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Bombay HC converts conviction from murder to culpable homicide, recognises “continuous provocation” from tobacco-addicted brother

“The deceased used to beat them even though they tried to persuade him to give up his addictions and improve.”

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Explained | Why Allahabad HC stayed criminal proceedings against The Wire MD Siddharth Varadarajan in Barabanki Mosque Demolition Case

“Despite more than two and a half years have passed, the State has not filed any counter affidavit.”

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Delhi HC discourages repeated summoning of minor victims in POCSO trials; Reiterates safeguards for “vulnerable witnesses”

“Both the statutory framework under the POCSO Act and the Guidelines framed by this Court recognise that the use of technology and protective arrangements is an important tool to ensure that the testimony of vulnerable witnesses is recorded in a manner that is both — fair to the accused and sensitive to the needs of the victim.”

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Delhi HC refers Legends League Cricket Media Rights dispute to mediation; Refrains from granting interim relief

The dispute concerned the broadcast and commercial exploitation of the ween the parties relating to the broadcast and commercial exploitation of the Legends League Cricket tournament, managed by Absolute Legends Sports.

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‘Minor alterations do not affect trade mark’s identity’; Madras High Court rejects rectification plea against “Ayyappan Brand” trade mark

“The earlier invoices contain a pictorial depiction of Lord Ayyappa, which does not tally with the pictorial depiction in the registered mark.”

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“Resign or seek transfer if not competent to enforce rule of law”; Allahabad HC pulls up police over preventing man from offering Namaz

“If the local authorities, i.e., Superintendent of Police and Collector, feel that the law and order situation could arise because of which they want to limit the number of worshipers within the premises. They should either resign from their post or seek transfer outside Sambhal if they feel they are not competent enough to enforce the rule of law.”

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Bombay High Court | Trial vitiates on non-examination of scientific experts whose reports were relied upon

The High Court examined whether reliance on CA reports, without summoning the scientific experts, affected the fairness of the trial in a case involving allegations of aggravated sexual assault and homicide

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Namaz at private property | Allahabad High Court orders 24/7 protection for man threatened with bulldozer action at his home

From allegations of being stopped from Namaz at private property to threats of bulldozer run at home, read how the Allahabad High Court ordered protection for the man.

T-series and Reliance Entertainment contempt case

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Delhi High Court finds Reliance Entertainment and its officers guilty of Contempt in T-Series Loan Dispute

“This conduct of the defendant shows its consistent manner of not complying with the directions of this Court in a timely manner without being directed again and again; and thus, shows wilful disregard for legal process.”

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Pre-institution mediation under Section 12-A, Commercial Courts Act not mandatory when suit contemplates urgent interim relief: Madras High Court

“We cannot say that the interim relief sought for by the plaintiff is a camouflage to bypass the mandatory Pre-Institution Mediation procedure contemplated under Section 12-A, Commercial Courts Act, 2015.”

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Explained | Why the Punjab & Haryana HC Acquitted Baba Gurmeet Singh in the Ram Chander Chhatrapati Murder Case

Gurmeet From eyewitness accounts to alleged conspiracy links, read how the High Court assessed each element before reaching its verdict in the Ram Chander Chhatrapati’s murder case.

acquittal of wife in husband's murder case

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Madras HC frees woman in husband’s murder case, rejects ‘last seen together’ assumption based solely on marriage

“Just because the accused happened to be the wife of the deceased, it cannot be assumed that she would always be present with the deceased inside the house.”

unauthorised use of sound recordings in cricket matches

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Bombay HC bars Legends League Cricket from unauthorised use of PPL’s sound recordings in upcoming cricket matches

“The procurement of license by the respondent in the past would indicate the knowledge of the respondents that, for the purpose of communicating the plaintiff’s copyrighted sound recordings, it is necessary to obtain the license from the plaintiff.”

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Contempt jurisdiction unaffected by merger doctrine: Madras HC directs compliance with Deepathoon lighting orders

“Before law all are one and no one can claim immunity merely because they happen to hold high offices.”

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Orissa HC: Mediation and amicable settlements preferred but must remain voluntary; Police directed to ensure no coercion and preserve video records for transparency

“It is open to the petitioner to challenge the orders of the OHRC and of the State Information Commissioner and avail any alternate remedy available to him under the law.”

Mechanical acceptance of Disability Certificates

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Gujarat HC: MACT cannot accept Disability Certificates mechanically; Must assess Functional Disability

The Court considered guidelines on disability certification and the requirement for MACT to ensure fairness when the disability percentage is contested.

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Bombay High Court: Life Imprisonment for Father after Minor Reports Abuse following ‘Police Didi’ Programme at School

A ‘Police Didi’ Program enabled the victim to approach authorities, supported by her Principal and counsellor.

parents forcing children into academic rat race

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Madras HC deprecates parents for forcing children into academic rat race; allows student to take supplementary Maths exam

“Education = learning throughout the world, but in this part of the world, education = admission to a medical seat or engineering seat.”

Quashment of attempt to murder FIR after settlement

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‘Relationship akin to a mother-and-child’: Delhi HC quashes attempt to murder charges after settlement between parties; orders community service

“Despite the forgiveness expressed by respondent No. 2 towards the petitioner, whom she brought up as a daughter, must the Court compel the criminal proceedings to be taken to their logical conclusion?”

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Delhi HC upholds rejection of Novo Nordisk’s injunction plea; Allows Dr. Reddy’s to manufacture and import ‘Semaglutide’

“Viewed from the perspective of a person in the know, it is prima facie clear that Semaglutide would be obvious from the teachings contained in the Genius Patent and that, therefore, a credible challenge to the validity of the suit patent, under Section 64(1)(f), is made out.”