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Corruption and Poor Infrastructure Blamed for Non-Implementation of Plastic Ban; Reforms Suggested: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant environmental ruling, the Jharkhand High Court, while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), strongly criticized the State of Jharkhand for its ineffective enforcement of the ban on plastic carry bags and single-use plastics. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and…
Trademark Infringer's Goal Achieved by Diverting Customer's Initial Attention; 'Hotelscom' Loses Suit by Hotels.com: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, has issued a permanent injunction against the Defendants for infringing upon the trademark of global hotel booking platform Hotels.com. The decision was rendered by Justice Tejas Karia in the case of Hotels.com LLP v. Barath M L & Anr.,…
Mother Fined, Court Says Shield Under POCSO Act Can't Be Used as Sword for Vindictive Prosecutions: Delhi High Court
In a stern judgment under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, the Delhi High Court has criticized a mother for misusing child protection laws to target her estranged husband. The case arose from an FIR registered in 2020, in which the mother alleged that her minor daughter was sexually abused by…
Notice Issued on Plea Alleging Manipulation in CSI South Kerala Diocese Voter List: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has taken serious note of alleged voter list manipulation in the upcoming triennial elections of the Church of South India (CSI) South Kerala Diocese. The petitioners, Jovin Jose V J and another parishioner, approached the Court alleging that their names were deliberately omitted from the…
Court Upholds 20 Year Jail Term For Father Convicted For Repeatedly Raping Minor Daughter: Delhi High Court
Grave case of sexual violence against a minor has led the Delhi High Court to uphold the 20-year rigorous imprisonment sentence awarded to a father for repeatedly sexually assaulting his minor daughter. The judgment was delivered on September 16, 2025 by Justice Sanjeev Narula, dismissing the appeal filed by the…
FIR Against Shaadi.com and CEO Anupam Mittal in Alleged Cheating Case Quashed: Allahabad High Court
In a notable judgment interpreting the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Allahabad High Court has quashed the FIR filed against Shaadi.com CEO Anupam Mittal, observing that he could not be held personally liable for alleged acts committed by users of the matchmaking platform. The Court clarified that as a Chief…
Husband Found Guilty of Killing Wife After 43 Years: Allahabad High Court
In a major verdict under the Indian Penal Code, the Allahabad High Court has convicted two men — Awadhesh Kumar and Mata Prasad — for the murder of Kusuma Devi, 43 years after the incident took place in 1982. The conviction comes after the Court allowed a government appeal against the trial court’s 1984 judgment that…
Confirmation of Attachment Under PMLA Doesn't Authorize Property Retention, Valid Order Required: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling interpreting the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, the Delhi High Court has held that the confirmation of attachment of property under Section 8(3) does not authorize retention of such property unless a valid order under Section 20 has been passed. This decision strengthens the…
Senior Citizens Can Cancel Gift Deeds in Absence of 'Love and Affection': Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, the Delhi High Court has upheld the cancellation of a property gift deed executed by an 88-year-old woman, observing that “love and affection” is an implied condition in such transfers from senior citizens to their…
Limited Relief Granted to Princeton University of US in Trademark Suit Against Hyderabad Institution: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, on September 27, 2025, granted partial relief to Princeton University, a prestigious Ivy League institution based in the United States, in a trademark infringement case against Vagdevi Educational Society and others. The case revolved around the unauthorized use of the word "Princeton", which…
