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"Alarming Situation": Authorities Ordered To Restore Bank's Possession Over Mortgaged Property Forcibly Taken By Defaulter: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court in its recent judgment addressed a significant case involving the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (commonly known as the SARFAESI Act, 2002). This case revolves around the wrongful possession of mortgaged property by a…
Son-In-Law Must Vacate Father-In-Law's House If Needed For Senior Citizen's Peaceful Income Under Section 23 Of Senior Citizens Act: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent case decided by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, the court delivered a significant judgment related to the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The case involved an appellant, Dilip Marmat, who was living in a house owned by his father-in-law, respondent No. 3, after his…
Women Arrest At Night ,Provisions Are Directory, Not Mandatory: Departmental Proceedings Against Police Officers Set Aside: Madras High Court
In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court addressed the issue of the arrest of women under Section 46(4) of the CrPC and Section 43(5) of the BNSS Act, which prohibit the arrest of women after sunset and before sunrise. The bench of Justice GR Swaminathan and Justice M Jothiraman clarified that these provisions are…
Cites Bhagavad Gita in Ruling, Court Quashes Case Against 'Name-Sake' Who Returned Mistakenly Received Compensation': Orissa High Court
In a landmark judgment, the High Court of Orissa at Cuttack has quashed the criminal charges against Arun Kumar Mohanty, the petitioner in CRLREV No. 722 of 2024. The case arose from a dispute regarding compensation for land acquired in the Kujanga Tahasil area for industrial purposes in 2004. The land was originally…
Pay ₹27,500 Honorarium To Pre-Primary School Teachers & ₹22,500 To Ayahs: Kerala High Court
The case concerns a group of Pre-Primary School Teachers and Ayahs, employed by various Government Pre-Primary Schools in Kerala. These employees had been receiving only a small honorarium without proper service conditions defined by the Government. The petitioners initially approached the Court after the Government's…
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[ADITYA BIRLA] 'Peter England' Declared Well-Known Trademark, Public Figures Regularly Acted As Brand Ambassadors: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has declared the brand "Peter England" as a well-known trademark under Section 2(1)(zg) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. This decision came as a part of a suit filed by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, the owner of the Peter England brand, against Friends Inc. &…
Bar Associations, Reschedules Date Of Elections To February 28: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court passed a significant judgment on January 17, 2025, regarding the elections of Bar Associations in Delhi. The case, titled Lalit Sharma and Ors. VERSUS Union of India and Ors., deals with the eligibility criteria for voters and candidates in the upcoming elections of the Delhi High Court Bar…
Online Sextortion On Rise After Lockdown, Dehumanises & Feeds On Victim's Shame: Bail Denied To Woman Accused Of Blackmail: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has denied regular bail to Jaibuna, the wife of the main accused Salim, in a case involving sextortion and cyber fraud. The case stems from a series of criminal activities where the victim, Dr. Satabhushan Jain, was blackmailed and extorted of over Rs. 1.34…
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[Stock Fraud] Dispute Regarding Share Purchase Agreement Not Maintainable Before Commercial Court: Karnataka High Court
In a recent decision by the High Court of Karnataka, the Court provided clarity on the jurisdiction of the Commercial Courts under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, specifically in the context of disputes arising from Share Purchase Agreements. The judgment highlighted the distinction between Shareholder Agreements and…
Woman's Caste Determined By Birth, Not By Marriage: Timely Decision On ST Certificate Sought: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh addressed a matter involving a Scheduled Tribe Category Certificate. The case was filed under WP(C) No. 169/2025, with Shivaeta Rani as the petitioner, seeking the issuance of a Scheduled Tribe certificate from the Union of India and others as…
