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Court Stays Trademark Registration of “JACK DANIEL'S” by Another Business Entity: Delhi High Court
In a recent legal development, Jack Daniel's Properties, Inc., a renowned producer of alcoholic beverages, filed a petition before the High Court of Delhi challenging the registration of an impugned trademark by M/s Manglamkrupa & Anr.. The case, involving trademark issues under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, centers on…
False Promise to Marry: Rape Case Quashed Against Man as Married Woman Misrepresented Divorce Status on Dating App: Karnataka High Court
In a notable judgment, the Karnataka High Court quashed the rape case registered against Akhil Thomas based on allegations made by a woman he met on the dating platform Bumble. The woman had misrepresented her marital status, claiming to be divorced when she was still married. The court observed that a promise of…
Court's Shocking Divorce and Murder Case Verdict: Accused Acquitted Despite DNA Evidence and Flawed Prosecution Claims: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment, acquitted the accused appellant, Bheem Raidu, who had been convicted for the murder of K. Nagesh. The case revolves around the alleged circumstantial evidence presented by the prosecution, specifically focusing on the disclosure statement made by the accused and the…
Court Grants Bail to Jamshed Khan in Shocking Extortion, Blackmail, and False Rape Case: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to Jamshed @ Jamshed Khan in a case involving allegations of extortion, criminal conspiracy, and multiple offenses under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. The case was registered at Police Station Dhauj, District Faridabad, under…
Court Quashes Rape and Intimidation Charges in Allegations of Tying Rope and Rape Incident: Calcutta High Court
In a significant legal decision, the Calcutta High Court on December 3, 2024, quashed the criminal proceedings against Sri Anindya Das in a case involving allegations of rape under Section 376, criminal intimidation under Section 506, and common intention under Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case arose…
Court Grants Bail To Advocate Sentenced To 4 Yrs Imprisonment For 'Stalking' Woman Judge: Allahabad High Court
The Hon’ble Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Mohd Haroon, who had been convicted under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in a case related to stalking, misbehavior, and sexual harassment. The revisionist, an advocate by profession, had been involved in an incident where he was accused of…
Registration Of Adoption Deed Has No Legal Sanctity, Does Not Confer Rights Regardless Of Religion: Madras High Court
In a crucial judgment, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court made a landmark observation regarding the registration of adoption deeds. The court held that the registration of an adoption deed has no legal sanctity under any law and does not confer any rights to the parties involved in the adoption process.…
Suspension Without Intimating Charges Violates Natural Justice; 5th Year Law Student Allowed To Take Semester Exam: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court quashed the suspension order of Utkarsh Tripathi, a student of BBA LLB (Hons.) at United Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. The suspension, imposed on 20th September, 2024, was set aside due to the university's failure to adhere to the…
Court Directs Payment Of Over ₹8 Lakhs To Kin Of Man Who Died After Falling From Moving Train 23 Yrs Ago: Calcutta High Cour
In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court has overturned the order of the Railway Claims Tribunal and directed that a sum of Rs 8 lakh, along with interest, be paid to the family of a man who tragically died after falling from a moving train in 2001. Court's Ruling on Victim's Identity and Ticket Validity…
Delhi Riots: High Court Quashes FIR Against Tahir Hussain, Orders Chargesheet To Be Treated As Supplementary Chargesheet In Similar FIR: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently quashed the First Information Report (FIR) registered against former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Councillor Tahir Hussain in connection with the violent North-East Delhi riots of 2020. Justice Subramonium Prasad ruled that the chargesheet filed in the case, FIR 116 of 2020, should be…
