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Delhi HC decrees suit between Reckitt Benckiser and social media influencer based on Joint Settlement Agreement in Dettol controversy case

In the present case, a social media influencer-Defendant 3, was the owner of Instagram handle “@hustlewithhritik”, and uploaded the reel titled “Never Use Dettol in your Skin” featuring the offending portion of the impugned podcast.

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‘Removal from service is shockingly disproportionate’; MP High Court directs reconsideration of punishment for proven misconduct

“The High Court can interfere with the order of punishment only in case of violation of the provisions of rules or principles of natural justice are proved.”

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Meghalaya High Court expands PIL on cremation facilities to address need for Christian cemeteries

The PIL was filed regarding the facilitation of the cremation of persons belonging to the Khasi, Jaintia and Hindu communities throughout the State.

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Andhra Pradesh High Court directs payment of pending dues to brother of deceased Government Teacher after 37-year legal battle

In the case at hand, despite a binding legal heir certificate and multiple court decrees, the petitioner was denied his sister’s death benefits for over three decades. The authorities relied on undocumented claims and misplaced service records to justify non-payment.

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Bombay HC directs taking down of videos allegedly defaming State’s Cabinet Minister Girish Dattatray Mahajan

Despite being served, Respondent 1 chose not to appear and justify the basis on which the statements and insinuations are made against the applicant.

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Gauhati HC issues practice directions for disclosure of details while filing compensation applications under Section 166 (1) MV Act

The Supreme Court had directed High Courts to frame rules of procedure or issue practice directions for ensuring that material details are disclosed while filing claim applications under Section 166(1) of the MV Act.

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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.”