HIGH COURT APRIL 2025 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Stories on Asaram Bapu’s bail; Mandatory Service Charge; L’Oréal’s Trade Mark; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
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SC takes note of disturbing pattern of student suicides; Constitutes National Task Force to prevent commission of suicides in higher educational institutions
Referring to relevant reports and studies, Supreme Court pointed out that the number of student suicides has now surpassed suicides committed by farmers due to agrarian distress, with a four percent rise in 2024 alone.
Orissa HC quashes proceedings against law students for ragging 1st yr student, considering mutual settlement; directs for volunteer at orphanage
“In the nascent stage of their career as law students, the conduct of the petitioners is highly objectionable. Ultimately pursuit of legal education is not just about eventual personal success but about thriving for a course change in the society towards positivity.”
CBI takes over probe and registers FIR; Kerala High Court closes veterinary student’s death case
A second-year student studying in College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in Pookode, Wayanad was found hanging in the hostel due to alleged torture and ragging.