Case Briefs Archives

‘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.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court quashes criminal charges against anti-human trafficking activists branded as criminals for raid to rescue bonded labourers and minor children from brick kiln

“When profile of the allegations emerging from the factual matrix of the case renders existence of mens rea patently absurd or inherently improbable, such prosecution is liable to be quashed as an abuse of process of law.”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Discharge of serviceman or denial of disability pension based on unreasoned medical board report would be unsustainable in law: Supreme Court

“There is a difference between the “conclusion” or “opinion”, and “reasons” to support such a conclusion or opinion. The reasons have to be separately mentioned for the conclusion arrived at by the Medical Board. The bare conclusion arrived by the Medical Board cannot treated as the reasons for discharge of the serviceman and denial of invalid pension within the meaning of the Regulations”

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Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC dismisses petition to initiate contempt action against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey; Terms his scandalizing remarks against SC & CJI as irresponsible

“We do not believe that the confidence in and credibility of the courts in the eyes of the public can be shaken by such absurd statements, though it can be said without the shadow of doubt that there is a desire and deliberate attempt to do so”.

Case Briefs High Courts

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.”

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

‘Secured Creditor who relinquishes interest cannot seek priority among others based on charge’; NCLT directs distribution of sale proceeds of Monnet Power’s assets

“Once a Secured Creditor relinquishes its security interest to the liquidation estate, it cannot seek priority among other Secured Creditors on the basis of the charge and is only entitled to receive proceeds from the sale of assets in the manner specified under Section 53 of the IBC.”

Case Briefs High Courts

[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.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court quashes FIR filed by a wife who alleged that her husband lied to her about his profession

The wife had alleged that she married the Appellant-husband because he was an Eye Surgeon, but he turned out to be an Optometrist.

Case Briefs High Courts

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.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘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.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Can past contractual service count towards pension once an employee is regularised? Supreme Court answers

Supreme Court directed that the Union of India should notify the appellants about the mode and manner in which they could exercise this option and provide information regarding the amounts that the appellants will need to remit if they choose to opt for pension under the Rules.

Case Briefs High Courts

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.”

Case Briefs High Courts

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.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘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.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Karnataka High Court issues directions to minimize the risk of elephants succumbing to death by electrocution

The directions also emphasised on the use of advanced technical inventions including e-surveillance system, artificial intelligence software and CCTV cameras etc.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘MNREGA worker not workmen/employee under Workmen Compensation Act’; Himachal Pradesh HC denies compensation to deceased MNREGA worker’s heirs

“Since a MNREGA worker is not covered under the definition of Workmen Compensation Act, there is no right to claim compensation under WC Act for death of a person employed under MNREGA/Scheme under MNREGA even if the said death has occurred during the course of employment.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Unnatural sexual intercourse by husband without wife’s consent punishable under Section 377 IPC: Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court held that carnal sex, other than penile-vaginal intercourse is not a natural orientation of sex for the majority of women, therefore the same cannot be done by the husband, even with his wife without her consent

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Culture of copy pasting statements is dangerous’; Bombay HC directs State to make guidelines for investigating officers on how to record the statements

The copy pasting of statements may unnecessarily give advantage to the accused persons, because of which the seriousness of the genuine case may vanish.

Case Briefs High Courts

Kerala High Court grants bail to YouTuber Santhosh Varkey for objectionable Facebook post on female actors

The Court directed thatImmediately on release he shall delete all the offensive messages and refrain from making any vituperative or disparaging comments against women in any of the social media platform.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay HC Judge alleges ploy by Advocates to frame him; Directs police inquiry

Noting the chain of events, the Court stated that there was a very clear attempt to frame the Court by Mr. Partho Sarkar because negative orders were passed by Justice Jamdar against Mr. Kurle and Mr. Nedumpara, close associates of Mr. Sarkar.