Whose Arbitrator is it Anyway?
by Urvashi Mishra* and Anant Narayan Misra**
Delhi High Court
‘Barred by delay and laches’; Delhi High Court dismisses petition challenging tender award passed by Indian Oil Corporation
The Delhi High Court said that the issuance of a commitment letter does not make the issuer a ‘bidder’ in the tender process.
Delhi High Court grants legal protection to a trans-woman facing Gender Dysphoria
When X was examined at IHBAS, she had expressed distress about her “male body parts” and reiterated before the doctor that she identified herself as a female. The doctor also noted the symptoms of anger outburst and anxiety with apprehension of impulsive self-harm.
[Delhi Excise Liquor Policy] Delhi HC stays Trial Court’s order granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
The Court stayed the bail granted to Kejriwal by the Trial Court on 20-06-2024, on the ground that the averments of ED and relevant materials were not appropriately appreciated.
Can mandate of arbitral tribunal be extended u/s 29A of the Arbitration Act, even after expiry of such mandate? Delhi HC answers
Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, empowers Courts to extend mandate of arbitral tribunals beyond the specified limitation.
Delhi HC restrains South Infosys Limited from using mark ‘INFOSYS’ in its corporate/trade name
The Court restrained Southern Infosys Limited from using the mark ‘INFOSYS’ as part of their corporate/trade name or in any other manner amounting to infringement of the Plaintiff’s trademarks.
HIGH COURT JUNE 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on NEET-UG; Video of Arvind Kejriwal’s Court Proceedings; Bhavani Revanna’s Bail; IPR; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
[Delhi Excise Liquor Policy] Delhi HC reserves order on Arvind Kejwiral’s bail; Stays operation of Trial Court’s order granting bail
The order has been reserved for a detailed order in the matter, which will be pronounced in two to three days.
Delhi High Court quashes FIR against Delhi Prisons employee following News Nation’s ‘Kala Pani’ Broadcast allegations
“The case of the prosecution is that News Nation, a TV news channel operation titled ‘Kala Pani’ allegedly showing some of the employees of Delhi Prisons interacting with reporters. Some of the employees allegedly accepting bribe money for extending favours inmates contrary to the Delhi Prisons Rules.”
‘Hajis can only be provided services by registered operator’; Delhi HC upholds blacklisting of AL Islam Tours to operate as Haj Group Operator
The Court stated that the appellant ought not to have engaged itself in any kind of activity related to Haj (including ancillary services) without being registered as a Haj Group Operator.
CCI’s Obligation to Put Parties under Investigation to Notice — An Analysis of a Recent Madras High Court Ruling
by Neelambera Sandeepan* and Srivaishanavi R.**
Delhi High Court sets aside detention of LLB Student due to attendance shortage for medical reasons; Directs DU to readmit
Psoriasis is a skin disease which often takes grotesque forms, it can result in deep embarrassment for the afflicted person. A perusal of photographs that the appellant has placed on record shows that a large part of his body was infected. Thus, it would be unwise for anyone to underplay the seriousness of the disease, or the discomfort that it can cause to an afflicted person. Itching is a peculiar feature of the disease, which can lead to extreme discomfort.
Delhi High Court rejects defamation suits by Indian Foreign Service officer against Hindustan Times
The Delhi High Court said that the Press has now assumed the role of public educator making formal and informal education possible on a large scale, particularly in the developing world.
Delhi High Court directs Government to decide plea for conducting door-to-door survey for collection of senior citizen data
The Delhi High Court directed the petition to be treated as a representation to the Chief Secretary, Government, State (NCT of Delhi).
‘Passing the buck and not addressing the queries raised’; Delhi HC directs tendering authorities and GeM Portal to address bidders’ query
“The petitioner having participated in the impugned tender process is entitled to know the reasons for the disqualification of its bid and not providing these answers is contrary to the requirement of transparency.”
Delhi High Court denies suspension of sentence of Kuldeep Singh Senger in Custodial Death Case of Unnao Rape victim’s father
The Delhi High Court stated that the period of sentence served by a convict is only one of the several factors that are to be taken into consideration while adjudicating an application seeking suspension of sentence.
Delhi HC grants Rajat Sharma interim injunction against defaming video and tweets by members of All India Congress
“A thin line of distinction exists between defamation and public criticism and an onerous task lies with the Courts to maintain this delicate balance between the competing claims and rights.”
‘Process for redressal of grievances for refund of amount already initiated through arbitration’; Delhi HC refuses relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
The Delhi High Court said that the petitioner had no prima facie right, title, and interest in the allotted units, and a case was not made out to restrain the respondents from creating any third-party interest.
‘No interim injunction for appeal filed at eleventh hour’; Delhi High Court dismisses application challenging “Yakshini” video adaptation by Disney+Hotstar
The Court dismissed an application for granting interim injunction as similarity of name cannot be the sole criteria, especially because it was a mythological character on which admittedly various works, movies and books are already available.
‘Violative of Rule 3(vi) of Delhi High Court Video Conference Rules, 2021’; Delhi HC directs X, Meta, YouTube to remove audio/video recording of Arvind Kejriwal’s Court proceedings
Several members of Aam Aadmi Party including members of various other opposition parties made an audio and video recording of Court proceedings which had been circulated on various social media platforms.