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Court orders takedown of rogue websites illegally streaming Star India's content: Delhi High Court
Star India Private Limited, a leading entertainment and media company in India, owns and operates a vast portfolio of television channels and online streaming platforms, including Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema. The company alleged that IPTV Smarter Pro and its affiliates were unlawfully streaming its content, thereby…
Limitation Laws Not Meant To Destroy Rights But To Prevent Delay, Every Legal Remedy Must Be Kept Alive Within Legislatively Fixed Period: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The case involves an appeal regarding the condonation of delay in filing a review petition under the Limitation Act. The review petition was filed after the Hon'ble Supreme Court quashed an earlier judgment and directed that the matter be reconsidered by the Jammu & Kashmir High Court. The core issue was whether the…
Court 'Prays To God' For Unity 'Till Last Breath' Of A Family Involving Husband-Wife, Minor Children: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development in the case of Habeas Corpus Writ Petition No. 899 of 2024, the Hon'ble High Court of Allahabad, led by Justice Saurabh Srivastava, addressed a complex family dispute concerning the custody of two children. The petition was filed by Master Nayab Raza and two other individuals (who were…
Interim Orders Affecting Substantial Rights Of Parties And Causing Prejudice Are Appealable While Writ Petition Is Pending: Kerala High Court
In a crucial legal development, Writ Appeal No. 77 of 2025 arose from the interim order issued by the learned Single Judge of the Kerala High Court on 12th December 2024 in W.P.(C) No. 29931 of 2023. The appeal was filed by the State of Kerala and official respondents who are part of the government machinery in…
Court Grants 'A Chance' To Rape Accused To 'Reform and Repent'; Grants Bail To Man Booked For Raping Minor Cousin: Bombay High Court
In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court granted bail to a 20-year-old man, Ritik Millil, who was accused of raping his minor cousin under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The case has drawn attention due to the Court’s focus on providing an opportunity for the accused to reform…
Court Quashes Criminal Case Against Nestle India For Allegedly Making Maggi With 'Substandard Materials': Bombay High Court
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has recently quashed a criminal case filed against Nestle India for allegedly using "substandard" materials in the production of its popular product Maggi and violating the provisions of the Food Safety Standards (FSS) Act. The company was also facing criminal proceedings for…
S. 377 IPC | Unnatural Acts By Husband With Major Wife Even Without Her Consent Is Not An Offence: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court recently passed a significant judgment regarding the prosecution of a husband for the offences of rape under Section 376 and unnatural sex under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The Court ruled that a husband cannot be prosecuted for either of these offences for having any form…
Both Denote Respect: NBFC's 'SVAMAAN' Trademark Protected Against 'SAMMAAN' Infringement By Identical Business: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court granted a temporary injunction in favor of Svamaan Financial Services Private Limited, a non-banking finance company (NBFC) specializing in microfinance loans, against trademark infringement by other businesses using the 'SAMMAAN' mark in their corporate logos. The court,…
Septuagenarian's Plea Against 'Brain Death' Rejected, Parliament Has Recognized It Through Definite Medical Procedure: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has determined that it cannot review the concept of brain death in India, stating that only the Parliament has the authority to define what constitutes brain death. The Court's judgment came in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Dr. S. Ganapathy, who…
Close Proximity At Workplace Often Results In Sexual Relationships Which Get Reported As Crimes After Turning Sour: Delhi High Court
On February 10, 2025, the Delhi High Court, under the bench of Hon'ble Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, heard the bail application filed by Abhijeet Kumar, who has been in judicial custody since May 30, 2024. The petitioner had sought regular bail in connection with FIR No. 526/2024, under Sections 376, 377, 506, 509,…
