HC Wields ‘John Doe’ To Block Trademark Abuse Of “Ghar Soaps’’
The Delhi High Court has stepped in to protect the artistic rights and goodwill of Ghar Soaps, a natural and chemical-free skincare brand, by passing a John Doe order. The order was aimed at stopping counterfeit sellers on e-commerce platforms from using deceptively similar packaging and branding to sell fake products. The Court also directed […]
Lawyers Bound By Instructions; Not Investigations : HC Clarifies
The Delhi High Court has reiterated a fundamental principle governing the role of advocates: while lawyers must act on the instructions of their clients, they are not obligated to independently verify the truthfulness of those instructions. Determining whether the assertions made in court are true or false is ultimately the role of the judiciary, not […]
Same-Sex Rights Under Tax Law Face Constitutional Test in Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court bench of Justice B.P. Colabawalla and Justice Firdosh Pooniwalla has found itself seized of a constitutional issue relating to the validity surrounding the interpretation of the term “spouse” in the Income Tax Act (IT Act), 1961. The Case: Such a question arises from a writ petition filed by Payio Ashiho and […]
No Short-Cut To Freedom Via Sickness In PMLA Cases : HC Denies Bail To Dham
In a recent ruling, Justice Ravinder Dudeja of the Delhi High Court emphasized that claiming to be "sick and infirm" does not guarantee bail in cases related to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The Court made it clear that medical pleas cannot diminish the seriousness of money laundering offenses. The judge noted that […]
Lawyer’s Claim On Client’s Property “Unacceptable’’ : HC Slams Conflict Of Interest
In a notable decision that underscores the ethical responsibilities of legal practitioners, the Delhi High Court recently declined an appeal presented by an advocate seeking a claim on a disputed property, which he allegedly believed was bequeathed to him by his client. A division bench comprising Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar emphasized […]
Bombay HC Quashes Decade-Old COFEPOSA Detention Order
The Bombay High Court, in a significant judgment delivered by Justice Bharati Dangre and Justice Manjusha Deshpande, quashed a detention order under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974 (COFEPOSA), highlighting the crucial principle of preventive detention, that there must be a "live and proximate link" between the alleged prejudicial […]
Bombay HC Rekindles Kolhapur’s Judicial Heritage: First Sitting Evokes Nostalgia And Hope
If the historic inauguration of the Bombay High Court’s bench at Kolhapur by the Chief Justice of India and other dignitaries was grandiose to say the least, the very first sitting of the full bench the next day was no less nostalgic and momentous for both the Bar and the Bench. The excitement, enthusiasm, and […]
The Matrimonial Case That Raised Eyebrows in Telangana HC
In a significant ruling, the Telangana High Court has dismissed a woman’s appeal seeking divorce and permanent alimony of ₹90 lakh, after holding that she failed to establish her allegations that her husband was impotent at the time of marriage and had concealed his medical condition. A Division Bench of Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice […]
Bombay HC Quashes Magistrate’s Notice to HDFC MD for Skipping Verification
The Bombay High Court recently set aside a magistrate’s order issuing notice to HDFC Bank Managing Director and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, in a complaint filed by Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust. Justice Shriram Modak held that the magistrate acted without following the procedure laid down in law. Facts: The complaint alleged that Jagdishan had accepted […]
Kolhapur Circuit Bench : Ready To Deliver Justice
The Kolhapur Circuit Bench of the Bombay High Court is all set to begin its journey of delivering justice closer to the people. The inaugural ceremony of this newly established bench will take place on Sunday, 17th August, at 3:30 p.m. at the High Court Building, Dasera Chowk, Kolhapur. The Chief Justice of India, Bhushan […]