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Gauhati HC directs return of Nigerian citizen who was illegally detained for about 4 years

The foreigner had been arrested in 2020 and convicted in 2021 for entering into India without any valid travel document. However, despite completing his sentence his detention continued.

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Undertrials must first seek Court permission to travel abroad before applying for issuance or renewal of passport: Allahabad High Court

“It goes without saying that as per Official notification dated 25-08-1993 relaxation under Section 6 (2) (f) of the Passport Act, 1967 applies to only those persons who produce orders from the Court concerned permitting them to depart India, otherwise, the rigour of refusing issuance of passport would follow consequently”

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Bombay HC grants temporary injunction to Metro Brands for mark ‘Metro’; restrains MetBrands (P) Ltd. from using mark ‘MetBrands’

Around December 2021, when the applicant decided to go public by floating an IPO that the defendant commenced use of the name METBRANDS and until that time, the defendant was operating and offering goods and services under the name ‘METRENDS’.

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MP High Court takes suo motu action against BJP Minister Vijay Shah for using ‘scurrilous language’ against Col. Sofia Quraishi

“The armed forces… reflecting integrity, industry, discipline, sacrifice, selflessness, character, honour and indomitable courage… has been targeted by Mr. Vijay Shah who has used the language of the gutters against Col. Sofia Quraishi.”

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‘Punjab ought to have approached Centre but did not’; Here’s why Punjab & Haryana HC directed removal of Punjab Police deployed at Bhakhra Nangal Dam

On 01-05-2025, allegedly, Punjab forcibly took control of the operations and management of the Bhakhra Nangal Dam and Lohand Control Room Water Regulation Offices by deploying a large number of police personnel with the ultimate object of forcibly preventing the Bhakra Beas Management Board from releasing water to Haryana.

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CBI cannot be rendered helpless in investigating further if during trap proceedings more information is received about offence/offenders: Delhi HC

Special Public Prosecutor submitted that there are 194 intercepted calls, revealing incriminating conversation involving the petitioner in negotiations and distribution of illegal gains. Thus, a larger conspiracy is to be unearthed, for which the custodial interrogation is needed.

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Delhi High Court grants anticipatory bail in NDPS Case due to absence of nexus between accused and drug recovery

The Courts should exercise restraint in the grant of pre-arrest bail in NDPS cases, however, in the absence of any direct recovery from the applicants and considering that the investigation is already complete, no purpose would be served by subjecting the applicants to incarceration.

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‘Cannot be compelled to work against his wishes’; Himachal Pradesh HC directs IGMC Shimla to give NOC to doctor seeking new job

The Court directed the Doctor to deposit the bond money to the authorities since he had signed a bond stating that he would serve the State for 7 years upon the completion of his education, failing which he would have to deposit the default amount of Rs. 60 Lakhs with interest.

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Allahabad High Court stays UP Government’s suspension order against DSP over alleged relationship outside marriage

Allahabad High Court directed the standing counsel to file a counter affidavit within four weeks. A rejoinder affidavit, if any, was permitted to be filed within two weeks thereafter.

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Read why Bombay HC quashed FIR against an Advocate, who used the word ‘bhangi’ in a video complaining about garbage

“To prove an offence under Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(s) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, a particular community shall be targeted, or a particular member of a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe shall be targeted.”

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‘Attempt to misuse of judicial process to settle personal score’; Rajasthan High Court dismisses husband’s plea alleging wife’s plagiarism in research thesis

“Process of law should not be allowed to be misused by a litigant to satisfy his personal grudges and oblique considerations to settle personal scores.”

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‘College founded on Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings to treat their employees without any exploitation’; Bombay HC confirms appointment of teacher on probation for nearly 7 years

Clause 11.3 of the UGC Regulations, 2018 castes an obligation on the institution concerned to issue a confirmation order to the incumbent within 45 days of completion of the probation period after following the due process of verification of satisfactory performance.

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Read why Gujarat High Court rejected Narayan Sai’s furlough plea in Surat rape case

The Court noted that Narayan attempted to bribe government officials and had a poor conduct in jail due to which he was punished several times. Additionally, cases had been registered against his disciples for threatening or assaulting the witnesses.

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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.”