Delhi High Court Case Commentaries

Establishing Witness Protection Guidelines: Neelam Katara v. Union Of India

Date: Oct 15, 2003

Establishing Witness Protection Guidelines: Neelam Katara v. Union Of India Introduction The case of Neelam Katara Petitioner v. Union Of India & Ors. brought before the Delhi High Court on October...

Classification of Membership Fees as Capital Expenditure and Treatment of Speculative Losses: Insights from M.G. Capital Services Ltd. v. Asstt. CIT

Date: Oct 10, 2003

Classification of Membership Fees as Capital Expenditure and Treatment of Speculative Losses: Insights from M.G. Capital Services Ltd. v. Asstt. CIT Introduction The case of M.G. Capital Services...

State v. Mohd. Afzal & Ors.: Upholding POTA and Defining Terrorism in Indian Jurisprudence

Date: Oct 2, 2003

State v. Mohd. Afzal & Ors. Court: Delhi High Court Date: 1st October 2003 Introduction The case of State v. Mohd. Afzal & Ors. is a landmark judicial decision by the Delhi High Court that delves...

Rakesh Goyal v. Assistant Commissioner: Clarifying the Adjudication of Undisclosed Income under Section 158BC

Date: Sep 13, 2003

Rakesh Goyal v. Assistant Commissioner: Clarifying the Adjudication of Undisclosed Income under Section 158BC Introduction The case of Rakesh Goyal v. Assistant Commissioner was adjudicated by the...

False Allegations of Immorality Constitute Mental Cruelty: Delhi High Court in Jai Dayal v. Shakuntala Devi

Date: Sep 11, 2003

False Allegations of Immorality Constitute Mental Cruelty: Delhi High Court in Jai Dayal v. Shakuntala Devi Introduction The case of Jai Dayal Petitioner v. Shakuntala Devi adjudicated by the Delhi...

Establishing Jurisdiction and Injunctive Relief in Domain Name Passing Off: Casio India v Ashita Tele Systems

Date: Sep 9, 2003

Establishing Jurisdiction and Injunctive Relief in Domain Name Passing Off: Casio India Co. Limited v. Ashita Tele Systems Pvt. Limited Introduction The case of Casio India Co. Limited v. Ashita Tele...

Disparagement in Comparative Advertising: The Pepsi vs. Hindustan Coca Cola Judgment

Date: Sep 2, 2003

Disparagement in Comparative Advertising: The Pepsi vs. Hindustan Coca Cola Judgment 1. Introduction The case of Pepsi Co., Inc. And Ors. v. Hindustan Coca Cola Ltd. And Anr. adjudicated by the Delhi...

Ensuring Due Process in Administrative Blacklisting: Delhi High Court's Ruling in Mekaster Trading Corporation v. Union of India

Date: Aug 30, 2003

Ensuring Due Process in Administrative Blacklisting: Delhi High Court's Ruling in Mekaster Trading Corporation v. Union of India Introduction In the landmark case of Mekaster Trading Corporation v....

Strict Adherence to Section 204 Cr.P.C: Insights from G. Sagarsuri v. State

Date: Aug 23, 2003

Strict Adherence to Section 204 Cr.P.C: Insights from G. Sagarsuri v. State Introduction The case of G. Sagarsuri Petitioner v. State & Anr S, adjudicated by the Delhi High Court on August 22, 2003,...

Delhi High Court Upholds 3% Reservation for Physically Handicapped in Educational Institutions

Date: Aug 12, 2003

Delhi High Court Upholds 3% Reservation for Physically Handicapped in Educational Institutions Introduction The case of Dr. Raman Khanna v. University Of Delhi & Ors. highlights significant...

Individual Notice Requirement in Penalty Imposition: L.P.Desai v. Uoi & Ors S

Date: Jul 8, 2003

Individual Notice Requirement in Penalty Imposition: L.P.Desai v. Uoi & Ors S Introduction L.P.Desai v. Uoi & Ors S is a landmark judgment delivered by the Delhi High Court on July 7, 2003. The case...

Renewal of Mediclaim Policies: Insights from Ashok Kumar Dhingra & Ors vs. The Oriental Insurance Company Limited & Ors

Date: Jul 8, 2003

Renewal of Mediclaim Policies: Insights from Ashok Kumar Dhingra & Ors vs. The Oriental Insurance Company Limited & Ors Introduction Case Title: Ashok Kumar Dhingra & Ors Petitioners v. The Oriental...

Chambal as Distinctive Trademark: Delhi High Court's Ruling on Passing Off Actions

Date: May 30, 2003

Chambal as Distinctive Trademark: Delhi High Court's Ruling on Passing Off Actions Introduction The case of Geepee Ceval Proteins And Investment Pvt. Ltd. v. Saroj Oil Industry was adjudicated by the...

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Writ Petitions: A.K Surekha v. Pradeshiya Investment Corpn.

Date: May 28, 2003

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Writ Petitions: A.K Surekha v. Pradeshiya Investment Corpn. Introduction The case of A.K Surekha And Others v. The Pradeshiya Investment Corpn. Of U.P Ltd. And Another S...

Judicial Critique on the Misapplication of Sections 498A and 406 IPC

Date: May 20, 2003

Judicial Critique on the Misapplication of Sections 498A and 406 IPC Introduction The case of Savitri Devi Petitioner v. Ramesh Chand & Ors adjudicated by the Delhi High Court on May 19, 2003,...

Delhi High Court Establishes Burden of Proof in Trademark Rectification: Jabbar Ahmed v. Prince Industries & Anr.

Date: May 9, 2003

Delhi High Court Establishes Burden of Proof in Trademark Rectification Introduction The case of Jabbar Ahmed v. Prince Industries & Anr. adjudicated by the Delhi High Court on May 8, 2003, addresses...

Vesting of Land Ownership Upon Possession Under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894: Nagin Chand Godha v. Union Of India

Date: May 1, 2003

Vesting of Land Ownership Upon Possession Under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894: Nagin Chand Godha v. Union Of India Introduction The case of Nagin Chand Godha Petitioner v. Union Of India And Ors...

Reaffirming Absolute and Strict Liability for Hazardous Activities: Commentary on Uphaar Tragedy Judgment

Date: Apr 25, 2003

Reaffirming Absolute and Strict Liability for Hazardous Activities: Commentary on Uphaar Tragedy Judgment Introduction The Assn. Of Victims Of Uphaar Tragedy And Others v. Union Of India And Others...

Strict Adherence to Natural Justice in Assessments Under Section 69B: Delhi High Court’s Landmark Judgment in Amarjit Singh Bakshi (HUF) v. Asstt. CIT

Date: Apr 23, 2003

Strict Adherence to Natural Justice in Assessments Under Section 69B: Delhi High Court’s Landmark Judgment in Amarjit Singh Bakshi (HUF) v. Asstt. CIT Introduction The case of Amarjit Singh Bakshi...

Delhi High Court Establishes Limits on Defamation of Goods Claims in Advertising: Reckitt Benckiser v. Naga Limited

Date: Apr 22, 2003

Delhi High Court Establishes Limits on Defamation of Goods Claims in Advertising: Reckitt Benckiser v. Naga Limited Introduction The case of Reckitt Benckiser v. Naga Limited adjudicated by the Delhi...