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Needless Deterrent Action Against Complainants Will Discourage Them From Bringing Grievances Against Public Authorities Before Lok Ayukta: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently addressed a significant issue under the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act, 1999, concerning the prosecution of complainants under Section 21 for filing allegedly false and malicious complaints against public authorities. The court cautioned against taking unnecessary deterrent actions against…
Customs Dept Repeatedly Told To Serve Notices, Orders On Assessee Via Email, Seeks Compliance: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has once again emphasized the importance of the Customs Department adhering to its directions to serve notices, orders, and communications to assessees via email in addition to the traditional methods of postal service under the Customs Act, 1962. The Court's direction is in line with its earlier…
Order Passed U/S 23(3) Of Arbitration Act Is Procedural & Not An Interim Award, Cannot Be Challenged U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad held that an order dismissing an application under Section 23(3) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 does not qualify as an 'interim award' and is merely a procedural order. The decision clarifies that such an order is not…
Permanent Injunction Against Infringement Of Himalaya's 'Liv.52' Trademark, ₹30.91 Lakh Costs & Damages Imposed: Delhi High Court
In a significant trademark infringement case, the Delhi High Court has granted a permanent injunction in favor of Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd., a renowned personal care and herbal health company. The injunction was issued against the manufacturers and sellers of infringing products under the 'Liv-333' mark, which the…
FIR Quashed In Matrimonial Dispute As Husband And Wife Reach Settlement: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, in a significant ruling, quashed the FIR registered under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506, 354, 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The case revolves around a matrimonial dispute between Pradyum Gupta and his wife, with additional family members…
Allegations Of Cruelty By Husband And In-Laws In Divorce: Assam High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Assam addressed the issues surrounding allegations under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act. The case involved a petition filed by the accused, challenging the criminal proceedings initiated against them in a…
RTI Act Doesn't Give Right To Seek Information With Motive To Harass: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab State Federation of Co-operative Sugar Mills Ltd. (hereafter referred to as "the petitioner") challenged an order from the State Information Commission, Punjab, dated July 3, 2014, in which it was directed to release certain information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act). This decision was…
Landmark Judgment On Juvenile Bail In Rape Case: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has recently pronounced a ruling regarding the release on bail of a juvenile in conflict with the law (CCL), under Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The decision sheds light on key provisions of the Act and highlights the…
Lawyer Ordered To Provide Pro Bono Legal Services In POCSO Cases As Apology For Contempt Of Court: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently directed an advocate, Shivanshu Gunwal, to provide pro bono legal services in at least two cases in the court of the Additional Sessions Judge (POCSO) at Saket, New Delhi, as a condition for accepting his apology in a contempt of court case. This ruling came after Gunwal was accused of…
Illegality In Recognizing Colleges; Police To Collect CCTV Footage Near Nursing Council's Office To Check Activities: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that raised concerns about irregularities in granting recognition to nursing colleges. The petition highlighted issues with the Madhya Pradesh Nursing Registration Council (MPNRC) and the recognition process, prompting the Court to take…
