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“The appellant’s mark is not registered, but it is using the mark ‘Kataria’ being its surname with continuity and have encashed upon it by creating a business world by use of the goodwill of their forefathers/predecessors and are banking upon the same.”
“Merely relying on the WhatsApp chat, the divorce decree cannot be granted, since it is not proved by leading evidence.”
“The woman is in unique and often difficult circumstances with respect to her physical, mental, social, or financial state, and all the different categories of women seek an abortion after twenty weeks either due to delay in recognizing the pregnancy or because of some other change in their environment.”
“We see no difficulty in such details being included in the newspaper, when a notice is published, so that adequate opportunity can be availed by those who are interested in raising objection, out of environmental concern or for any other reason which a person deems appropriate.”
“When these allegations are considered apposite Section 498A IPC, they do not constitute “cruelty” as defined in the explanation appended to the provision.”
The accused is a prime suspect in a murder case, as he had previously harassed the deceased. However, the Court opined that he cannot be convicted based on the feelings of the deceased’s parents, when not a shred of evidence can be found which connects the accused with the crime.
“Providing a specific reservation in form of 3% seats is totally unacceptable as it is not provided by the law, as contemplated under Article 15(5) and introducing the reservation for this category which creates sub-classification, which has no nexus with the object of offering medical education but on merit is violative of Article 14 of the Constitution.”
The Standard Operating Procedures on Collection and Processing of Scientific/Forensic Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases were officially released at the Police Headquarters in Panjim, Goa on the 26-04-2025. Spearheaded by Prof. (Dr.) Pinky Anand, Senior Advocate and Former ASG of India, the initiative marks a critical advancement in bridging the teething gaps in the criminal justice system when it comes to forensic investigations and evidence collection.
Respondent 3 was fully aware of the bond of matrimony existing between her and the petitioner after the civil registration of their marriage and consciously decided to engage in consensual sexual interactions. So, it cannot be said that her consent for sexual relationship is vitiated by a promise to marry based on religious customs.
To incentivize adoption of FASTag from user fee payment, Respondent 1 provided cashback ranging from 10% to 2.5% on toll transactions via FASTag from 2016 till March 2020 i.e., for five years.
“Every action that might be disliked by a class of people may not necessarily lead to the outraging of religious sentiments because an act without the intention to outrage religious feelings would not be covered under Section 295A.”
Ensure that any activity though aimed at as a commercial activity, does not deplete the available natural resources and even if it does so, in any minimized way, its loss shall be compensated.
Bombay High Court suggested State to seek extension for the entry of Maharashtra Women Diving Team since fresh trials were soon to be conducted.
The girl’s freedom was secured by directing her release from the custody of Shaskriya Stree Bhishekari Khikar Kendra but the relief of providing police protection was declined by the Court.
To attract the offence under Section 3061 of the Penal Code, 1860, clear mens rea to commit the offence must be established on applicant-accused’s part, as it requires active/direct act, leading the deceased to commit suicide.
If the criminal procedures are continued in the present case, it is not likely to result in conviction and will amount to abuse of process of law.
From the arrest panchnama it is evident that the information is given to his wife on the cell number provided by petitioner-accused and apart from that there are no grounds of arrest mentioned in the arrest surrender form.
Petitioner’s emails are related to preparation for briefings and presentations and have information about Engines and meetings with the Airbus. Further, emails that are forwarded to his attorney in Austria after resignation, seek legal advice on the issue, relating to his exit from the company and has no concern with the Company’s information.
Only the disputes which are commercial disputes within the meaning of Section 2(1)(c) of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 can be entertained by Commercial Courts or Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts.
The moment petitioner was intercepted by the Immigration officers around 10:00 pm, on 13-08-2024, allegedly based on a Look Out Circular, he was deprived of his liberty and he ceased to be free.