No More Legal Glam: BCI Takes a Stand Against Unethical Legal Advertising
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a strong warning against unethical legal advertising and misleading social media promotions by advocates, stressing the need to uphold the dignity of the legal profession. In a press release dated March 17, 2025, the BCI condemned the use of Bollywood actors, celebrities, and digital platforms to promote […]
Spare The Rod & Spoil The Child: Kerala HC Protects Teachers from Unfair Criminal Cases
Granting relief in the form of bail to a teacher accused of assaulting a 6th standard student with a cane, Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan of the Kerala HC, emphasised that a preliminary enquiry is necessary before registering any criminal case against a teacher in connection with his/her actions in the educational institutions to maintain the discipline, […]
Demand and Acceptance Not Proven: SC Acquits Govt Officials in Bribery Case
Two government officials accused of soliciting and accepting bribes have been acquitted by the Supreme Court, which ruled that the prosecution failed to convincingly establish the core elements of demand and acceptance. The case was adjudicated by a bench comprising Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, who emphasized that the presumption under Section […]
BRIBE FOR BAIL STORM: Bombay HC Denies Bail To Satara Sessions Judge
The Bombay High Court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to a Satara District and Sessions Judge, Dhananjay Nikam, accused of demanding a ₹5 lakh bribe in exchange for granting bail in a cheating case. [Dhananjay Nikam v. State of Maharashtra] Justice B.R. Borkar rejected the Judge’s plea after hearing arguments from both the […]
Cutting Through the Medical Fraud: Delhi HC Slaps Rs. 3.34 Cr Penalty on Counterfeit Surgical Device Racket
In a significant ruling, Delhi High Court protecting Intellectual Property Rights and public health, has issued a permanent injunction in favor of Johnson & Johnson, restraining a New Delhi-based entity from infringing its trademarks and distributing counterfeit surgical devices. Justice Amit Bansal, who presided over the case, not only granted Johnson & Johnson’s plea but […]
Karnataka HC Applies Temporary Brakes on Consumer Commission’s Order Against PVR
The Bangalore District Consumer Commission's ruling that PVR Cinemas must compensate a complainant for displaying lengthy advertisements rather than showing films at the scheduled time was temporarily stayed by way of interim relief till March 27 by the Karnataka High Court single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna. The case in contention was that a […]
SC Judge On The Digital Dilemma: Protecting Justice and IP Rights in the Digital Era of Courtrooms.
Speaking at a conference hosted by the Supreme Court of Kenya, Justice B.R Gavai expressed concern over how content creators often extract and circulate short clips from court hearings, distorting judicial discussions and spreading misinformation. The increasing misuse of livestreamed court proceedings, he noted, has become a growing threat that needs to be addressed urgently. […]
Delhi HC Axes ‘ZEPTO’ Trademark, Clears Path for Kiranakart
The Delhi High Court recently ruled in favor of Kiranakart Technologies Private Limited, the company behind the quick-commerce platform Zepto, by ordering the removal of the ‘ZEPTO’ trademark registered in the name of Mohammad Arshad. The court’s decision came after it found that Arshad had failed to demonstrate any genuine use of the mark despite […]
Punjab & Haryana Court Corrects Its Own Wrong: Fines Itself For Pension Delay.
In a recent ruling, the bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sudhir Singh of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, directed the state government and High Court on its administrative side, respondents in the present case, to compensate the widow of a retired civil judge by paying interest on the arrears of both […]
Senior Advocate Anil Singh Returns as Additional Solicitor General for Bombay High Court
Senior Advocate Anil Singh has been appointed as Additional Solicitor General (ASG) of India for the Bombay High Court by the Central Government. The appointment comes in the wake of Senior Advocate Devang Vyas's resignation in January 2025. Vyas, who served as ASG of Gujarat and Bombay High Court, stepped down to return to private […]