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The proceedings arose out of a public speech delivered by Congress MP Kumbakudi Sudhakaran on 3 August 2019. During the speech, he made remarks concerning the Judges who had rendered the judgment.
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Delhi High Court held that Ravi Kishan’s name, image, likeness, voice, and other distinctive personality attributes constitute valuable personality rights deserving legal protection. Granting an ex parte ad interim injunction, the Court restrained the unauthorised use of his identity, including through AI-generated content and deepfakes, and directed the removal of objectionable online material.
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Delhi High Court held that an unnatural death in police custody, including death by suicide, constitutes a violation of Article 21 of the Constitution and attracts the State’s public law liability to compensate the victim’s family.
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Pending adjudication of the writ petition, the Delhi High Court directed ZEE to initiate compliance with the BIS accessibility standards to make ZEE5 accessible to persons with disabilities.
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From recent IBC amendments to evolving merger control and competition law enforcement, the roundtable examined the legal and regulatory developments shaping India’s commercial landscape and their implications for businesses and investors.
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This Court viewed that the balance of convenience and equities, in the present case, overwhelmingly lie in favour of permitting the proposed liver donation and transplantation. In case such permission is denied, it may lead to loss of life of the petitioner’s father.
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Kerala High Court emphasised that the welfare of the child is paramount consideration. While courts may impose safeguards when permitting a child to be taken abroad, such conditions must be reasonable and capable of compliance. Onerous financial conditions that effectively deny the child better care and educational opportunities cannot be sustained.
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“An incapacity for a second marriage for a certain period does not have the effect of treating the former marriage as subsisting. This settled position in law would suffice to reject the argument of the husband that the second marriage was void since it was bigamous in nature.”
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The Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition, holding that no ground was made out to disturb the impugned order, while leaving the larger question of law open for consideration in an appropriate case.
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The Government Law College, Kozhikode is pleased to announce the Adv. M. Ratna Singh Memorial 10th National Moot Court Competition 2026, scheduled to be held from 14—16 August 2026 at its campus. This prestigious national-level competition continues its legacy of promoting legal research, advocacy, and courtroom simulation skills among law students across India.
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The IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026 returns to Astana as one of the most influential global platforms for arbitration and dispute resolution, bringing together leading arbitrators, judges, in-house counsel, policymakers, and academics from across jurisdictions. Hosted by the International Arbitration Centre, EAW26 continues to strengthen Eurasia’s position as a key hub for international arbitration through high-level dialogue, training, and cross-border collaboration.
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The Court viewed that the power of the licensing authority to stipulate certain conditions while submitting applications for the grant of a licence cannot be said to be arbitrary or warranting an interference by this Court.
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Better possessory title prevails over mere occupation: Delhi High Court dismisses second appeal in JJ Colony property dispute
Deciding a second appeal arising from a long-standing dispute over a JJ Colony property, the Court upheld a decree for possession in favour of the respondent, observing that while the respondent successfully traced her rights to the original allottee through documentary evidence, the appellant failed to substantiate her competing claim with any credible material.
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The Court observed that a citizen cannot claim an unrestricted right to engage in any activity merely because it is not expressly prohibited by law; Constitutional freedoms must be balanced against societal interests and corresponding civic obligations.
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Supreme Court: In a civil appeal arising from a dispute concerning delayed delivery of a residential flat, the Division Bench of Vikram
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The Kerala High Court upheld the conviction of a Madrassa teacher for offences under the POCSO Act, IPC, and Juvenile Justice Act, holding that a child survivor’s reliable and consistent testimony can independently sustain a conviction.
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The present appeal presents an important question concerning the delicate balance between strict adherence to statutory recruitment norms and the constitutional obligation of courts to ensure fairness where employees, appointed through a duly initiated public selection process and having rendered long years of unblemished service, face the prospect of displacement on account of procedural defects allegedly attributable not to them but to the authorities conducting the recruitment.
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Reiterating the distinction between territorial jurisdiction and forum convenience, the Supreme Court held that once jurisdiction is validly attracted under Article 226(1) by the presence of necessary respondent authorities within a High Court’s territorial limits, the doctrine of forum non conveniens cannot be routinely invoked to decline adjudication.
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A third Judge empowered to reopen unanimous findings would mean convicts filing composite appeals gain an advantage unavailable to those filing separate appeals. That, the Supreme Court observed, may offend Article 14. The question goes to a larger Bench.
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Observing that a birth certificate is a person’s first public identity document and that leaving the father’s name blank could inflict lasting psychological and social harm upon the child, the Kerala High Court directed the inclusion of the biological father’s name in the birth certificate.
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