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Court Orders Blocking of Sci-Hub and Sci-Net in Copyright Infringement Case: Delhi High Court
The Rajasthan High Court delivered a significant judgment relating to the amendment notification dated 24 February 2021 under the Rajasthan Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1951. The notification introduced a new vehicle category called Sleeper Bus for tax purposes. Multiple petitioners challenged the creation of this…
Court Quashes Challenge Against State Amendment Imposing New Motor Vehicle Tax On “Sleeper Bus”: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court recently delivered a judgment concerning the amendment notification dated 24 February 2021 issued by the State Government of Rajasthan under the Rajasthan Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1951. The notification introduced a new category called "Sleeper Bus" for motor vehicle tax purposes. Several…
Supreme Court Quashes Bandra Church Land Acquisition, Reaffirms Landowner’s Right to Redevelop Slum Areas: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on August 22, 2025, delivered a significant judgment in the matter concerning the acquisition of Church-owned land in Bandra by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA). The case involved Saldanha Real Estate Pvt. Ltd. versus Bishop John Rodrigues & Ors. The land in question, measuring 1,596 square…
When Love Fails, Settlement Prevails: Court Ends Bitter Battle with Rs. 35 Lakh Alimony and a House in Agra: Allahabad High Court
A marital dispute between Utkarsh Srivastava and Ekta Srivastava reached the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, in an application filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The application was moved by Utkarsh Srivastava for quashing the summoning order dated 11.01.2024 passed by the Chief…
Mankind Pharma Entitled to Higher Protection Over "Kind" Family Marks, Orders Removal of 'Unkind' Trademark: Delhi High Court
In a significant development under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of Mankind Pharma Ltd. in a rectification petition seeking cancellation of the ‘UNKIND’ trademark registered by Ram Kumar M/S Dr. Kumars Pharmaceuticals. The Court found that the impugned mark was deceptively similar…
DNA Drama Denied – Accused Fails to Prove Innocence Through Child’s Paternity in Rape Case: Allahabad High Court
In the matter of Ram Chandra Ram VERSUS State of Uttar Pradesh and 3 Others, the Allahabad High Court, presided over by Hon’ble Justice Rajeev Misra, on 22 August, 2025, dismissed a criminal application filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.). The applicant, Ram Chandra Ram, was seeking…
Court Orders Blocking of Sci-Hub and Mirror Websites in India in Publishers' Copyright Infringement Suit: Delhi High Court
In a significant development under the Copyright Act, 1957, the Delhi High Court has ordered the blocking of the controversial “shadow library” website Sci-Hub and its mirror domains in India. The order was passed by Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora in an ongoing copyright infringement suit filed by major academic…
'Yatra' Is a Generic Word, Can't Be Declared as Well-Known Mark; Interim Injunction Denied to Travel Company: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment interpreting the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Delhi High Court has ruled that the word “Yatra”, being generic and descriptive, cannot be monopolized by any single entity, including travel giant Yatra Online Limited. The verdict was passed by Justice Tejas Karia in a case involving allegations…
Inappropriate for Doctor to Request Jail Authorities to Allow Inmate to Stay with Ailing Mother: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition seeking interim regular bail under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, citing the presence of other capable family members and procedural issues in the petitioner’s plea. The judgment, delivered by Justice Sanjay Vashisth on 19.08.2025,…
Misrepresentation of Marital History Amounts to Suppression of Facts, Makes Subsequent Marriage Voidable: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Delhi High Court has held that misrepresenting or concealing one’s previous marital history is not a minor issue, but a substantial suppression of fact that directly affects the foundation of marital consent. The Court emphasized that such concealment…
