Al-Qaeda operative recruiting youths
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Since there is allegation against the petitioner for his links with Al-Qaeda and the act alleged against the petitioner having ramification over national security and safety of local people at large.”

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Conviction in Sexual Assault of 5-Year-Old
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“When a person’s identification is at issue, the information that is most beneficial in determining his identity is considered a relevant fact. On their own, certain pieces of evidence may seem devoid of significance, but when considered in conjunction with other facts, they may become relevant.”

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Dharmshala on private land not charitable
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“A bare perusal of the Patta reflects that the land in question was sold out for Rs.312 to Baijnath and Sargarmal in the year 1916. The said Patta nowhere reflects that the land was sold out at a concessional rate. Further, there is no stipulation in the said Patta regarding its user.”

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Rajasthan bus fire
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

The NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Rajasthan, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.

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Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court further directed that all State Governments must notify Eco Sensitive Zones around all Tiger Reserves, including buffer and fringe areas, no later than 1 year from the date of this judgment.

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Newspaper's editor defamed police officer
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“If, any statements are published or spoken any imputation concerning any person intending to harm or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm the reputation of such person, it is said that it is expected to defame that person.”

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Death Due to Malfunctioning Lift in Hospital
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

The NHRC sought detailed report from the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, within two weeks.

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cuts in film HAAL quashed
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Once the film is resubmitted after carrying out excision Nos. 5 and 6, CBFC shall examine the film following the prescribed procedure and issue fresh certification, within two weeks of re-submission.

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compassionate appointment to stepmother
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The petitioner, a minor student of Class XII, has lost both her parents and is presently under the guardianship of her maternal uncle. In such exceptional circumstances, while granting compassionate appointment to the stepmother, the competent authority was duty bound to ensure the safety, security, and future welfare of the petitioner.”

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SEBI consent settlement
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Permitting quashing of proceedings, in matters, in which the offence is against society, would be a mockery of the process of law and the criminal justice system.”

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Section 27 Evidence Act
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court held that FSL Report was not enough in the absence of any proof that the recovered weapon was indeed used in the commission of the offence.

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Company buying software for profits not consumer
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Identity of the person making the purchase, or the value of the transaction, is not conclusive to determine whether the transaction or activity is for a commercial purpose. Dominant intention or purpose is required to be seen.

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Sheikh Hasina
Case BriefsForeign Courts

A Bangladesh Tribunal on 17-11-2025, gave death penalty to the ousted PM as well as former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal. Sheikh Hasina also got a life sentence under charges for crimes against humanity.

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handover possession of flat
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court directed the Housing Company to handover possession to the respondents within 2 weeks and upheld NCDRC order to award simple interest @6% from 07-09-2015 to the date of offer of possession or date of receipt of valid partial OC, whichever is later.

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Manish Kashyap
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Manish Kashyap allegedly uploaded a video on X (formerly known as Twitter) of a railway track showing insertion of stones between the fish plates of railway tracks by some persons.

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fake GOLD FLAKE
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The proprietary right of the plaintiff in the registered trade mark ‘GOLD FLAKE’ was prima facie demonstrated through the registrations and uninterrupted use since 1905, and its reputation and goodwill were evident from the sales turnover and the leading presence in the cigarette manufacturing industry.”

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prevented from service without hearing
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“In these hard days of unemployment, more particularly for women, there has to be a strong case made out that the employee has abandoned the job.”

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non-grant of fishing leases to auction winners
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The above mechanism is quite devious in nature, wherein it clearly appears that this entire action of not giving the ponds to the different people for carrying out fisheries is causing a huge loss to the public exchequer, wherein unknown people continue to carry out fishing activities illegally.”

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maintenance from former daughter-in-law
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The mother has lawfully remarried, is now the mother of two children from her second marriage and has not interfered in the life of her former husband or his family.”

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METRO trade mark dispute
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The registration of the plaintiff’s mark in the year 1972, prima facie, granted an exclusive right to the plaintiff to use it, which was infringed when the defendants used the impugned mark METRO FOOTWEAR.”

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