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What Should A Woman Do To Remove Intimate Photos/Videos From Internet Uploaded Without Consent? Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has called on the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY) to submit a comprehensive plan outlining how victims, especially young women, can act when intimate photos or videos are shared online without their consent. The court acknowledged the social stigma and psychological…
Plea of 'Unestablished Advocate' for Financial Aid Not Entertained: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently refused to entertain a plea filed by an un-established advocate seeking financial assistance from the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana. The advocate sought reimbursement of medical expenses, house rent allowance, personal security officer, travel expenses, and other financial…
Man Acquitted After 9 Years in Jail in POCSO Case; Misuse of Law Against Relatives Deplored: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently acquitted Ram Sanehi, who was convicted in 2020 for allegedly raping his minor cousin under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The case attracted attention because the court found serious flaws in the…
Bar Against Even Number Of Arbitrators Not Applicable In Statutory Arbitration Under Section 18(3) Of MSMED Act: Calcutta High Court
A dispute between Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd. and a small enterprise supplier led to arbitration proceedings before the West Bengal State Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council. The conflict stemmed from non-payment of dues related to a supply transaction. The supplier moved the Council for redress under…
Amazon, Flipkart Ordered To Delist FMCG Products Infringing Reliance & Jio Trademarks: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant interim ruling, has restrained over 20 alleged infringers from manufacturing, selling, advertising or distributing any fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) using Reliance or Jio trademarks. The Court passed the interim injunction under the Trademarks Act, 1999, protecting the rights…
Press Freedom Must Be Protected, Criminal Complaints Can't Be Based Merely on Interpretations of News Reports: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Veladi Suguna Shekara Rao, a senior journalist and Editor of Sakshi Daily Newspaper, who was charged under Section 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for publishing an article titled "Ummadi Krishnajillalo Arachakam". The complaint alleged…
Customs Act | Adjudicating Authority Can't Deny Refund of Excess Duty If CA's Certificate Is Provided: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on 7th July 2025 ruled in favor of M/s Nokia India Sales Pvt. Ltd., directing that a refund of excise duty amounts totaling over Rs. 5.76 crores be paid directly to the company instead of being credited to the Consumer Welfare Fund under Section 27(2) of the Customs Act, 1962. The decision came in…
Matrimonial Laws Being Misused, Courts Must Encourage Settlement of Such Disputes: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court at Nagpur has observed that laws like the Domestic Violence Act, Hindu Marriage Act, and Special Marriage Act, which were originally meant to protect and support marital relationships, are now increasingly being misused by parties. The Court pointed out that such misuse is leading to a flood of…
Suit Cannot Be Dismissed on Grounds of Res Judicata Without Allowing Party to Respond: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, in a significant ruling, has held that the bar of res judicata under Section 11 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, cannot be invoked for the first time in a final judgment unless the issue is framed earlier and the parties are given a proper opportunity to respond. A Division Bench comprising…
Secretly Recorded Telephonic Conversation of Spouse Admissible as Evidence in Matrimonial Cases: Supreme Court
In a landmark ruling dated July 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of India held that a secretly recorded telephonic conversation of a spouse can be admissible in evidence in matrimonial disputes. This ruling came while setting aside a judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court that had previously ruled such recordings as…
