compensation to paralysed student
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“A motor vehicle accident that causes 100% disability of the lower body is not merely a medical condition butt is a life-altering event that affects her physically, emotionally, socially, and economically demanding not only recognition but adequate and enhanced compensation.”

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bail denied for circulating indecent photos
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Digital technology is altering the face of crime. Indecent pictures of a person when circulated on public platforms by social media can destroy lives. This is a hard social reality. The offenders have to be booked, and the trial had to be concluded in expeditious time frame.”

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₹125 Cap on photo ID fee
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Oudh Bar Association in the receipts issued merely generates the receipt numbers and does not mention the amount of Rs.125/- on the photographed receipts, whereas, the receipts issued at Allahabad, bear a single receipt number both for issuance of a passport size photograph together with the identification number and the same receipt number is issued for charging an additional amount of Rs.475/- against Adhivakta Nidhi.”

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bar on anticipatory bail
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The removal of the statutory bar contained in Section 438(6) of the CrPC from the new statutory framework under the BNSS represents a conscious legislative decision to expand the scope of anticipatory bail and enhance the protection of personal liberty.”

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PM Modi caricature
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It is apparent that the act is deliberate and malicious intended to outrage religious feelings of the complainant and the public at large by insulting its religion, which is prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony in the society.”

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counterfeit galderma cetaphil
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The plaintiff’s registered trade mark and artistic work is infringed by the defendants, and it is likely to cause confusion in the minds of the public, thus, unless ad-interim reliefs are granted, the plaintiff will suffer irreparable loss, harm, and injury.”

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re-admission of child with mild autism
Case BriefsHigh Courts

‘Inclusive education’ is not merely about access to education, it is about belongingness. It is also about recognising that every child has a place in the classroom not because they are the same, but because they are different, and that difference enriches the learning environment for all.’

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man setting wife ablaze acquitted
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The trial Court somewhere missed to take note as to what happened to the little baby who said to have sustained burn injuries on the back. If accused was the author of the crime and was present on the spot, then why did he not make effort to evacuate his 2.5 years old son from the raging flames.”

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Community service NDPS accused
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“As a reformative approach to re-include the accused-applicant back in the society with a better vision, aim and zeal in life, this court deems it fit to impose an ancillary condition upon the applicant.”

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Patanjali disparaging ads Dabur
Case BriefsHigh Courts

While Patanjali could state that its product, ‘Patanjali Special Chyawanprash’, was the best, it could not state that the other chyawanprash manufactures lacked the necessary knowledge and technical know-how to prepare the same as per ayurvedic texts, since that statement is both untrue and misleading to the public at large.

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compensation deceased LR fall train
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The primary facts to enforce the strict liability of the railway administration are established and the fact that the Tribunal unjustifiably rejected the claim, did not defeat such vested right in the event the dependent/claimant died after preferring an appeal.”

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Hotel Swagath
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Plaintiff is operating popular hotels and restaurants under the name “Swagath” in New Delhi and franchise models across North India and the defendant, Hotel Swagath, is a Telangana-based hotel group established in 1991, with 11 operational outlets.

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Allahabad High Court bail IIS officer
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The accused is in jail since 11-09-2023. None of the parties have brought on record the current status of the trial. The accused is not a hardened criminal who can pose any threat to the safety of society. He has sufficient assets and is not at flight risk. He appears to be senior citizen as well.”

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Saif Ali Khan’s ancestral property
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The original partition suits were filed by the heirs of the deceased Nawab’s elder brother against Saif Ali Khan’s grandmother who inherited the vast personal estate of the late Nawab, her grandfather, when she took the throne.

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inherent powers DV Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“As far as the present case is concerned, the interim order passed by the Magistrate cannot be said to be gross illegality or irregularity. The petitioner could very well approach the same court seeking order, modifying or vacating the aforesaid order if there are sufficient reasons. That apart, appeal is provided under Section 29 of the PWDV Act against the aforesaid order”

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sexual assault of minor boy
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Courts have consistently held that while considering bail in cases involving sexual offences against minors, the traumatic effect on the victim and the possibility of the accused influencing or intimidating the victim or witnesses must be given due consideration.”

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arbitrator's discretion seat of arbitration
Case BriefsHigh Courts

When parties agree to vest exclusive jurisdiction in a particular court for any dispute arising out of the arbitration clause, it must be presumed that they intended that court only to have supervisory control.

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trade mark RAM BANDHU
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The combination of the two words “RAM” and “BANDHU” is a coined word and arbitrary adaption being totally unconnected with the goods marketed under the trade mark, gives rise to claim for exclusivity.”

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Termination for Habitual Absenteeism
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It is well settled position of law that the imposition of punishment is a managerial function of the management and unless the punishment is so shocking or touches the conscience of the Court, it should not be interfered with by the Court.”

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