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‘Staying release would cause immense loss to all involved’; Bombay HC refuses to grant stay against web series ‘Gram Chikitsalaya’ due to copyright infringement allegations

“Substantial amount of money is spent by producers and those involved in such creative works, and staying the release of such films/web-series would cause immense loss to all those involved in it.”

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Plaint must be considered alongside its relied documents to determine whether it discloses cause of action: Delhi HC

“The phrase “does not disclose the cause of action” must be very narrowly construed. The rejection of plaint at the threshold entails very serious consequences. This power must be exercised only in exceptional circumstances and when the Court is sure that plaintiff does not have any arguable case at all.”

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‘Error of judgment, not misconduct’; MP High Court set asides ADJ’s dismissal from service for being ‘shockingly disproportionate’

“The punishment of dismissal in the present case shocks the conscience of this court because the punishment is shockingly disproportionate.”

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Vandalisation of Dr. Ambedkar’s Statue | M.P. High Court directs police to continue investigation and file monthly reports

The Court noted that “the Superintendent of Police, Seoni is fully cognizant of the seriousness of the matter that has hurt sentiments of public.”

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‘Re-evaluation beyond specified period anathema to finalization of result’; Gujarat HC directs appointment of 2019 GPSC exam candidates illegally rejected after succeeding

“The re-evaluation of the marks beyond the specified period at the discretion of the GPSC at any stage will be an anathema to the finalization/conclusion of the result. The final merit list or the result will always remain in the state of flux putting the career of the candidates at peril if such an approach, is allowed to be adopted.”

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‘Transferring case to another State reflected mechanical approach’; Delhi HC directs registration of regular FIR instead of Zero FIR as offence occurred within jurisdiction

Rather than exercising its jurisdiction, P.S. Adarsh Nagar proceeded to register a Zero FIR and transferred the matter to the police in Noida. Such action indicates a failure on part of the police authorities concerned to adhere to their statutory responsibility under Section 154¹ of the CrPC.

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‘Termination of Film Assignment Agreements not justified’; Bombay HC rejects Goldmines Telefilms’ plea to restrain Viacom 18 from acting as assignees/licensees for its films

The defendants will prima facie be entitled to carry out such deletions, edits, and cuts to the films and this may lead to “multiple versions” but that cannot be said to be in breach of Clause 3.11 of the Film Assignment Agreement.

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Rajasthan High Court dismisses plea to quash FIRs or consolidate investigation against Ex-MLA Pramod Jain Bhaya

“The law requires that for an allegation of malafide to be sustained, it must be pleaded with specificity and supported by material facts. In the absence of mens rea, or a demonstrable element of ill-intention, such a prayer cannot be entertained.”

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[Infringement of Personality Rights] Madras HC orders Meta and Telegram to remove accounts exploiting classical dancer Anita Ratnam’s photos and audio for commercial gain

Madras High Court also ordered that if similar links were identified by Dr. Ratnam and communicated to Meta and Telegram, such links were to be taken down in accordance with the order.

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Bombay High Court upholds Single Judge’s decision to stay release of film “Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar”

The name “Karan Johar” is solely associated with Respondent 1, Karan Johar and forms a germane part of his personality and brand name and thus, has the economic right to commercially exploit the same as per his discretion.

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‘Child’s interest is of paramount consideration in matrimonial/guardianship dispute’; Delhi HC directs school to issue minor’s TC denied due to father’s objection

The Court stated that the school cannot deny the issuance of TC to the child, who has sought admission in other school. In the event of delay in issuance of TC, even a disciplinary action can be taken against the Headmaster or In-Charge of the school.

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MP High Court quashes improper implementation of Reservation Rules in Selection Process; directs reconsideration of OBC female candidate’s candidature

“This Court is inclined to dispose of this petition with a direction to the respondents No.2/3 to follow the proper procedure as prescribed under Rule 11.2 and 11.3 of the Rules of 2013.”

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Delhi High Court grants injunction to Wipro; restrains ‘Macklean’ from using deceptively similar mark to ‘Maxkleen’

In the last week of March 2025, the plaintiff came across the listing of defendants’ products on e-commerce platforms such as Meesho and TradeRaise for identical products i.e., for cleaners and disinfectants, which was deceptively similar to the plaintiff’s “MAXKITEEN” marks.

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‘Remand warranted only if original authority failed to consider material evidence’; Bombay High Court quashes SDO’s order, directs fresh adjudication

“Once the panchnama was found to be of doubtful evidentiary worth, the correct course would have been to proceed with adjudication on available legal grounds, and not to relegate the parties to a fresh round of proceedings without justification.”

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Karnataka High Court issues directions to minimize the risk of elephants succumbing to death by electrocution

The directions also emphasised on the use of advanced technical inventions including e-surveillance system, artificial intelligence software and CCTV cameras etc.

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‘MNREGA worker not workmen/employee under Workmen Compensation Act’; Himachal Pradesh HC denies compensation to deceased MNREGA worker’s heirs

“Since a MNREGA worker is not covered under the definition of Workmen Compensation Act, there is no right to claim compensation under WC Act for death of a person employed under MNREGA/Scheme under MNREGA even if the said death has occurred during the course of employment.”

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Unnatural sexual intercourse by husband without wife’s consent punishable under Section 377 IPC: Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court held that carnal sex, other than penile-vaginal intercourse is not a natural orientation of sex for the majority of women, therefore the same cannot be done by the husband, even with his wife without her consent

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‘Culture of copy pasting statements is dangerous’; Bombay HC directs State to make guidelines for investigating officers on how to record the statements

The copy pasting of statements may unnecessarily give advantage to the accused persons, because of which the seriousness of the genuine case may vanish.

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Kerala High Court grants bail to YouTuber Santhosh Varkey for objectionable Facebook post on female actors

The Court directed thatImmediately on release he shall delete all the offensive messages and refrain from making any vituperative or disparaging comments against women in any of the social media platform.

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Bombay HC Judge alleges ploy by Advocates to frame him; Directs police inquiry

Noting the chain of events, the Court stated that there was a very clear attempt to frame the Court by Mr. Partho Sarkar because negative orders were passed by Justice Jamdar against Mr. Kurle and Mr. Nedumpara, close associates of Mr. Sarkar.