Sonali Ahuja, Author at SCC Times

Mitakshara Law| Daughter can claim right in father’s property only if he died before 1956 and has no sons: Chhattisgarh HC

“Mitakshara Law of Inheritance is applicable to a person who died before 1956, thus, the wife or daughter of a Hindu male would inherit his property only if he dies without a male child.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Allahabad HC: No relief to Jamp India, VS International over copyright infringement of Jubilant Generic’s Product Dossiers

“Once copyright infringement is the core relief, incidental or ancillary reliefs, whether based on confidentiality, trade secrets, or passing off, do not affect maintainability of the suit as a whole.”

Case Briefs High Courts

False allegation of alcoholism against husband, compromising his social position as public servant is cruelty: Madhya Pradesh HC

“A persistent resolved attitude of respondent-wife to see that her husband is ridiculed and humiliated in his social circle as an alcoholic is definitely a serious affair.”

Case Briefs High Courts

OBC man forced to wash another’s feet & drink water| MP HC asks State why accused were detained under NSA without official communication via signed Court order

The Court directed the District Magistrate and SP to file affidavits explaining what material was placed before them and what was the basis to appreciate it before passing orders of detention on 14-10-2025 itself.

Unsaid words likely to promote religious enmity

Case Briefs High Courts

Explained| Why Allahabad High Court ruled that even “unsaid words” in WhatsApp message are likely to promote enmity, hatred between religious communities

“These unsaid words in the message, prima facie, would outrage religious feelings of a class of citizens hailing from a particular community, who would think that they are being targeted because of belonging to a particular religious community.”

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported attacks on three journalists in Kerala, Manipur, and Tripura

The NHRC sought detailed reports from the Director Generals of Police of all three states within two weeks.

High Court Round Up Legal RoundUp

HIGH COURT WEEKLY ROUNDUP OCTOBER 2025 [13th-19th October| Hijab in School; Celebrity Deepfakes and Personality Rights; PM Modi video on WhatsApp; and more

A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2025 SCC Vol. 8 Part 4

2025 SCC Vol. 8 Part 4: Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases on Criminal Law and Consumer Protection.

Events/Webinars News

Checking Up Our Tribunals: DAKSH’s report evaluating the functioning of 10 commercial tribunals

DAKSH released a report on the functioning of 10 tribunals of commercial relevance to shed light on the reveal issues that have kept the tribunals from fulfilling the promise of efficient adjudication.

Case Briefs High Courts

“Being done arbitrarily in absence of any definite parameters”: Allahabad HC issues guidelines for preliminary assessment under S. 15 Juvenile Justice Act

“The issue of preliminary assessments is a delicate and difficult task which requires expertise. As of now, it is being done in arbitrary manner in absence of any definite parameters/ guidelines for the same.”

Case Briefs District Court

MP Cough Syrup Deaths Case| Madhya Pradesh District Court rejects bail application of doctor who prescribed toxic cough syrup

The Court noted that as per the doctor’s memorandum, he received 10 % commission for prescribing the cough syrup.

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2025 SCC Vol. 8 Part 3

2025 SCC Vol. 8 Part 3: Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases on Income Tax, IBC, Criminal Law, NDPS, and Customs.

Events/Webinars News

Construction Disputes and ADR: AIAC concludes Asia ADR Week 2025

Day 3 of the seventh edition of AIAC’s Asia ADR week navigated crucial topics of discussion in the field of alternative dispute resolution, such as ADR in construction disputes, role of experts and consultants in construction proceedings, automation driven transformation in the construction industry, and SMART Tunnel dispute.

Events/Webinars News

From Shariah Principles in Mediation to E-Sports: AIAC holds Day 2 of Asia ADR Week 2025

Day 2 of the seventh edition of AIAC’s Asia ADR week navigated crucial topics of discussion in the field of alternative dispute resolution, such as commercial mediation, arbitration reforms, disputes in E-sports, double hatting, and disclosures.

Mental Health

Rest Assured: Discussing Mental Health Leaves in the Legal Industry

On World Mental Health Day, we delve into the critical concept of mental health leaves, highlighting its significance and implications specifically within the legal industry.

husband who shirked responsibility of wife & children

Case Briefs High Courts

“Enjoying personal life with expensive bikes”: Madhya Pradesh HC denies relief to husband who shirked responsibility of wife and unwell child

“The wife was facing the challenges against all odds, but the father, who should take on more challenges or at least support the wife, was shirking the liability for one reason or another.”

Events/Webinars News

‘Increasing importance of Asia, not just as a producer of arbitration, but also as a seat for arbitration’; Prof. Gary Born delivers keynote address at AIAC’s Asia ADR Week 2025

The seventh edition of Asia ADR Week 2025, themed “Kairos: Seizing the ADR Moment,” will take place from October 7th to 11th, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Case Briefs High Courts

Allahabad HC rejects PIL seeking creation of law to protect men from illegal prosecution by women

“A perusal of the petition indicates that except for reference to certain news items, wholly cursory averments have been made in the petition.”

Case Briefs High Courts

“Unwarranted and Inappropriate”: Allahabad HC directs judicial officers to avoid recording of filthy language and abusive words in pleadings

“The recording of filthy language and abusive words in the pleadings is unwarranted and inappropriate. Hence, it is directed that not only the individual officer but all judicial officers of the State Judiciary shall take due precautions to avoid the use of such abusive or filthy language and words.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Forwarding ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ post does not endanger sovereignty, unity, integrity of India: Inside Allahabad High Court Ruling

“Merely posting a message supporting any country may create anger or disharmony among citizens of India and may also be punishable under Section 196 of the BNS, but definitively would not attract the ingredients of Section 152 of the BNS.”