Section 91 CrPC
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court observed that issuance of summons to produce a document against a person asking him to produce a document does not ipso facto makes the said person as a witness however, it would be highly unjust if the word ‘person’ used in Section 91 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is presumed to include an accused.

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Is Working “for” an organisation same as working “in” it as an employee? Delhi High Court rules
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The petitioner, a law graduate, was appointed as Assistant Director (Legal) in BIS in 2021 after due scrutiny by a selection committee. In 2024, her services were terminated on the ground that her earlier experience as an advocate for a private university did not meet the prescribed eligibility of working in a government or autonomous body.

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Own Name Defence in Trade Marks
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The appellant, Vasundhra Jewellers Pvt. Ltd., incorporated in 1999, claims continuous use and registration of the mark VASUNDHRA for jewellery, while the respondent, Vasundhara Fashion Jewellery LLP, incorporated in 2016, traces its mark VASUNDHARA to its founder Vasundhara Mantri, who has used the name in business since 2001.

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Ex MLA Residence Firing
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The case relates to an FIR based on the complaint of a security guard at the residence of Ex-MLA from Faridkot, Punjab alleging open firing by two unidentified men at the main gate of the premises.

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Justice PV Sanjay Kumar
Know thy Judge

Justice PV Sanjay Kumar is a sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India. He has formerly served as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court and as Judge of Punjab & Haryana High Court as well as Andhra Pradesh High Court.

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Justice Pardiwala
Know thy Judge

A 4th generation lawyer, Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala assumed office as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 09-05-2022 and is in line to become the Chief Justice of India in 2028. Justice Pardiwala is expected to serve a two-year and three months term as Chief Justice of India from 03-05-2028 to 11-08-2030.

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CUET-PG answer key challenge
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The main dispute arose from two allegedly flawed questions in the CUET (PG)-2025 Psychology paper. The petitioners claimed that the official answer key provided incorrect or academically debatable answers, adversely affecting their scores seeking judicial intervention to ensure fair evaluation and correction of the final key.

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POCSO death sentence commuted
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The victim, a minor girl, was abducted, gang-raped, and brutally murdered by the appellants. Her body was later recovered, bearing signs of extreme violence and attempts to destroy evidence.

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Kannappa
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The film Kannappa is based on religious folkfare about Lord Shiva and his devoted follower, capturing the journey of the follower and his transformation in exploring spirituality.

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unauthorized construction
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The core issue in the case was the ongoing unauthorized construction at a property in Gali No. 9, Chuna Mandi, Paharganj, Delhi. The petitioner sought court directions to halt the illegal activity and ensure enforcement.

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Reliance Industries Dynamic Injunction
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The defendants were found to be commercially manufacturing, marketing, and selling various FMCG products. These include Poha, Wheat Flour, Makhana, Pulses, Lentils, Salt, and similar goods. They did so using Reliance’s well-known and registered ‘RELIANCE’ and ‘JIO’ trademarks without authorization.

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Valid TDS payment triggers fresh period of limitation
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The dispute arose from unpaid advertising invoices raised by Planet Advertising Pvt. Ltd. between July and November 2014 for campaigns executed for Ambience Pvt. Ltd. The plaintiff claimed Rs. 1.03 crore, asserting that part-payment, backdated purchase orders, and TDS deductions extended the limitation period.

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relief to Birkenstock
Case BriefsHigh Courts

In March 2025, Birkenstock discovered large-scale counterfeiting of its footwear originating from rural Agra, with products infiltrating Delhi markets like Karol Bagh and Tilak Nagar. Investigations confirmed defendants 2 to 4 were manufacturing and distributing counterfeit BIRKENSTOCK sandals.

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Celebi's Security Clearance
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Celebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd. and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt. Ltd., subsidiaries of Turkish firm Celebi Aviation Holding, provide ground and cargo handling services at major Indian airports, including IGI Airport, Delhi. Their security clearances were revoked by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on 15-05-2025, based on classified intelligence inputs.

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Hotel Swagath
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The Plaintiff is operating popular hotels and restaurants under the name “Swagath” in New Delhi and franchise models across North India and the defendant, Hotel Swagath, is a Telangana-based hotel group established in 1991, with 11 operational outlets.

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Interim bail to murder convict to write exams
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The petitioner is a life convict currently imprisoned, and pursuing a five-year B.Com., LL.B course at Anantha College of Law, Tirupati. He was unable to appear for his X Semester examinations scheduled in June 2024 due to his incarceration.

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Mohammed Shami interim maintenance
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The ex-wife of cricketer Mohammed Shami, lodged FIR under Sections 498A, 328, 307, 376, 325, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code against Shami and his family members.

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Dynamic+ Injunction JioStar India
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The present cause of action arose on 26-05-2025 when the plaintiff discovered that rogue websites were unlawfully streaming IPL 2025 matches without authorization. Given the plaintiff’s exclusive rights over such content, the plaintiff reasonably apprehends similar unlawful streaming during the upcoming India Tour of England 2025.

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NDPS Ganja
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A case was registered against the petitioners and others for the offence punishable under Sections 20(b)(ii)(C), 25 read with Section 8(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.

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Delhi High Court on post-employment restriction
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“The negative covenant post termination of the employment can be granted only to protect the confidential and proprietary information of the employer or to restrain the employee from soliciting the clients of the employer.”

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