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Delhi High Court Grants Interim Injunction Against Deepfake Video Disparaging TAJ Trademark

Delhi High Court Grants Interim Injunction Against Deepfake Video Disparaging TAJ Trademark

The next hearings are scheduled for December 5, 2025, before the Joint Registrar and March 23, 2026, in court, where fur...

Delhi High Court Directs Expedited Financial Aid for Advocate's Critical Medical Condition

Delhi High Court Directs Expedited Financial Aid for Advocate's Critical Medical Condition

The case has been scheduled for a subsequent hearing on December 16, 2025, to review the progress in the reconstitution ...

Jharkhand High Court Accepts Sincere Apology in Contempt Case, Drops Proceedings

Jharkhand High Court Accepts Sincere Apology in Contempt Case, Drops Proceedings

This decision reinforces the judiciary's commitment to upholding the rule of law while providing individuals the opportu...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Questions Propriety of NSA Invocation Based on Social Media Inputs

Madhya Pradesh High Court Questions Propriety of NSA Invocation Based on Social Media Inputs

The court's decision underscores the complexities of balancing national security concerns with procedural propriety and ...

Kerala High Court Upholds Acquittal in Cheque Bounce Case

Kerala High Court Upholds Acquittal in Cheque Bounce Case

Ultimately, the High Court found that the trial court had rightly concluded that the evidence and circumstances raised s...

Telangana High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition, Upholds Protective Custody for Trafficking Victims

Telangana High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition, Upholds Protective Custody for Trafficking Victims

The Court's decision underscores the balance between individual autonomy and the State's responsibility to safeguard vic...

Kerala High Court Overturns Death Sentence in Brutal Murder and Rape Case

Kerala High Court Overturns Death Sentence in Brutal Murder and Rape Case

While the appeal of the second accused was dismissed, the decision to commute Anil Kumar's death sentence to life impris...

Relinquishment of property rights in family settlements cannot be treated as gift deeds for stamp duty

Relinquishment of property rights in family settlements cannot be treated as gift deeds for stamp duty

Ultimately, the High Court directed the Collector of Stamps, Hauz Khas, Mehrauli, to release the impounded documents and...

Telangana High Court Upholds Preventive Detention of Habitual Offender Aziz Hassan Kotadia

Telangana High Court Upholds Preventive Detention of Habitual Offender Aziz Hassan Kotadia

The judgment serves as a precedent in the ongoing discourse on preventive detention laws in India, reinforcing the legal...

Gujarat High Court Approves Ex-Gratia Payment for Official Liquidator’s Company Paid Staff

Gujarat High Court Approves Ex-Gratia Payment for Official Liquidator’s Company Paid Staff

The ex-gratia payment aims to provide some financial security to these employees, recognizing their service as comparabl...

Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea in Abetment of Suicide Case, Emphasizes Proximity and Instigation

Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea in Abetment of Suicide Case, Emphasizes Proximity and Instigation

This decision reflects the judiciary's cautious approach in dealing with complex cases of abetment, balancing the requir...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dissolves Marriage Over Desertion and Cruelty Claims

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dissolves Marriage Over Desertion and Cruelty Claims

The decision also took into account the respondent's absence during the appeal proceedings, which left the appellant's s...

Delhi High Court Upholds Dismissal of CRPF Officer for Submitting False Educational Documents

Delhi High Court Upholds Dismissal of CRPF Officer for Submitting False Educational Documents

The court dismissed Kumar’s petition, ruling that the punishment was neither disproportionate nor harsh, given the natur...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Recovery Order Against Teacher

Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Recovery Order Against Teacher

The State's counsel, alongside the counsel for other respondents, was unable to provide substantial justification for by...

Karnataka High Court Clarifies Application of Natural Justice in Disciplinary Proceedings

Karnataka High Court Clarifies Application of Natural Justice in Disciplinary Proceedings

This judgment reiterates the procedural latitude afforded to disciplinary authorities under the Karnataka Civil Services...

Madras High Court Quashes Conviction in NDPS Case, Orders Compensation and Inquiry Against Police Officers

Madras High Court Quashes Conviction in NDPS Case, Orders Compensation and Inquiry Against Police Officers

The High Court's ruling not only acquits Vignesh but also mandates the refund of the fine imposed during the trial. This...

Mere extra-marital relationship of a husband does not constitute mental cruelty

Mere extra-marital relationship of a husband does not constitute mental cruelty

This decision is a pivotal reminder of the intricate balance courts must maintain between legal interpretations of cruel...

Estate of a female Hindu, acquired by way of gift and not inherited, does not devolve upon the heirs of her father

Estate of a female Hindu, acquired by way of gift and not inherited, does not devolve upon the heirs of her father

This ruling is expected to have far-reaching implications on similar succession cases, reinforcing the stance that gifte...

Customs official cannot arbitrarily disregard statutory orders of customs clearance

Customs official cannot arbitrarily disregard statutory orders of customs clearance

This case underscores the importance of adhering to statutory procedures and the principles of natural justice, particul...

Wife seeking return of gold given at marriage from estranged husband on the basis of photographs

Wife seeking return of gold given at marriage from estranged husband on the basis of photographs

The judgment serves as a reminder of the importance of substantiating claims with solid evidence in family law cases, pa...

Patna High Court Overturns Family Court's Judicial Separation Decree

Patna High Court Overturns Family Court's Judicial Separation Decree

The High Court's ruling is a reminder of the judiciary's role in ensuring that family disputes are resolved with due dil...

Child custody :Family Court can not direct mother living abroad to produce the child in court at it’s will

Child custody :Family Court can not direct mother living abroad to produce the child in court at it’s will

In conclusion, the High Court directed Syama to appear before the Family Court with her child on the reopening day in Ja...

Over 2 Kg Gold seized 20 yearso ago : High Court declines to return even after payment of fine and redemption fee

Over 2 Kg Gold seized 20 yearso ago : High Court declines to return even after payment of fine and redemption fee

The judgment underscores the judiciary's firm stance on adherence to procedural timelines and the consequences of delay ...

Rape : Victim willingly participated in the relationship no promise of marriage.

Rape : Victim willingly participated in the relationship no promise of marriage.

The judgment has been seen as a reaffirmation of the need to differentiate between consensual relationships and cases of...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Inquiry into Unauthorized Degree Courses in Haryana

Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Inquiry into Unauthorized Degree Courses in Haryana

This judgment serves as a reminder of the critical role of regulatory bodies like NCTE in maintaining educational standa...

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case Following Compromise

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case Following Compromise

Justice Rajpurohit's judgment highlighted the compoundable nature of offences under the Negotiable Instruments Act, stre...

Kerala High Court Upholds State Government's Inquiry Commission on Disputed Property Despite Waqf Board’s Declaration

Kerala High Court Upholds State Government's Inquiry Commission on Disputed Property Despite Waqf Board’s Declaration

This judgment is a landmark ruling clarifying the legal contours of waqf creation, the importance of procedural complian...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Petition on SARFAESI Auction Sale Liabilities

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Petition on SARFAESI Auction Sale Liabilities

In light of these considerations, the court ruled against the petitioner, affirming that the bank was not liable for the...

Preventive detention order not supplied to dentnue : Violation of constitutional right

Preventive detention order not supplied to dentnue : Violation of constitutional right

Given these findings, the court ordered the immediate release of Mohd Waqar Bhatti from preventive custody, highlighting...

A Lambardar temporarily appointed: Term cannot exceed six months

A Lambardar temporarily appointed: Term cannot exceed six months

In dismissing the appeals, the court also directed the conduct of elections for the Lambardar positions within three mon...

Promissory Note : Defendants alleging forgery and fabrication but not sending it  for expert opinion : Presumption Drawn

Promissory Note : Defendants alleging forgery and fabrication but not sending it for expert opinion : Presumption Drawn

This ruling reinforces the importance of the presumption of legitimacy attached to negotiable instruments, underscoring ...

Transfer of government employees is an incident of service : No interference, unless violates statutory provisions

Transfer of government employees is an incident of service : No interference, unless violates statutory provisions

The judgment serves as a reaffirmation of the principle that transfer is an inherent aspect of service, especially withi...

Emergency Leave to Attend Daughter's enrollment ceremony as a lawyer : Granted considering emotional significance

Emergency Leave to Attend Daughter's enrollment ceremony as a lawyer : Granted considering emotional significance

Legal experts view this decision as a testament to the judiciary's ability to balance the letter of the law with human c...

Tenant stealing electricity : Landlord not Liable not even vicariously

Tenant stealing electricity : Landlord not Liable not even vicariously

The decision underscores the judicial system's recognition of individual accountability, distinguishing between ownershi...

POCSO Act : Doctors doing professional duty not liable under Section 19

POCSO Act : Doctors doing professional duty not liable under Section 19

The judgment underscores the importance of clear legal standards for implicating professionals under the POCSO Act and c...

Schools have the power to maintain discipline in the institution : Courts can’t interfere with student indiscipline.

Schools have the power to maintain discipline in the institution : Courts can’t interfere with student indiscipline.

The ruling reinforces the autonomy of private educational institutions in matters of discipline, provided their actions ...