Case Briefs Archives

Delhi High Court grants bail to Bhushan Power and Steel Limited CFO in investigation launched by SFIO

Delhi High Court observed that while grave allegations have been made qua the applicant with regard to connivance/conspiring with the promoters and other co-accused, no allegation with regard to his receiving benefits has been made.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Explained| Supreme Court’s decision on Liability for payment of Stamp Duty in Immovable Property Sale Deeds

The Supreme Court ruled that the value of the plant and machinery must be considered and ascertained for payment of stamp duty on sale deeds.

Case Briefs High Courts

[Navjot Singh Sidhu Security] Punjab and Haryana High Court directs State authorities to assess threat perception and take corrective steps

Punjab and Haryana High Court was cautious that slashing down the security may prompt anti-social elements.

Case Briefs High Courts

Right to be Forgotten| Delhi High Court directs Indian Kanoon to mask the name of the man acquitted in rape case

As the judgment is openly available on the Indian Kanoon and is also accessible through any web search on Google Search, the Court directed that the name of the petitioner must be masked on the Indian Kanoon portal.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Mula-Mutha Riverfront Project: NGT prohibits PMC from cutting any trees till July 31

The matter was further listed for hearing on 31-07-2023.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court stays Allahabad High Court order seeking report on rape victim’s mangal dosh

The Allahabad High Court had directed the Astrology Department of Lucknow University to determine if the alleged rape victim is a Mangalik, after the accused refused to marry her due to her Mangal Dosh.

Case Briefs High Courts

Man refuses to marry woman after having sexual relations due to her Mangal dosh; Allahabad High Court directs examination of her Kundali

Allahabad High Court directed the Head of Astrology Department, Lucknow University to submit the report in a sealed cover within three weeks.

Case Briefs High Courts

J&K and Ladakh HC directs authorities to submit an updated compliance report vis-à-vis ensuring welfare of transgenders in the Union Territory

The Court pointed out that despite issuance of several orders since 2018, the respondents have not submitted compliance details before the Court.

Case Briefs High Courts

Explained| Allahabad High Court verdict on Gyanvapi Mosque case

In a suit instituted by the Hindu worshippers to secure their right to darshan and pooja of deities Virajman within the premises of the Gyanvapi Mosque Complex, the Allahabad High Court said that merely seeking right to worship Hindu deities does not change the Mosque’s character into a Temple.

Case Briefs High Courts

LIC not liable for false information on insurance application filled by agent: Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court concluded that false information or suppressed material facts while availing an insurance policy is decisive of the validity of such policy.

Case Briefs High Courts

Manipur HC dismisses election petition filed against BJP MLA Leishangthem Susindro Meitei for absence of cause of action

An election petition must contain a concise statement of material facts on which the election petitioner relies along with full particulars of any corrupt practice that the election petitioner alleges.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Neighbourhood Criteria’ not to be followed strictly by schools for admissions under EWS or DG category: Delhi High Court

In cases of admission under the Economically Weaker Section category or Disadvantaged Group category, the schools must not insist upon following the neighbourhood criteria strictly. The Directorate of Education is directed to make endeavour, as far as possible, to allot schools which are nearest to the residence of the students.

Case Briefs High Courts

Neither appropriate nor feasible for Courts to draw conclusions at the stage of bail: Delhi High Court

At this stage of bail, it can hardly be said with any conviction that the promise of marriage made by the petitioner to the prosecutrix is ex-facie false; and that it has been made in bad faith, with no intention of being adhered to when it was given.

Case Briefs High Courts

[POCSO] | Consideration of bail plea cannot be deferred indefinitely simply because the victim is keeping herself away from appearing in Court: J&K and Ladakh HC

“It is not the case of the prosecution that trial is being delayed because of the conduct of the accused but it is a case where the victim is avoiding stepping into the witness box.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras High Court issues guidelines for police investigation to restrict ‘harassment’ of persons in criminal complaints

The Court made it clear that it would not usually interfere with police investigation under Section 482 of CrPC, but it would not turn a blind eye to instances of harassment by the police under the guise of investigation.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court directs SpiceJet to pay 380 crores to Sun Group founder Kalanithi Maran

After a protracted legal battle, SpiceJet finally paid Mr. Maran a principal sum of Rs. 579.08 crore, but the interest component was still outstanding. The interest was worth 242 crore in October 2020, 362 crores in February 2023, and 380 crores in total.

Case Briefs High Courts

Judicial Custody cannot be extended by mere letter to Court seeking to add more Sections against accused constituting serious offences: Bombay HC

The Court said that extension of remand, particularly after adding new Sections constituting a serious offence, is not a bare formality.

Case Briefs High Courts

[Illegal transportation and slaughtering of cow] Punjab and Haryana High Court refuses to grant bail due to ‘very serious’ allegations

Punjab and Haryana High Court was cautious of apparent concealment of registration of an existing case against the petitioner which lacked any explanation on part of the petitioner.

Case Briefs High Courts

Punjab and Haryana High Court bats for service of summons through WhatsApp and other electronic media; issues detailed guidelines

Punjab and Haryana High Court observed that to avoid any undue disposal of the proceedings pending before the Revenue Courts wherein the intention of a party in possession of the land is to delay the proceedings, issuance of specific guidelines is necessary.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court denies injunction to Times Group for its claim of ‘prior use’ of logo “NOW”, “E NOW” “E-NEWS NOW”

The Court opined that whether a mark is common to trade or not is a question of fact. Similarly, a mark may be a trademark in some jurisdictions and ‘publici juris’ in others, but a mark that may be common to trade at one time may become distinctive over a period, or vice versa.