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Court Orders ₹50 Lakh in Costs Against Company for Violating Injunction Orders and Unauthorized Use of Fevicol Trademark: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has addressed issues related to contempt of court and trademark infringement involving the parties of the case. Here is a detailed breakdown of the judgment, highlighting the key points and legal principles: Case Overview The case in question involves allegations of…
Court Emphasizes Need for Proper Inquiry in Termination Orders to Avoid Stigmatization: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on August 1, 2024, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh addressed the issue of service termination and its adherence to principles of natural justice. The case, identified as Writ Petition No. 6396/2024, involved the termination of a Contract Residential Teacher (CRT) at Kasturba Gandhi…
Court to Determine if Quashing FIR in Predicate Offence on Technical Grounds Leads to Exoneration from PMLA Proceedings: Madras High Court
In a significant case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the court has delivered a detailed judgment regarding a complex money laundering scheme involving high-profile individuals and substantial financial transactions. The case centers around allegations of money laundering, fraudulent…
Court Rules That Forcing a Husband to Live in a Separate Room Constitutes Cruelty: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Allahabad High Court, the court addressed a case concerning a divorce decree under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The appellant, Ram Kumar, challenged the decision of the VI Additional Principal Judge, Family Court, Lucknow, which had dismissed his divorce petition. The appeal was…
Child's Mere Preference for One Parent Cannot Determine Custody Disputes: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court addressed the complexities of custody decisions for young children, highlighting the limitations of relying solely on a child's expressed desires. This judgment, delivered by Justice Kishore Sant, underscores the necessity for a broader…
NIA Act, Court Rules Appeal Must Be Submitted to Division Bench, Even When Sessions Court Acts as Special Court in Absence of Designated Special Court: Jharkhand High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court has clarified the scope of the term "Special Court" under the Scheduled Offences Act, 2008. This case, which revolves around the correct interpretation of various sections of the Act, highlights crucial aspects of how the courts should handle offenses scheduled under the Act. Case…
Court Acquits Four in 2017 Murder Case: Mere Recovery of Weapon Insufficient for Conviction Without Established Motive: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court has delivered a verdict on Criminal Appeal No.1054 of 2021, wherein the appellants, Mohd. Yasin, Shekh Gufran Ahmad, Mohd. Aasif Ahmad, and Shekh Samir Ahmad, were acquitted of all charges related to the murder of Bablu alias Irfan. The decision overturns the…
Court Acquits 2010 Murder Case Convict, Citing Extra-Judicial Confession as Insufficient Evidence: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has overturned the conviction of Kishan Pratap Singh for the murder of his wife under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The Court's decision primarily hinges on concerns about the credibility of the evidence presented, particularly the extra judicial…
DV Act Court Rules Interim Residence Orders Can Be Granted Without Full Trial, Emphasizes Immediate Relief for Women: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent decision by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar, the court addressed a significant issue concerning interim relief under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (DV Act). The case in question is CRM(M) No.36/2023, where Mst Shameema Begum is the petitioner, represented by…
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Removes Illegal and Unsafe Hoardings, Dismisses PIL, Declines Inquiry into Tender Process: Gujarat High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on August 23, 2024, the High Court of Gujarat addressed concerns related to the safety of outdoor hoardings in Ahmedabad, based on the Gujarat Provincial Municipal Corporations Act, 1949 and the General Development Control Regulations (GDCR). Case Overview: The petition, filed by…
