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Delhi High Court grants interim injunction to VOLVO in a trade mark infringement case

The plaintiffs submitted that the defendants, by manufacturing, using, displaying, advertising lookalike of the plaintiffs’ well-known products, are trying to create an unauthorized association with the plaintiffs, and deceive customers to believe that the plaintiffs have launched an affordable new range of products.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay HC upholds life sentence of husband for wife’s death by setting her on fire; highlights cruel conduct

The appellant latched the house from outside when his wife was inside the house and had caught fire. This clearly shows that he had prevented the children from helping their mother and saw to it that she suffered fatal burn injuries.

Case Briefs High Courts

Mere presence of dead persons’ names in the voting list does not mean votes are cast in their names: Bombay HC

One of the contentions is that there are multiple votes cast in the name of same persons in different booths in the Dhule Parliamentary Constituency with their names being reflected at multiple places of the same assembly constituency.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court permits two persons allegedly involved in Rs 1626 crore bank fraud case to travel abroad

The right to travel has been held by the Supreme Court as an integral part of the fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution, and any restriction of the same without sufficient cause, would amount to a violation of his fundamental rights.

Case Briefs High Courts

Jharkhand High Court directs JPSC to pay Rs 1 lakh to a Schedule Tribe candidate who was denied employment over a fee glitch

The candidate had scored 1st rank under the Scheduled Tribe category in the Assistant Professor exam for Nagpuri language.

Case Briefs High Courts

2004 HCS Recruitment Scam | Read Why Punjab & Haryana High Court delivered split verdict and referred to Larger Bench

Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma allowed the intra court appeal and directed to appoint the petitioner- candidate, whereas Justice Meenakshi I. Mehta dismissed the plea.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court directs MP Govt to release retiral dues of late IAS officer who was repeatedly victimised even after death

“This case presents a sad and shocking state of affairs, a disturbing pattern wherein an officer was being repeatedly victimized, not only after his superannuation but also after his death.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay HC orders Zilla Parishad to release Rs 18,33,300 gratuity to its retired employee alleged to have used filthy language towards senior officers

The petitioner, Zilla Parishad stated that the respondent’s case, who is the employee of the Zilla Parishad, shall be governed under the Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982.

Experts Corner Khaitan & Co

The “S” in ESG: Navigating the Considerations vis-à-vis Working Hours

by Anshul Prakash* and Archika Dudhwewala**

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay HC grants interim relief to ‘SOCIAL’ restaurant against ‘SOCIAL TRIBE’ in trade mark dispute

The use of colour scheme of pink, orange, yellow of the defendant’s mark is deceptively similar to that of the applicant’s mark.

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

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.

Case Briefs High Courts

[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.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

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.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

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.”

Case Briefs High Courts

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.

Case Briefs High Courts

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.

Case Briefs High Courts

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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Interviewee: Mr. Manish Dembla¹

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Case Briefs High Courts

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.

Case Briefs High Courts

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.”