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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh police boost tech-driven traffic control with drones, new patrol vehicles
VIJAYAWADA: In a significant step toward enhancing technology-driven traffic policing, Director General of Police (DGP) Harish Kumar Gupta distributed drones, patrol vehicles, and traffic equipment to the Vijayawada city traffic police on Thursday. Attending the ceremony as chief guest, DGP Gupta praised the efforts of the Vijayawada city police for their effective implementation of helmet drives, reduction of traffic congestion, and maintenance of law and order. During the programme, the DGP formally handed over 14 drone cameras, 350 baton lights, and 720 police caps to the traffic department. These tools and equipment are expected to bolster surveillance, improve monitoring, and streamline traffic regulation across the city. Following the distribution, DGP Gupta flagged off 40 newly assigned traffic patrol motor vehicles, officially inducting them into service. He personally flew one of the drones to inspect its functionality and performance. Speaking to mediapersons, the DGP lauded NTR Police Commissioner SV Rajashekhar Babu for turning the district into a national model in technology-driven policing. He praised the NTR police for effectively integrating advanced tools into their daily operations, including the AI-based AsTram system, which was recently used during the International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam. 'All successful initiatives from the NTR district will be implemented across the state to transform the functioning of the police department,' DGP Gupta announced. He also acknowledged the demanding nature of traffic duty and commended the dedication of personnel who serve long hours under harsh conditions, including heat, pollution, and rain. Commissioner Rajashekhar Babu expressed gratitude to donors who contributed CCTV cameras, drones, and other critical equipment. 'All police stations in the district now have at least one drone for surveillance and emergency purposes,' he noted. 'We are leveraging technology to identify traffic violators and criminals in record time.' The event marked a significant leap in Andhra Pradesh Police's tech-driven governance, with plans to expand such models statewide.
The Print
17-07-2025
- The Print
Rs 1 crore damages for ‘blatant infringement': Johnson & Johnson's big win in court against ORS copycats
A bench of Justice Mini Pushkarna pointed to confusion among consumers regarding the drinks, saying: 'The present case is a clear example wherein the triple identity test is satisfied. The marks/trade dress of the parties are similar. The areas of operation/business are the same, and the target consumers are also similar.' The court Tuesday penalised the makers of the product ElectroORS and also restrained them from manufacturing deceptively similar drinks and copying the packaging and branding of Johnson & Johnson's electrolyte drink. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has awarded damages of Rs 1.2 crore to multinational pharma company Johnson & Johnson in an infringement case relating to its trademark ORSL, a brand of electrolyte drinks. The 'triple identity test' looks for three things: whether a set of goods or services are identical to each other; whether the trade channel or customers are identical; and whether the marks are identical. The order noted that Jagdale Industries had first introduced the ORS-L brand by way of flavoured electrolyte drinks in 2003. It came to be known for its apple, lemon and orange flavours. Johnson & Johnson acquired the brand in 2014 and the trademark ORS-L was subsequently changed to ORSL. In 2022, upon finding out that an Andhra Pradesh-based firm, Sree International India, along with another Tamil Nadu-based company, Pure Tropic, had been making products bearing similar trademark and trade dress, Johnson & Johnson approached the high court seeking a permanent or interim injunction that would restrain them from making the product. An injunction is a court order requiring a person to do or cease doing a specific action. It can either be issued temporarily or even permanently, as a final judgment in a case. Essentially, Johnson & Johnson claimed its product's infringement and passing off of its trademarks in this case. Infringement occurs where there is unauthorised use of a registered trademark, whereas passing off refers to misrepresenting one's own goods or services as those of another while infringing on the other's trademark or brand reputation. The defendants in the case at hand used the marks ORSI and ERSI. A core tenet of passing‑off law is that 'a man may not sell his own goods under the pretence that they are the goods of another man', the Delhi High Court had said in the 1996 case N.R. Dongre And Ors. vs Whirlpool Corporation. Taking note of the defendants' product packaging and finding it similar to Johnson & Johnson's, the court observed Tuesday that they had made 'minor alterations' in the packaging of their product, which increased the likelihood of confusion among the consumers. Relying on its 2014 ruling in Heifer Project International vs. Heifer Project India Trust, the high court said the triple-identity test had been satisfied in this case. It noted that the trademarks were 'nearly identical' along with the areas of operation, and the segments of public they targeted. 'The defendants' use of these nearly identical and deceptively similar marks is certain to cause deception and confusion among the general public,' the court said. The court added that the dress, mark and packaging of the defendants' products would also cause confusion and deception among 'any unwary purchaser', especially since the goods are easily-available as over-the-counter products, and available on e-commerce platforms. 'The present is a case of blatant infringement and passing off,' the court noted, awarding cumulative damages in favour of Johnson & Johnson to the tune of Rs 1,21,56,864. (Edited by Nida Fatima Siddiqui) Also Read: How Delhi HC defined 'originality', holding AR Rahman & 'PS-2' makers guilty of copyright infringement
New Indian Express
04-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Gods dwell where women are honoured: Telangana HC CJ
Gods dwell where women are honoured: Judge Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul of the Telangana High Court has said that true empowerment of women requires respect at home, the workplace and in society. Speaking at a felicitation organised by the High Court's Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee (GSICC), he referred to the saying, 'where women are honoured, there the gods dwell.' Justice Paul noted the rise in women judges in Madhya Pradesh and Telangana and called for similar progress elsewhere. He drew a parallel between preserving nature and valuing women for societal growth. Justice T Madhavi Devi, GSICC chairperson, said the committee promotes gender equality, awareness and fair treatment. Formed in June 2023, it has received two complaints, both resolved. Quoting Vivekananda, she said global welfare needs gender balance, adding that many women remain silent due to stigma. Justice Juvvadi Sridevi praised GSICC's role in promoting a safe workplace and highlighted digital harassment concerns post-COVID. Counsel: Decisions predate Srilakshmi's tenure Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court on Thursday adjourned hearing on a Criminal Revision Petition filed by IAS officer Y Srilakshmi to July 10. The petition relates to the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) illegal mining case. The SC had remanded the matter to the HC, observing that the earlier order had not fully considered the CBI's submissions. Srilakshmi, an Andhra Pradesh-cadre officer, is an accused in the case involving alleged illegal mining. A CBI special court earlier dismissed her discharge plea, which was allowed by the High Court. The CBI challenged this in the Supreme Court, which set aside the High Court order. Senior counsel K Vivek Reddy, appearing for Srilakshmi, argued that the allegations were unfounded, pointing out that her tenure as secretary began in May 2006 and key decisions predate this. He also submitted that 'captive mining' was formalised only in 2015 and that the CBI had not initially named her in the FIR or first chargesheet. Malla Reddy colleges' plea for additional seats rejected The Telangana High Court has dismissed appeals filed by the Malla Reddy group of colleges seeking allotment of additional seats. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice J Sree Devi Renuka upheld an earlier decision by Justice K Lakshman rejecting the writ petitions. Senior counsels S Niranjan Reddy and D Prakash Reddy, appearing for the colleges, argued that the state had selectively granted additional seats to other colleges and denied their clients on alleged political grounds, in violation of Article 14 of the Constitution. Advocate General A Sudarshan Reddy, representing the state, submitted that seat allotments were made considering local demand, infrastructure and educational needs. He said institutions granted additional seats were in different areas and there was no case for expansion at Malla Reddy colleges. The bench agreed there was no illegality or arbitrariness in the decision-making process and dismissed the appeals.
