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Death Sentence of Man Convicted of Double Murder and Killing Pregnant Woman's Foetus Commuted, Court Notes His Prayers and Gita Reading: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court, in a significant judgment, commuted the death sentence of Niranjan Mallik, who was convicted of double murder, attempted murder, and sexual assault on a pregnant woman, to life imprisonment for the rest of his life. The Division Bench of Justice Bibhu Prasad Routray and Justice Chittaranjan Dash…
Guidelines Clarified for Police Etiquette in Arrests on Court Premises, Two-Tier Grievance Redressal Mechanism Laid Down: Kerala High Court
In a significant development aimed at safeguarding the sanctity of judicial spaces, the Kerala High Court has issued a detailed clarification regarding the conduct of police personnel within court premises and laid down clear procedures to be followed during arrests. This move came in response to a suo motu case…
Lawyer Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Filing False Rape Cases Under SC/ST Act: Lucknow Court
In a landmark judgment, the Special Judge (SC/ST Act) Vivekanand Sharan Tripathi in Lucknow sentenced lawyer Parmanand Gupta to life imprisonment for orchestrating a series of false rape cases using a Dalit woman as a tool to settle personal scores. The court found Gupta guilty under Section 3(2)(v) of the Scheduled…
'Place of Purchase, Not Customer's Residence, Relevant for Determining Jurisdiction Under Section 134(2) of Trademarks Act': Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling interpreting Section 134(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Bombay High Court has clarified that for determining territorial jurisdiction in trademark infringement cases, the place of purchase of the goods is the relevant factor—not the residence of the customer. The ruling came from Justice…
Caste-Based Insults Between Husband and Wife Not an Offence Under SC/ST Act Unless Made in Public View: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court, presided over by THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE E.V. VENUGOPAL, delivered a judgment in CRIMINAL PETITION No.3799 OF 2021, quashing criminal proceedings initiated under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015 and Section 504 of the Indian Penal Code, in a case involving serious…
Trademark | Territorial Jurisdiction Can't Be Claimed on Basis of Website Not Allowing Sale of Allegedly Infringing Product: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a recent judgment by Justice Amit Bansal, has laid down a significant ruling on territorial jurisdiction under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, holding that mere access to a passive website, even if it lists infringing products, is not enough to grant jurisdiction to the Court if no commercial…
Interim Protection from Arrest for Rapper Vedan in Rape Case Extended Till August 25: Kerala High Court
In a significant order concerning allegations under Section 376 and Section 376(2)(n) of the Indian Penal Code, the Kerala High Court has extended the interim protection from arrest granted to popular rapper Vedan (real name Hiran Das Murali), who is facing a rape charge based on a complaint of false promise to marry.…
No Sympathy for Encroachers': State Authorities Directed to Remove Illegal Constructions, Police Warned of Action: Rajasthan High Court
Illegal encroachments on public roads and footpaths across Rajasthan have come under strict scrutiny following a decisive judgment by the Rajasthan High Court in the case of Vijay Kumar Boyat S/o Shri Raju Boyat & Ors. VERSUS Vaibhav Galriya, Principal Secretary & Ors. The Court, in a firm stance, directed the Urban…
Premature Retirement of an Employee During Pending Enquiry Without Due Process Amounts to Misconduct: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court, in a crucial ruling, held that prematurely retiring an employee during the pendency of departmental enquiry based on disputed records, without issuing a fresh notice or following proper procedure, amounts to misconduct by the officers involved. The judgment was delivered by Justice Deepak…
Abbas Ansari Should Have Shown Restraint, But Denial of Stay on Conviction Unfair to Voters, Relief Granted in Hate Speech Case: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has stayed the conviction of Abbas Ansari, disqualified MLA and son of late gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, in the controversial 'Hisab-Kitab' hate speech case. Justice Sameer Jain passed the order on Wednesday, noting that the conviction had serious…
