The Delhi High Court today has decided to treat Subramanian Swamy’s petition regarding Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship as a public interest litigation (PIL). The case will be sent to the PIL roster bench, but no comments have been made on the merits of the case. Swamy alleges violations by Rahul Gandhi and requests the Ministry of Home Affairs to review the cancellation of his Indian citizenship.
Delhi High Court today grants Centre a deadline extension until July 25 to decide on office space allocation for AAP, a recognized national party. The court emphasized the party’s right to secure a space from the general housing pool in Delhi, rejecting pressure or lack of availability as justifications for rejection. SC previously set August 10 as the deadline for vacating the current office.
BharatPe and PhonePe settled their “Pe” trademark dispute after the Delhi High Court ruling, ending years of legal battles. Both companies can continue using their brand names. The decision brings significant resolution to the fintech industry. BharatPe, established in 2018, claims a vast merchant network, while PhonePe is a major player in India’s fintech landscape with over 535 million registered users.
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Today, On 27th May, Moti Mahal challenged Daryaganj’s trademark on ‘Butter Chicken’ in the Delhi High Court, claiming it as a generic term. The court will address this in July. Moti Mahal also disputes Daryaganj’s tagline, alleging deceptive practices. Legal proceedings are ongoing, with advocates representing both sides. The case is set for a hearing on May 29.
Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff filed a petition in the Delhi High Court to protect his identity from offensive memes and unauthorized use in derogatory contexts. He seeks legal remedies to prevent such use without consent. The move highlights the challenges celebrities face in managing their public image in the digital age.
The Delhi High Court intervenes in a dispute between restaurant chains Moti Mahal and Daryaganj over the origins of butter chicken and dal makhani. Alleged defamatory remarks have sparked a feud, with Daryaganj lodging a complaint against Moti Mahal’s proprietors over comments made in a newspaper interview. The legal battle intensifies as both sides fiercely defend their culinary legacies.
The Delhi High Court has issued an order compelling WhatsApp to detail the procedures it employs to identify and suspend groups on its platform. This directive comes in light of allegations by Sequoia Capital, a prominent venture capital firm, regarding the misuse of its trademark by certain groups on the messaging app, particularly one named […]
The Delhi High Court has issued a landmark ruling to stop fraudulent use of the IKEA trademark, targeting websites, apps, and WhatsApp accounts. Justice Sanjeev Narula’s order restrains unauthorized use of the trademark and emphasizes the court’s commitment to protecting intellectual property rights. IKEA’s legal representation was led by advocates Tanya Varma, Aiswarya Debadarshini, Rohan Krishna Seth, and Srinivas Venkat.
The court was informed that the defendants were charging a delivery fee for the supposedly free “Ram Mandir prasad.” Additionally, they were selling various Ram Mandir-related merchandise, collectibles, food items, and religious ceremony goods through websites bearing the marks “Khadi Earth” and “Khadi Organic.”
The Delhi High Court has declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a ban on certain dog breeds deemed dangerous. The petition, filed by the Legal Attorneys & Barristers Law Firm, called for a prohibition on breeds such as Pitbulls, Terriers, American Bulldogs, Rottweilers, and several others. The court, however, directed the petitioner […]