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Delhi High Court Awards ₹217 Crore in Landmark Patent Infringement Case

Delhi High Court Awards ₹217 Crore in Landmark Patent Infringement Case

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has awarded ₹217 crore in damages for lost profits to Communication Component Antenna Inc (CCAI) in a patent infringement suit against Mobi Antenna Technologies. The court’s decision is grounded in a precedent which holds that reasonable profit loss can serve as a basis for calculating damages. Justice … Read more

Supreme Court Upholds NFRA’s Retrospective Audit Powers

Supreme Court Upholds NFRA’s Retrospective Audit Powers

In a decisive move, the Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal challenging the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal’s (NCLAT) decision, which affirmed the National Financial Reporting Authority’s (NFRA) authority to investigate audit misconduct retroactively. A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta upheld the NCLAT’s December 2023 ruling, finding no valid grounds to overturn … Read more

R Basant’s Unwavering Integrity: Declines Fee, Inspires ₹45 Lakh Donation to Charitable Trust

R Basant’s Unwavering Integrity: Declines Fee, Inspires ₹45 Lakh Donation to Charitable Trust

In an admirable display of integrity and dedication, former Kerala High Court judge and now senior counsel R Basant recently refused any honorarium for his role as Amicus Curiae in resolving a protracted family dispute before the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court commended Basant for his selfless service in the case [Farhat Sheikh vs Javed … Read more

Delhi High Court Reverses Transfer of PMLA Case, Upholds Judge’s Neutrality

Delhi High Court Reverses Transfer of PMLA Case, Upholds Judge’s Neutrality

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has nullified the transfer of the Bhushan Steel money laundering case, which had been reassigned from the judge who allegedly made a controversial remark. The judge in question reportedly told court staff, “ED (Enforcement Directorate) matters main kaun si bail hoti hai?”—a rhetorical query implying that bail … Read more

Scorching Heat Forces Delhi Court to Postpone Case Until November

Scorching Heat Forces Delhi Court to Postpone Case Until November

In a surprising turn of events, a consumer court in Delhi has adjourned a case until November, citing unbearable summer heat and inadequate facilities. The courtroom, lacking both air conditioning and coolers, became an untenable environment for proceedings. During the hearing, President Suresh Kumar Gupta, along with members Harshali Kaur and Ramesh Chand Yadav, noted … Read more

Aadhar Housing Finance’s Rs. 30 Billion IPO Navigated by Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Aadhar Housing Finance’s Rs. 30 Billion IPO Navigated by Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) has played a pivotal role in guiding Aadhar Housing Finance Limited through its ambitious initial public offering (IPO), amounting to a substantial Rs. 30,000 million. This significant financial event marks a key milestone for the retail-focused housing finance company, which primarily serves low-income to middle-income customers with modest mortgage loan requirements. … Read more

Allahabad High Court Condemns Judge for Misuse of Power in Baseless Case

Allahabad High Court Condemns Judge for Misuse of Power in Baseless Case

The Allahabad High Court has strongly criticized a Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) from Banda, accusing him of exploiting his authority to file a baseless criminal case against officials of the State Electricity Department. Justices Rahul Chaturvedi and Azhar Husain Idrisi determined that CJM Bhagwan Das Gupta’s complaint was a fabrication, filled with exaggerated claims of … Read more