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Relief Granted To Rapido Against Trademark Registration By Another Party: Delhi High Court
In a significant decision, the Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of Roppen Transportation Services Private Limited and directed the cancellation of RAPIDO trademark registrations held by Mr. Nipun Gupta & Anr. The court found that the registration of the RAPIDO marks by the respondents was in violation of the Trade…
Smoking Habit Of 16-Year-Old Sexual Abuse Survivor Not Indicative Of Deviant Character, Conviction Under Section 377 IPC Upheld: Kerala High Court
In a landmark case, the Kerala High Court has upheld the conviction of two individuals, Abdul Salam and Subair, under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for committing unnatural sexual acts on a minor. The court confirmed the original verdict, dismissing the appeals filed by the accused. This case sheds light…
Plea For Immunity Under Extradition Act Dismissed As Arrest Happened 2 Years Post Return To India, Rules Punjab & Haryana High Court
The High Court of Punjab and Haryana has dismissed the petitions filed by Sukhpreet Singh Dhaliwal, also known as Budha, in connection with his extradition case. The petitioner challenged the legal proceedings after his arrest, arguing that he was only extradited for a specific offence and should only be tried for…
Actions Not Malicious: Relief Granted To Additional Private Secretary Sacked For Unintentional Forwarding Of WhatsApp Message Against CM, Rules: Allahabad High Court
In a significant decision, the High Court of Uttar Pradesh has ruled on the case of an employee challenging the disciplinary action taken against him by the State Government. The judgment highlights important aspects of judicial review, the principles of fairness, and proportionality in punishment, especially in…
Directs Audit Of Tamil Nadu Victim Compensation Fund In Central Prisons Across State: Madras High Court
In a significant development, the Madras High Court has addressed the grievances of a petitioner, M. Depalaksmi, who filed a writ petition seeking to ensure that her husband, Mr. Senthilkumr @ Mudikondan, who is a convict currently imprisoned in the Central Prison at Vellore, continues to receive the A-Class…
Unsuccessful Candidate's Challenge To Expert Opinion Based On Self-Assessment Unjustified: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the High Court of Rajasthan, Jodhpur, the case of Kalyan Choudhary versus the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) was discussed. The petitioner, Kalyan Choudhary, filed a writ petition challenging the result of the Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) exam. He sought the issuance of…
DM Directed To Decide Prisoner's Parole Plea For Supporting Wife During Childbirth Within 4 Days: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Rajasthan, Jaipur, a writ petition filed by Himmat Singh was addressed. The petitioner sought parole for the purpose of attending the delivery of his wife, who is pregnant with a due date of January 29, 2025. The case involved a delay in the decision regarding his parole…
Additional Evidence Allowed Only In Exceptional Cases While Deciding Plea Under Section 34 Of Arbitration Act: Chhattisgarh High Court
The High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur has recently ruled on a significant case concerning the submission of additional evidence during arbitration proceedings. The case, which involved M/s Hira Carbonics Private Limited, raised important issues related to the use of new documents in proceedings under Section 34…
Notice Issued On BITS Pilani Student's Plea Challenging Rustication Over Allegations Of Aiding Sexual Harassment: Telangana High Court
The High Court of Telangana, under the direction of Justice K. Lakshman, has issued a Show Cause Notice to several respondents, including the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, for their actions against Aarthi Reddy Kaipa, a student in their Hyderabad campus. The petitioner, Aarthi Reddy, is…
Act As Per Law, Don't Harass Citizens; Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost: Bombay High Court
The case at hand involves a legal battle over alleged money laundering and cheating, with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) accusing the applicant, Mr. Pradeep Jain, of being involved in criminal activities linked to property transactions. The court, however, found the allegations unsubstantiated and ruled in favor of…
