brothers property dispute appeal dismissed
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It was arguable that an educated person had executed a document which was registered and then claimed ignorance of the nature of the transfer, which could not be fathomed.”

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Ravi Shankar Personality Rights
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Defendant 1 is circulating fabricated videos of Ravi Shankar on Facebook and on other independent websites, utilizing advanced AI technologies, including ‘deepfake’ tools, to digitally impersonate the plaintiff’s voice, facial expressions, persona and likeness, thereby creating a false impression amongst the world at large that Ravi Shankar is personally speaking, endorsing or promoting the content therein.”

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caste abuse taking place in public view
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The victim after her marriage was being taunted for belonging to a particular community (Scheduled Caste).

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BCCI ban on OCI cardholders
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“BCCI must endeavour to take an expeditious decision on similar representations, as they are dealing with the hopes and aspirations of young children, who we presume have been working hard to excel in cricket and must also consider if any relief could be granted to such players”

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S. 138 NI Act action against directors
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It made no difference whether the NI Act proceedings were initiated prior to initiation of IBC proceeding or thereafter as it was a settled principle that natural persons could not escape from their personal liability under Section 138 of the NI Act.”

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Tughlakabad Fort
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 was made by the legislature of the day expressing the solemn desire and wish of the people of the Country to preserve their heritage and historical ethos. The Tughlakabad Fort is one such ancient monument which is of national importance, and reflects our historical ethos and heritage and therefore, needs to be preserved.”

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Denial of medical insurance claim violates Article 21
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“After accepting the policy, and availing the premium year after year, the insurer cannot later repudiate the claim on the ground of some ambiguity. In such cases, the principles of estoppel come into picture, which prevents the insurer from taking advantage of its own failure in disclosing the entire aspect with respect to the coverage of insurance.”

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'Pakistan Zindabad' post
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Merely posting a message supporting any country may create anger or disharmony among citizens of India and may also be punishable under Section 196 of the BNS, but definitively would not attract the ingredients of Section 152 of the BNS.”

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Deletion of Maharaj
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court directed the writ petitions to be dismissed without reference if the order was not complied with.

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Advocate Accused of Rape & Human Trafficking
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Specific allegations were levied against the accused by the victim, coupled with the fact that she was dragged into human trafficking by the present applicant and other co-accused.”

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advocate using mobile phone in Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Unlike iPads or laptops, which are considered professional tools integrated with the office setup and case files, mobile phones are not regarded as acceptable devices for use during arguments in the Court proceedings.”

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Amendment and rejection of plaint to be considered simultaneously
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The petitioner contended that the suit did not fall within the pecuniary jurisdiction of the Court, so the respondent filed an amendment application to amend the valuation of the suit \to bring the suit within the jurisdiction of the Court.

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sympathy for drug addicted accused
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court opined that accused battling alcohol and drug addiction, should receive mental health care and sympathy. Though the addicts suffer from mental illness, they are often harshly condemned due to a lack of awareness about mental illness instead of being considered sympathetically, as other illnesses are treated.

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Barbie trade mark case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Since 2011, through campaigns like ‘You Can Be Anything’ and initiatives such as the Shero program and Fashionistas collections, Mattel has promoted inclusivity, diversity, and women’s empowerment. With a vibrant online presence, scholarly attention, and millions of fans worldwide, the trademark BARBIE has evolved into a multifaceted brand symbolizing imagination, aspiration, and inspiration for generations.”

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Remarks passed by MP HC against District Judge
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“When the High Court exceeds its discretion and jurisdiction in a given case, the same has to be deemed an error on the part of the High Court rather than presuming the same to be an order in the exercise of its extraordinary or inherent jurisdiction.”

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preserve linguistic integrity of Nepali language
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Committee strongly recommends reinstating the Nepali Consonants (sic) ण, श, ष, ड़, ढ़, क्ष, त्र, ज्ञ as prayed by the petitioner, which is logical and important for the conservation and preservation of Nepali Alphabets for future posterity.”

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Bail to rape accused on upcoming marriage
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The statute as well as a series of decision of the Supreme Court and various High Court have well settled the parameters for the grant of bail to an under trial, however impending marriage of an accused is not one of them”.

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district wise appointment of Chowkidar
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Jharkhand Chowkidar Cadre Rules, 2015 (‘Rules 2015’) itself speaks that the appointment is to be made ‘District-wise’ and as such the petitioners are wrong in contending that the appointment should have been made ‘Beat-wise’. Otherwise also, the cadre of Chowkidar is district level.”

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Nagarjuna Personality Rights
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The depiction of the Akkineni Nagarjuna in settings that are misleading, derogatory and inappropriate will inevitably have the effect of diluting the goodwill and reputation associated with him.”

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J&K HC upholds acquittal in rape case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The prosecutrix is not an accomplice but rather the victim and the sole injured witness of the assault, and thus her evidence assumes great evidentiary value. But where she declines to identify the perpetrators, she is either a consenting party, or the persons being tried are not the actual perpetrators.”

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