Delhi High Court penalises a serial litigant for filing multiple pleas against illegal constructions in the national capital. The Court emphasised, “No one should misuse the court’s process for oblique motives,” warning against frivolous petitions that burden the judicial system.
Delhi High Court rules that electricity cannot be withheld in a family property row, emphasising that a co-owner cannot be denied a legitimate electricity connection despite objections raised by other co-sharers, ensuring basic residential rights are protected.
The Delhi High Court held that its process cannot be used for blackmail or extortion in unauthorised construction cases, fining a petitioner Rs 50,000. Justice Mini Pushkarna warned against NGOs and individuals filing petitions with dishonest motives.
Patanjali has appealed a Delhi HC order that forced it to remove lines like “Why settle for ordinary Chyawanprash made with 40 herbs?” from its ads. Dabur alleged the campaign disparaged its product, while Patanjali claims it was mere puffery and fair advertising.
The Delhi High Court has directed the Election Commission of India to examine a petition by Akhil Bharatiya Jan Sangh seeking a common election symbol for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The party said the “non-allotment of an election symbol will take away its opportunity to contest elections.”
Today, On 3rd July, The Delhi High Court has directed Patanjali to take down advertisements that allegedly disparage Dabur’s Chyawanprash. This interim order came in response to a suit filed by Dabur accusing Patanjali of misleading and negative advertising.
IndiGo is asserting its “6E” trademark rights against Mahindra Electric, which agreed to rename its upcoming electric vehicle from “BE 6E” to “BE 6” amid the legal dispute. Mahindra plans to contest the lawsuit while the court has scheduled a hearing for April 2025, highlighting the significance of trademark usage over mere registration.
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (3rd Dec) issued a temporary injunction against Scholars Den for labeling Physics Wallah as “sasta wallah” (cheap one), claiming it misrepresents the company’s affordable yet quality courses. The court determined that Scholors Den’s ads could cause irreparable harm to Physics Wallah’s reputation before the next hearing in April 2025.
Justice Mini Pushkarna of the Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Rupa Gujral, restraining defendants from using the ‘MOTI MAHAL’ trademark amid ongoing arbitration related to a partnership deed. The court determined the defendants falsely claimed association with the brand. The plaintiffs assert their exclusive rights to the trademark and associated goodwill.
The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction against “Taj Iconic Membership,” barring it from using the “TAJ” trademark of Taj Hotels. The court found the defendant’s actions to be deliberate infringement of the plaintiff’s trademark and copyrighted content.
