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Court Orders Blocking of Sci-Hub and Mirror Websites in India in Publishers' Copyright Infringement Suit: Delhi High Court
In a significant development under the Copyright Act, 1957, the Delhi High Court has ordered the blocking of the controversial “shadow library” website Sci-Hub and its mirror domains in India. The order was passed by Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora in an ongoing copyright infringement suit filed by major academic…
'Yatra' Is a Generic Word, Can't Be Declared as Well-Known Mark; Interim Injunction Denied to Travel Company: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment interpreting the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Delhi High Court has ruled that the word “Yatra”, being generic and descriptive, cannot be monopolized by any single entity, including travel giant Yatra Online Limited. The verdict was passed by Justice Tejas Karia in a case involving allegations…
Inappropriate for Doctor to Request Jail Authorities to Allow Inmate to Stay with Ailing Mother: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition seeking interim regular bail under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, citing the presence of other capable family members and procedural issues in the petitioner’s plea. The judgment, delivered by Justice Sanjay Vashisth on 19.08.2025,…
Misrepresentation of Marital History Amounts to Suppression of Facts, Makes Subsequent Marriage Voidable: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Delhi High Court has held that misrepresenting or concealing one’s previous marital history is not a minor issue, but a substantial suppression of fact that directly affects the foundation of marital consent. The Court emphasized that such concealment…
Woman Has No Right to Residence Under Domestic Violence Act After Divorce Unless Contrary Statutory Right Is Shown: Delhi High Court
In a decisive interpretation of Section 17 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the Delhi High Court has ruled that a woman loses her right to residence in the shared household once the marriage is legally dissolved, unless she can establish a contrary statutory right. The Court clarified that…
Employee Acquitted of Criminal Charges Cannot Be Denied Wages for Period of Custody: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has held that an employee who is detained in judicial custody on criminal charges unrelated to official misconduct, and later acquitted, cannot be denied salary for the period of such detention. The decision was delivered by Justice Anand Sharma while allowing the…
Penalty of Compulsory Retirement Imposed on Civil Judge Accused of Threatening Police Upheld: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has upheld the compulsory retirement penalty imposed on K.M. Gangadhar, a Civil Judge (Senior Division), accused of threatening police officials and interfering in an active police investigation. The decision came from a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C M…
Interference Declined in Allotment of Plots by MIDC Over Inadequate Publicity, Court Says No Need to Intervene if Allotment Was Bona Fide: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has held that courts need not interfere in land allotments made by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) merely because no public advertisement was issued or publicity was inadequate, so long as the State's action is bona fide and serves a public purpose. This ruling was…
'Dubious Attempt by State to Escape Constitutional Embargo': Fair Compensation Ordered for Acquisition of Minority School's Land: Kerala High Court '
In a landmark judgment reinforcing constitutional safeguards for minority educational institutions, the Kerala High Court has ruled that the State government cannot bypass protections under Article 30(1A) of the Constitution of India through private arrangements or deceptive compromises. The verdict was delivered by a…
Taunting Husband Over Unemployment Amounts to Cruelty: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court has held that taunting a husband for being unemployed and making unreasonable demands during financial hardship constitutes mental cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act. The judgment was delivered on August 18, 2025, by a Division Bench comprising Justice Rajani…
