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Disposes Writ Petition on Hate Speech Against Rohingya Community on Facebook: Delhi High Court
In a recent order, the Delhi High Court disposed of W.P.(C) 1227/2024, a writ petition filed by Mohammad Hamim and another individual against Facebook India Online Services Pvt. Ltd. and others. The petitioners sought directions to monitor and suspend hate speech and harmful content originating from India on Facebook,…
Magistrate Must Ascertain Accused Intentions in NBW Cases, Not Just Rely on Chargesheet Statements: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, Rahul.R, the accused in Crime No. 579/2022 of Pangode Police Station, Thiruvananthapuram, has moved the High Court of Kerala challenging the non-bailable warrant issued against him. The case, bearing C.P. No.41/2023, was being heard by the Judicial Magistrate of First Class -II,…
Calls for State's Reply on Accelerated Process to Address Police Misconduct Against Lawyers: Kerala High Court
High Court Directs Formation of Committee to Protect Advocates In a significant development, the Kerala High Court, through a recent order issued by the Honourable Mr. Justice Devan Ramachandran, has directed the formation of a committee to safeguard the rights and well-being of advocates practicing in the state. The…
Court Grants Injunction Against 'RAASHEE' Mark in Trademark Infringement Suit Filed by 'RAJSHREE' Pan Masala Manufacturer: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision by the Delhi High Court, Justice Prathiba M. Singh granted an injunction in favor of Kamal Kant and Company LLP, the plaintiff, restraining Raashee Fragrances India Pvt Ltd, the defendant, from using the trademark 'RAASHEE' in connection with certain goods. The order was issued on January 23,…
Court Declines Quashing of Rape Case Despite Compromise: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent development in the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Indore, Justice Prem Narayan Singh rejected the petition filed by Sanjay Singhania, a 55-year-old businessman, seeking the quashment of an FIR under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The case involves serious allegations under Sections…
School Fee Concession Granted To Siblings Cannot Be Claimed As A Matter Of Right: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judicial development, the Allahabad High Court, under the jurisdiction of Hon'ble Justice Ashutosh Srivastava, has issued a comprehensive order in response to a writ petition bearing the Neutral Citation No. 2024:AHC:10607. The case, bearing Court No. 50, revolves around the denial of Sibling Fee relief to…
Father’s Chamber can be allotted to Daughter only if she was in Practice on the Day of his Death: Supreme Court
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India, in a case under Writ Petition (Civil) No. 48/2024, has dismissed the plea filed by Anamika Dewan against the Registrar, Supreme Court of India, and others. The case pertained to the allotment of a lawyer's chamber following the demise of Anamika Dewan's father, Shri…
Man who Married Five Women by Cheating and Fraud do not Deserve Anticipatory Bail
In a recent development in the Bombay High Court, anticipatory bail application number 129 of 2024 was heard by Justice Sarang V. Kotwal. The applicant, Shantilal Yashwant Kharat, sought anticipatory bail in connection with C.R.No. 167 of 2023 registered at Rasayani Police Station, District Raigad, on 07.08.2023,…
Hindu Marriage Act: Plea to Declare Marriage Void under Section 11 Cannot Be Judged on Grounds of Voidable Marriage under Section 12
In a recent legal development, a significant case under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 has surfaced, involving a challenge against the dismissal of a petition filed under Section 11 of the Act. The case revolves around the appeal of Ms. Ankita Devi against the judgment and order dated 22.11.2023 by the Family Court in…
Denies Employment Assistance to Married Daughter, Rejects Claim of Restored Dependency on Father After Husband's Job Loss: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, a married woman, Arifa T.K., aged 33, has moved the Kerala High Court challenging the rejection of her application for a Dependency Certificate by the District Collector, Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), and Tahsildar. The court proceedings, WP(C) No. 33177 of 2022, were heard by…
