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 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?
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?
What is the intent behind incorporating the summary judgment procedure in the Commercial Court Act, 2015?
The intent behind incorporating the summary judgement procedure in the Commercial Court Act, 2015 is to ensure disposal of commercial disputes in a time-bound manner. In case of Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd. v. Kunwer Sachdev and Another[1] the court held “Rule 3 of Order XIIIA, CPC, as applicable to commercial disputes, empowers the Court to … Continue reading What is the intent behind incorporating the summary judgment procedure in the Commercial Court Act, 2015?
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 ?
Does a registered device mark provides protection separetly to a particular word present in the device mark?
Introduction: Plaintiff-company was formed on October 28, 1999, and has been using the names "VASUNDHRA" and "VASUNDHRA JEWELLERS" simultaneously ever since both as a commercial name as well as a trademark. Customers seek plaintiff's jewellery showroom in Pitampura, New Delhi, from all around India. The plaintiff is also registered proprietor of various marks in class 14 … Continue reading Does a registered device mark provides protection separetly to a particular word present in the device mark?
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
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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