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Court Temporarily Bans Children's Entry Into Movie Theatres After 11 PM, Directs State To Implement Regulation: Telangana High Court
The High Court of Telangana recently delivered a detailed judgment in a case involving the regulation of movie ticket pricing and exhibition timings. The case highlighted concerns regarding the legality of increasing ticket prices and allowing early morning shows for films such as Game Changer and Pushpa 2. The…
Netflix India's Plea To Dismiss Suit Filed By Dhanush Against Nayanthara's Documentary Rejected: Madras High Court
In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court addressed a key issue concerning the jurisdiction of the Court in intellectual property disputes, particularly under Clause 12 of the Letters Patent and Section 62 of the Copyright Act. The case involved a copyright infringement claim by a plaintiff against the fifth defendant…
Evaluating Evidence While Framing Charges Shouldn't Become A Mini-Trial: Corruption Charges Against Ex-JMC Commissioner Quashed: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a significant case involving the grant of building permission, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has delivered a ruling concerning the discharge of a petitioner, Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation. The case pertains to the allegations of wrongful approval of building permissions for…
It's Unfortunate That The Age-Old Problem Of Dowry Death Still Persists In Society, Refuses To Quash Case Against Husband And In-Laws: Karnataka High Court
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India addressed the crucial issue of dowry demand under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 in connection with a woman’s death, where the demand was allegedly related to the construction of a house. This case sheds light on the broader interpretation of dowry, emphasizing that…
Pre-Institution Mediation Under S.12A Commercial Courts Act Aimed To Encourage Litigation As A Last Resort: Calcutta High Court
In a significant case before the High Court at Calcutta, Asa International India Microfinance Ltd. (Appellant) filed an appeal (FMAT 3 of 2025) against Northern ARC Capital Ltd. and others, involving an ongoing commercial dispute. The case touches upon the application of Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015…
Withholding Enhanced Kit Maintenance And Ration Allowance From Jail Warders Is A Form Of Discrimination: Tripura High Court
The High Court of Tripura has delivered a significant judgment in the matter of enhanced allowances for Warders and Head Warders under the Home (Jail) Department of the Government of Tripura. In the case, Sri Siddhartha Chakraborty and Sri Bipad Bandhu Sharma, serving as Warder and Head Warder, respectively, filed a…
Expedited Trial In SFI Worker Abhimanyu's Murder Case Directed, Completion Within Nine Months: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Kerala addressed the petition filed by Bhoopathi, a resident of Suppuveedu House, Vattavada, in Idukki, seeking an expeditious disposal of S.C. No. 1068 of 2018, which is currently pending before the Principal Sessions Court, Ernakulam. The case stems from Crime No. 1548/2018 of…
Termination Of Pregnancy Allowed For Woman Separated From Husband After 18 Weeks Of Pregnancy: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a landmark ruling on January 13, 2025, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana extended the legal right of medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) to unmarried women and women living separately from their spouses. This ruling aligns with the changes introduced under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1971 (MTP…
Government Must Provide Reasons For Keeping Any Post Vacant, Court Urges State To Consider Promoting Female Jailor: Tripura High Court
The High Court of Tripura, in a significant ruling, addressed the writ petition filed by Smt. Bela Datta who sought promotion to the post of Deputy Superintendent under the Home Jail Department of the Government of Tripura. The petition was filed in response to the non-consideration of her promotion despite serving as…
Asking Nursing Officer With Advanced Stage Pregnancy To Serve 500 Kms Away From Residence Violates Her Right To Health: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Rajasthan addressed the issue faced by Jyoti Parmar, a pregnant woman, who was ordered to join her posting as a Nursing Officer under the State Institute of Health and Family Welfare (SIHFW). Jyoti Parmar, a 33-year-old woman from Dungarpur, Rajasthan, was directed to join her…
