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Change in Company's Name Doesn’t Affect Benefits from Favourable Decree Awarded to It: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court, in a significant judgment delivered in RSA No. 1148 of 2014, has held that a mere change in the name of a company, without any alteration in its constitution or ownership structure, does not affect the rights obtained under a decree passed in its favour. The ruling was issued by Justice Easwaran…
State Human Rights Panel Directed to Decide Muslim Woman's Plea Alleging Police Shaved Husband's Beard & Paraded Him: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, while hearing a plea filed by Shamim Bano, has directed the Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission (MPHRC) to promptly decide on her pending application alleging police misconduct during the arrest of her husband. The petition claimed gross violations of fundamental rights, including…
Court Asks State To Clarify If Man Declared Habitual Offender Over Facebook Comment On Kumbh Mela Was Given A Hearing: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in a significant development, questioned the State Government on whether any show cause notice was issued before a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) passed an order declaring a 50-year-old social worker from Balaghat District a habitual offender under Section 129 of the Bharatiya Nagarik…
SIT Probe Declined For Now In Balasore Student Self-Immolation Case, But Sexual Harassment At Reputed College 'Disturbing': Orissa High Court
In a tragic and sensitive case, the Orissa High Court on July 22, 2025, heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Advocate Shivsankar Mohanty, seeking the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) through judicial order to investigate the self-immolation of a female student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous…
Cross-Examination Of GST Officers Issuing Summons Or Arrest Memo Not Mandatory For Assessee: Gujarat High Court
The case originated when the petitioner challenged a show-cause notice dated 31.03.2023, issued under Section 74 read with Section 70 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The petitioner claimed that the notice was issued without proper inquiry and jurisdiction, and further alleged that it was in violation…
Trial Judge Who Granted Interim & Absolute Pre-Arrest Bail On Same Day Faces Probe For 'Judicial Indiscipline': Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, while hearing a plea seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail, came down heavily on a Judicial Officer in Faridabad, observing that her conduct reflected "judicial indiscipline". The case involved an Additional Sessions Judge Ms. Jyoti Lamba, who had recorded two conflicting orders…
Man Who Protested Against Hijab Judgment And Allegedly Gave Hate Speech Granted Bail: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court, in a case involving allegations of hate speech during a protest against the hijab judgment, granted conditional bail to a 60-year-old retired Army personnel, Palai Rafi @ Mohamed Rafi, observing that the First Information Report (FIR) was registered in March 2022 and the investigation may have…
Food Joints Ordered To Pay ₹5 Lakh Damages To 'Veerji Malai Chaap Wale' For Trademark Infringement: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a suit concerning trademark infringement, has awarded ₹5,00,000/- as damages and costs to the popular North Indian food chain Veerji Malai Chaap Wale, whose registered trademark “Veerji” was illegally used by various restaurants across different Indian states. The judgment was delivered by…
Advisable For Legislature To Clarify What Constitutes 'Infringement' Under Patents Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, while adjudicating a patent dispute in the case of Mold Tek Packaging Limited v. Pronton Plast Pack Pvt. Ltd., has suggested that the legislature introduce a clear definition of 'infringement' under the Patents Act, 1970. A division bench of Justices C. Hari Shankar and Ajay Digpaul emphasized…
Husband–Wife or Siblings Can Have Legal Employment Relationship If Proven: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in a significant judgment delivered by Justice Vivek Singh Thakur, held that the existence of a close familial relationship, such as that between brothers, does not nullify a valid employer–employee relationship if there is credible evidence supporting the claim. The Court emphasized…
