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Court Upholds MV Rules 1989, Allowing Additional Fees for Delayed Renewal of Vehicle Registration and Driving Licence: Bombay High Court
In a landmark legal battle encapsulated in Public Interest Litigation No. 130 of 2022 titled 'K' Savakash Auto Rickshaw Sangha v. Union of India and Ors., the Supreme Court has delved into the intricacies of the Central Motor Vehicles Act, specifically focusing on the interpretation of Section 211 regarding the levy…
Veterinary Student Death, Court Declines To Grant Stay On Suspension Of Vice-Chancellor: Kerala High Court
In a recent development, Dr. M.R. Saseendranath, the Vice Chancellor (under suspension) of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, has filed a writ petition challenging his suspension order issued by the Chancellor under Section 9(9) of the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Act, 2010. The…
Court Grants to Bail, Maintain Old Panel Of Advocates For At Least Six Weeks After Govt Change To Avoid Adjournments: Supreme Court To States/UTs
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India granted bail to Sachin Kumar in Criminal Appeal No. 1843 of 2024 arising from S.L.P. (Criminal) No. 16513/2023. The appeal pertained to charges under Sections 420, 409, and 120B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, along with Sections 3, 4, 6, 9, and 10 of the Uttar…
Supreme Court Acquits Appellants in Case of Murder and Concealment of Evidence under IPC Sections 302, 201, and 34
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has acquitted Ballu Chaurasiya alias Balram alias Balmukund and Halki Bahu alias Jamna Bai alias Jamuna Bai in a case involving charges under Sections 302 (murder), 201 (causing disappearance of evidence), and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common…
Court Declares 'Haldiram' As Well-Known Trademark, Says Its Origins Deeply Rooted In India's Culinary Tradition: Delhi High Court
Section 11(6) of the Trademarks Act has been at the center of a recent landmark decision by the Delhi High Court, where the court declared the mark 'Haldiram' as a well-known mark in a trademark dispute case. The case, numbered CS(COMM) 495/2019, involved a legal battle between Haldiram Foods International Pvt. Ltd.,…
Court Orders ₹5 Lakh Compensation To Two Acid Attack Victims, Employment In Any Government Department: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling dated April 2, 2024, the Delhi High Court emphasized the need for comprehensive compensation schemes for victims of heinous crimes such as acid attacks. The court's decision came in response to a case involving ABC who were victims of an acid attack. The court not only delved into the details of the…
Consumer Protection Act, 2019, Consumer court fines Kolkata restaurant for charging above MRP on beer, water
In a recent judgment by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kolkata Unit - II (Central), Nilanjana Chakraborty emerged victorious in her complaint against Marco Polo Restaurant. The case, filed under Complaint Case No. CC/326/2021 on 25 Aug 2021, saw its final resolution on 01 Apr 2024. The…
Grants Divorce To Chef Kunal Kapur On Grounds Of Cruelty By Wife: Delhi High Court
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has granted divorce to Mr. XYZ under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. This decision comes after a thorough examination of the case involving Mr. XYZ and his wife, Mrs. ABC. The court's ruling is based on a detailed analysis of the events…
No Requirement Of Fresh Section 21 Notice For Re-Commencing The Arbitration After The First Award Is Set Aside Under Section 34: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment by the Bombay High Court under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, a significant decision was made in the case of Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd (Petitioner) versus Kataria Sales Corporation (Respondent). The court appointed a Sole Arbitrator to resolve the disputes arising between the…
IPC Section 306, Wife Going Shopping With Others, Compelling Husband To Do Household Chores Not 'Abetment Of Suicide': Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur has discharged Nisha Saket, a resident of Colony No.3, Pali Project in Umaria, Madhya Pradesh, from charges under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), commonly known as the Abetment of Suicide Act. Background of the Case The case revolves…
