Delhi HC Approves OTT Release Of 'Shamshera', Asks Makers To Deposit Rs 1 Cr
The Delhi High Court has allowed the release of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer film 'Shamshera' on OTT platforms subject to Yash Raj Films depositing Rs. 1 crore with its registry. On August 19, tice Jyoti Singh passed the orders on a lawsuit by Bikramjeet Singh Bhullar alleging infringement of his copyright in the literary work 'Kabu na chhadein Khet' by the filmmakers. However, with fine, the YRF can release it on OTT-platform.
Tags: Shamshera, Ranbir Kapoor, Amazon, Delhi HC, Yash Raj Films
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
SC Rules CoA Assigned By Delhi HC Will Not Take Over IOA Operations; Issues Status Quo Orders
Supreme Court imposed status quo orders on August 18, preventing Committee of Administrators formed by Delhi High Court from taking over Indian Olympic Association. IOA and Center had petitioned SC in response to Delhi HC's decision. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing Center, pointed out "India has already been suspended from FIFA. The Olympic Association may also suspend the Indian Olympic Association if CoA is appointed as 'third… read-more
Tags: Supreme Court of India, IOA, Delhi HC, Committee of administers
Courtesy: India Today
Delhi Govt To Set Up Seperate Toilets For Transgenders; Work Underway
The state government of Delhi informed the Delhi High Court that work is underway for the creation is seperate toilets for people of the transgender community. Delhi government further stated that the work is being carried out in a fast track basis. The submissions have come as a response to a PIL filed seeking seperate washroom for the transgenders.
Tags: Transgender, AAP, Delhi, Delhi HC, Transgender Toilet
Courtesy: ANI
Delete All Social Media Posts Regarding Illegal Bar Allegations On Irani's Daughter: Delhi HC
The Delhi HC reviewed Smriti Irani's petition filed against Congress leaders, Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera and Netta D'souza for a post claiming BJP Minister Irani's daughter Zoish Irani is running an illegal bar in Goa. In this regard, the court issued summons to Ramesh and others, asking to delete all their social media posts. Meanwhile, Ramesh tweeted, "We will challenge and disprove the spin being put out by Ms. Irani."
Tags: Delhi HC, smriti irani, Jairam ramesh, Social Media Posts, legal battle
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Unmarried Woman Can't Be Denied Abortion, Says Supreme Court
In a hearing, the Supreme Court said, a woman can't be denied an abortion because of her marital status. The matter came into the Apex Court, after the Delhi HC refused abortion permission to a 25-year-old woman, saying it amounts to killing a foetus. The Top Court reviewed the petition and rule out HC orders, and directed Delhi AIIMS to conduct medical tests, conducting abortion, if no life-risks.
Tags: Supreme Court, Married-Unmarried woman, Abortion, Delhi HC, AIIMS Delhi
Courtesy: ANI
Levying Service Charges On Food Bills Prohibited As Guidelines: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court bench reviewed a petition and stayed a ban on levying service charges on food bills, for restaurants. During the hearing, the court said, hotels and restaurants have no restriction in fixing prices of food, therefore adding extra charges for services in unfair trade practices, and shouldn't be entertained. Furthermore, citing the CCPA guidelines for hotel and restaurants, which are not allowed to take additional charges… read-more
Tags: food, Restaurants, Delhi HC, CCPA Guidelines, Service Charges
Courtesy: Live Law
Delhi HC Dismisses PIL Sought To Halt SpiceJet's Operations Due To 'Safety Concerns'
Delhi High Court denied a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that asked the court to order SpiceJet Ltd to cease all flight operations in light of recent safety problems the low-cost carrier has encountered. After determining that there was no basis to admit the petition, a division bench declined to hear it. According to PIL filed, airline should suspend operations to avoid a major accident that might endanger lives of people.
Tags: Delhi HC, Plea, rejected, SpiceJet, Safety Concerns
Courtesy: DNA INDIA
Delhi HC Dismisses PIL Seeking To Stop Operations Of SpiceJet Flights Citing Safety Concerns
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Delhi HC seeking to stop the operation of SpiceJet flights on the country, citing safety concerns over certain recent incidents. Hearing the plea, the court dismissed the petition on the grounds that "the court cannot stop a particular airline from operating based on averments in a PIL and press clippings". The court then stated that DGCA is looking into recent occurrences.
Tags: PIL, SpiceJet, Delhi HC, Safety Concerns, DGCA
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
Vivo India Petitions Delhi HC Against ED's Freezing Of Its Bank Account In Money Laundering Case
Vivo India filed a petition with the Delhi High Court on July 8 to contest the freezing of the company's bank account by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money-laundering investigation. Vivo India said in their petition that freezing the Bank Accounts will impair their existing/prospective commercial operations performed through the Bank Accounts. It will also have a negative impact on their activities in India and across the… read-more
Tags: Money laundering case, Vivo , Delhi HC, bank account, Enforcement Directorate
Courtesy: DNA INDIA
Delhi HC Grants Bail To Elderly Woman Accused In Cheating Case
Bhagwati Sharma, a 77-year-old woman who was arrested in a cheating case, has been granted bail by Delhi High Court, on June 30. Sharma was arrested upon her return from Canada, and was sentenced to judicial custody since May 31. She allegedly cheated Rs 37 lakh, in an agreement to sale of a property worth Rs 3.08 crore. The bail was granted after a bond of Rs 50,000 was obtained.
Tags: cheating case, Delhi HC, Bhagwati Sharma, Bail, Surety
Courtesy: ANI