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State Govt Criticised for 276-Day Delay in Filing Appeal, Blocking Statutory Authorities from Implementing Writ Orders: Gujarat High Court
In a recent judgment, the Gujarat High Court has expressed strong disapproval of the State government's conduct in filing an appeal against a writ order with a delay of 276 days. The court emphasized that when the State is added as a party to proceedings alongside local authorities, it cannot remain passive by neither…
POCSO Rape Accused Shot Dead in Custody; Court Slams 'Encounter' Theory and Orders SIT Probe: Bombay High Court
A shocking incident involving the alleged custodial death of Akshay Shinde, a 22-year-old accused under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), has led the Bombay High Court to order the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The Court expressed deep concern over the State CID’s failure to follow…
₹5,000 Crore Trademark Dispute Between Abhishek Lodha and Abhinandhan Lodha Settled Through Mediation
The Bombay High Court has officially recorded the settlement of a high-profile trademark dispute between real estate magnates Abhishek Lodha and Abhinandan Lodha, marking the end of a ₹5,000 crore lawsuit that had drawn attention across the real estate and legal sectors. The dispute revolved around the rights to use…
Conviction Upheld For Man Who Killed His Sons By Throwing Them Into Well: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court at Aurangabad has upheld the conviction and life sentence of Santosh Kacharu Walunje, who was found guilty of murdering his two minor sons by throwing them into a well after a domestic quarrel with his wife. The judgment was passed by a Division Bench comprising Justice R.G. Avachat and Justice…
Maharashtra Directed To Frame Policy For Handling Seized Vehicles Dumped In Public Spaces: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently issued a strong directive to the Maharashtra Government, highlighting the serious issue of seized vehicles being dumped or abandoned around police stations and public areas in Mumbai. The vehicles, mostly seized during investigations or traffic violations, were often left unattended for…
Visitation Rights Granted To Father Despite Son Being Witness In Mother's Murder Case, Citing Potential Future Bond: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a deeply sensitive matter concerning parental rights and child welfare, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted conditional visitation rights to a father who had earlier been accused and later acquitted in the murder case of his wife. The child, a minor son, had deposed against his father during the criminal…
Stay On FSSAI Order Against Sale Of 'Prohibited Batch' Of Dabur Honey Declined, Citing Higher Risk Factor Than Potential Loss: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling on food safety and consumer protection, the Calcutta High Court, under the bench of Justice Om Narayan Rai, has refused to grant interim relief to Dabur India Limited in a writ petition challenging the prohibition order issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The…
Excise Department Directed To Permit Liquor Service At Hauz Khas Social Till Decision On License Renewal: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has provided relief to Epiphany Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., the operator of the popular Hauz Khas Social outlet, by allowing the continuation of liquor service at its premises. The dispute arose when the Excise Department of Delhi directed the restaurant to stop liquor sales due to the pending renewal…
Delay Beyond Prescribed Period Under Section 34(3) of Arbitration Act Can't Be Condoned as Section 5 of Limitation Act Doesn't Apply: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has reinforced the strict limitation period prescribed under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, ruling that Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 cannot be invoked to condone delays beyond the statutory cap set in Section 34(3) of the Arbitration Act. The…
Central Forces Ordered to Be Deployed in Murshidabad After Anti-Waqf Bill Protests Turn Violent: Calcutta High Court
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was urgently filed on 12th April 2025 before the Calcutta High Court concerning a serious outbreak of communal violence in various districts of West Bengal, particularly in Murshidabad, including Jangipur and Dhuliyan. The petition was registered as WPA (P) 153 of 2025 and was heard…
