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Court Summons Patanjali Director In Trademark Infringement Case: Bombay High Court
In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between Mangalam Organics Ltd. and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd., the High Court of Judicature at Bombay's Commercial Division, presided over by Hon'ble Justice R.I. Chagla, issued an order dated June 21, 2024, addressing the alleged breach of an ad-interim order.…
Criminal Proceedings Should Be Restored Against Those Who Don't Adhere To Settlement In Cheque Dishonour Cases: Karnataka High Court
The High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru recently pronounced its decision on a settlement dispute under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case, involving Sri Mathikere Jayaram Shantharam as the petitioner and Sri Pramod C. as the respondent, revolved around a cheque dishonour issue and…
Section 306 IPC, Merely Rejecting To Marry Girl After Being Engaged To Her Doesn't Amount To Abetment Of Suicide: Orissa High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Orissa, Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was at the forefront of a case involving allegations of abetment of suicide. The case revolved around a young engineer named Priyank Tapuria and his relationship with Sheetal, leading to tragic consequences. 2. Case Details: The…
School Register Indicating Birth Date Of Minor Rape Victim Can't Be Disbelieved If School Headmaster Is Examined To Prove It: Karnataka High Court
In a recent judgment, the Karnataka High Court addressed the intricacies of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and related provisions under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court's decision highlighted significant aspects of criminal procedure and sentencing, specifically under Section 6 of…
Remarks against Rahul Gandhi, Court stays probe against Ajeet Bharti: Karnataka High Court
Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam has made explosive claims against Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the Congress leader promised to overturn the Ayodhya Ram Temple verdict if the party came to power. These claims have sparked a legal battle, with the petitioner challenging the registration of a crime against…
Court Quashes False Dowry Harassment Case Against In-Laws in: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
Section 482 of the Cr. P.C. | Case Number: CRM(M) No. 679/2023 Key Highlights from the Judgment: 1. Names Involved: Manzoor Hussain, Shamim Akhter, Sharaz Ahmed, Ibrar Ahmed, Yasmeen Akhter, Shabnam Akhter, Sain Gulab Din. 2. Act Alleged: Sections 498-A, 342, 323, 504, 505, and 109 IPC. 3. Decision: Quashing of the…
Belated Deposit Of TDS, Court Quashes Prosecution Against Assessee: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, has quashed the criminal proceedings against M/s Aditya Institute of Technology and Management, represented by its Principal Officer, V.V. Nageswara Rao, and Chief Accounts Officer, Nallaparaju A. N. Raju, under Section 276B of the Income Tax Act.…
Section.138 NI Act, Cheque Dishonour Complaint Can't Be Transferred At The Instance Of Accused : Supreme Court
In a significant ruling on June 24, 2024, the Supreme Court of India addressed a Transfer Petition concerning a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The petition, filed by Kasthuripandian S, sought the transfer of a case filed by RBL Bank Limited. The case was heard by a vacation bench…
Guardian Of Minor Driving Vehicle Without Licence Can Be Prosecuted U/S 199A MV Act Even Before Determining Minor's Guilt: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court, under Judge Bechu Kurian Thomas, has addressed various issues under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MV Act) concerning the offences committed by juveniles and the liability of their guardians.…
False Implication For Getting Back Money, Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Man Accused Of Rape: Kerala High Court
The High Court of Kerala has quashed a rape case filed against Sakeer, a resident of Ernakulam, citing a financial dispute and a possibly consensual relationship between the accused and the complainant. The case (CRL.MC NO. 9720 OF 2023) involved a woman accusing Sakeer of raping her between 2018 and 2022 with the…
