When a competent court grants custody, Habeas Corpus cannot be granted against it
High Court of Karnataka: In its recent judgment, a Single Bench of Ashok B. Hinchigeri & K.S. Mudagal, JJ. observed that “habeas
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Winding up petition not maintainable where a bona fide dispute exists
High Court of Karnataka: In its recent judgment against a company petition, a single judge bench of Raghavendra S. Chauhan, J. observed
Continue readingArdee Mall builders directed to affirm not creating any third party rights over the shops
Delhi High Court: In a contempt petition, a single judge bench of the Court comprising Yogesh Khanna, J. asked for justifiable reasons
Continue readingCourt refuses to direct authorities to file FIR in alleged CM suicide case, imposes penalty
Delhi High Court: In a recent case, the the petitioners highlighted apprehensions that the death of late Chief Minister Kalikho Pul was
Continue readingIn IP infringement cases, mere delay won’t defeat grant of injunction
Madras High Court: While relying upon the Supreme Court decision in Midas Hygiene Industries (P) Ltd. v. Sudhir Bhatia, (2004) 3 SCC 90,
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Material omissions in statement of Prosecution Witness which go to the root of the case, can’t ascribe guilt to the accused
Bombay High Court: A Bench comprising of P.N. Deshmukh, J. dismissed an appeal filed against the trial court’s decision, by observing the
Continue readingFreedom of speech and expression doesn’t permit anyone to level unsubstantiated charges against constitutional bodies
Uttaranchal High Court: Addressing the present petition highlighting the apprehensions that are being raised upon the functioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and
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Court directs State to provide adequate courts, proper infrastructure to judicial officers, Bar members & litigants
Bombay High Court: A Bench comprising of A.A. Sayed and A.S. Oka, JJ. disposed of the petitions which contains one of the
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Consumer Protection Act, 1986 does not violate the Constitution
High Court of Calcutta: In a recent judgment, Single Judge Bench of Debangsu Basak, J. decided upon the constitutional status of Section
Continue readingCopies of documents relied in show-cause notice issued to a person, are required to be provided to him
Delhi High Court: A Bench comprising of S. Muralidhar and Anil Kumar Chawla, JJ. has directed the respondent to provide to the
Continue readingIn defamation cases, public apology more suitable than monetary damages
Delhi High Court: The Single Bench of Rajiv Sahai Endlaw, J. has opined that a direction to issue a public apology would
Continue readingLack of uniform standards in recruitment of Teachers ultra vires the Constitution
High Court of Jharkhand: In a recent judgment, a Single Judge Bench of S. Chandrashekhar, J., decided upon the controversy concerning qualification
Continue readingWrit of Mandamus can be issued on grounds of “extraordinary” and “emergency” situations
Madras High Court: The Bench comprising of M.V. Muralidaran, J. held that on grounds of extraordinary and emergency situations, courts can grant
Continue readingPublic Undertakings can’t act arbitrarily like private employers
Kerala High Court: The Bench comprising of P.V Asha, J. held that denial of salary to the petitioners on the ground that
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Foreign Nationals have no right to stay in India, beyond the authorised period
High Court of Himachal Pradesh: The Bench comprising of Sanjay Karol, Acting CJ and Sandeep Sharma. J, held that in circumstances where
Continue readingCourt finds mark ‘ILM’ to be deceptively similar to ‘IILM’; restrains its usage
Delhi High Court: A Bench comprising of Deepa Sharma, J. restrained the defendant from using their mark ILM as it was deceptively
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Seafarer’s right of lien subsists even when recruited through a crewing agent
Bombay High Court: The Single Bench of S. J. Kathawalla, J. has held that the mere fact that a seafarer (crew member)
Continue readingMarriage of elder daughter of deceased government servant confers an unassailable right to family pension on the unmarried/widowed younger daughter
Madras High Court: A Bench comprising of S.S. Sundar, J. has directed the respondent Accountant General, to disburse the family pension to
Continue readingCarlsberg Breweries’ interlocutory application against ‘Hunter’ fails
Delhi High Court: The Single Bench of Vipin Sanghi. J. has held that on a prima facie examination, neither the Carlsberg Breweries’
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Undertrial detention undergone in one case cannot be set-off in another case
Bombay High Court: While relying upon the Supreme Court decision in Atul Manubhai Parekh v. Central Bureau of Investigation, (2010) 1 SCC 603,
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