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Court Grants Relief to India Today Group Against Dissemination of Its E-Magazines by Illegal Telegram Channels: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has issued a permanent injunction in favor of the India Today Group, protecting it from copyright and trademark infringement by several Telegram channels/accounts that were found to be uploading its e-magazines without authorization. The court's decision acknowledges the India Today Group's rights…
Able-Bodied Husband in Government Service Must Maintain Wife & Children as Per Law: Orissa High Court
In a recent decision by the Orissa High Court, the court addressed the issue of maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The case involved a petition filed by Tarun Kumar Gadabad (petitioner) against the order of the Family Court, Khurda, which directed him to pay maintenance to his wife,…
Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Appointment of Prof. Mazhar Asif as Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice on a petition challenging the appointment of Prof. Mazhar Asif as the Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia University. This plea has raised significant concerns regarding the legality of his appointment, which has been claimed to be in violation of the statutory provisions…
Carbonated Fruit Drinks Qualify as Fruit Beverages, Taxable at 12% GST: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has recently ruled that carbonated fruit drinks qualify as fruit beverages and are subject to 12% GST. The court's ruling clarified the classification of carbonated fruit drinks under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Court's Observation on Classification of Carbonated Fruit Drinks A…
Manav Sharma Suicide | 'FIR Prima Facie Reveals Commission Of Cognizable Offence' Court Denies Relief To In-Laws: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court recently refused to quash the FIR filed against the in-laws of Manav Sharma, a TCS Manager, who died by suicide under alleged marital harassment. The court found that the FIR prima facie revealed the commission of a cognizable offence and dismissed the writ…
Falsely Labelling Police Constable Husband As A Terrorist Cannot Be Ignored, Caused Severe Mental Torture: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court recently granted divorce to a police constable, observing that his wife’s allegations against him, including claims of extra-marital affairs and connections with terrorist organizations, caused him severe mental torture and amounted to mental cruelty. Case Background:…
Judge Who Resigned Also Entitled To Pension Benefits As Judge Who Retired: Bombay High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has ruled that a judge who resigns from service is entitled to the same pensionary benefits as one who retires by superannuation. The court's ruling came in the case of Pushpa Ganediwala, a former Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court, who had challenged an order…
'Prima Facie Commercial Exploitation': Notices Issued on Plea Against Alleged Unauthorised Use of Woman's Photos in Ads: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has directed the US-based company Shutterstock, along with various state governments, political parties, and private agencies, to respond to a petition filed by a woman who alleges the unauthorized use of her photographs in advertisements promoting different schemes. The petitioner, Namrata…
Writ Petition for Quashing of FIR Can't Serve as Substitute for Availing Remedies Under BNSS: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court dismissed the plea of an accused, Vijay Kumar, who sought the quashing of an FIR filed against him in an extortion case. The petitioner, also known as Champion, had requested the court to restrain the Delhi Police from arresting him. The court ruled that the writ petition…
In-Laws Who Tortured Daughter-In-Law Cannot Walk Away Scot-Free Even If Charge for Demanding Dowry Is Dropped in Chargesheet: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court recently dismissed a petition filed by H Sanna Devanna and Shivagangamma, the mother-in-law and father-in-law of a woman who alleged they had tortured her. The petitioners sought to quash the criminal case against them, which included charges under Sections 504, 506, 498A, 323, 324 read with…
