A summary of important cases from the causelist of the Supreme Court of India, the Bombay High Court, and the Delhi High Court. We will also be tracking the IP cases involving Singh & Singh Lall & Sethi in the Delhi High Court. .LIST OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.MC Mehta v. Union of India & Ors.Cellular Operators Association Of India And Ors. v. Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India And Ors.State of Karnataka v. Selvi J Jayalalitha & Ors..Delhi High Court.Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi v Union of India, Rajendra Prashad v Govt of NCT of Delhi, MA Usmani v Union of India & Ors, Naresh Kumar v Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.Balwant Singh Khera v Election Commission of India & Ors.Dinesh Kothari & Ors v Union of India & Ors.Ajay Maken v Union of India & Ors.Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy v Union of India & Ors..IPR Cases [Singh & Singh Lall & Sethi].The Color Run LLC & Anr v Mohit JainTELEFONKTIEBOLAGET LM Ericcson (Publ) v Lava International Ltd.Agastya Mihir R Dalmia & Anr v Rakesh Kumar.Bombay High Court.Consumer Welfare Association v. Union of India & 4 Ors.The High Court of Bombay v. Chief Secretary & Ors.Bhagwan Sawlani & 3 Ors. v. Divisional Railway Manager and Anr.The Bombay Environment Action Group v. State of Maharashtra and 3 Ors.Manoranjan Santosh Roy v. Aamir Khan & 9 Ors.Bombay Lawyers Association v. Union of India & 3 Ors..SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.1. MC Mehta v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 301 in court 1 at 2 pm IA 363-364, IA 425 in IA 364 in IA 344, 355, 362 in WP (C) 13029/1985].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi J..A batch of petitions relating to pollution in Delhi. Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..2. Cellular Operators Association Of India And Ors. v. Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India And Ors..[Item 10 in court 9 – SLP(C) 6521/2016].Bench: Kurian Joseph, Rohinton Fali Narman JJ..Plea by cellular operators in the call drops matter. The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Central government and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), among others but refused to stay the judgment of the Delhi High Court. Last week, the Centre had told the court that it will try to resolve the issue. However, it told the court later that the matter could not be resolved and the Centre will defend the impugned regulation..Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal is appearing for the Cellular Operators Association of India while TRAI is being represented by ASG PS Narasimha. Read more here..Today in court: Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi today told the court that the big 4-5 players in the telecom industry are not investing any money in improving their network or quality of service despite making crores in a day..Rohatgi also rebutted the submission that shortage of spectrum is the reason for call drops. He said that in such a scenario [of low spectrum], the companies should either restrict their subscription or invest in technology, though they were doing neither. The hearing will resume on April 26..3. State of Karnataka v. Selvi J Jayalalitha & Ors..[Item 5 in court 8 – SLP (Crl.) 6117-6120/2015].Bench: Pinaki Chandra Ghose, Amitava Roy JJ..The appeal against the judgment of the Karnataka High Court acquitting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case. Senior Advocate Shekhar Naphade is now arguing for the accused..Today in court: Senior Advocate Shekhar Naphade is continuing with his submissions. The hearing will resume on April 26..Delhi High Court.1. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi v Union of India, Rajendra Prashad v Govt of NCT of Delhi, MA Usmani v Union of India & Ors, Naresh Kumar v Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors..[Item 32-42, Court 1].Bench: Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A batch of petitions questioning the apportionment of powers between the Chief Minister and Lt-Governor..Today in Court- This case will now be heard on Monday. Senior Advocate Dayan Krishnan argued for the Delhi Government today..2. Balwant Singh Khera v Election Commission of India & Ors..[Item 12, Court 3- W.P.(C) 1218/2010].Bench- Pradeep Nandrajog, Mukta Gupta JJ. .Petition seeking a direction to the EC to set aside the registration of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) under Section 29A of RPA. The hearing will commence five months after judgment was reserved by a bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Jayant Nath J..Today in Court- This case will now be heard on May 5 at 2.15 pm..3. Dinesh Kothari and Ors v Union of India & Ors..[Item 6, Court 1- W.P.(C) 692/2016].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J. .Check evening updates..4. Ajay Maken v Union of India & Ors. .[Item 11, Court 7 at 2 pm- W.P.(C) 11616/2015].Bench: S Muralidhar, Vibhu Bhakru JJ..Check evening updates..Today in Court- This Bench did not assemble today..5. Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy v Union of India & Ors. .[Item 5, Court 10- WP (C) 6238/2011].Bench- Manmohan J. .Check evening updates..Today in Court- The Petitioner’s counsel informed the Bench that an SLP was pending over the issue in Supreme Court. Accordingly, the Bench adjourned the case to be heard in September..IPR Cases [Singh & Singh Lall & Sethi].6. The Color Run LLC & Anr v Mohit Jain.[Item 33, Court 24- CS(COMM) 378/2016].Bench- Vipin Sanghi J. .Check evening updates..Today in Court- Case of trademark infringement. The plaintiff stated that defendants had a similar website as the plaintiff’s which was engaged in conducting of sports events and sought for an injunction..The Bench granted ex-parte injunction in the case..7. TELEFONKTIEBOLAGET LM Ericcson (Publ) v Lava International Ltd..[Item 70, Court 23- CS(OS) 764/2015].Bench- Manmohan Singh J. .Check evening updates..Today in Court- This case will be taken up tomorrow..8. Agastya Mihir R Dalmia & Anr v Rakesh Kumar.[Item 36, Court 21- CS(COMM) 377/2016].Bench- VK Rao J. .Check evening updates..Today in Court- Case of trademark infringement. Plaintiffs stated that they were owners of the registered trademark ‘Keventers’ and sought an order from the Court restraining the defendant from manufacturing similar dairy products; with the exception of using the term ‘ATS’ in their goods..The Bench restrained the defendants from using the mark of Keventers and allowed the limited relief of using the term ‘ATS’..Bombay High Court.1. Consumer Welfare Association v. Union of India & 4 Ors..[Item 2 Court 13- PIL(OS)/40/2012].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.A PIL regarding allotment of land for consumer court in Bandra..Today in court: As the state failed to file a reply regarding allotment of land, the matter was adjourned to next Thursday..2. The High Court of Bombay v. Chief Secretary & Ors..[Item 10 Court 13- PIL(C)/7/2011].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.A suo moto PIL regarding the retention of 14 reserved plots for the judiciary in the new development plan.The PIL also includes issues like installation of water coolers in courts especially in Marathwada and Vidarbha. For more details read our previous report..3. Bhagwan Sawlani & 3 Ors. v. Divisional Railway Manager and Anr..[Item 25 Court 13- NMW(OS)/101/2015].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.A notion of motion in a PIL filed after the government took away the STD booths and other facilities given to disabled people..4. The Bombay Environment Action Group v. State of Maharashtra and 3 Ors..[Item 30 Court 13- NMWST(OS)/713/2015].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.This matter is regarding construction of pipelines near the mangroves area in Airoli. The state government had earlier assured that the necessary compliances will be made..Today in court: This matter could not be taken up due to paucity of time..5. Manoranjan Santosh Roy v. Aamir Khan & 9 Ors. .[Item 38 Court 13- PIL(OS)/49/2015].Bench: A.S. Oka, PD Naik JJ.A PIL against the use of words “Satyamev Jayate” from the national emblem as for a TV show. Actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao are two of the 9 respondents. For more details read our previous report..Today in court: This matter could not be taken up due to paucity of time..6. Bombay Lawyers Association v. Union of India & 3 Ors. .[Item 39 Court 13- PIL(OS)/52/2015].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.PIL seeking 30 per cent reservation for women in the Bar Council of India as well as other bar associations at the state level. Read our detailed report..Today in court: This matter could not be taken up due to paucity of time.
A summary of important cases from the causelist of the Supreme Court of India, the Bombay High Court, and the Delhi High Court. We will also be tracking the IP cases involving Singh & Singh Lall & Sethi in the Delhi High Court. .LIST OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.MC Mehta v. Union of India & Ors.Cellular Operators Association Of India And Ors. v. Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India And Ors.State of Karnataka v. Selvi J Jayalalitha & Ors..Delhi High Court.Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi v Union of India, Rajendra Prashad v Govt of NCT of Delhi, MA Usmani v Union of India & Ors, Naresh Kumar v Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.Balwant Singh Khera v Election Commission of India & Ors.Dinesh Kothari & Ors v Union of India & Ors.Ajay Maken v Union of India & Ors.Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy v Union of India & Ors..IPR Cases [Singh & Singh Lall & Sethi].The Color Run LLC & Anr v Mohit JainTELEFONKTIEBOLAGET LM Ericcson (Publ) v Lava International Ltd.Agastya Mihir R Dalmia & Anr v Rakesh Kumar.Bombay High Court.Consumer Welfare Association v. Union of India & 4 Ors.The High Court of Bombay v. Chief Secretary & Ors.Bhagwan Sawlani & 3 Ors. v. Divisional Railway Manager and Anr.The Bombay Environment Action Group v. State of Maharashtra and 3 Ors.Manoranjan Santosh Roy v. Aamir Khan & 9 Ors.Bombay Lawyers Association v. Union of India & 3 Ors..SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.1. MC Mehta v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 301 in court 1 at 2 pm IA 363-364, IA 425 in IA 364 in IA 344, 355, 362 in WP (C) 13029/1985].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi J..A batch of petitions relating to pollution in Delhi. Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..2. Cellular Operators Association Of India And Ors. v. Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India And Ors..[Item 10 in court 9 – SLP(C) 6521/2016].Bench: Kurian Joseph, Rohinton Fali Narman JJ..Plea by cellular operators in the call drops matter. The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Central government and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), among others but refused to stay the judgment of the Delhi High Court. Last week, the Centre had told the court that it will try to resolve the issue. However, it told the court later that the matter could not be resolved and the Centre will defend the impugned regulation..Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal is appearing for the Cellular Operators Association of India while TRAI is being represented by ASG PS Narasimha. Read more here..Today in court: Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi today told the court that the big 4-5 players in the telecom industry are not investing any money in improving their network or quality of service despite making crores in a day..Rohatgi also rebutted the submission that shortage of spectrum is the reason for call drops. He said that in such a scenario [of low spectrum], the companies should either restrict their subscription or invest in technology, though they were doing neither. The hearing will resume on April 26..3. State of Karnataka v. Selvi J Jayalalitha & Ors..[Item 5 in court 8 – SLP (Crl.) 6117-6120/2015].Bench: Pinaki Chandra Ghose, Amitava Roy JJ..The appeal against the judgment of the Karnataka High Court acquitting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case. Senior Advocate Shekhar Naphade is now arguing for the accused..Today in court: Senior Advocate Shekhar Naphade is continuing with his submissions. The hearing will resume on April 26..Delhi High Court.1. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi v Union of India, Rajendra Prashad v Govt of NCT of Delhi, MA Usmani v Union of India & Ors, Naresh Kumar v Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors..[Item 32-42, Court 1].Bench: Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A batch of petitions questioning the apportionment of powers between the Chief Minister and Lt-Governor..Today in Court- This case will now be heard on Monday. Senior Advocate Dayan Krishnan argued for the Delhi Government today..2. Balwant Singh Khera v Election Commission of India & Ors..[Item 12, Court 3- W.P.(C) 1218/2010].Bench- Pradeep Nandrajog, Mukta Gupta JJ. .Petition seeking a direction to the EC to set aside the registration of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) under Section 29A of RPA. The hearing will commence five months after judgment was reserved by a bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Jayant Nath J..Today in Court- This case will now be heard on May 5 at 2.15 pm..3. Dinesh Kothari and Ors v Union of India & Ors..[Item 6, Court 1- W.P.(C) 692/2016].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J. .Check evening updates..4. Ajay Maken v Union of India & Ors. .[Item 11, Court 7 at 2 pm- W.P.(C) 11616/2015].Bench: S Muralidhar, Vibhu Bhakru JJ..Check evening updates..Today in Court- This Bench did not assemble today..5. Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy v Union of India & Ors. .[Item 5, Court 10- WP (C) 6238/2011].Bench- Manmohan J. .Check evening updates..Today in Court- The Petitioner’s counsel informed the Bench that an SLP was pending over the issue in Supreme Court. Accordingly, the Bench adjourned the case to be heard in September..IPR Cases [Singh & Singh Lall & Sethi].6. The Color Run LLC & Anr v Mohit Jain.[Item 33, Court 24- CS(COMM) 378/2016].Bench- Vipin Sanghi J. .Check evening updates..Today in Court- Case of trademark infringement. The plaintiff stated that defendants had a similar website as the plaintiff’s which was engaged in conducting of sports events and sought for an injunction..The Bench granted ex-parte injunction in the case..7. TELEFONKTIEBOLAGET LM Ericcson (Publ) v Lava International Ltd..[Item 70, Court 23- CS(OS) 764/2015].Bench- Manmohan Singh J. .Check evening updates..Today in Court- This case will be taken up tomorrow..8. Agastya Mihir R Dalmia & Anr v Rakesh Kumar.[Item 36, Court 21- CS(COMM) 377/2016].Bench- VK Rao J. .Check evening updates..Today in Court- Case of trademark infringement. Plaintiffs stated that they were owners of the registered trademark ‘Keventers’ and sought an order from the Court restraining the defendant from manufacturing similar dairy products; with the exception of using the term ‘ATS’ in their goods..The Bench restrained the defendants from using the mark of Keventers and allowed the limited relief of using the term ‘ATS’..Bombay High Court.1. Consumer Welfare Association v. Union of India & 4 Ors..[Item 2 Court 13- PIL(OS)/40/2012].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.A PIL regarding allotment of land for consumer court in Bandra..Today in court: As the state failed to file a reply regarding allotment of land, the matter was adjourned to next Thursday..2. The High Court of Bombay v. Chief Secretary & Ors..[Item 10 Court 13- PIL(C)/7/2011].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.A suo moto PIL regarding the retention of 14 reserved plots for the judiciary in the new development plan.The PIL also includes issues like installation of water coolers in courts especially in Marathwada and Vidarbha. For more details read our previous report..3. Bhagwan Sawlani & 3 Ors. v. Divisional Railway Manager and Anr..[Item 25 Court 13- NMW(OS)/101/2015].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.A notion of motion in a PIL filed after the government took away the STD booths and other facilities given to disabled people..4. The Bombay Environment Action Group v. State of Maharashtra and 3 Ors..[Item 30 Court 13- NMWST(OS)/713/2015].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.This matter is regarding construction of pipelines near the mangroves area in Airoli. The state government had earlier assured that the necessary compliances will be made..Today in court: This matter could not be taken up due to paucity of time..5. Manoranjan Santosh Roy v. Aamir Khan & 9 Ors. .[Item 38 Court 13- PIL(OS)/49/2015].Bench: A.S. Oka, PD Naik JJ.A PIL against the use of words “Satyamev Jayate” from the national emblem as for a TV show. Actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao are two of the 9 respondents. For more details read our previous report..Today in court: This matter could not be taken up due to paucity of time..6. Bombay Lawyers Association v. Union of India & 3 Ors. .[Item 39 Court 13- PIL(OS)/52/2015].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.PIL seeking 30 per cent reservation for women in the Bar Council of India as well as other bar associations at the state level. Read our detailed report..Today in court: This matter could not be taken up due to paucity of time.