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From PFI to POCSO, Court Slams NIA Over Weak Evidence, Grants Bail in UAPA Terror Case : Patna High Court
A significant judgment was passed by the Patna High Court on 18 April 2025, in the matter of Arman Mallick @ Md. Imteyaz Anwar versus The Union of India Through the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The court allowed bail to the appellant, setting aside the earlier trial court order, citing lack of post-ban…
Blacklisting Of Construction Firm For Filing Forged Experience Certificate In Public Tender Upheld: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has ruled that submitting a forged certificate in a public tender, even while criminal investigation is pending, is a grave matter that seriously undermines the trust of public bodies. The Court emphasized that it is the responsibility of every government corporation to alert other departments…
Sessions Court Finds Man Guilty Of 'Adultery' For Having Sex With Unmarried Woman, Chhattisgarh HC Sets Aside Conviction: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has overturned the conviction of a man previously held guilty of adultery under Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code for repeatedly having sexual relations with a woman on the false promise of marriage. The Court, in a significant judgment, ruled that the conviction under Section 497 IPC…
No Company Can Claim Jurisdiction Based On HQ If Cause Of Action Arose Elsewhere: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Delhi High Court has clarified that a company cannot file a trademark infringement suit in Delhi merely because its head office is located there. The Court held that the cause of action must arise within the jurisdiction where the suit is filed. The…
Court Issues Guidelines For Prompt Legal Guidance To Minor Rape Victims Seeking Medical Termination Of Pregnancy: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a recent judgment dated April 2025, raised serious concern over the delayed medical and legal assistance given to minor rape victims seeking medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) beyond the statutory limit of 24 weeks, as prescribed under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971.…
Breakups Turning Into FIRs: Filing Rape Cases After Uncommitted Sexual Relationships Is A Disturbing Trend : Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, while deciding a bail plea in the case of Arun Kumar Mishra v. State of Uttar Pradesh, highlighted that criminal law is being increasingly misused in the aftermath of failed intimate relationships. The Court, through Justice Krishan Pahal, made strong observations on how emotional fallouts…
S.12 JJ Act | Purpose Of Law To Reform Children In Conflict, Punishing Them Would Be Self Destructive For Society : Patna High Court
The Patna High Court, in a significant ruling, reaffirmed that bail to a child alleged to be in conflict with law (CICL) is a rule and its denial should be an exception. The decision was based on the interpretation of Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which aims to…
Forms 5-Member Panel To Give Suggestions To Reform Administrative & Infrastructural Shortcomings In Govt Advocate's Office : Rajasthan High Court
In a landmark order under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the Rajasthan High Court has directed sweeping administrative and infrastructural reforms in the office of the Government Advocate (GA). The Court emphasized the urgent need to enhance efficiency, address staff shortages, and improve…
Court Quashes Trademark Registration Of 'Captain Blue' In Plea By Producer Of 'Captain Morgan' Rum : Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling under Section 11 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Delhi High Court has directed the Registrar of Trade Marks to remove the trademark ‘Captain Blue’ from the official records. The ruling came in response to a plea filed by Diageo Scotland Limited, the globally recognized manufacturer and…
Transitional Credit Under GST Not Allowable For Capital Goods Received After 1 July 2017,Upholds Recovery Of Ineligible CENVAT Credit : Patna High Court
The Patna High Court, in a significant ruling concerning transitional tax provisions, has upheld the recovery of ₹8,62,566 from M/s JMD Alloys Ltd., holding that transitional credit under the GST regime is not available for capital goods received after July 1, 2017. The judgment was passed by a Division Bench…
