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20-Year Sentence in POCSO Case Upheld, Later Marriage Cannot Erase Sexual Offence Against Minor: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court delivered an important judgment relating to sexual offences against minors and the effect of a later marriage between the accused and the victim. The case was decided under the provisions of Section 6(1) Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and Section 376(2)(n) Indian Penal…
PSU Staff Cannot Claim Government Pay Parity Without State Approval, Lineman Pay Order Set Aside: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court delivered an important judgment concerning salary parity between employees of government departments and workers employed in public sector undertakings. The dispute was examined with reference to Rule 7 Arasu Rubber Corporation Service Rules and Rule 34 Arasu Rubber Corporation Service Rules. The…
Manjummel Boys Director Chidambaram Poduval Granted Anticipatory Bail in Sexual Assault Case: Court
A Sessions Court in Ernakulam, Kerala granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam filmmaker Chidambaram S Poduval, director of the popular film Manjummel Boys, in a criminal case alleging sexual assault of an actress. The order was passed on 7 March 2026 by Sessions Judge KK Balakrishnan, who held that custodial…
Trademark Protection for ‘Kataria’ Upheld, Insurance Broker’s Claim of Family Name Use Rejected: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently delivered an important ruling in a trademark infringement dispute concerning the use of the business name “Kataria Insurance.” The case arose under the provisions of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, particularly relating to Section 29 of Trade Marks Act, 1999 dealing with trademark…
Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case Upheld for ₹9 Lakh Liability Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Bombay High Court recently delivered an important ruling in a trademark infringement dispute concerning the use of the business name “Kataria Insurance.” The case arose under the provisions of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, particularly relating to Section 29 of Trade Marks Act, 1999 dealing with trademark…
Complaint Filed Against Chief Justice and Other Judges by CJM’s Wife Quashed: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court delivered an important judgment protecting the integrity of the judiciary while examining allegations of criminal conspiracy against senior judges. In this unique matter, the Court had to exercise its own constitutional jurisdiction to prevent misuse of criminal law against members of the…
Jammu Shopkeepers Allowed to Reopen Stores, JMC Safety Audit Order Ignoring Expert Report Quashed: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh delivered an important judgment in the case titled Anoop Uppal & Others versus Jammu Municipal Corporation & Others, where the Court protected the rights and livelihood of shopkeepers whose businesses had been closed due to a dispute regarding the structural safety of a…
Resignation Ends Past Service Benefits, Ex-KVS Teacher Not Entitled to Gratuity After Quitting: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important ruling regarding service benefits of government employees and clarified the legal position relating to resignation and gratuity. The Court held that when a government employee resigns from service and their employment is governed by statutory pension rules, the employee…
Acquittal Granted in Alleged Sexual Assault Case After Doubts Found in Prosecution Evidence Under POCSO Act and IPC: Bombay High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the position of law regarding gratuity claims by government employees who resign from service. The case was filed by Vimla Singh, a former Post Graduate Teacher (History) in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, who sought gratuity after resigning from her post…
Suo Motu Land Proceedings by Revenue Authorities After 11-Year Delay Arbitrary, Sale Deed Cannot Be Annulled: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered an important judgment protecting the rights of lawful land purchasers and restricting arbitrary action by revenue authorities. The Court held that initiating suo motu proceedings after an unexplained delay of 11 years is illegal and arbitrary. Justice Divyesh A. Joshi quashed the…
