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Ex-Governor’s Appointment Of VC To APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University Legally Unsustainable Due To Procedural Lapses: Kerala High Court
On May 19, 2025, the Kerala High Court ruled that the appointment of Dr. K. Sivaprasad by the former Governor Arif Mohammed Khan to the post of temporary Vice Chancellor (VC) of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University was "not sustainable in law." The Governor had made this appointment in November 2024, in his…
₹20 Lakh Fee For Mental Health Admission Excessive, Authorities Must Reconsider Policy: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has raised serious concerns over the ₹20 lakh security deposit charged for admission to a mental health facility in Chandigarh. The court stated that the high deposit amount could deprive many deserving mental health patients of access to necessary care, particularly those with…
Actor Vijay Raaz Acquitted In 2020 Sexual Harassment Case Due To Lack Of Evidence: Maharashtra Court
A trial court in Gondia, Maharashtra, recently acquitted Bollywood actor Vijay Raaz in a case filed under Section 354A (sexual harassment) and Section 354D (stalking) of the Indian Penal Code. The case was filed in October 2020 by a female assistant manager who was part of the production team for the Vidya…
Repetition Of Old & Overruled Arguments Not Sufficient To Reopen Concluded Adjudications In Review Petition Assailing Arbitration Order: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent development, the Madhya Pradesh High Court on 8th May 2025 dismissed a Review Petition (RP-754-2025) filed by M/s Banmore Electricals Pvt Ltd through its director, Nirmal Kumar Jain. The petitioner sought to challenge the decision made on 9th April 2025 in Arbitration Case No. 84/2023, where the court had…
Bail Granted To Juvenile In Sensitive POCSO Case Involving Pregnancy And Alleged Consent: Allahabad High Court
The case revolves around the bail application of Arjun @ Golu, who is accused in a Case Crime No. 52 of 2024. The charges against him include Sections 363, 366, 376(3) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 5J(2), 5-L, 6 of the POCSO Act, 2012. The case was registered after a First Information Report (FIR) was…
Any Person Has Right To Legally Import And Sell Second-Hand Goods Bearing Trademark Of An Entity: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the Hon’ble Justice Amit Bansal of the Delhi High Court on April 21, 2025, the legal position surrounding the import and sale of second-hand and refurbished goods bearing a registered trademark was clarified under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The matter was presented in the civil…
Litigation Expenses Granted But Extra Maintenance Denied To Wife Under Section 24: Orissa High Court
In a recent ruling dated 15th May 2025, the Orissa High Court addressed a legal conflict involving Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, relating to pendente lite maintenance and litigation expenses. The case was brought before the High Court by Ananya Routray, the estranged wife of Dr. Nihar Ranjan Ray,…
When Does 'Manufacture' Take Place? Essential Tests Explained: Supreme Court
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has provided clarity on the criteria for determining whether a process constitutes manufacturing. The case involved Crude Degummed Soybean Oil, and the Court's ruling has significant implications for the classification of goods under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.…
Protection Granted To Woman From Dowry Harassment And Marital Cruelty Under Hindu Marriage Act: Madhya Pradesh High Court
On 15th May 2025, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh passed an order granting anticipatory bail to Geetaben, the accused in a domestic violence case filed under Section 498A, Section 323, Section 294, Section 506, Section 324, Section 377, Section 354, and Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case is related…
Jasmine Shah Withdraws Plea Challenging Removal From DDCD Post: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has acquitted two men, Lakhan and Deshraj, in a 48-year-old murder case, citing the prosecution’s failure to explain injuries sustained by the accused during the same incident. The Court emphasized that when both the accused and complainant sustain injuries in the…
