OpenAI v. ANI: Is OpenAI Beyond Indian Law? Tech Giant Challenges Jurisdiction in Lawsuit
In response to the copyright infringement case filed by Asian News International (ANI) in Delhi High Court, Open AI, the developer of ChatGPT, has argued that Indian courts lack jurisdiction over the case. Open AI contended that neither the company nor the cause of actions falls within the territorial jurisdiction of the Indian courts.The reasoning […]
Nayanthara: Beyond The ‘Fairy Trial’ (tale), Madras HC Rejects Netflix India’s Plea To Dismiss Dhanush’s Lawsuit
The Madras High Court bench of Justice Abdul Quddhose rejected petitions filed by Netflix's Indian subsidiary, Los Gatos, who were seeking dismissal of the copyright infringement complaint submitted by Dhanush's Wunderbar Films against Vignesh Sivan, Nayanthara, and others, while also notifying the parties that Wunderbar Films' plea for an interim application would be heard on […]
In Remembrance of Justice Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
The legal fraternity mourns the passing of Justice Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, who left us on 28th January 2025. A distinguished jurist, esteemed mentor, and compassionate humanitarian, his profound contributions to the judiciary and legal education have left an enduring impact, creating a void that will be deeply felt. Justice Radhakrishnan was known for his scholarly […]
No Unanimity On Burial Of Pastor Whose Body Lies In Mortuary: SC Gives Split Verdict
The plea of a son of a Christian Pastor from Chhattisgarh, seeking to bury his father either in their native village of Chindwara or on their private agricultural land remained inconclusive with the Supreme Court giving a split verdict on the plea on 27th January, 2025. The bench, of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Satish […]
Conviction of Man for Raping 35-Year-Old Woman Affirmed by Bombay HC
In the recent judgment decided by the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on December 20, 2024, Justice G.A. Sanap upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 376(1) and 452 of the Indian Penal Code, sentencing him to 10 years and 1 year of rigorous imprisonment respectively and fines. The appellant was accused […]
BCI’s Natural Justice Violations Questioned, Advocate’s Suspension Halted: Bombay HC
A Woman Advocate’s license was suspended for two years by the Bar Council of India (BCI) over allegations of misconduct stemming from a 2016 dispute at the Advocate Association of Western India (AAWI) bar room. The Bombay High Court bench comprising Justice G.S. Kulkarni and Justice Advait M. Sethna stayed the order, citing serious procedural […]
MBA Grad to Hold ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ Banner As Bail Condition: Bombay HC
In a noteworthy bail order, the Bombay High Court single bench of Justice Milind N. Jadhav not only granted bail but also imposed a condition of performing community service to spread awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving. The case involves the applicant, a 32-yearThe bail application was filed under Section 483 of the […]
WhatsApp Costs Job; Allahabad HC Calls Termination ‘Shockingly Disproportionate’
An undesirable WhatsApp message inadvertently forwarded by the Additional Private Secretary of the Secretariat of the State of Uttar Pradesh against CM Yogi Adityanath and the DEPUTY CM of Uttar Pradesh got him sacked from service. Calling the order of his termination, ‘shockingly disproportionate’ Justice Alok Matur of the Allahabad HC ordered it quashed on […]
SC: Disapproval of Marraige Insufficient to Prove Abetment of Suicide
SC: Disapproval of Marriage and Remarks to Lover Son's To End Life If She Can't Live Without Him Not Grounds for Abetment of Suicide The Supreme Court has provided relief by quashing a criminal case for the offence of abetment to suicide against a mother who expressed disapproval of her son’s marriage and allegedly told […]
Overspeaking Judge’ Remark Ignites Tension Between Gujarat HC Chief Justice and GHCAA President
A recent conflagration between Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association (GHCAA) President Brijesh J. Trivedi has led to a divided bar calling for an Extra Ordinary Meeting to deliberate on the spat. On January 17, 2025, there was a heated exchange of words where a visibly irate Chief […]