Kudla Rampage v/s Media Gag Order : HC To Decide On Friday
The Karnataka High Court is currently deliberating on the Maintainability of a petition filed by a YouTube news channel, 'Kudla Rampage,' in connection with the Dharmasthala burial case. The plea challenges an ex-parte interim order that restrains media platforms from publishing any alleged defamatory content against the family managing the Sri Manjunathaswamy temple and the […]
“I don’t regret calling you a coward”: HC Judge Slams Lawyer In High Stakes Courtroom Clash
In a dramatic courtroom proceeding in the Madras High Court, Justice GR Swaminathan confronted Advocate Vanchinathan over serious allegations the lawyer had made, accusing the judge of caste and communal bias. The judge accused Vanchinathan of engaging in a relentless and baseless campaign to tarnish the image of the judiciary. The exchange between the judge […]
Indian Courts Must Act On Irksome Foreign Arbitration Abusers: HC
In a notable ruling, the Delhi High Court has held that Indian civil courts possess the authority to grant anti-arbitration injunctions against foreign-seated arbitrations, particularly when such proceedings are found to be oppressive, vexatious, or contrary to the public policy of India. The Court went a step further and affirmed that civil courts are duty-bound […]
Physical Age 16, Mental Age 6 : HC Blocks Teen’s Trial As An Adult:
The Allahabad High Court has recently raised significant concerns regarding the alarming impact of television, the internet, and social media on young, adolescent minds. The court’s observation was in response to a criminal revision that was filed by a juvenile who sought to contest an order of the Juvenile Justice Board and the Prevention of […]
Gaza Genocide Protest Plea Dismissed : HC Deems It ‘shortsighted’
“Our country has enough issues. We don't want anything like this. I am sorry to say, you are all short-sighted. You are looking at issues in Gaza and Palestine. Look at your own country. Be patriots. This is not patriotism.” observed the bench of Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad while firmly dismissing the […]
Two Orders In Same Case On Same Day; Sessions Court Bail Order Blunder: HC Nixes It
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has taken strong objection to a case of sheer ‘judicial indiscipline’ as the bench put it, to an order of an Additional Sessions Judge, Ms Jyoti Lamba of Faridabad, who passed two distinct orders in the same case on the same day. Calling for a‘ thorough investigation’ the court […]
Dissenting Members Resisting Redevelopment Evicted By HC
The Bombay High Court division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep V. Marne has set aside an order passed by a single judge under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, which had stalled the redevelopment of the Priyadarshini Co-operative Housing Society (Petitioner) owing to individual grievances from Respondents. The bench ruled […]
Legal Lethargy Comes At A Heavy Price For Petitioners And Lawyers : HC Imposes Rs. Thirty Lakhs For Restoration Of Petitions
In a matter of grave significance, the Bombay High Court has imposed heavy costs (aggregating 30 lakhs) on both the petitioners and their advocates for restoration of two petitions that were dismissed for non-removal of office objections under Rule 986 of the High Court (original side)Rules, 1980. The order also specifies that contingent to the […]
Uber Rides Rescued : HC Derails Protest
The popular app-based cab aggregator, ‘Uber’ got a major reprieve from the Bombay High Court, which has extended urgent ex parte ad interim relief to them, effectively shielding the company from an imminent protest organized by rickshaw drivers’ unions, which was slated to commence from July 23. The relief was granted after Uber approached the […]
Minor In Major Crime :‘Juvenile’ Plea Fails To Move HC
A revision petition filed by a juvenile offender, accused of a brutal murder was dismissed by the Rajasthan High Court, taking into consideration the gravity of the offence and the direct involvement of the youth. The petitioner appealed for bail by invoking the protective provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, […]