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Offences Under NDPS Act Are A 'Menace' Affecting Youth: Bail Denied To Man Accused Of Manufacturing Commercial Quantity Drug: Gujarat High Court
In a significant decision, the Gujarat High Court denied regular bail to Pragnesh Thummar, who was accused of being the main manufacturer of Mephedrone, a highly addictive narcotic substance. Thummar was booked under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) for his involvement…
Assertion That Accused Is A Habitual Offender Not Enough For Preventive Detention, Continuous Commission Of Offences Must Be Established: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashed a preventive detention order issued under the Public Safety Act, 1978 against a petitioner, stating that the order was not supported by a live and proximate link between the petitioner’s past actions and the need for preventive detention. This judgment…
Court Rules In Favor Of Korean Brand 'Beauty Of Joseon', Orders Cancellation Of Identical Trademark: Delhi High Court
In the case of Goodaiglobal Inc. v. Shahnawaz Siddiqui, the petitioner, a South Korean manufacturer of skincare and beauty products, filed a petition seeking the cancellation of a trademark registration granted to the respondent. The respondent registered a device mark under application number 5635163 in class 3 for…
Election Commission Can't Oversee Internal Elections Of Political Parties Under Section 29A Of Representation Of People Act: Delhi High Court
In the case of Pravendra Pratap Singh, the National President of the Bahujan Mukti Party (BMP), the petitioner filed a writ petition (W.P.(C) 1147/2025) before the High Court of Delhi. The petitioner sought directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to issue a fresh notice to convene a meeting of the…
MV Act | Deceased's Married Sister May Not Be Dependent, But As Sole Heir Is Entitled To Compensation For Loss Of Estate: Kerala High Court
The New India Assurance Company Limited, represented by its manager C.R. Suresh, filed an appeal against the compensation awarded by the Additional Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal-II, Palakkad, in connection with a fatal motor accident that occurred on October 11, 2015. The appellant, an insurer, challenged the…
A Minor Rape Survivor In Our Country Would Rather Suffer Silently Than Falsely Implicate Someone: Allahabad High Court
A bail application was filed by Suraj Kumar alias Vishwapratap Singh, who is involved in Case Crime No. 188 of 2024, under Sections 65(2), 351(2), 332(c) of B.N.S. and Sections 3/4 POCSO Act. The applicant sought bail during the pendency of the trial. Incident Report The case originated when the informant, father of…
School Can't Deny Transfer Certificate To Child On Grounds Of Parents Having Matrimonial Dispute: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a landmark order protecting children's educational rights, ruled that a school cannot deny issuance of a Transfer Certificate (TC) merely because of ongoing matrimonial or guardianship disputes between the parents. Justice Vikas Mahajan, presiding over the matter, emphasized that in such…
Take Concrete Decision So That No Student Is Excluded From CLAT Due To Language Barrier: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in an important observation, has directed the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) to take a concrete decision ensuring that no student is excluded from the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) due to the language barrier. The division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice…
Online Sextortion Rising Post-Lockdown, Exploits Victim's Shame: Bail Denied To Woman Accused Of Blackmail By Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court rejected the bail plea of a woman accused of blackmailing a 73-year-old doctor and extorting a sum of Rs 1.34 crore from him. The court highlighted the disturbing rise of image-based sexual abuse and online blackmail cases, emphasizing the severe emotional toll on…
Guidelines Issued For Safe Transportation Of Cattle, Emphasizing Their Welfare: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court, in a significant ruling, emphasized the importance of following proper guidelines for transporting cattle to ensure their safety and well-being. Justice Nirmal Kumar issued directions for transporters to adhere strictly to animal welfare regulations, including ensuring that the cattle have…
