Sheikh Rayees 
In a pivotal judgment on land acquisition cases, the Supreme Court has firmly stated that changes in law after the fact cannot justify condonation of delay in legal proceedings. “If subsequent change of law is allowed as a valid ground for condonation of delay, it would open a Pandora’s Box where all cases that were … Read more
In a dramatic turn of events, the Delhi High Court’s Division Bench, composed of Justices Vibhu Bakhru and Tara Vitasta Ganju, has overturned a prior ruling that denied interim relief to the renowned Ayurvedic brand, Forest Essentials. The case, steeped in the intricacies of trademark law, saw Forest Essentials contesting against Baby Forest, a contender … Read more
In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court has restrained a South African law firm from utilizing a trademark strikingly similar to India’s renowned legal entity, Singh & Singh Law Firm LLP. The court’s verdict, delivered by Justice Sanjeev Narula, underscores the profound impact of the internet era on the boundaries of legal reputation. The … Read more
In a recent ruling, the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) rendered a significant decision pertaining to the financial progression of Personnel Below Officers Rank (PBOR) in the Indian armed forces. The case, Chanchal Singh v. Union of India and Others, saw the AFT at Chandigarh presiding over the matter, addressing the contentious issue surrounding the grant … Read more
In a stringent move, the Gujarat High Court has unleashed a circular demanding immediate action from lawyers and litigants regarding unpaid court fees lingering from cases filed during the tumultuous period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlighted are cases lodged between March 22, 2020, and January 7, 2022, singled out due to either inadequate payment or … Read more
In a groundbreaking verdict, the Allahabad High Court has issued a compelling directive to a man entangled in paternity disputes: either fulfill his financial responsibilities towards his children or undergo a DNA test to substantiate his denial of fatherhood. Justice Prashant Kumar, presiding over the case, emphasized the fundamental rights of the children, stressing that … Read more
The Delhi High Court recently issued a stark warning: continued apathy towards deforestation could transform the bustling capital into a barren desert. This grim projection came as the court noted the city’s alarming temperature spike to 52.3 degrees Celsius on May 30, 2024. “Judicial notice is taken of the fact that as recent as on … Read more
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has issued a contempt notice to the Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), South Division, for permitting the felling of two trees and the transplantation of 132 others at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus. This action was in direct violation of a court order from August 2023, … Read more
Fugitives Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya, and Mehul Choksi managed to escape due to delayed actions by investigative agencies, according to a Mumbai Court on May 30. Judge MG Deshpande, presiding over a special PMLA court, made these observations while addressing a plea by an accused seeking relaxation of bail conditions to travel abroad for professional … Read more
In a significant move to bolster gender sensitivity and address complaints of sexual harassment within its precincts, the Supreme Court of India has re-constituted its Gender Sensitization and Internal Complaints Committee. This action was taken under Regulation 4 of the Gender Sensitization & Sexual Harassment of Women at the Supreme Court of India (Prevention, Prohibition, … Read more
