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In a significant judicial ruling, the Patna High Court has invalidated Bihar’s legislative amendments aimed at boosting reservation quotas for SC, ST, and OBC communities in government jobs and educational institutions to 65%. The court’s decision follows a Public Interest Litigation challenging the Bihar Reservation (for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Back Classes) (Amendment) … Read more
In a recent ruling that has stirred debate, the Sikkim High Court overturned the conviction of a man accused under the POCSO Act for allegedly molesting a three-and-a-half-year-old child. The Court, led by Justices Bhaskar Raj Pradhan and Meenakshi Madan Rai, expressed skepticism over witness testimonies claiming the child was in a panicked state after … Read more
In a recent legal development, the Delhi High Court has issued an interim order prohibiting Southern Infosys Limited from utilizing the trademark ‘INFOSYS’ in any capacity. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by Infosys Limited citing trademark infringement. Justice Sanjeev Narula, presiding over the case, underscored that the term ‘INFOSYS’ holds significant … Read more
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted criminal proceedings against the Managing Directors (MDs) of IREO and Oberoi Realty, responding to concerns about the legitimacy of the charges. A Vacation Bench comprising Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and Augustine George Masih has sought a response from the Haryana government regarding the matter. The Court emphasized the need … Read more
In a significant decision, the Kerala High Court ruled that employees have the right to express safety concerns about their workplace in private WhatsApp groups without facing disciplinary action. The court emphasized that penalizing such actions would infringe upon the constitutional right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a). On June 18, Justice … Read more
The Bombay High Court has instructed the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa to take action against a lawyer who appeared in court not wearing the proper attire, as mandated by the rules. In the case [KN Surendran Pillai v State of Maharashtra and Ors.], Justice Prithviraj K Chavan noted the lawyer’s failure to adhere … Read more
In a pivotal legal quandary, the Supreme Court is poised to deliberate whether a revision petition under Section 397 of the Code of Criminal Procedure can contest an order granting default bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. This issue comes to the forefront as the Court, comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and Augustine George Masih, addresses a … Read more
In a pivotal decision today, the Karnataka High Court granted anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna, shielding her from potential arrest in connection with a kidnapping case entangled with allegations against her son, Prajwal Revanna, a suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader. Justice Krishna S Dixit, presiding over the case, emphasized the importance of avoiding media trials … Read more
In a landmark decision, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that constitutional courts cannot impose a timeframe on the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly to accept or reject the resignations of its members. This ruling came in the case involving independent lawmakers Hoshiyar Singh, Ashish Sharma, and KL Thakur, who sought a directive … Read more
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court dismissed two defamation suits filed 17 years ago by Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Mahaveer Singhvi against Hindustan Times, its Hindi daily Hindustan, and former editors Vir Sanghvi and Mrinal Pandey, along with reporters Saurabh Shukla and Rakesh Kumar Singh. The suits stemmed from a series of … Read more
