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Act Of High Religious Worship, Madras High Court Allows Ritual Of Devotee Rolling Over Plaintain Leaves On Which Food Was Eaten By Others
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has reinforced the fundamental rights of devotees to perform traditional religious practices without interference. The judgment was delivered on a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by petitioner Arvind Kumar. The petitioner sought a Writ…
Hindu Succession Act, Hindu Woman Can Claim Full Ownership Of Property Under S.14(1) Only If She Possesses It: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling dated May 16, 2024, the Supreme Court of India addressed a crucial issue under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, concerning the property rights of a Hindu widow. The case involved the legal battle over the suit property between Kailash Chand and Mukat Lal, highlighting important aspects of…
GST Act, Fraudulent Input Tax Credit Claim Leads to Penalty and Interest Imposition: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development under the GST Act, 2017, the High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by M/s Rajshi Processors Raebareli, represented by its partner Ashok Kumar Lakhotia, challenging the imposition of tax liability and penalties for claiming fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC). The court's ruling…
Court Imposes ₹1K Fine on Rahul Gandhi for Delay in Plea Against Non-Bailable Warrant Over Amit Shah Defamation Allegations: Jharkhand High Court
High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi - On May 17, 2024, the High Court of Jharkhand, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anil Kumar Choudhary, heard the petition filed by Rahul Gandhi in the criminal miscellaneous petition case. The petition involves Rahul Gandhi as the petitioner against The State of Jharkhand and…
Court Dismisses Relaxo's Plea Against HRX's Use Of 'X' Mark In Trademark For Footwear: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court ruled on the matter of an injunction application filed by Relaxo Footwears Limited against XS Brands Consultancy Private Limited & Ors. The case, registered under CS(COMM) 917/2018 and decided on May 3, 2024, revolved around trademark infringement and passing off in relation…
Sale Of Judgment Debtor's Whole Property Impermissible When Sale Of Part Property Can Satisfy Decree: Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has reinforced the principles of fairness and justice in execution sales, particularly under Order XXI of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC). The judgment, delivered by Hon'ble Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra, sets a precedent for meticulous…
PIL In Seeks Judicial Committee For Recovering Money, Assets Embezzled From Union and State Exchequer: Allahabad High Court
In a recent Public Interest Litigation (PIL), the petitioner, Prateek Shukla, sought to withdraw his case against the Union of India and 21 others. The Chief Justice's Court, presided over by Hon'ble Arun Bhansali, Chief Justice and Hon'ble Vikas Budhwar, J., granted the withdrawal. Key Points of the Case: 1. Case…
Court Restrains Entities From Infringing Personality Rights Of Bollywood Actor Jackie Shroff: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling on May 15, 2024, the Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction to protect the personality rights of renowned actor Jackie Shroff. The decision comes in light of numerous unauthorized uses of his name, image, and persona across various platforms, ranging from e-commerce sites to social media…
Disciplined Force Employees Not Entitled to Overstay Leave Period Without Justifiable Reasons: Meghalaya High Court
MEGHALAYA, 03 May 2024: In a significant ruling, the High Court of Meghalaya, presided by Hon’ble Chief Justice S. Vaidyanathan, dismissed the writ petition challenging the dismissal of Border Security Force (BSF) Constable Shri Ashwin Patti. The petitioner, represented by Advocate Mr. R. Jha, sought reinstatement…
In Matters Of Personal Liberty, Every Single Day Counts: Supreme Court Asks HC To Decide Regular Bail Plea Soon
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has issued directives for the expeditious hearing of a bail application under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The case involves petitioner Amandeep Singh Dhall and respondent Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Case Background Amandeep…
