‘Public Money Misused’; ‘30-Crore Property Sold for Lakhs’—What Is SEBI Doing?’: SC Tears Into Regulators
In a hearing marked by sharp criticism and tough questions, a Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Surya Kant, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh expressed strong displeasure over the lack of regulatory action in the high-profile case involving Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd., now renamed Sammaan Capital. The matter concerns serious allegations made against […]
“GLIMET” vs “ELGIMET”: Bombay HC Halts Look-Alike Diabetes Drug
Justice Sharmila U Deshmukh of the Bombay High Court has delivered a decisive ruling in favor of Laboratories Griffon Pvt. Ltd., restraining the use and sale of the diabetes drug ELGIMET. The court found that the mark “ELGIMET” was deceptively similar to the registered trademark “GLIMET,” used by Griffon for its anti-diabetic products since the […]
SC: Wrong Train, Still Right To Compensation—Railways Held Fully Accountable For ‘Baseless’ Defense
In a significant ruling reinforcing passenger rights, the Supreme Court bench of Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice NV Anjaria has directed the Railways to pay a compensation of Rs. 8 lakhs, along with 9% interest, to the parents of a man who lost his life in a railway accident after mistakenly boarding the wrong train. […]
‘Money Paid to SEBI Won’t Save You’: Bombay HC Takes Tough Stand on Economic Crimes
In an important ruling highlighting accountability in financial markets, the Bombay High Court has clarified that settling a case with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) does not protect a person from facing criminal charges if the matter involves serious economic offences. This decision was delivered by a Division Bench of Justice A.S. […]
Trademark Integrity Upheld: Bombay High Court Stops ‘The New Indian Express’ From Expanding Beyond Permitted States
In a notable decision highlighting the importance of trademark integrity, the Bombay High Court, through Justice R. I. Chagla, barred Express Publications (Madurai) Pvt. Ltd. from using the title “The New Indian Express” in regions outside the southern states where it was expressly permitted to do so. The Court emphasized that the trademark “Indian Express” […]
“Delhi’s Toxic Air Reaches Courtroom: SC Judge Urges Virtual Mentions For Safety
Amid worsening air pollution in Delhi, Justice PS Narasimha of the Supreme Court has urged lawyers to switch to virtual appearances during mentioning rounds, for health and safety. He advised using virtual hearing facilities to reduce health risks caused by the polluted air. The concern was evident in the courtroom, where many lawyers were seen […]
‘Let Everybody Know’: SC Wants Real-Time Disclosure Of HC Judgment Timelines
The Supreme Court, led by Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, has taken an important step to improve transparency and accountability in the judiciary. The Court suggested that every High Court should set up a public dashboard on its official website showing key judgments timelines, such as the dates of reservation, pronouncement and upload. […]
FIR On Hold: Bombay HC Intervenes In Flipkart–Shemaroo Copyright Case
In a notable move, the Bombay High Court stayed a lower court’s order that had directed the registration of an FIR against Flipkart in connection with a copyright infringement complaint filed by Shemaroo Entertainment. The Bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad issued notices to the concerned parties and scheduled the case […]
Murder of Pallavi Purkayastha: Convict to Remain in Prison for Life, Bombay HC Delivers Final Word
The Bombay High Court, in a significant ruling, upheld the conviction of Sajjad Ahmed Abdul Aziz Mugal, also known as Pathan, for the murder of Pallavi Purkayastha, a female corporate lawyer, in Mumbai's Wadala area in August 2012. The division bench of Justice Ajay Gadkari and Justice Dr. Neela Gokhale affirmed the life sentence awarded […]
‘Ba*ds of Bollywood’ Comes Under Court Scrutiny:Wankhede Calls Out Red Chillies for Defamatory Portrayal
In a tense courtroom hearing before Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, the Delhi High Court witnessed a high-stakes clash as IRS officer Sameer Wankhede took on Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment over his alleged depiction in the web series ‘Ba*ds of Bollywood’, produced by Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s company. Wankhede, represented by his counsel […]