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Court Refers Elon Musk Owned Tesla's Trademark Infringement Suit Against Gurugram-Based 'Tesla Power India' To Mediation: Delhi High Court
New Delhi – July 4, 2024: In a case concerning trademark infringement, Tesla Inc. has agreed to enter mediation with Tesla Power India Private Limited to resolve a dispute over the use of the "Tesla" brand name. The case, filed by Tesla Inc. against Tesla Power India Private Limited and Others (CS(COMM) 353/2024 &…
If Prosecuting Agency Can't Ensure Speedy Trial, They Shouldn't Oppose Bail Citing Seriousness Of Offence : Supreme Court
New Delhi, July 06, 2024: The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Javed Gulam Nabi Shaikh, who was arrested by the Mumbai Police in 2020 for allegedly possessing counterfeit Indian currency notes. The Court's decision comes after Shaikh had spent four years in jail without even facing trial. Undue Delay in…
Women Attaining Motherhood Through Surrogacy Entitled To 'Maternity Leave': Orissa High Court
June 25, 2024: In a landmark judgment, the Odisha High Court has ruled that mothers who conceive through surrogacy are entitled to maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, ensuring parity with biological mothers. The case titled Supriya Jena v. State of Odisha & Ors., W.P.(C) No. 30616 of 2020,…
Court Denies Bail To Chinese Man Who Allegedly Attempted To Enter India With Fake Nepali Passport, Travel Documents: Calcutta High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court dismissed a criminal revision petition challenging the rejection of default bail for a Chinese national accused of attempting to enter India with a fake Nepali passport. Justice Subhendu Samanta delivered the verdict, which carefully analyzed the provisions of the Code of Criminal…
Court Raises Concern Over Misuse Of POCSO Act Against Teenagers Involved In Consensual Romantic Relations: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Satish Kumar, alias Chand, who was accused of kidnapping, abduction with intent to compel marriage, rape, and violation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Case Details: The prosecution alleged that Satish Kumar abducted a minor girl on June 13,…
POCSO Offence Could Not Have Been Committed Without Interposition Of Alleged Abettor Not Enough, 'Intention' Of Abettor Must Be Shown: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling on July 3, 2024, the High Court of Kerala, presided over by Justice P.G. Ajithkumar, upheld the charge of abetment against Jeffin Kuriakose under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The case highlights crucial aspects of Section 17 of the POCSO Act and the…
Court Grants Relief To Contractor Whose License Was Cancelled After He Barged Into Zilla Parishad Office Without Authorization: Bombay High Court
Mumbai, July 3, 2024 – In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court quashed the termination of a contractor's license issued by the Zilla Parishad, Palghar, citing disproportionate action and lack of due process. The case, Himalay Manohar Patil vs. The State of Maharashtra & Anr, revolved around the abrupt…
Section 376 IPC, Absence Of Independent Witnesses Doesn't Warrant Acquittal Of Rape Accused If Survivor's Testimony Reliable: Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment pronounced on 19th June 2024, the High Court of Telangana at Hyderabad confirmed the conviction of Shaik Mohammed Khasim @ Khashu under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The appellant, a tailor by profession and neighbor of the victim, was sentenced by the Special Sessions Judge for…
Court Upholds Child's Right to See Father in Ongoing Custody Battle: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently issued a judgment in a child custody case, Priyanka Agarwal vs. Abhishek Agarwal, emphasizing a child's right to maintain relationships with both parents. Background: Priyanka Agarwal appealed a lower court decision granting visitation rights to Abhishek Agarwal, the child's father.…
WhatsApp Conversations Can't Be Read As Evidence Without Mandatory Certificate Under Evidence Act: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, July 05, 2024: In a recent judgment, the High Court of Delhi has dismissed a writ petition filed by Dell International Services India Private Limited (Dell) against a consumer court order. The case involved a dispute between Dell and a customer, Adeel Feroze, who had filed a complaint against the company…
