i love you sexual intent
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“If somebody said that he was in love with another person or expressed his feelings itself would not amount to an “intent” showing some sort of his “sexual intention”. What constituted such “sexuality” or “sexual intent” and what was not, was a question of fact.”

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illegal demolition of community centre
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The use of demolition as a tool of enforcement, absent procedural compliance and judicial finality, transforms what should be a lawful act into a coercive one.”

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misuse of S.498-A IPC
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Court observed that the police does not take proper precautions and appropriate investigation when it came to offences under Section 498-A IPC and called their attitude of proceeding with investigation with presumptions/prejudicial mind, ‘dangerous’.”

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assignment of music rights in perpetuity
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Since Defendant 2 has perpetual right to use music and songs; he also has perpetual right to grant licence to others in respect of the said music and songs.”

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promote festivities which spread peace and communal harmony
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The salvation of the country lies in identifying human being as a human being and as an Indian with the other identities playing a secondary role”.

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money for husband's bail not dowry
Case BriefsHigh Courts

It was not the prosecution’s case that any demand for dowry or any valuable security or other property was made by the accused. Rather, it was an admitted case that the only demand was to arrange Rs 50,000 to meet the legal expenses for applying bail of the husband and her father-in-law, who were in judicial custody.

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Dynamic+ Injunction JioStar India
Case BriefsHigh Courts

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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amicable settlement Shiva linga dispute
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court noted that since the subject matter pertained to religious property and religious sentiments were involved, therefore requested the Single Judge to resolve the issue through mediation or settlement.

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Parachute-Cocoplus trade mark dispute
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The defendant’s use of the plaintiff’s trade mark cannot be said to be an honest adoption as though having a registered trade mark, the defendant deviated from the mark and adopted a mark which is deceptively similar to the plaintiff’s registered trade mark.”

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SREI Equipment
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court has stepped in to examine whether SREI Equipment Finance Ltd, is bound by circulars issued by the Reserve Bank of India. The case arises amid a challenge to the company’s proposed debt assignment under the Swiss Challenge Method, with the Court granting an interim stay and setting the next hearing for August 5, 2025.

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Child Trafficking Orchestra Groups
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“In the garb of running orchestra/dance groups, minor children are subjected to trafficking and exploitation, which is impermissible and if allowed to be continued unchecked, would only lead to frustration of the very policy for protecting the children.”

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NEET UG 2025 power outage
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The exam was only three hours, in which even for ten minutes, if a student faces a difficulty in reading and writing due to a power outage, the same has the effect of rattling one’s mental condition, and is sufficient to disturb his or her composure and focus for the remaining time.”

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insufficiently stamped sale deed
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The respondents submitted that the sale deed in question had been retained by the Registrar due to insufficiency of stamp and was thus, not in their possession.

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Anticipatory bail to Jagan Moorthy
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Jagan Moorthy’s application for anticipatory bail was rejected by the Madras High Court on 27-06-2025, on the ground that there was prima facie material indicating his involvement in the alleged offence.

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Urs at Hazrat Sheikh Muhammad Ghaus Dargah
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Constitutional vision and morality ought to prevail over personal and vested interests. It deserves to be protected with utmost care and caution, and no activity as sought by the petitioner can be permitted lest the monument lose its originality, sanctity, and vitality.”

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Hamar-Lab scam
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Economic offences having deep rooted conspiracies and involving huge loss of public funds need to be viewed seriously and considered as grave offences posing serious threat to the financial health of the country.”

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maternity leave during bond service
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The fact that the appellant was only in the service of the government without being a regular employee is irrelevant. When the fundamental right of the appellant is involved, she is entitled to the protective umbrella of not only Article 21 but also Article 14.”

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land allotted to IAMC Hyderabad
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The possession certificate was issued in IAMC’s favour before formulating and communicating the terms of allotment. The Court stated that such hasty decisions do not bode well and often result in exercise of power contrary to the procedure.

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alibi not ground to quash charge sheet
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“This Court in exercise of its powers under Section 528 of the BNSS cannot hold a mini trial to ascertain the veracity of the plea of alibi put up by the petitioners.”

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