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?
Whether a woman employee, working as a contractual employee, be provided with maternity benefits like a regular employee?
A woman employee cannot be denied maternity benefits merely because her status is that of a contractual employee. In the case of Rasitha C.H. versus State of Kerala & Ors[1]. Petitioner working as an Assistant Professor in Medical Microbiology on contract basis was denied the claim for maternity benefit. As per the university clause 11 … Continue reading Whether a woman employee, working as a contractual employee, be provided with maternity benefits like a regular employee?
What happens when written statement is filed without being accompanied by an affidavit of admission and denial in Commercial Suit?
The Delhi High Court has observed in the case of Cosco International Pvt Ltd. v. Jagat Singh Dugar, on its decision dated 06th April, 2022, that the filing of a written statement within the prescribed time period and the defect of non-filing of the affidavit of admission/denial, if cured within the permissible time then nothing … Continue reading What happens when written statement is filed without being accompanied by an affidavit of admission and denial in Commercial Suit?
DO YOU KNOW NO ONE CAN USE STARBUCKS PRODUCT NAME “FRAPPUCCINO” WITHOUT THEIR CONSENT ?
Introduction[1]: Plaintiff has filed for the permanent injunction prohibiting the defendants from using the plaintiff's registered trade mark "FRAPPUCCINO," including the "BROWNIE Chips FRAPPUCCINO" mark or any other similar trade mark in connection with the plaintiff’s products and services. The Plaintiff: Plaintiff is a lifestyle brand company founded in 1985 under the name “STARBUCKS CORPORATION”. Its predecessor … Continue reading DO YOU KNOW NO ONE CAN USE STARBUCKS PRODUCT NAME “FRAPPUCCINO” WITHOUT THEIR CONSENT ?
ARE YOU ALSO BUYING ‘ROOH AFZA’, THE ONE MANUFACTURED IN PAKISTAN ?
Introduction: The lawsuit was initiated by the plaintiffs Hamdard National Foundation (India) and Hamdard Dawakhana, who also conduct business as Hamdard Laboratories India, against the defendants Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Limited and M/s. Golden Leaf. The claim is related to the trademark infringement of plaintiff’s product as well as mark “ROOH AFZA” at e commerce … Continue reading ARE YOU ALSO BUYING ‘ROOH AFZA’, THE ONE MANUFACTURED IN PAKISTAN ?
Whether director is liable for offence under section 138, even if not signatory to cheque?
PLOT: The respondent and the Petitioner Company entered into certain transaction, in furtherance of which, the authorized signatory of the Company issued certain cheques in favour of the respondent complainant. The cheques, when presented for its realization, were returned for want of sufficient funds, which leads the complainant to take recourse to legal proceedings against … Continue reading Whether director is liable for offence under section 138, even if not signatory to cheque?
WHAT IS PROCESS FEES IN A CASE AND PROCEDURE TO FILE PROCESS FEE IN COURT
Process fees (PF) A process fee is chargeable by the court to serve the other party involved in the case for example for serving summons, notices, and so on. Whenever anything has to be served to another party through court, pf is filed. No process shall be issued until the proper fee for its service … Continue reading WHAT IS PROCESS FEES IN A CASE AND PROCEDURE TO FILE PROCESS FEE IN COURT
INFRINGEMENT OF INDIA’S TRUSTED BRAND “TATA”
INTRODUCTION: The plaintiff, Tata Sons Private Limited, has brought this lawsuit against the defendants Anjani Bagaria and Mazing Retail Private Limited in the High Court of Delhi, in an effort to seek permanent injunction restraining trademark infringement, passing off, dilution, and tarnishment of trademarks. The plaintiff, Tata Sons Private Limited, is the major investment holding company … Continue reading INFRINGEMENT OF INDIA’S TRUSTED BRAND “TATA”
TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT OF INTEL AND DIRECTION TO REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES TO CHANGE THE NAME OF INFRINGER COMPANY
Introduction: The current lawsuit was brought by Intel Corporation, USA in 2006 against three companies: Intel Gas Gadgets (P) Ltd., Intel Gas Guards (P) Ltd., Intel Safety Devices, and their respective director, Mr. S.P. Gupta. The lawsuit sought a long-term injunction prohibiting trademark use, delivery up, passing off, damages, and infringement. Plaintiff: The plaintiff, Intel Corporation, USA, … Continue reading TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT OF INTEL AND DIRECTION TO REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES TO CHANGE THE NAME OF INFRINGER COMPANY
AN ATTEMPT TO STEAL THE IDENTITY OF LIQUOR BRAND “OFFICER’S CHOICE”
Introduction The present suit is filed in the High Court of Delhi, wherein the plaintiff seeks permanent injunction; restraining infringement of trademark, copyright, passing off and so on among other reliefs. Plaintiff: The plaintiff is said to be in the business of, among other things, producing and marketing alcoholic beverages, including Indian Made Foreign Liquor … Continue reading AN ATTEMPT TO STEAL THE IDENTITY OF LIQUOR BRAND “OFFICER’S CHOICE”
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