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Hospitals Are Modern Temples; Restrictions Essential While Granting Bail In Cases Of Trespass Or Vandalism: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling on December 19, 2024, the High Court of Kerala dealt with a bail application filed by Nithin Gopi, a 21-year-old accused of trespassing and vandalism at an Ayurveda Hospital in Mukkola, Thiruvananthapuram. The petitioner, Nithin Gopi, was arrested on December 7, 2024, for allegedly causing…
Contempt Notices Issued To Political Parties Over Illegal Hoardings In Public Spaces: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, on December 19, 2024, took a significant step by issuing contempt notices to multiple political parties in Maharashtra. This came in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed against the illegal hoardings and banners that continue to be erected across public spaces by political…
Elections To All Bar Associations Scheduled For February 07: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment by the Delhi High Court, a critical order was issued regarding the elections of the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) and the ongoing scrutiny processes for various Bar Associations in Delhi. The case, W.P.(C) 4756/2023, addressed the concerns surrounding the delay in the election process…
Vandiperiyar Rape-Murder Case: Accused Directed To Appear Before POCSO Court After State's Appeal Against Acquittal: Kerala High Court
A new development has taken place in the case of State of Kerala versus the accused in Criminal Appeal No. 3 of 2024. The State of Kerala has filed an application requesting the High Court to issue an arrest warrant against the respondent/accused, invoking Section 431 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023…
Medical Reimbursement Can't Be Denied Solely For Treatment At Unapproved Hospital, Reaffirms: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment by the Kerala High Court, the issue of medical reimbursement under the Employees State Insurance Act (ESI Act) was deliberated upon in a case where the petitioner, Mrs. Suma Sunilkumar, sought reimbursement for the medical expenses incurred for her husband’s emergency liver transplantation. The…
Shuttling Child Between Two Forums Causes Inconvenience and Harms Child's Welfare in Custody Battle: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam has delivered a judgment in a case involving child custody disputes. The petitioner, Shithu KS, a 24-year-old woman residing in Kottayam, is engaged in a legal battle with her estranged husband, Prasanth P., over the custody of their child. The…
Continued Detention of Saudi-Born 'Rohingya Refugee' in Jail After Sentence Completion Violates Article 21: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling on December 9, 2024, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh addressed the case of a Rohingya refugee, Ahmed Almakki, who had been detained under questionable circumstances in Gwalior's Central Jail since 2021. The petitioner, who had been deported from Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh, had entered India in…
Ex-Franchisee of Moti Mahal Restrained from Trademark and Copyright Infringement: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court has addressed a significant trademark infringement case involving the well-known restaurant chain "MOTI MAHAL." The plaintiffs, Moti Mahal Deluxe Tandoori Trail Pvt. Ltd. and Moti Mahal, have filed a suit against the defendant, who allegedly continued to use the plaintiffs'…
Man Accused of Stabbing Doctor Over Alleged Poor Treatment of Mother Granted Bail: Madras High Court
The case in question revolves around a petition filed by Vignesh seeking bail after being arrested in connection with Crime No. 400 of 2024. The petitioner, Vignesh, was detained following an alleged incident where he was accused of assaulting a doctor on duty at a hospital where his mother was receiving treatment.…
Order to Register Defamation Case Against Assistant Commissioner for Shouting at Senior Lawyer Set Aside, Termed Quasi-Judicial Function: Karnataka High Court
In a recent decision, the High Court reviewed a case involving the application of the Judges (Protection) Act, 1985 and the provisions of Section 197 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The case revolved around whether a judicial officer, who is a senior member of the Bar, could face criminal charges without the…
