PPL v Azure hospitality Copyright Infringement
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The case pertains to alleged exploitation of PPL’s sound recording in the bars and restaurants owned by Azure Hospitality without taking any license from PPL.

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Justice Vijay Bishnoi
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Justice Vijay Bishnoi, known for his commitment to upholding constitutional principles and ensuring procedural fairness, took oath of office as Judge of Supreme Court of India in May 2025.

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DCDRC finds Matrimony.Com Ltd. liable for deficiency in service for failing to deliver video album of a marriage reception held in 2017
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“On one side is judicial propriety and on the other, severe contempt. Yet this Commission will take this risk and make attempt to set legal principles clearly for the purposes of upholding judicial federalism”.

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S 11 SARFAESI Act scope
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“There is no need for an explicit written arbitration agreement to attract Section 11 of the SARFAESI Act. The provision creates a legal fiction as regards the existence of an arbitration agreement”

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Nandakumar T.P.
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On 9-6-2025, the Kerala High Court had refused to grant relief and directed Nandakumar T.P. to surrender before Police, however, he approached the Supreme Court challenging the refusal.

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Justice Pankaj Mithal
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Sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice Pankaj Mithal began his career in law in the 1980s and subsequently went on to become Chief Justice of High Courts of J&K and Ladakh and Rajasthan.

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bail to former District Judge
Case BriefsSupreme Court

It had been alleged that the while serving as Principal District Judge, the petitioner had misappropriated Rs 14,35,000 which was allegedly deposited as bail surety.

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Justice Anjaria
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Justice Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria was serving as the 34th Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court prior to being appointed as Judge of Supreme Court in May 2025.

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Karnataka High Court
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A wayward pet feline ‘Daisy’ went missing, leading to a complaint by the pet owner and subsequent filing of chargesheet against the petitioner levelling serious allegations such as insulting a woman’s modesty.

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permanent alimony
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court opined that the appellant was entitled to a level of maintenance that is reflective of the standard of living she enjoyed during the marriage, and which reasonably secures her future.

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LGBTQ+ Rights in India
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Tracing the development of LGBTQ+ rights in India with the help of statutory provisions and notable judgments by Supreme Court and High Courts.

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Non-veg momos to vegetarians
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The Commission strictly opined that if the complainants were strictly vegetarian and that non-vegetarian foods hurt their religious sentiments, then why did they opt to order food from an outlet that delivers both veg and non-veg food items.

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accused person's inability to explain; burden of proof
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The subsequent acts of cleaning up the crime scene and making false enquiries amount to disappearance of evidence and raise grave suspicion against the convict. However, mere suspicion, no matter how grave, cannot take the place of proof in a criminal trial”.

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Karnataka High Court
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Tragedy struck the IPL victory celebrations for RCB, when a stampede occurred outside the M. Chinnaswamy stadium, killing 11 people.

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Karnataka High Court
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It was submitted that IPL events are conducted by Royal Challengers Bengaluru through their service provider and the role of KSCA is very limited as it accommodates only by extending the venue and infrastructure.

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Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The applicant had raised concerns related to excess crowds at Trinetra Ganesh Temple; illegal mining and commercial constructions and lack of conservation, thereby affecting the delicate ecology of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.

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NEET-PG 2025
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Pursuant to the order of the Supreme Court on 30-5-2025, the NBE had filed an application seeking time extension saying that it needs to increase the number of centres by two-fold.

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Karnataka High Court
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The Court further directed the Registry to register the instant suo-motu cognizance as suo motu writ petition and relist the matter on 10-6-2025.

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SCBA President letter to CJI
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“The purpose of the letter is to promote a unified voice within the Bar, ensuring seamless collaboration and respect of institutional integrity, while maintaining harmony between the Bar and Bench”.

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Rs 2 Lakh indemnity clause restrictive covenant
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Vijaya Bank while issuing the appointment letter to the respondent, included a restrictive covenant carrying an indemnity clause, wherein the respondent had to pay the Bank if he leaves the service before completion of 3 years.

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