CCI approves Google’s ₹20.24 crore settlement in Android TV anti-competitive practices case
The CCI directed Google to submit annual compliance reports for five years and implement the Settlement Proposal per its submitted timeline.
settlement
No video conferencing for reconciliation in matrimonial disputes; Allowed only after settlement fails: Andhra Pradesh High Court reiterates
It is only after the efforts of reconciliation and settlement fails, the videoconferencing can be resorted on the joint application filed by the parties or the memorandum of consent by both the parties, husband and wife, for such videoconferencing, in the discretion of the Court, if the Court considers it appropriate.
Rajasthan High Court dismisses Execution Proceeding & arrest warrant against Nokia Solutions & Networks India (P) Ltd, an uninvolved party
Section 72 of the Consumer Protection Act penalties are intended for parties responsible for complying with a Commission’s order and as the petitioner was not involved in the transaction or compliance, the proceedings against them were without basis.
Delhi HC allows settlement in trade mark infringement case between ‘BURJNOIDA’ project owner and Dubai based Jumeirah Beach Resort
Usage of trade mark ‘BURJNOIDA’ was allowed because the residential project had been in construction for the last ten years.
In case of no settlement or compromise between parties, Lok Adalat to return matter to Court for disposal: Gujarat HC reiterates
In the case at hand, no settlement was arrived at between the parties and the matter was disposed of in the Lok Adalat by exercising the power under Section 256 of CrPC.
‘Order u/S 482 CrPC can be passed to prevent abuse of process’: Delhi HC imposes Rs. 50,000 cost on complainant pursuing case even after acceptance of settlement money
“The conduct of the litigants to keep the dispute alive for mala fide reasons has the tendency of keeping the docket of the Courts heavy to the detriment of other litigants whose cases have been pending for years together.”
Calcutta High Court approves settlement between Dabur and Dhruv Rathee to remove all references to ‘Real’ juices in YouTube video
The Calcutta High Court, in a previous order, requested the parties to consider resolving the dispute by blurring out or removing fruit juice packets deceptively similar to Dabur’s ‘Real’ fruit juice from the impugned video.
NCLT approves withdrawal of insolvency resolution proceedings against Syska LED Lights after settlement
The NCLT directed the Resolution Professional to hand over control of Syska LED Lights Pvt. Ltd. back to the Corporate Debtor, if it had been taken over.
No form of mediation permissible in POCSO cases; Delhi High Court denies relief to father in POCSO case due to delay, child’s best interests
Delhi High Court issued a mandatory reminder, rather than a gentle reminder that it is essential to emphasise that in cases involving offences of serious nature, particularly those falling under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, no form of mediation is permissible.
Arbitration as a Method of Adjudication of Industrial Disputes: An Analysis
by Amrut Anil Joshi† and Anand Ratnakar Pai††
Delhi HC refuses to quash FIR against persons accused of kidnapping a child despite settlement between parties, says ‘such settlements raise ethical and legal concerns’
“One has to appreciate and imagine the trauma, stress, the agony of the child, who was only three years of age, that she would have gone through after being kidnapped by the kidnappers from the lawful guardianship of her parents.”
[Theos v. Theobroma] ‘Theos to be restrained to Delhi-NCR region’; Delhi High Court settles terms in trade mark infringement suit
“No party shall oppose each other’s marks or object to the same, in any manner, so long as the same are in compliance with the terms of this settlement.”
Partition of Property may also be effected under a settlement or an oral understanding: Supreme Court
“There is no prohibition to effect a partition otherwise than through an instrument in writing by duly complying with the requirement of law.”
Delhi High Court affirms Dart Properties Private Limited’s right to walk, take over and run cinema hall as Reliance Mediaworks subsidiary CVPL defaults Rs 50 Lakhs payment
The Delhi High Court observed that Cinema Ventures Private Limited, the defaulting entity, neither filed the undertaking as assured to the court nor made any payment but rather continued to be in the possession of the property.
Karnataka HC | Memorandum of settlement arrived during divorce proceedings cannot be questioned on the ground of husband’s re-marriage, unless an element of fraud is involved
The Karnataka High Court strictly admonished the petitioner for abusing every jurisdiction of law but refused to impose exemplary costs as the same would only increase the agony of the petitioner, whose marriage was annulled albeit with consent.
[T-series v Tata] Delhi High Court record settlement between TATA motors and T-series for not using ‘T-series’ marks on Tata automobiles
Delhi High Court: In a suit filed by Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited, seeking permanent injunction restraining infringement, passing off,
Bombay High Court quashes rape case FIR registered against son of CPM’s Kerala State Secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan
Bombay High Court: In a case filed for quashing of the charges registered against Binoy Kodiyeri (petitioner), son of CPM’s
J&K and Ladakh HC | To prevent the “frittering away of the fruits of compromise” HC can quash proceedings for non-compoundable offences if parties have arrived at a settlement
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court: While deciding the instant petition wherein the Court was faced with the issue
Delhi High Court| COKE STUDIO and COOK STUDIO arrived settlement; COOK STUDIO adopted new mark COOK Pro 6
Delhi High Court: In a suit filed by Nikhil Chawla (‘plaintiff’) for its brand COOK STUDIO in the nature of threat application
Time of court and investigation agency both has been consumed; Delhi High Court directs Rs 25,000 as compensation towards “Green Highways Fund”
Delhi High Court: In a case pending for 5 years before Court, the parties finally reached compromise and sought quashing