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
The plea filed in the Supreme Court; seeks protection of the voting rights of displaced Manipur residents
Recently, a plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking protection of 18000 Manipur residents who fled Manipur due to the ethnic conflict going on since last year. The plea was filed by Naulak Khamsuanthang and others urging the election commission to
Supreme Court Relieves Delhi Metro of Rs 8000 Crore Liability in Landmark Judgment
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has overturned its 2021 judgment, relieving the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) of a staggering liability amounting to approximately Rs 8000 crores. The ruling comes as a relief to the DMRC, overturning a previous arbitral
Allahabad High Court Declares ‘Kanyadan’ Not Mandatory for Hindu Marriages, Upholds Saptpadi as Essential Ritual
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the ‘kanyadan’ ritual, a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony, is not essential for the solemnization of marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act. The decision was prompted by a revision plea filed by Ashutosh Yadav, who contested a
