Dispute Between Dabur India and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Resolved, To blur Real Fruit Juice Packaging
A year-old litigation between Dabur India and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee ended on June 18, with Rathee agreeing to blur the packaging of Dabur’s product, Real fruit juice, in his videos. The video showed the impact of packaged fruit juices on health compared to
Bombay High Court criticises judge for using the word “handicapped” to express frustration over heavy caseload
The Bombay High Court recently condemned an Additional Sessions Judge for inappropriately using the word “handicapped” showing his frustration over heavy caseload. In the April 24 order, the sessions court judge had granted a stay on a trial court proceedings and adjourned the
Breath Analyzer Not Conclusive Proof of Alcohol Consumption; Emphasizes Blood and Urine Tests for Accurate Results: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has ruled that a breath analyzer report is not a conclusive proof of a person’s consumption of liquor. Justice Bibek Chaudhuri stated that blood sample and urine tests are the correct method to determine if a person has consumed
Madras High Court requests action taken report from State in Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy
What caused the Madras High Court to issue its directive? The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to provide a thorough investigation on the unfortunate deaths of forty-seven people in the Kallakurichi district as a result of drinking phony alcohol.
An employee’s right to raise safety concerns, affirmed by the Kerala HC
It was ruled by the Kerala HC that if an employee is sharing messages and raising safety concerns on WhatsApp then the same is not wrongful. Justice Satish Ninan had emphasized in a ruling dated 18th June, that if an employee is disciplined
Madras High Court: Biological Relatives Cannot Claim Inherited Property of Adopted Child
The recent ruling by the Madras High Court clarifies the legal stance regarding property inheritance for adopted individuals under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act of 1956. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan’s decision on June 5 asserts that once a person is adopted, their legal
Equal Custody Granted: High Court Emphasizes Child’s Best Interest
In a recent ruling, Justice Bharat Deshpande of the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court granted equal custody time to both parents in a child custody dispute, highlighting the paramount importance of the child’s welfare. What was the basis for Justice Deshpande’s
India Gets Ready to Enact New Criminal Laws: A Justice Paradigm Transition
Which new laws are planned to take the place of the present criminal justice system? In Kolkata, Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal declared that, as of July 1, the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act will be replaced by three new
Rajkot Gaming Zone Fire
The Gujarat HC has directed the state government to conduct an inquiry into the municipal corporation workings, where due to lethargy accidents take place. The court had taken a Suo moto cognizance out of a PIL that was field before it. The bench
High Court Judge Challenges Interpretation of Probate Law, Calls for Clarity on ‘Just Cause’ for Revocation
A Bombay High Court judge has raised questions about the exhaustiveness of Section 263 of the Indian Succession Act and its illustrations, which deal with the grounds on which probate of a will can be revoked or annulled for a ‘just cause’. The
