Delhi HC sends Ghadi Detergents On A Rinse Cycle For Mocking Surf Excel
The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Pratibha M Singh has ordered Ghadi detergent powder to remove all "derogatory" phrases against Surf Excel detergent from its commercials. The bench observed that although comparative advertising is allowed, it should not harm or discredit a competitor’s product. “Under such circumstances, though comparative advertising by itself could be […]
Humanitarian Grounds Prompt HC to Order Return of Deported Woman from Pakistan
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court bench of Justice Rahul Bharti recently directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to bring back a woman who was deported to Pakistan. Rakshanda Rashid (Petitioner) a Pakistani national living in Jammu for the past 38 years with her family was deported to Pakistan following the Union Government’s […]
Patriarchy Check: HC Rules Out Husband’s Nod For Wife’s Passport
In a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed before the Madras High Court, the bench of Justice N. Anand Venkatesh recently held that a wife can apply for a passport without requiring the permission or signature of her husband. Such a practice does not augur well for a society that is striving for women's empowerment and […]
Who Will Fund It?’: Bombay HC Shows Sympathy but Seeks Clarity on Junior Lawyers ‘Stipend PIL
Twelve young lawyers from Maharashtra filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Bombay High Court, highlighting severe financial difficulties faced by young lawyers during the Covid 19 pandemic and continue to earn less than Rs One Lakh, post Covid. They pleaded for monetary support of Rs 5000 for the community through their first three […]
Who Will Fund It?’: Bombay HC Shows Sympathy but Seeks Clarity on Junior Lawyers ‘Stipend PIL
Twelve young lawyers from Maharashtra filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Bombay High Court, highlighting severe financial difficulties faced by young lawyers during the Covid 19 pandemic and continue to earn less than Rs One Lakh, post Covid. They pleaded for monetary support of Rs 5000 for the community through their first three […]
HDFC In Fraud, Fake Emails and Virtual Card: HC seeks Probe
In a case raising serious concerns over digital banking security, Justice Vikas Mahajan of the Delhi High Court has sought responses from RBI and HDFC Bank after a customer, Manmohan Kumar, alleged unauthorized transactions worth ₹74.6 lakh from his HDFC account. Facts: The petitioner, Manmohan Kumar, through a writ petition, petitioned the court after fraudulent […]
Addiction Creeps Closer To The Gate: Bombay HC Wakes Up To Drug Menace
The Aurangabad bench of Bombay High Court expressed serious concern over the alarming issue of illegal drug and cigarette sales in close proximity to schools and colleges in the city. This move was prompted by articles published in the Marathi daily "Dainik Sakal," which highlighted the activities of certain offenders involved in the sale of […]
‘Trans Women are Woman’: AP High Court Breaks New Ground In Gender Justice
A transwoman in a heterosexual marriage will now have the legal right to file a complaint under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code (IPC) after Andhra Pradesh High Court’s affirmation in a significant ruling. Charges against the man and his family in the case were based on a complaint filed by the man’s spouse, a […]
AI 171 Tragedy Prompts PIL: Air India Faces Heat Over Boeing Safety
Following the tragic plane crash incident in Ahmedabad, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court of India for immediate suspension of Air India’s Boeing fleet and urging for comprehensive safety audits to prevent further catastrophes. The PIL was filed by Advocate Ajay Bansal, who cited various safety concerns, after his […]
Bombay HC Upholds Ratan Tata’s Will, Ensures Equal Shares to His Charities
In a recent ruling from the Bombay High Court, Justice Manish Pitale clarified the distribution of 'listed' and 'unlisted' shares belonging to the late industrialist Ratan Tata. These shares were not explicitly allocated in Tata's original Will. The court determined that these shares will be equally divided between the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation and the […]