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re-examination of victims' injuries by independent Medical Board

“Preservation of fairness and justice necessitates re-examination”; Rajasthan HC directs Independent Medical Board to re-examine Victim’s Injuries

Re-examination of the victims by a qualified Medical Board is not merely a procedural formality, but a substantive measure to safeguard the accused from being unfairly prosecuted based on misleading or fabricated evidence.

Case Briefs High Courts

Kerala HC declines to restrain release of web series “Anali”, directs Koodathayi murders’ accused to pursue alternate remedy under IT Rules

“The petitioner objected to the web series ‘Anali’ scheduled for release on JioHotstar, believing that the content was substantially inspired from incidents connected to Koodathayi murders for which she was lodged in prison. The series would malign her, create prejudice in public opinion, and adversely affect prospects related to her conviction.”

Conversion to Christianity ends Scheduled Caste status

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Conversion to Christianity extinguishes SC/ST status and protection under SC/ST Act: Supreme Court

“The SC/ST Act serves as a crucial legal framework to protect the rights and dignity of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India, ensuring stringent measures against offences of atrocities and promoting their welfare and security.”

No Habeas Corpus for Voluntary Departure

Case Briefs High Courts

No Habeas Corpus if Wife voluntarily leaves Home; Madras HC Orders Production of Children

Observing the wife’s voluntary departure, the Madras High Court shifted focus to child welfare and instructs police to produce the minors before the Judicial Magistrate.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Diversion of preferential allotment funds, contrary to disclosed object, constitutes violation of PFUTP Regulations: Supreme Court

Emphasizing investor protection and market transparency, the Supreme Court ruled that the unlawful diversion of preferential issue proceeds could not be legitimized through subsequent shareholder ratification.

Case Briefs High Courts

Courtroom Shocker: Man alleging ₹200-Crore Maruti Scam Places Miscarried Foetus Before Judge; MP High Court Finds Claims of Threat to Family ‘Vague’

“Justice is administered strictly in accordance with law and on the basis of legally admissible material placed on record, and not on emotional considerations or theatrical conduct in the Courtroom.”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘Subjected to structural disadvantages’; SC flags systemic unfairness for women in Armed Forces over consideration of SSCWOs for Permanent Commission

“Denial of PC to SSCWOs was not merely the outcome of individual assessments, but the consequence of a systemic framework rooted in assumptions that entrenched disadvantages in career progression”.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court directs Registrar General to consider formulation of Child Access and Custody Guidelines with Parenting Plan

With similar frameworks already emerging in other states, the Delhi High Court begins evaluating whether formal child access and parenting plan guidelines are needed.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Relaxation in qualifying exam doesn’t bar reserved category candidates’ migration to open category on merit unless expressly prohibited: Supreme Court

“TET only enables the reserved category candidates to participate in the main examination i.e. TAIT. No relaxation or concession has been granted to reserved category candidates in the main examination and their merit has been evaluated at par with general category candidates.”

principal Seat's jurisdiction on establishment of Circuit Bench

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay High Court explains when Principal Seat continues to retain Jurisdiction despite Establishment of a Circuit Bench

The Bombay High Court held that creation of the Kolhapur Circuit Bench does not divest the Principal Seat of jurisdiction, as both the DRT (Pune) and DRAT (Mumbai) fall within its territory and the appellate order forms a substantial part of the cause of action.

Case Briefs High Courts

Explained | Why Delhi High Court injuncted Smotect’s misleading surrogate ads targeting “Vimal Elaichi”

Court restrained defendants from circulating videos that falsely linked the plaintiff’s mouth freshener product with tobacco-related health risks.

Strained marriage not proof of wife's murder

Case Briefs High Courts

Strained marriage and alcohol addiction not enough to presume husband’s guilt in wife’s murder: Madras HC

“Even a strong suspicion was not enough to convict a person and that the prosecution had to necessarily prove each circumstance in the chain beyond reasonable doubt.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Punjab and Haryana High Court stays proceedings against Guru Randhawa over alleged outraging of religious feelings

In the case at hand, without recording the preliminary evidence, the notice has been issued to Guru Randhawa.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Did Kahaani 2 Really Copy ‘Sabak’? The Supreme Court’s Verdict, Simplified

A sequel to award-winning film “Kahaani”, Sujoy Ghosh’s “Kahaani 2” was embroiled in controversy when in 2016, it was alleged that the film had infringed copyright of the complainant’s script titled “Sabak”.

Case Briefs High Courts

Kerala HC sets aside Bail for Non Compliance with Mandatory S. 15A(3) SC/ST Act Notice in Mob Lynching Case; Directs surrender in 3 days

“Even to decide whether offences under the SC/ST Act are attracted, the courts cannot proceed unilaterally without issuing notice under Section 15-A(3). The Special Judge thoughtlessly granted bail in a case of mob lynching without ensuring a mandatory hearing to the victim’s dependent, which amounted to a serious lapse.”

Case Briefs District Court

Delhi Court directs de-freezing of bank accounts in USD 40 million international cyber fraud case; explains scope of Sections 106 & 107 BNSS

The Rouse Avenue Court underscores that freezing of bank accounts requires a direct link to the alleged offence and strict compliance with BNSS procedures.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Land earmarked for development under statutory Master Plan can’t be declared ‘deemed forest’ on later vegetation growth: Supreme Court

“The concept commonly termed as “deemed forest” has evolved during the proceedings arising out of this case, reflecting the understanding that ecological protection cannot be restricted merely to areas that have undergone formal statutory notification.”

Case Briefs District Court

UAPA trial ends in acquittal: Delhi Court holds no proof of conspiracy or membership of banned organisation

“The FIR number given on the top of the documents clearly indicated that either the FIR was recorded prior to the alleged recovery or the number was inserted after its registration.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi HC: Copyright strike notices on digital platforms, without follow-up legal action, attract groundless threats remedy

“As per the YouTube Policy, Strike Notices are not capable of affording resolution of the disputes between the parties on the aspect of the infringement of the copyright.”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court upholds interim relief in JAMP-Jubilant pharmaceutical product dossiers dispute

In the present case, Jubilant Generics alleged Jamp Pharma Canada of misusing its confidential pharmaceutical dossiers. Jubilant claims these were wrongly shared with Indian companies, leading to copyright and trade secret violations.