Supreme Court | Interim bail to AAP leader Satyendar Jain for 6 weeks on medical grounds
As per reports, Jain was admitted to ICU on Thursday after collapsing in the prison due to dizziness.
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No relief for actor Unni Mukundan in sexual harassment case; Kerala High Court directs Trial Court to proceed with trial
Kerala High Court observed that “The materials placed by the prosecution prima facie disclosed the existence of all ingredients constituting the alleged offences.”
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Police not allowed to seal factory premises under Section 115 of Trade Marks Act: Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court explained that there is no power vested in the police under Section 115(4) of Trade Marks Act, 1999 to seal the factory premises, where the incriminating articles are situated.
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‘Victim not forcefully involved in sex work’; Bombay Court upholds Sex Worker’s liberty under Article 19
The Court upheld the appellant’s right to move anywhere and to reside anywhere under Article 19 of the Constitution of India and justified her request for release, since her liberty was curtailed due to the order passed by the Magistrate on 15-3-2023.
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Punjab and Haryana High Court refuses interim relief in favour of ‘Blenders Pride’ trade mark against ‘Royal Challenger American Pride’
Punjab and Haryana High Court considered the seven parameters laid in Narendra Hirawat & Co. v. Sholay Media Entertainment (P) Ltd., 2022 SCC OnLine SC 1878 for granting interim injunction including the extent of damages, protection of plaintiff’s interest, balance of convenience or inconvenience, etc.
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Supreme Court upholds validity of Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001
The Supreme discussed the very foundation of Article 254(2) of the Constitution and commented that comparing two legislations of State and Centre would be akin to comparing chalk and cheese, i.e., two essentially unequal entities.
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Minor girl impregnated by her own brother; Kerala High Court allows termination of pregnancy
Considering the fact that various social and medical complications are likely to arise since the child will be born from the girl's own sibling, Kerala High Court found the permission sought for termination of pregnancy to be inevitable.
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Husband accused of sharing wife’s ‘obscene videos’ with partner in extra-marital affair; Punjab and Haryana High Court grants anticipatory bail
the Inquiry Officer found during pre-registration inquiry that the obscene videos were prepared by the complainant herself, but after registration of FIR, the Investigating Officer viewed that the videos and photographs were prepared by the husband on his own mobile in connivance with the co-accused.
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice A.S. Bopanna
Justice A.S. Bopanna, who started his legal career in the year 1984, is the first person from Coorg district in Karnataka to be elevated to the Supreme Court.
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‘Petition appears to seek Court’s seal on second relation’; Punjab and Haryana High Court refuses Police Protection for Muslim Marriage
“Person who does not do equity with others and even to the life companion, cannot approach the Court to seek approval of his relation under the umbrella of Article 21 of the Constitution of India.”
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Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Police Constable in a Destruction of Property and Dacoity case
Supreme Court considered the fact of inordinate delay of 3 years in filing the FIR.
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Dismissal Procedure under Kerala Education Rules not a mandate if Aided School Teacher’s conduct led to conviction in criminal charges: Kerala High Court
The teacher in the instant matter was convicted in a criminal case for showing obscene pictures to a girlchild, while conducting classes.
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‘Right to life encapsulates right to construction of road, even to a solitary villager’: Punjab and Haryana High Court to Gram Panchayat
Even if a single individual may be benefitted from the construction of revenue ‘rasta’ at the instance of the Revenue Collector, it is not sufficient and well-informed reason for the Panchayat to resist compliance with orders of the Collector.
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Supreme Court considers medical condition; grants bail under NDPS Act
The Supreme Court observed that the petitioner was on a ventilator earlier but was discharged due to non-availability of proper medical treatment in the prison.
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Supreme Court upholds ISRO Scientist’s dismissal from service in the interest of Security of the State
The Court observed that not the unauthorised absence but the unauthorised association with foreign institution was a matter of concern for the security of the State.
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Advocates should prioritize Legal Aid matters; Access to justice cannot be denied based on economic capacity: Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court was cautious of litigants getting the impression that quality legal services are not provided if they are unable to afford the services of Advocates by paying substantial fees.
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‘Failure to put material circumstances before accused amounts to serious irregularity’; Supreme Court set aside conviction in 27-year-old murder case
Supreme Court proceeded with the fact that the only circumstance appearing against the appellant was not put to him in the statement under Section 313 of CrPC.
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Doctor killed by accused in Police custody; Kerala High Court slams State for failure in protecting medical staff
Kerala High Court also acknowledged the fact that policemen and others were also injured when the accused attacked them with a surgical knife.
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[Kerala Boat Tragedy] High Court initiates suo motu proceedings; next hearing on May 12
Kerala High Court prima facie viewed that the Tanur boat accident could be avoided if the authorities would have invested vital legal and statutory duty to watch and monitor the situation.
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Punjab and Haryana High Court grants interim bail to Times Now Reporter Bhawana Kishore
Punjab and Haryana High Court was of the view that no offence was made out as per the provisions of SC-ST Act, 1989.
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