High Courts
Calcutta High Court Denies Interim Relief To Indian Importer In 'PL SUPREME' Trademark Row With Chinese Manufacturer
The Calcutta High Court has refused an interim injunction to Kolkata-based torch importer Parul Ruparelia and an associated entity in their trademark infringement and passing-off suit over the mark “PL SUPREME” against the Chinese manufacturers of the torch.It held that Chinese manufacturer Camme Wang and its associated entity are the prior adopters and owners of the...
Catching Hold Of Child's Hand & Offering Money For Sexual Favours Amounts To 'Sexual Assault' Under POCSO Act : Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) has held that the act of catching hold of a minor girl's hand, when accompanied by an offer of money in exchange of sexual favours, squarely falls within the definition of 'Sexual Assault' under Section 7 POCSO Act which is punishable under Section 8. A bench of Justice Nivedita P Mehta thus dismissed an appeal filed by a 25-year-old man...
Allotment Of Evacuee Property Confers Only Temporary Licence, Not Leasehold Rights: J&K&L High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that an allotment under the J&K Evacuees (Administration of Property) Act merely creates a temporary licence, terminable in accordance with statutory provisions.Such an allotment, the High Court clarified, does not confer any proprietary or leasehold interest in the property, while stating that a subsequent instrument calling...
Insurer Cannot Rely On Hidden Exclusions To Defeat Consumer's Legitimate Expectations Under Insurance Policy: J&K&L High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that an insurer cannot deny coverage for Storm, Tempest, Flood and Inundation (STFI) perils on the ground that no separate premium was paid, when the policy issued is styled as a comprehensive cover including special perils.The High Court observed that the insurer's reliance on a concealed exclusion clause cannot defeat the...
Bombay High Court Rejects Suit Filed By Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust Against Trustee, Says Consent Of Charity Commissioner Needed
The Bombay High Court has held that where a suit is instituted by a public trust for recovery of compensation or other reliefs against an erstwhile trustee in respect of trust property, such suit must comply with Sections 50 and 51 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950, and cannot be instituted without first obtaining the written consent of the Charity Commissioner. The Court held that...
Sabarimala Temple: Kerala High Court Orders Probe Into Distribution Network And Lab Certification Of Chemical Kumkum
The Kerala High Court on Friday (05 December) passed a detailed order directing a series of investigations, inspections, and regulatory interventions to curb the sale of synthetic Kumkum during Sabarimala Makaravilakku season.The Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K.V. Jayakumar issued the directives while considering a suo motu matter based on the...
Children Used For Begging: Madras High Court Issues Notice On Plea Alleging Possible Trafficking, Drugging Of Infants
The Madras High Court, on Friday (December 5) issued notice on a plea seeking an enquiry into children being used for begging. The bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan admitted a plea by an advocate and issued notice to the Secretary (Department of Public Health), Corporation Commissioner, Commissioner of Police (Vepery), Child Welfare Board,...
Delhi High Court Awards ₹1.5 Lakh To Tommy Hilfiger Against Kolkata Trader Who Sold Fake Products
The Delhi High Court has recently held that a clear case of trademark infringement and passing off has been established against a Kolkata trader who was found supplying counterfeit Tommy Hilfiger products. A bench of Justice Tejas Karia delivered the judgment on November 28, 2025, holding that the use of Hilfiger's registered marks on fake goods had deceived consumers into believing there was...
Delhi High Court Grants Bail To NDPS Accused After Mismatch In Drug Identification During Field Test
The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a man booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 following mismatch in identification of seized drug field testing and in forensic testing.Justice Amit Mahajan also took into account that the Petitioner had been incarcerated for over two years but trial had not commenced and only charges have been framed.Prosecution...
Kerala High Court Asks Inspector General Of Police To Consider Film Producer's Complaint Alleging Improper Behaviour By DySP
The Kerala High Court on Friday (December 5) directed the Inspector General of Police, Ernakulam range to consider the representation made by film producer Sheela Kurian seeking action against Deputy Superintendent of Police, Madhu Babu, alleging improper behaviour by him when she visited his office in connection with a criminal complaint.When the matter came up for consideration before...
Magistrate Cannot Direct Economic Offences Wing To Investigate Custodial Torture Allegations: J&K&L High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that the Economic Offences Wing, Srinagar, has no authority under the applicable notification to investigate allegations relating to custodial torture and killing.The Court observed that a Magistrate is empowered to direct an investigation only by an agency having jurisdiction over the offence alleged.The Court was hearing a petition...
Arbitration Is Only Between Parties To Agreement; Non-Parties Can Be Added Only In Exceptional Circumstances: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that arbitration could be only between parties to the Arbitration Agreement; non-parties cannot be made parties to arbitration unless exceptional circumstances exist.Justice Suraj Govindaraj held thus while allowing a petition filed by Lubna Shah. Shah and Varun Infra Projects (respondent No 3) had entered into a Joint Development Agreement on 27.06.2016,...