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Trademark: Court restrains local dhabas from using trademark owned by leading Murthal eatery 'Mannat Dhaba', Delhi High Court
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court, under the jurisdiction of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anish Dayal, has granted an ad-interim injunction in a case bearing CS(COMM) 859/2023 & I.A. 24016/2023. The matter involves Mannat Group of Hotels Private Limited & Anr. as plaintiffs and M/S Mannat Dhaba & Ors. as…
Court dismisses appeal in property dispute under Section 63(C) of the Indian Succession Act: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court has dismissed the appeal in the property dispute case, highlighting the principles under Section 63(c) of the Indian Succession Act. The case involves a challenge to the authenticity of a will, marked as Ext.A2, executed by the deceased, Ms. [Testator's Name],…
Rules Joinder of Wife's Paramour as 'Defendant' Not Obligatory in All Adultery-based Divorce Cases: Orissa High Court
Orissa High Court Clarifies Paramour Joinder in Divorce Cases under Rule 5 of Hindu Marriage and Divorce (Orissa High Court) Rules, 1956 In a landmark judgment, the Orissa High Court has shed light on the mandatory inclusion of paramours in divorce cases based on adultery, clarifying the provisions under Rule 5 of the…
Supreme Court Emphasizes Unwavering Enforcement of Rule of Law in Bilkis Bano Case, Regardless of Consequences
In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court has upheld the sanctity of the rule of law, setting aside the remission granted to 11 convicts involved in the heinous crimes during the 2002 Gujarat riots. The judgment, delivered on Monday by a bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, carries significant…
Breaking News: GST Act's Rule of Alternate Remedy Explored in Recent Supreme Court Decision
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court, comprising Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, delved into the intricacies of the "rule of alternate remedy" under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act. The judgment, emanating from Civil Appeal No. 6503 of 2022 and related cases, sheds light on the…
Motor Accident Claim: High Court Modifies Compensation Award under Motor Vehicles Act
In a recent judgment, the Jharkhand High Court, in the matter of Gautam Kumar Banarjee vs. National Insurance Company Ltd. & Others, has modified the compensation awarded under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The case, bearing Miscellaneous Appeal No. 225 of 2018, dealt with a motor accident claim filed by Gautam Kumar…
Delhi High Court Criticizes 12-Year Delay in Constructing Sales Tax Bar Association's Chamber Block
New Delhi, January 8, 2024: In a recent order, the Delhi High Court, in W.P.(C) 7528/2023, has expressed deep concern and dissatisfaction over the prolonged delay in the construction of chambers for the Sales Tax Bar Association (REGD). The court directed immediate action and set a deadline for the Chief Secretary to…
Income Tax Appeal: Gujarat High Court Upholds Deduction for Infrastructure Development
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad delivered a significant decision on a tax appeal involving the Income Tax Act, 1961. The case, bearing Reference/Tax Appeal No. 786 of 2023, featured the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Central), Ahmedabad, as the appellant, and Montecarlo Construction…
Emphasizes SOP for Stray Wildlife: Kerala High Court Supports Forest Officials' Actions in Leopard Cub Case
In a recent judgment delivered on January 5, 2024, the Kerala High Court, comprised of the Honourable Mr. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Mrs. Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen, ruled on Writ Appeal No. 1311 of 2023, arising from WP(C) 4366/2022 of the High Court of Kerala. The appellant, Angels Nair, the General Secretary…
Quashes Suspension of Advocate Accused of Sexually Harassing Female Lawyer, Orders Bar Council Hearing: Karnataka High Court
In a recent development, the Karnataka High Court, in a writ petition (WP No. 27909 of 2023), has set aside the suspension order dated 05.11.2023 passed by the Karnataka State Bar Council against Advocate H. Manjunath. The court has remitted the matter back to the Council for reconsideration based on objections that…
