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In a significant decision, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a forgery case brought by Anchor toothpaste against Colgate, marking another chapter in the ongoing legal battles between the two companies. Anchor had accused Colgate of forging documents to support a trademark infringement claim. The case, registered as [Colgate Palmolive Company & Ors v State … Read more
In a landmark decision, the Allahabad High Court has affirmed that interfaith couples wishing to marry without converting religions can do so under the Special Marriage Act. Justice Jyotsna Sharma made this observation while providing protection to a live-in couple who were under threat due to their relationship. The State argued against the plea, stating … Read more
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has mandated the removal of unauthorized religious structures from government land, emphasizing that true devotion does not require encroachment. “God is everywhere. Believers need not encroach government land to construct religious structures. Let it be distributed to landless people and used for mankind. God will be more … Read more
In a powerful response to the extreme heatwave sweeping across the nation, the Rajasthan High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the crisis, urging both Central and State governments to implement immediate measures to combat climate change. Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand outlined several urgent actions for the State government, aiming to mitigate the rising … Read more
In a significant development, the Karkardooma Court in Delhi has once again denied bail to former Jawaharlal Nehru University scholar and activist Umar Khalid. The case, revolving around the 2020 Delhi riots, alleges a premeditated conspiracy involving Khalid and several associates from various organizations. According to a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Crime … Read more
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court Registry has denied Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s request for a seven-day extension of his interim bail. The decision, issued on May 29, 2024, was grounded in the argument that Kejriwal had the option to seek regular bail from the Trial Court, rendering his current application untenable. … Read more
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. has played a pivotal role in advising Norwest Capital, LLC on their recent follow-on investment in Infinx Services Pvt. Ltd. This significant financial move, amounting to USD 160 million, also saw participation from Ironman Asia Holdings II PTE. LTD. and KIA EBT Scheme 5, collectively known as KKR. The transaction … Read more
The Delhi High Court has rejected a plea aiming to disqualify Prime Minister Narendra Modi from running in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The petition, brought forth by a pilot, accused Modi and his associates of plotting to destabilize national security by orchestrating a crash of Air India flight AI 459 in 2018. The … Read more
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the delineation of judicial authority concerning the initiation of police investigations under Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Disregarding the conclusions drawn by the High Court, the bench, composed of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal, revisited the pivotal case of Devarapalli Lakshminarayana Reddy … Read more
The Supreme Court has declared that tenants who remain in rented properties after their tenancy rights have expired must compensate their landlords with ‘mesne profits’. The bench, consisting of Justices JK Maheshwari and Sanjay Karol, affirmed, “A tenant who lawfully entered a property but continues to occupy it after their rights have expired must compensate … Read more
