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Sikh Leader Ordered to Surrender in Ex-MLC Trilochan Wazir's Murder Case: Delhi High Court
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court on Monday ordered the surrender of Sudershan Singh Wazir, a Sikh leader and former President of Jammu and Kashmir State Gurdwara Parbandhak Board, in connection with the murder case of former National Conference MLC Trilochan Singh Wazir. The case pertains to the…
Contempt Proceedings: Show Cause Notice Issued to Lawyer for Interrupting Court Despite Warning: Delhi High Court
HIGH COURT OF DELHI at New Delhi has recently heard the case W.P.(C) 3514/2019 involving Mrs. Shalini Singh (the petitioner) against United India Insurance Company Limited and other respondents. The case primarily involves allegations of malafide actions and corruption, with the petitioner seeking multiple directions…
₹7 Lakh Awarded as Costs and Damages to ‘New Balance’ in Trademark Infringement Suit: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently ruled in favor of New Balance Athletics, Inc. in a trademark infringement case against Pulkit Khubchandani, the owner of Kiran Shoe Company. The court addressed serious issues related to trademark infringement, passing-off, and unfair competition under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.…
Watching or Photographing a Woman Doesn’t Constitute Voyeurism Under Section 354C IPC Unless in Expected Privacy Settings: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has held that the offence of voyeurism under Section 354C of the IPC does not apply when a woman’s photographs are taken in a public or semi-public setting, where she has no reasonable expectation of privacy. Justice A. Badharudeen clarified that voyeurism is only…
Children Resulting From Void Marriages Entitled to Birth Registration, To Be Acknowledged Under Law: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that children born from void marriages cannot be denied birth registration, affirming their right to legal recognition regardless of the validity of their parents' marriage. The court underscored that children’s legal rights and identity should be recognized independently of…
Courts Must Carefully Interpret to Prevent Harassment of the Innocent, States High Court While Quashing Rape and SC/ST Charges: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has dismissed the criminal proceedings, including the rape charge, against Sunil Tiwari, the political adviser to BJP chief Babulal Marandi. The Court quashed the entire criminal case, citing "abuse of process of law" and emphasizing that continuing with the…
Bail Granted to Two Men in Head Constable Ratan Lal Murder Case: Delhi High Court
In a significant development in the aftermath of the 2020 North-East Delhi riots, the Delhi High Court has granted bail to two individuals, Mohd. Jalaluddin and Mohd. Wasim, who were accused in the murder case of Head Constable Ratan Lal of the Delhi Police. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh granted the relief to both…
Quality of Evidence, Not Number of Witnesses, Determines Credibility: Witchcraft-Related Murder Conviction Upheld: Jharkhand High Court
Ranchi – The Jharkhand High Court has reaffirmed that the credibility of a witness's testimony should be judged based on the quality of evidence rather than the quantity of witnesses presented in a case. The division bench of Justices Ananda Sen and Gautam Kumar Choudhary delivered a significant judgment emphasizing…
Court Initiates Suo Moto Criminal Contempt Proceedings Against Man for Brandishing Pistol During Inspection by Court-Appointed Local Commissioner: Delhi High Court
New Delhi – The Delhi High Court has taken strong action in a case involving alleged criminal contempt by a respondent who threatened a Court-appointed Local Commissioner with a firearm during an inspection. The case is centered around an industrial coal inspection ordered by the Court, which was hindered by…
Criminal Case Against Film Director Sreekumar Menon Filed by Actress Quashed: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has quashed a criminal case against renowned Malayalam film and ad director Sreekumar Menon, after it was alleged by a prominent actress that he had stalked, harassed, and insulted her. The Court examined the charges brought under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Kerala…
