repeated summoning of minor victims
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Both the statutory framework under the POCSO Act and the Guidelines framed by this Court recognise that the use of technology and protective arrangements is an important tool to ensure that the testimony of vulnerable witnesses is recorded in a manner that is both — fair to the accused and sensitive to the needs of the victim.”

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Legends League Cricket media rights dispute
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The dispute concerned the broadcast and commercial exploitation of the ween the parties relating to the broadcast and commercial exploitation of the Legends League Cricket tournament, managed by Absolute Legends Sports.

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minor alterations do not affect trade mark's identity
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The earlier invoices contain a pictorial depiction of Lord Ayyappa, which does not tally with the pictorial depiction in the registered mark.”

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preventing man from offering Namaz
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“If the local authorities, i.e., Superintendent of Police and Collector, feel that the law and order situation could arise because of which they want to limit the number of worshipers within the premises. They should either resign from their post or seek transfer outside Sambhal if they feel they are not competent enough to enforce the rule of law.”

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failure to examine scientific experts
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The High Court examined whether reliance on CA reports, without summoning the scientific experts, affected the fairness of the trial in a case involving allegations of aggravated sexual assault and homicide

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man stopped from Namaz at home
Case BriefsHigh Courts

From allegations of being stopped from Namaz at private property to threats of bulldozer run at home, read how the Allahabad High Court ordered protection for the man.

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T-series and Reliance Entertainment contempt case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“This conduct of the defendant shows its consistent manner of not complying with the directions of this Court in a timely manner without being directed again and again; and thus, shows wilful disregard for legal process.”

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Section 12-A of Commercial Courts Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“We cannot say that the interim relief sought for by the plaintiff is a camouflage to bypass the mandatory Pre-Institution Mediation procedure contemplated under Section 12-A, Commercial Courts Act, 2015.”

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Ram Chander Chhatrapati murder
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Gurmeet From eyewitness accounts to alleged conspiracy links, read how the High Court assessed each element before reaching its verdict in the Ram Chander Chhatrapati’s murder case.

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acquittal of wife in husband's murder case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Just because the accused happened to be the wife of the deceased, it cannot be assumed that she would always be present with the deceased inside the house.”

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unauthorised use of sound recordings in cricket matches
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The procurement of license by the respondent in the past would indicate the knowledge of the respondents that, for the purpose of communicating the plaintiff’s copyrighted sound recordings, it is necessary to obtain the license from the plaintiff.”

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Deepathoon lighting orders
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Before law all are one and no one can claim immunity merely because they happen to hold high offices.”

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preservation of settlement videos
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It is open to the petitioner to challenge the orders of the OHRC and of the State Information Commissioner and avail any alternate remedy available to him under the law.”

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Mechanical acceptance of Disability Certificates
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court considered guidelines on disability certification and the requirement for MACT to ensure fairness when the disability percentage is contested.

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life sentence for father
Case BriefsHigh Courts

A ‘Police Didi’ Program enabled the victim to approach authorities, supported by her Principal and counsellor.

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parents forcing children into academic rat race
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Education = learning throughout the world, but in this part of the world, education = admission to a medical seat or engineering seat.”

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Quashment of attempt to murder FIR after settlement
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Despite the forgiveness expressed by respondent No. 2 towards the petitioner, whom she brought up as a daughter, must the Court compel the criminal proceedings to be taken to their logical conclusion?”

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Semaglutide patent infringement
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Viewed from the perspective of a person in the know, it is prima facie clear that Semaglutide would be obvious from the teachings contained in the Genius Patent and that, therefore, a credible challenge to the validity of the suit patent, under Section 64(1)(f), is made out.”

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PITNDPS detention order
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Superintendent of Police’s proposal and source report showed that the petitioner was still involved in the activities of drug trafficking and there was a live link, however, the record was to the contrary because no FIR was lodged after March 2024 till the passing of detention order.”

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S. 44 (1)(c) PMLA
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Special Court trying the predicate scheduled offence under the PC Act is also a designated Special Court under the PMLA, which is competent to try both cases, whereas the Special Court under the PMLA is not a designated Special Court under the PC Act.”

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