2025 SCC Vol. 5 Part 2
2025 SCC Vol. 5 Part 2: Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases on the Employees’ Compensation Act, IBC and the Transfer of Property Act.
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[Order 39 Rule 7 CPC] Why Pleader Commissioner’s Report cannot be taken as evidence in civil suit: Orissa HC explains
The opposite parties requested to appoint a Pleader Commissioner under Order 39 Rule 7 CPC to inspect the suit land and report whether it is being used as a school or remained a paddy field, as claimed by the petitioner.
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NCLT grants exclusion of 854 days to Resolution Professional; directs completion of CIRP
The RP sought exclusion of the time it took for NCLT to decide the applications filed under Section 19 of the IBC regarding the non-cooperation by the Company.
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Read why CCI dismissed claim against Hindalco and Vedanta alleging duopoly & abuse of dominant position vis-a-vis copper supply
“The condition for de-pricing and recovery of loss for the booked copper is applicable only in case the terms of the contract are not fulfilled by the purchaser resulting in loss to the seller. Such condition in the commodity market which is prone to price risks cannot be considered to be unfair.”
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Bombay HC directs enquiry into 2012’s New Year eve party with liquor at children’s shelter home
A PIL was filed by a social worker-petitioner in 2014 in relation to New Year eve liquor party, but no action was taken, hence, petitioner sought re-enquiry.
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Bombay High Court: Prolonged unauthorised absence from work constitutes voluntary abandonment of service and not termination
The employees ignored multiple communications from the petitioner-employer urging them to return to duty and moreover, there was no evidence that any of the employees made a genuine attempt to report back.
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Bombay HC quashes order refusing ‘WR’ trade mark to Yamaha for similarity with Honda’s ‘WR-V’
Acknowledging the principle of territoriality, prior use in international jurisdictions, the registration obtained for the subject mark ‘WR’ in such territorial jurisdictions and other relevant materials produced by Yamaha, the Court directed fresh review of the application.
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Read Why Orissa HC upheld divorce on husband being called ‘nikhatu, kempa’ by wife for his physical infirmity
Wife’s behaviour of using derogatory terms for husband’s physical disability discloses her thought and respect to her husband.
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Know why Uttaranchal HC quashed criminal proceedings against Patanjali Ayurved for alleged misleading advertisements
“As there is no specific allegation that how the advertisement was false and misleading so as to constitute the offence punishable under Sections 3, 4 & 7 of 1954 Act then there was no occasion for the trial court to take the cognizance and summon the petitioners to face trial.”
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Khaitan & Co. represents Inox India in securing interim injunction against Cryogas in copyright and confidentiality dispute
Khaitan & Co represented Inox India before the Baroda District Court in securing interim injunctive relief against Cryogas Equipment
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Explained | Why Telangana HC excluded “open terrace”, “open portico” to calculate built-up area for deductions under S. 80-IB of IT Act
The open spaces, being exposed and outside the inner measurement of a residential unit, shall be excluded from total built-up area computation. If after excluding these spaces the residential unit’s built-up area remains within 1500 sq.ft., the assessee is eligible for tax deduction under Section 80-IB.
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The Stakeholder Conundrum: Navigating the Efficacy of ESG Litigation in India
by Yash Arjariya* and Sarah Unhelkar**
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‘In merit-cum-seniority there is greater emphasis on merit’; Gauhati High Court holds promotional exercise of New India Assurance Ltd. valid
“For inclusion in the list, merit and suitability in all respects should be the governing consideration and seniority should play a secondary role. It is only when merit and suitability are roughly equal that seniority will be a determining factor…”.
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Sikkim HC orders refund of Rs 4.37 crore unutilized input tax credit to SICPA India (P) on its business closure
The Additional Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise, Siliguri Appeals Commissionerate, vide Order dated 22-3-2023 held that Sections 54(3) and 29 CGST Act do not provide for refund of unutilized ITC in case of closure of business.
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HIGH COURT JUNE 2025 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Burger Singh’s Trade mark; News Minute’s Gag Order; Idol Immersion; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
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Bombay HC rejects accused’s plea of transfer to ‘open prison’ in Preeti Rathi Acid Attack case
Every prisoner should follow the rules and regulations of the prison and carrying prohibited items with him inside the prison will make him ineligible for transfer to an open prison.
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2025 SCC Vol. 5 Part 1
2025 SCC Vol. 5 Part 1: Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases on the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, and more
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‘Notice under Section 61 JGST Act cannot be issued for mere sale of goods at concessional rates’; Jharkhand High Court quashes GST-ASMT 10 notices
“We have no hesitation in declaring that notices issued under Section 61 to the respective writ petitioners are wholly without jurisdiction and are, accordingly, liable to be quashed/set aside by this Court.”
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No well-known mark status to ‘TikTok’: Inside Bombay High Court Ruling
The mark ‘TikTok’ is already a registered trade mark in India and enjoys all statutory protection available under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, but its inclusion in the list of well-known marks, will obviously give added protection to a mark.
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