Supreme Court Transfers Chlorantraniliprole Patent Dispute to Delhi High Court
Introduction: The battle over the patent for Chlorantraniliprole (CTPR) has escalated as Natco Pharma Limited and FMC Corporation continue their legal feud before the Indian judiciary. With multiple suits filed across different courts, the recent intervention of the Supreme Court has led to
Plea filed in the SC calling for a 3 year LL.B course right after school
A PIL was filed in the Supreme Court of India, where it was sought that the students should be allowed to pursue a three-year law degree right after school. Currently, the law courses are pursued right after school is of 5 years and
The presence of a tear in the hymen is not necessary in all cases of penetrative sexual assault: Gauhati HC
The tear in the hymen or the lack of genital injuries is not always a ground for disbelief in the testimony of the victim that she was subjected to the penetrative sexual assault. It was explained by Justice Kaushik Goswami that the offense
Supreme Court to Consider Petitions for 100% Verification of EVM Votes with VVPAT Slips
Introduction: The Supreme Court is set to review petitions today urging for the full verification of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) votes through Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips. The petitions, filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and others, will be
Supreme Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Assam MLA for Misleading Social Media Post
Introduction: The Supreme Court, deeply concerned about the misuse of social media platforms, has taken a stern stance against the dissemination of factually incorrect information regarding sub judice cases. This concern was prompted by a Facebook post made by Assam MLA Karim Uddin
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
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
