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Section 134(2) of Trademarks Act Does Not Prohibit Applicability of Clause XIV of Letters Patent: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has clarified that Section 134(2) of the Trademarks Act, 1999 does not prevent a plaintiff from combining a cause of action for 'passing off' with a suit for infringement under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent. This decision came in the case of Bajaj Electricals Limited…
Bail Granted to Accused in ₹6606 Crore Bitcoin Fraud Case, Considering Her Status as a Woman and Mother of a Six-Year-Old: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling by the Bombay High Court, bail has been granted to Simpy Bharadwaj in connection with a case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). This judgment raises important questions regarding the application of the Act, particularly in cases involving family members of the…
Second FIR Permissible for Same Incident if Based on a Different Version of Evidence: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has addressed the procedural intricacies surrounding the registration of FIRs under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code. The judgment pertains to the case of Smt. Sangeeta Mishra against the State of Uttar Pradesh and highlights critical legal principles…
Notice Issuing Power to for Scrutiny Assessment Under Section 143(2) Not Limited to Assessing Officer or Officers of NaFAC: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling delivered by the High Court of Delhi on October 1, 2024, the court addressed important questions regarding the jurisdiction of tax authorities in issuing notices under the Income Tax Act, 1961. This judgment stems from the case of Ambience Private Limited against the Assistant Commissioner of…
Conviction for Aggravated Sexual Assault on Minor Girl Under Section 10 of POCSO Act: Meghalaya High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Meghalaya, a case involving the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has highlighted the gravity of sexual offenses against minors. The judgment delivered on October 14, 2024, addresses the appeal of Shri Ajaybirth Marak, who was previously convicted for…
Anganwadi Workers Permitted to Earn from Other Sources as Compensation for Meager Income from Anganwadi Work: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court addressed the case of Government of NCT of Delhi VERSUS Parmila Devi, concerning the recruitment of Supervisor Grade-II (Female) in the Department of Women and Child Development. The court dismissed the government's petition challenging the Central Administrative…
Maintenance Granted to Woman in Live-In Relationship, Unaware of Partner's First Marriage, Upheld: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a recent ruling delivered by the High Court of Chhattisgarh in the case of CRR No. 2024, the court addressed the contentious issue of maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Background of the Case The applicant filed a revision against a judgment from the Second Additional…
Discretion of Tendering Authority Reaffirmed, Judicial Interference in Tender Qualifications Restricted: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, a Single Bench led by Justice Shampa Sarkar has dismissed a writ petition from a bidder whose technical evaluation was rejected by the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC). The case centers around a tender issued on 6 March 2024 for the empanelment of transportation agencies tasked with evacuating…
Maintenance Order Upheld Under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act: Delhi Court
In a significant ruling under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the Additional Sessions Judge, Sh. Sushil Anuj Tyagi, pronounced an order that underscores the importance of providing financial support to women and children affected by domestic violence. Case Background The case, CA No.…
Factual Inquiry Beyond Scope of Article 226, Litigant May Approach NGT Over Port Expansion "Damaging" Mangroves: Gujarat High Court
In a noteworthy judgment, the Gujarat High Court recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Environmental and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearances for port expansion projects in Kandla, Gujarat. This ruling emphasizes the importance of environmental protection as outlined in the…
