bima sugam
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“As such, what the impugned order does, is effectively allow the respondent, even at interim stage when the suit is pending, to exploit the domain names which stands registered in favour of the appellant. The registration of the domain names in the appellant’s name has, therefore, been effectively effaced at an interim stage”

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Granting divorce without framing issues
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“We are surprised and shocked by the way the Family Court has taken the matter under Order VII Rule 11 of the CPC and given a relief to the husband, which was liable to be given only after framing the issues and recording the evidence.”

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bar on therapist from using Dr
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare had ordered the removal of the prefix ‘Dr.’ for Physiotherapists, stating that using the title ‘Doctor’ without a recognized medical qualification would violate the Indian Medical Degrees Act, 1916. The order was later withdrawn.”

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popcorn trade mark dispute
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The distinctive features should be discussed in order to decide as to whether the two packets/trade dresses, viewed as a whole, would cause confusion in the mind of end consumers or not.”

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NEET plea
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It is true that the petitioner is aged about 21 years. However, there must be some one behind the petitioner, who has indulged in tampering with the score card.”

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S. 359 BNSS no bar on HC's inherent power
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Criminal litigation between near relatives or co-sharers often originate from civil or matrimonial disputes and directing the quashment of proceedings by invoking the inherent powers in cases of personal nature not involving any heinous offence, is likely to meet the ends of justice.”

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253 allegedly transplanted trees
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The photographs placed on record of alleged transplanted trees show that none of the trees have been transplanted, rather the trees have been cut completely.”

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spread of narcotic substances
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Public health and safety form an essential part of the constitutional vision under Articles 21 and 47 of the Constitution of India.”

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'Haq' Movie
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Since the film is an inspiration and a fiction, some amount of leeway is certainly permissible and merely because the same is done, it cannot be said that there has been any sensationalization or false portrayal.”

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Muslim man second marriage
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Court cannot ignore the feelings of the first wife and allow a Muslim man to march over her, for registering his second marriage, without notice to the first wife.”

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road accident deaths in Rajasthan
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It is of grave concern that, while the nation places immense value on its human resource, widespread apathy and negligence among citizens regarding public and road safety continue to magnify societal anguish.”

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Family property dispute under Senior Citizens Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

In the case at hand, a transfer deed was executed between a senior citizen and his grandchildren, which stated that the transfer was subject to the condition that the transferee would provide the senior citizen with basic amenities.

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Chinese Manjha Deaths Case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The State is expected to remain vigilant and adopt all preventive steps to safeguard the lives and safety of its citizens.”

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unquestioned authority in marriage
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Protecting octogenarian women who have lived entire lifetimes within oppressive domestic environments is not merely an act of legal redress, but a reaffirmation of the constitutional promise of dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution.”

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RJD candidate Sweta Suman
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“If any interim or final orders are passed at this stage, it would directly affect the election process and would have the effect of delaying or protracting the election process, which admittedly has already commenced.”

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Mere taunts not cruelty under Section 498A
Case BriefsHigh Courts

While general allegations may suffice for the purpose of investigation being commenced, the same is not sufficient for the continuance of consequent proceedings.

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consolidation of suits under Section 10
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Section 10 CPC relates to the principle of res subjudice wherein, a subsequent suit filed between the same parties on the same cause must be stayed in the light of the pendency of the earlier suit. It is not concerned with the issue of clubbing or consolidating the cases.”

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Dominus litis
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The plaintiff being dominus litis cannot be forced to implead someone against whom he does not specifically seek any relief. It goes without saying that if he has chosen not to, he does so at his own risk.”

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Mandatory attendance Norms
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The intervening parties, including the family of the deceased student have exhibited enormous resilience and deserve to be commended for continuing to pursue the cause, despite the enormous tragedy which struck them with the demise of the student – Sushant Rohilla who has now left a permanent and indelible mark in the legal education space.

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false promise of marriage versus breach of promise
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Criminal law cannot be used as an instrument of coercion or revenge when a consensual relationship turns sour. The protection of personal liberty, as enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution, must remain paramount, especially when the allegations appear to be exaggerated or motivated.

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