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Court Transfers ANI's Copyright & Trademark Infringement Suit Against YouTuber Mohak Mangal From: Delhi Court
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has ordered the transfer of a copyright and trademark infringement suit filed by ANI Media Pvt. Ltd. against YouTuber Mohak Mangal from the Patiala House Court to the High Court. The decision was rendered by Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, who ruled that the…
Panchayat Polls | Fake or Genuine Votes? Only Election Petition Can Decide Such Disputes: Uttarakhand High Court
In a recent order dated July 25, 2025, the Uttarakhand High Court rejected a writ petition filed by Rajendra Singh Chauhan, who contested the Kshetra Panchayat 2 elections from Joshi Gothan, Tehsil Kalsi, District Dehradun. He claimed that 38 fake votes were cast in Polling Booth No. 82, located at Junior High School,…
Maintenance | Wife Can Summon Bank Authorities to Ascertain Husband's True Income and Assets: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment by the Delhi High Court, the petitioner-wife, Neha Joshi, approached the court seeking fair maintenance under Section 125, Code of Criminal Procedure. She alleged that her husband, Aman Joshi, was concealing his actual income and assets to avoid paying appropriate maintenance. To prove her claim,…
Husband Fined ₹25K for Uploading Wife's 'Obscene' Pictures on Social Media: Gujarat High Court
In a shocking instance of digital abuse within marriage, the Gujarat High Court dealt with a disturbing case involving Sahdev Ranchodbhai Brahman, who uploaded obscene photographs of his wife on WhatsApp and Instagram, along with filthy comments, after she refused to resume their matrimonial relationship. The images…
GST Department Reprimanded for Raiding Lawyer's Office, Seizing Computer in Client's Tax Case: Delhi High Court
On 28th July 2025, the Delhi High Court in the case of W\.P.(C) 11021/2025, heard a writ petition filed by Puneet Batra, a practicing advocate, against the Union of India & Others, challenging the legality of a search and seizure operation conducted by the GST Department. The petitioner alleged that the authorities…
CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 | Maternity Leave for Third Child Cannot Be Denied If First Two Were Born Before Joining Service: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a progressive ruling on workplace maternity rights, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a female government employee cannot be denied maternity leave for her third child if the first two children were born before she entered government service. The Court ruled in favor of the petitioner in CWP No. 10589…
'Violates Right to Take Marriage Decision': Relief Granted to Inter-Faith Couple After Delhi Police Fails to Provide Protection: Delhi High Court
In a significant order safeguarding individual autonomy and inter-faith relationships, the Delhi High Court, on a petition filed by a Muslim man, granted urgent relief to an inter-faith couple who were allegedly harassed and forcibly separated by the Delhi Police, despite seeking lawful protection. The Court…
Centre Assures Expeditious Notification of Minimum Standards for Diagnostic Sample Collection and Transport Policy: Delhi High Court
In a key development related to public health regulation, the Delhi High Court on 18th July 2025 took note of the Central Government’s assurance that it will notify the minimum standards for diagnostic sample collection and transport policy within a period of three months. The assurance came during proceedings in a…
Termination of Contractual Employee by Labeling Her 'Vulnerable' and 'Unfit for Job' Without Inquiry Is Stigmatic: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has come down heavily on the government for terminating a contractual anaesthetist, Dr. Shazia Salam, without conducting any inquiry or issuing a show-cause notice. The termination letter labeled her as "vulnerable" and "unsuitable for government…
Supreme Court Flags Inaction on Thermal Power Reforms, Seeks Plan to Cut Carbon Emissions
On July 22, 2025, the Supreme Court of India directed the Ministry of Power to urgently coordinate with key regulatory bodies to prepare a clear, actionable strategy for reducing carbon emissions from coal-based thermal power plants, especially in and around Delhi-NCR. This direction was issued in the case of Ridhima…
