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Cannot Be Forced to Repeatedly Approach Court: Release of Iran National's Jewellery Confiscated by Customs Ordered: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court ordered the Customs Department to release the silver-coated gold chains of an Iranian national, Amirhossein Alizadeh, which had been seized nearly three years ago when he arrived in India. The division bench, consisting of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta,…
Bail Granted to Husband Accused of Abetting Wife's Suicide, No Prima Facie 'Instigation' Established: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling by the Rajasthan High Court in the case Ramniwas v State of Rajasthan, the court granted bail to a husband-accused who was charged with dowry-related violence and abetment to suicide following the tragic suicide of his wife. The court's decision was based on the lack of direct evidence showing…
Special Investigation Team of CID Not Vitiated Merely Because All Members Not from CID: Karnataka High Court
In a recent legal development, the Honorable Justice M. Nagaprasanna dismissed a petition questioning the constitution of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Karnataka. The petitioners had raised concerns regarding the involvement of officers from multiple departments, arguing that only officials from the Criminal…
Magistrate Can Cancel Bail Granted by High Court for Violating Conditions When Specifically Authorised to Do So: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal matter concerning Crime No. 1592/2021 of Ernakulam Town South Police Station, the Kerala High Court dealt with multiple legal actions, including petitions for bail and further investigations. The case involves various documents and orders passed by different judicial authorities, highlighting…
Counterfeit Medical Products Threat to Public Health: ₹3.34 Crore Damages Awarded to Johnson & Johnson Over Trademark Infringement: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court issued a permanent injunction in favor of the American pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson against a party involved in selling counterfeit surgical devices bearing the company’s registered trademarks, including Surgicel, Ligaclip, and Ethicon. The case raised grave…
Plea for Amendment to Partition Suit During Pendency of Trial Cannot Be Denied on Technicalities: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a landmark decision, the Andhra Pradesh High Court, led by Justice Ravi Nath Tilhari, ruled that a plaintiff in a partition suit can amend their case to include additional properties discovered during the pendency of the case. The Court emphasized that such amendments should not be rejected on mere technical…
All Pensioners Form a Single Class, Cut-Off Date-Based Classification for Revised Pension Benefits Is Arbitrary & Violative of Article 14: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court bench, led by Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey, has struck down the pension classification that differentiated between government employees who retired before and after 01.01.2006, deeming it arbitrary and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India. The case…
Take Down of YouTuber Shyam Meera Singh's 'Defamatory' Video on Sadhguru, Isha Foundation Ordered: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim order directing the removal of a YouTube video uploaded by YouTuber Shyam Meera Singh, which allegedly contained defamatory content against the Isha Foundation and its founder, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. The video, titled "Sadhguru EXPOSED: What's happening in Jaggi Vasudev's…
Divorce and Maintenance Granted Due to Physical Cruelty by Husband in Landmark Ruling: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh has granted divorce to a wife who sought dissolution of marriage under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The appeal was filed by the wife challenging the rejection of her divorce petition by the Family Court, which had earlier dismissed her…
Mortgagee Has Inherent Right to Auction Property Publicly in Case of Payment Default: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has reinforced the mortgagee's inherent right to sell a mortgaged property through public auction if the borrower fails to make the necessary payments. In a ruling delivered by Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Vikas Suri, the court emphasized that when a borrower defaults on…
