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” […]
“Compassion Has Limits”: Delhi HC Denies Parole to UAPA Accused Citing Ailing Parents
The Delhi High Court has ruled that an undertrial’s desire to visit and console his ailing parents is not a valid reason to grant emergent custody parole under the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018. Justice Ravinder Dudeja, sitting as a single-judge bench, made this observation while rejecting a plea filed by Mohamed Ali Jinnah, an accused […]
Video Recordings of Tribunal Proceedings Inadmissible as Evidence: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought mandatory audio and video recording of proceedings before the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), ruling that such recordings cannot be used as "evidence" in any court of law. A division bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad affirmed that […]
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 […]
‘Unhappy’ Wife, No Proof of Cruelty: Bombay HC Frees Husband In 498A Case After 27 Years.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that statements made by a woman’s parents—claiming their daughter was “unhappy” and often “wept” due to alleged harassment by her in-laws—are not sufficient to establish guilt under Section 498-A (cruelty) of the Indian Penal Code. Justice Milind Sathaye, sitting as a single-judge bench, set aside a 1998 Sessions Court […]
Law Firms, Briefing Counsels Must Verify Case Laws; Senior Counsel Not Liable For Their Finality: Delhi HC
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has stressed that it is the mandatory duty of advocates and law firms to verify whether the case laws they cite are final. The Court expressed concern over the lack of professional responsibility in some cases, noting that citing judgments still pending appeal or review—without disclosing that […]
Bombay HC Backs Ex-War Veteran: BMC Told Off For Targeting His Fish Fry Stall, Misinterpreting Circular
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has held that the 2018 circular issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) prohibiting the cooking of food on footpaths using gas, stoves, or grills does not extend to food stalls employing electric induction vessels. The Court made this observation while hearing an ongoing legal dispute, emphasizing […]
Probate Law Clarified: ‘Just Cause’ Under Section 263 Must Be Read Broadly, Rules Bombay High Court In Landmark Ruling
In an important ruling on probate law, the Bombay High Court has held that the explanations (a) to (e) under Section 263 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, are illustrative and not exhaustive. A Division Bench of Justice M.S. Karnik and Justice N.R. Borkar clarified that apart from the listed grounds, other situations may also […]