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'Caste Scrutiny Committee Cannot Order Reinquiry Without Reasons Once Vigilance Cell Cleared Validity of Pre-Independence Documents': Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has set aside the order passed by the Scheduled Tribe Caste Certificate Scrutiny Committee, Amravati, which had rejected the caste claims of petitioners belonging to the 'Mana' Scheduled Tribe, citing unjustified reasoning and procedural irregularities. The Division…
FIR Ordered Against Congress MLA Arif Masood for Alleged Document Forgery to Secure College Affiliation: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in a significant judgment, has directed the Police Commissioner, Bhopal, to register an FIR against Congress MLA Arif Masood, Secretary of Aman Education Society, for allegedly securing and continuing the affiliation of Indira Priyadarshani College through forged and fabricated documents…
Unjustified to Dismiss an Appeal for Delay When Identical Challenge in Another Appeal Was Heard on Merits: Allahabad High Court
The case arose when M/s Jay Chemical Works filed an appeal before the Allahabad High Court challenging an order passed by the Commercial Court, Kanpur Nagar, in Commercial Suit No. 3 of 2020. The Commercial Court had directed the return of the plaint to the plaintiff by invoking powers under Order VII Rule 10 of the…
Death Sentence of Man Convicted of Double Murder and Killing Pregnant Woman's Foetus Commuted, Court Notes His Prayers and Gita Reading: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court, in a significant judgment, commuted the death sentence of Niranjan Mallik, who was convicted of double murder, attempted murder, and sexual assault on a pregnant woman, to life imprisonment for the rest of his life. The Division Bench of Justice Bibhu Prasad Routray and Justice Chittaranjan Dash…
Guidelines Clarified for Police Etiquette in Arrests on Court Premises, Two-Tier Grievance Redressal Mechanism Laid Down: Kerala High Court
In a significant development aimed at safeguarding the sanctity of judicial spaces, the Kerala High Court has issued a detailed clarification regarding the conduct of police personnel within court premises and laid down clear procedures to be followed during arrests. This move came in response to a suo motu case…
'Place of Purchase, Not Customer's Residence, Relevant for Determining Jurisdiction Under Section 134(2) of Trademarks Act': Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling interpreting Section 134(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Bombay High Court has clarified that for determining territorial jurisdiction in trademark infringement cases, the place of purchase of the goods is the relevant factor—not the residence of the customer. The ruling came from Justice…
Caste-Based Insults Between Husband and Wife Not an Offence Under SC/ST Act Unless Made in Public View: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court, presided over by THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE E.V. VENUGOPAL, delivered a judgment in CRIMINAL PETITION No.3799 OF 2021, quashing criminal proceedings initiated under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015 and Section 504 of the Indian Penal Code, in a case involving serious…
Trademark | Territorial Jurisdiction Can't Be Claimed on Basis of Website Not Allowing Sale of Allegedly Infringing Product: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a recent judgment by Justice Amit Bansal, has laid down a significant ruling on territorial jurisdiction under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, holding that mere access to a passive website, even if it lists infringing products, is not enough to grant jurisdiction to the Court if no commercial…
Interim Protection from Arrest for Rapper Vedan in Rape Case Extended Till August 25: Kerala High Court
In a significant order concerning allegations under Section 376 and Section 376(2)(n) of the Indian Penal Code, the Kerala High Court has extended the interim protection from arrest granted to popular rapper Vedan (real name Hiran Das Murali), who is facing a rape charge based on a complaint of false promise to marry.…
No Sympathy for Encroachers': State Authorities Directed to Remove Illegal Constructions, Police Warned of Action: Rajasthan High Court
Illegal encroachments on public roads and footpaths across Rajasthan have come under strict scrutiny following a decisive judgment by the Rajasthan High Court in the case of Vijay Kumar Boyat S/o Shri Raju Boyat & Ors. VERSUS Vaibhav Galriya, Principal Secretary & Ors. The Court, in a firm stance, directed the Urban…
