. Judges held evidence unreliable, citing poor visibility and witnesses’ eyesight, warning courts cannot punish ghosts or persons.

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    Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging ECI’s Power to Recognise National and State Political Parties
    Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging ECI’s Power to Recognise National and State Political Parties
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    Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging ECI’s Power to Recognise National and State Political Parties

    Today,The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected a petition challenging the Election Commission’s power to recognise political parties as national or state-level entities. A Division Bench of Justices Nitin W. Sambre and Anish Dayal noted the matter was already settled by Supreme Court rulings.

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    “Electricity Is Part of Right to Life”: Delhi High Court Says Power Supply Cannot Be Denied Amid Tenant-Landlord Disputes
    “Electricity Is Part of Right to Life”: Delhi High Court Says Power Supply Cannot Be Denied Amid Tenant-Landlord Disputes
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    “Electricity Is Part of Right to Life”: Delhi High Court Says Power Supply Cannot Be Denied Amid Tenant-Landlord Disputes

    The Delhi High Court held that access to electricity is a fundamental right under Article 21 and cannot be denied to a person in lawful possession of a property. The Court ordered BSES to restore power without insisting on a landlord’s NOC despite a pending tenancy dispute.

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    Delhi High Court Bars Acqualite from Copying Relaxo’s Iconic Hawai Slippers
    Delhi High Court Bars Acqualite from Copying Relaxo’s Iconic Hawai Slippers
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    Delhi High Court Bars Acqualite from Copying Relaxo’s Iconic Hawai Slippers

    The Delhi High Court has upheld an interim ban on Acqualite, preventing it from manufacturing slippers deceptively similar to Relaxo’s Hawai brand. The ruling reinforces protection of Relaxo’s trademark and brand identity.

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    Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging BNS Provisions on Waging War Against India; Warns Petitioner
    Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging BNS Provisions on Waging War Against India; Warns Petitioner
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    Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging BNS Provisions on Waging War Against India; Warns Petitioner

    The Delhi High Court rejected a PIL challenging the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections on waging war against India. The Bench cautioned petitioner Upendra Nath Dalai for repeatedly filing similar petitions and hinted at imposing costs.

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    Delhi High Court slams “roving inquiry” plea, dismisses PIL seeking CBI probe into Hyatt Regency owner’s loan settlement with PNB, BOM
    Delhi High Court slams “roving inquiry” plea, dismisses PIL seeking CBI probe into Hyatt Regency owner’s loan settlement with PNB, BOM
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    Delhi High Court slams “roving inquiry” plea, dismisses PIL seeking CBI probe into Hyatt Regency owner’s loan settlement with PNB, BOM

    The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL by NGO Infrastructure Watchdog seeking a probe into Punjab National Bank and Bank of Maharashtra’s One-Time Settlement with Asian Hotels North, calling it speculative and unsupported by facts.

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    Delhi High Court Orders Rs 1 Crore Relief for Principal’s Family: “Death Attributable to COVID Duty”
    Delhi High Court Orders Rs 1 Crore Relief for Principal’s Family: “Death Attributable to COVID Duty”
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    Delhi High Court Orders Rs 1 Crore Relief for Principal’s Family: “Death Attributable to COVID Duty”

    The Delhi High Court has directed the government to pay Rs 1 crore ex-gratia to the family of a school principal who died after contracting COVID-19 while on duty. The bench said his death was “attributable to the discharge of such specific duties.”

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