Showing 8285 articles
We Will Dissolve Bar Association: Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Karnal Bar Elections
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in Court No. 3, presided by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, heard two connected petitions under Special Leave to Appeal (Civil) filed by Sandeep Chaudhry against multiple respondents, including Jagmal Singh Jatain, on 15th April…
Abduction From Public Spot, Assault & Making False Video With Self-Incriminating Words Under Threat Is Heinous Offence: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that abduction from a public place, assaulting with a pistol butt, and forcing the victim to make a self-incriminating video under threat constitutes a heinous offence and cannot be quashed merely because the parties have reached a compromise. Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia,…
Licensing Of Sound Recordings In Repertoire Not Permissible Without Copyright Society Registration : Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling under Section 18(1) of the Copyright Act, 1957, the Delhi High Court has held that Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) cannot issue or grant licenses for public performance of sound recordings in its repertoire unless it is a registered copyright society or a member of one. The division…
Conviction Upheld In Domestic Violence Case Under Protection Of Married Women From Cruelty Law : Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a recent judgment, the Himachal Pradesh High Court upheld the conviction of one Rahul Sharma, who was found guilty of subjecting his wife, Anshuman Sharma, to cruelty and harassment, both physical and mental, as defined under Section 498A, Indian Penal Code. The section criminalizes acts by a husband or his…
Two-Pronged Test Laid Down To Distinguish Copyright Works From Industrial Designs : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling in Cryogas Equipment Private Limited VERSUS Inox India Limited and Others, has clarified the legal principles governing the overlapping domains of copyright protection and industrial design registration, through interpretation of Section 15(2) of the Copyright Act,…
'Learn To Face Society': Runaway Couples Can't Claim Police Protection As A Right Without Real Threat To Life : Allahabad High Court
In the recent case titled WRIT - C No. 2966 of 2025, the Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, presided by Justice Saurabh Srivastava, delivered its order on April 4, 2025, in the matter of a couple—Smt. Shreya Kesarwani and another—who had approached the Court seeking a writ of mandamus to protect their…
'No Objection' For Issuance Of Passport To Accused Can Only Be Granted By Court Before Which Criminal Proceedings Are Pending : Jammu and Kashmir High Court
Petitioner’s Passport Renewal Rejected Due to Pending Criminal Case In a recent judgment, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court held that a person facing a pending criminal case can still get a passport or have it renewed if the concerned criminal court grants a No Objection Certificate (NOC). The Court emphasized that…
Bail Granted in Explosive Case Involving Dowry, Rape, and SC/ST Atrocities : Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on 11 April 2025 delivered a crucial judgment in the case of Akshay S. vs State of Kerala, involving allegations under the Indian Penal Code, Dowry Prohibition Act, and Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The court examined in detail the background of…
Losing Control Over Subordinates Is Not Misconduct, Relief Granted To Jail Superintendent: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court addressed the issue of pension deduction imposed on a retired Jail Superintendent following a prison break incident. The case involved Raj Kishore Singh, who served as Jail Superintendent, Etawah, and was accused of failing to control his subordinates, leading to the…
Love, Lies, and Legal Loopholes: Air Force Wife’s Writ Over Marriage and Maintenance Dismissed : Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court on April 9, 2025, dismissed a writ petition filed by Rashmi Roshan @ Nigar seeking multiple reliefs against her alleged husband an Indian Air Force personnel, citing limitations of Article 226 jurisdiction. The Court, presided over by Justice Murahari Sri Raman, emphasized that issues involving…
