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Rajasthan High Court grants bail to SFJ members accused of uttering words ‘Khalistan Zindabad’; finds invocation of UAPA incomprehensible

Rajasthan High Court held that the continuation of the incarceration would be an abuse of the legal process, especially considering the likelihood of a prolonged trial.

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Read why Madras HC allowed TN Govt. to withdraw cases against CM MK Stalin and Water resources Minister Durai Murugan

Madras High Court also closed the impleading application filed by AIADMK former Member of Parliament J. Jayavardhan, as it would be a futile exercise to allow the application when the appeals had been withdrawn.

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‘Mere impersonation is not an offence’; Kerala HC quashes case against man impersonated as police officer to enter cricketer S. Sreesanth’s house

Kerala High Court said that though the security guard was induced to permit the accused to enter the house due to impersonation, there is no allegation that any damage or harm was caused to the security guard. And, as the person neither cheated nor harmed, the offence of Section 419 IPC cannot be attracted.

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Fake currency is serious threat to economy, national security, individual well-being; Delhi High Court dismisses bail application

The illicit activities surrounding supply and circulation of counterfeit currency notes pose multifaceted risks to both economy and individuals within society. There is no gainsaying that proliferation of counterfeit currency facilitates various forms of illicit activities.

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Delhi High Court requests Retired Justice Nazmi Waziri to head Internal Departmental Committee for protecting, managing deemed forests

The land-owning departments though, party to the present petition, are not serious enough in collecting or assisting the Internal Departmental Committee in collating the necessary documents, maps, and other records.

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Delhi High Court directs expeditious disposal of TV Today Network’s appeal over Harper’s Bazaar India Instagram Account Suspension

While the court did not provide a definitive ruling at this stage, it demonstrated a proactive approach by directing the Grievance Appellate Committee to promptly decide the petitioners’ appeal, should they file one. This interim measure aimed to mitigate the petitioners’ grievances pending a final determination of the constitutional validity of Rule 3(1)(c) of IT Rules, 2021 and related provisions.

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Transgenders cannot be insisted on producing third gender identity card for publishing of name and gender change in Gazette: Madras HC

Madras High Court said that the identity card issued by the Social Welfare Department would be necessary if the said person seeks the benefit of the social welfare schemes of the Government.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court rejects man’s plea to participate in ongoing ASI Survey of Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque

Madhya Pradesh High Court, vide order 11-03-2024, directed ASI survey of the complex stating that it is Constitutional and statutory obligation of the ASI to have a scientific survey.

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Delhi High Court awards Rs 244 crore damages to Ericsson against Lava for infringement of its Standard Essential Patents

The present case has highlighted the importance of maintaining a balance between protecting fair access to standardized technologies and protecting intellectual property rights.

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Bombay HC dismisses PIL filed by Auto Rickshaw and Bus Unions against levy of additional fee under MV Rules, 1989

The petitioners questioned the levy of additional fee for renewal of driving license and renewal of registration certificate in case of motorcycles and other classes of non- transport vehicles under Rules 32 and 81 of Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 and termed the same to be as a penalty in disguise.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court imposes exemplary cost of Rs. 1,50,000/- on parties for treating court as playground

Madhya Pradesh High Court note that questions regarding the petitioner’s status in the ancestral house and the subsequent eviction suit cannot be adjudicated in Section 482 CrPC petition.

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Wife leaving matrimonial home, from time to time, without any fault on husband’s part, is mental cruelty: Delhi HC grants divorce to husband

The Family Judge has erred in analyzing the life of the parties by taking a myopic view and by considering each incident as an independent window, when in fact it is the journey of the parties through their matrimonial life, which is determinative of their compatibility, progressiveness, and growth.

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‘Mere mockery of the principles of natural justice and fair play’; Delhi High Court sets aside order expelling JNU student in 2011

“The opportunity to the petitioner to file a reply to the show cause notice was therefore a mere eye wash, and nothing more.”

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Rajasthan High Court grants permission to admit students for B.Sc Nursing Course 2023-24 amidst pending NOC decision

Rajasthan High Court noted that respondents have put the consideration of NOC on hold until the formation of a High Level Committee and implementation of a new policy.

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‘Welfare of child is of supreme consideration’: Chhattisgarh HC grants custody of minor daughter to father who expressed her fear of getting beaten by mother

“While fair and temperate criticism of the Court, may not be actionable, but attributing improper motives or tending to bring Judges or Courts into hatred and contempt or obstructing directly or indirectly with the functioning of Courts is serious contempt of which notice will be taken.”

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‘Pay Rs 5 lakh compensation each to two acid attack victims’; Delhi High Court directs DSLSA to bring forward employment prospects in Department of Delhi Govt

In cases of heinous crimes such like rape and acid attack, conviction can be solely premised upon the testimony of the victim/prosecutrix, but the deposition must be trustworthy, unblemished, credible, and sterling quality.

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Family Court duly empowered to consider application for divorce via Mubarat agreement under Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act: Karnataka HC

The High Court noted that Divorce via Mubarat i.e. Mutual Consent, is an accepted form of Divorce under Muslim Personal Law and there is no impediment for Family Courts to recognise the same and declaring the status of the parties.

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Delhi High Court asks Judges to prioritize criminal cases, appeals, revisions pending against MPs, MLAs

The Court requested all the Judges to refrain from adjourning the subject cases except for rare and compelling reasons.

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Courts should be hesitant to grant police protection to persons having criminal background: Madras HC refuses protection to BJP State Secretary

Madras High Court noted that there are three pending cases against the petitioner in the State of Tamil Nadu, out of which, two cases were registered in the year 2023

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Delhi High Court restrains Ashirvad Pipes from using marks similar to Jaguar’s ‘ARTIZE’ and ‘TIAARA’ marks in relation to sanitaryware

Defendant earlier using the mark “Ashirvad by Aliaxis” and adopting “ARTISTRY” only after plaintiff’s “ARTIZE” mark gained repute, prima facie, shows that there is a conscious attempt to ride on plaintiff’s reputation.