MP High Court Annuls Rape Case After Settlement; Accused Vows Not to Pursue Cheque Dispute
Problem: Releasing the Rape Case After It Was Settled Situational Facts: An agreement between the accused and the complainant lady resulted in the dismissal of a rape case by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. For dishonored checks that the complainant had issued, the
Karnataka High Court Denies IAF Officer’s Request, Limits Inquiry on Defense Transfer Policy
Issue: Appeal against Transfer Posting Order for Indian Air Force Personnel is dismissed by Karnataka High Court. Situational Facts: In his appeal, Indian Air Force member Rangaswamy B T contested a transfer posting order dated December 29, 2022, and the Karnataka High Court
Delhi High Court Grants Injunction in ‘IKEA’ Trademark Infringement Case
Issue: After a global furniture manufacturer named Inter IKEA Systems BV filed a trademark infringement lawsuit, the Delhi High Court recently issued an ex-parte ad-interim injunction against Kerala-based furniture company “Ikea Luxury Furniture.” In the lawsuit, it was claimed that the defendant was
High Court Directs Delhi Government to Form Committee Overseeing Pay Commission Implementation for School Staff
Issue: In a major decision, the Delhi High Court ordered the Delhi Government to establish a High Powered Committee to supervise the implementation of the recommendations made by the Central Pay Commissions (CPC) on salaries and arrears for employees of private unaided schools
Himachal Pradesh High Court: Failing to Report POCSO Crimes Is a Bailable Offense
Issue: Elucidation of the POCSO Act’s Bailability for Failure to Report Crimes The case’s facts: Regarding whether or not failing to disclose offenses under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) is a criminal subject to bail, the Himachal
Karnataka High Court Imposes 6 -Month Sentence for Rash Driving, Voices Alarm Over Accidents
Issue: High Court Upholds 6-Month Sentence in Rash and Negligent Driving Case, Expresses Concern over Rising Accidents. Facts of the Case: The Karnataka High Court recently affirmed a six-month imprisonment sentence under Section 304-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for a 21-year-old
Kerala High Court Investigates Amendment Restricting Donor Oocytes in Surrogacy Regulations
Issue: Kerala High Court Assesses Surrogacy Rules’ Constitutional Validity Modification Limiting the Use of Donor Oocytes Situation in the Case: The Kerala High Court heard a case against the most recent change to the Surrogacy Regulations Rules, 2022. Introduced in March 2023, the
Ensuring Transparency in Income Tax Assessments – Bombay High Court Directs JAO To Provide Specific Information Relied Upon
Issue: The Section 148A(b) Notice The Bombay High Court is requesting detailed information on Section 148A(B) notices. Details of the case: The Bombay High Court recently got involved in a disagreement over an income tax assessment, directing the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (JAO) to
Inappropriate Use of Foreign Contribution by Trust Not Compliant With Trust’s Goals: Reassessment
The case’s facts: Recently, the Delhi High Court maintained reassessment proceedings against a trust that was suspected to have employed foreign funds illegally and against its declared purpose. The petitioner, Enviornics Trust, which is committed to social development and environmental research, was under
Extrajudicial Disclosures Must Be Made With Excellent Efficiency: Supreme Court Questions ‘Confession’ To Brother Of Deadly
Issue: Extra-Judicial Confession and Witness Credibility Situation in the Case: The appellant was exonerated by the Supreme Court in the November 12, 1997, murder case. The case rested on an alleged extrajudicial confession that the deceased person’s brothers, PW-2 and PW-3, received from
