LegalUpdate
High Court of Lagos State awards USD 25 Million damages against Meta for privacy breach over False Medical Claim in Facebook Post
The applicant averred that he discovered a video on the Meta Inc. platform falsely portraying that he suffered from prostatitis, a claim he denied, asserting that the publication was false, misleading and an intrusion into his private life.
Delhi HC holds Sending case to Successor Judge for re-hearing after conclusion of final arguments and reservation of judgment contrary to right to speedy trial
Justice delayed is justice denied, and any attempt to prolong proceedings by reopening arguments after the matter stood closed and reserved for pronouncement of judgment is liable to be held vitiated in law.
Delhi HC quashes order directing private schools to implement 6th & 7th Pay Commission for teachers; says judicial powers can’t be delegated to committees
The Courts, in exercise of their powers under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, can constitute committees but these committees are only fact finding in nature. Judicial functions cannot be relegated to these Committees.
Andhra Pradesh High Court| Insurer not a necessary or proper party in medical negligence consumer complaints; impleadment rejected
The petitioner, along with other doctors from Yashoda Hospitals, was arrayed as an opposite party before the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Guntur. The complainant alleged medical negligence and deficiency in service during treatment at the hospital.
Delhi High Court clarifies PMLA procedure; Lays down roadmap for Adjudicating Authorities on retention and seizure
Filing an application under Section 17(4) before the Adjudicating Authority does not ipso facto permit the ED to retain the seized property unless it also complies with the requirements of Section 20. Failure to do so would amount to a violation of the express procedure established by law.
Understanding “Substantial Compliance” in light of Sabita Jha v. Aaone Developers
by Pritthish Roy* and Nancy Goel**
Delhi High Court grants Dynamic+ Injunction to JioStar against rogue websites for streaming India-England 2025 series without authorization
The present cause of action arose on 26-05-2025 when the plaintiff discovered that rogue websites were unlawfully streaming IPL 2025 matches without authorization. Given the plaintiff’s exclusive rights over such content, the plaintiff reasonably apprehends similar unlawful streaming during the upcoming India Tour of England 2025.
Calcutta High Court Grants Bail and Police Protection in FIR Against Law Student Over Alleged Blasphemous Post
Calcutta High Court observed that the impugned order appears to have been issued in oversight of the directions issued in the case of Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar, (2014) 8 SCC 273.
Delhi High Court grants dynamic injunction against rogue websites for streaming ‘Applause Entertainment’s ‘UNDEKHI’
The defendants are websites that are making the plaintiff’s series/show available to the public without procuring any valid license or authorization from the plaintiff. These defendants’ websites unlawfully provide access to infringing content free of charge, without requiring users to register. The availability of such content is monetized through advertisements displayed on these platforms.
Delhi High Court analyses the precise definition of the word “forthwith” in Section 50 CrPC; Sets aside arrest due to non-compliance
Sufficient time must be given to an arrestee after the grounds of arrest have been served upon him in writing, to enable the arrestee to engage and confer with legal counsel, the test being that the arrestee must have meaningful opportunity to resist his remand to police custody or judicial custody.
[Kolkata Rape and Murder] Calcutta High Court directs submission of Photographic Evidence to ensure preservation of RG Kar Hospital Crime Scene
Calcutta High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the vandalism at RG Kar Hospital, ordering the State to submit an affidavit with photographic evidence to ensure the crime scene remains intact.