Wrongful Conviction: Judges and Police criticised by the Bombay High Court.
The recent casual approach of the police as well as judges while handling the evidence and conducting a trial, which led to the wrongful conviction of a person irked the Bombay HC. Justice SM Modak had expressed his displeasure at how the conviction
Bombay High Court Lawyers on Relocating from the Heritage Building
In March 2023, the Maharashtra government informed the Bombay High Court of its decision to allocate over 30 acres in Bandra East for a new High Court complex, 20 km from the current one. The move has sparked mixed reactions in the legal
Traffic Concerns do not Justify Denial of Permission for Political Rallies: Madras HC
The Madras HC has recently said that mere hindrance to the traffic and free movement of the people does not equate to a ground for the rejection of the permission of the political rallies. Justice K Murali Shankar of the Madurai bench of
Court Approval Required for Filing Private Photographs in Legal Proceedings : Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has directed its registry to obtain court permission before allowing the filing of private photographs of parties. Justice Ajay Bhanot argued that such photographs can invade privacy and can be traumatic for individuals. The court issued a direction that
Supreme Court Upholds Compensation for HIV-Infected Army Officer, dismisses Review Petition
The Supreme Court has dismissed a review petition filed by the Indian Army against a judgment that directed them to jointly pay nearly Rs 1.6 crore compensation to a former air force officer who contracted HIV due to medical negligence in blood transfusion
Supreme Court Is Not Just Concerned About Patanjali, But About All FMCG Companies That Deceive Customers By Selling Products With False Health Claims
Issue: The rejection of Patanjali’s apology affidavit by the Supreme Court in the issue of deceptive advertisements prompts worries about FMCG businesses misleading customers and endangering public health. Facts: In a case involving deceptive advertising, the Supreme Court rejected the MD and co-founder
Supreme Court Takes Firm Stand Regarding Misleading Health Claims, Continues proceeding against Patanjali
The Supreme Court has refused to accept a second round of apologies from self-styled yoga guru Baba Ramdev, Patanjali Ayurved Limited, and its managing director Acharya Balkrishna in a contempt case, citing concerns about Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies playing with the
POCSO Act: Child Abuse Cases Cannot be Dismissed via Compromise, Minor’s Consent Immaterial
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that child abuse cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) cannot be dismissed based on a compromise between the accused and the victim. The court stated that the consent of the minor
Husband’s request for money from his wife’s parents to support their child is not considered a dowry demand: Patna HC
It has been recently observed by the Patna High Court that when a husband requests money from his wife’s parents to meet the expenses of the upbringing of the couple’s newborn child, then such a demand does not amount to dowry harassment. Justice
Delhi High Court requests Sports Ministry response to Wrestling Federation of India’s appeal against suspension
On 9th April, the Delhi HC sought the Centre’s response to a plea filed by the Wrestling Federation of India, whereby the suspension was challenged. The notice was issued by Justice Subramonium Prasad, to the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for
