Whether, the inquiry proceedings conducted by the ICC is quashed merely because ICC failed to complete inquiry within the time frame of 90 days?

The High Court of Delhi[1] is of the view that the inquiry proceedings cannot be quashed merely because ICC failed to complete inquiry proceedings with the time frame of 90 days. In the present case the petitioner, who is a qualified CA, has received a hearing notice by email dated 23.12.2022 from ICC constituted under … Continue reading Whether, the inquiry proceedings conducted by the ICC is quashed merely because ICC failed to complete inquiry within the time frame of 90 days?

KNOW THE BASICS OF SPORTS LAW AND GOVERNING STRUCTURE IN INDIA

WHAT IS SPORTS LAW ? Sports law is an area of law which relates to the sporting activities and events in the country. It is emerging line of law which deals with the legal issues pertaining to acts and issues of sports players, teams, managers and associates. It includes the traditional area of laws like … Continue reading KNOW THE BASICS OF SPORTS LAW AND GOVERNING STRUCTURE IN INDIA

Constitution of Internal Complaint Committee to deal with sexual harassment complaints against high ranking officers

The petition was sought to review the order of this Hon’ble Court with regards to the criteria of constitution of ICC in cases of sexual harassment complaints against high ranking officers of the level of Joint Secretary and above. The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi held that when allegations are made against senior level officers, … Continue reading Constitution of Internal Complaint Committee to deal with sexual harassment complaints against high ranking officers

Whether the Limitation Act, 1963, would apply to appeals under Section 18 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

“The Hon’ble High Court of New Delhi held that Section 5 of the Limitation Act would apply in respect of appeals which may be sought to be preferred under Section 18 of the SHW Act of 2013”. Facts: In the case at hand Respondent no. 1 accused Respondent no. 2 of harassing her. The matter … Continue reading Whether the Limitation Act, 1963, would apply to appeals under Section 18 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

WHETHER THE ARBITRATION CLAUSE CONTAINED IN PURCHASE ORDER IS BINDING ?

WHAT IS ARBITRATION CLAUSE Arbitration Clause refers to the clause which allows the parties to refer their dispute to Arbitration under the seen or unforeseen circumstances of disputes among the parties to a contract. Further this clause provides an opportunity to settle the disputes at an economic and time saver manner as compared with that of … Continue reading WHETHER THE ARBITRATION CLAUSE CONTAINED IN PURCHASE ORDER IS BINDING ?

Whether a legal practitioner is allowed to represent a person, facing an enquiry before the Internal Complaints Committee in a case of Harassment at Work Place?

In the recent decision of the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi[1], the court rejected the view of allowing a legal representative to represent petitioner in an enquiry conducted by Internal Complaint and held that: The petition is not maintainable as Rule 7(6) of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Rules, 2013 … Continue reading Whether a legal practitioner is allowed to represent a person, facing an enquiry before the Internal Complaints Committee in a case of Harassment at Work Place?

WHERE AN EMPLOYEE CAN INSTITUTE SUIT FOR TERMINATION ?

An employee terminated from this service, where will the territorial jurisdiction of court lie 1) where the employee was posted when he received termination order ;OR;  2) the registered office where decision for termination was taken Both the labour courts will have jurisdiction 1) where the employee was last posted 2) the place where the … Continue reading WHERE AN EMPLOYEE CAN INSTITUTE SUIT FOR TERMINATION ?

What happened when two similar trademark for similar goods were registered, one in India and the other in a foreign nation?

The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi order states that the defendant no.1 and/or the defendant no. 4 (who has registered mark in Saudi Arabia) are by way of an ad-interim injunction, restrained from affixing the mark ‘TAJ MAHAL’ or any other mark deceptively similar to the registered marks of the plaintiff(which is the mark registered … Continue reading What happened when two similar trademark for similar goods were registered, one in India and the other in a foreign nation?

INTERPRETING THE ARBITRATION CLAUSE

It is a settled proposition of law that the existence of a valid arbitration agreement under section 7 of the Arbitration act 1996 is sine-qua-non for a court to exercise its powers to appoint an arbitrator/arbitral tribunal under section 11 of the act. Section 2 (1)(b) of the Act,  defines  “arbitration agreement” to mean an … Continue reading INTERPRETING THE ARBITRATION CLAUSE

USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE OTHER BRANDS TO SELL YOUR PRODUCTS ON YOUR WEBSITE AMOUNTS TO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

The photographs used for advertisement on the website, qualify as “artistic works” within the meaning of Section 2(c) of the Copyrights Act, 1957.  In the recent case of LOUIS VUITTON MALLETIER v. WWW.HAUTE24.COM & ORS[1]. The plaintiff Louis Vuitton filed a suit against the defendant for using the copyrighted photographs of the plaintiff by defendants … Continue reading USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE OTHER BRANDS TO SELL YOUR PRODUCTS ON YOUR WEBSITE AMOUNTS TO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT