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Now RSS Office Bearer Opposes Haal Movie Before Kerala High Court, Says Organisation Depicted As 'Riotous, Thuggish'
An office bearer of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has moved the Kerala High Court opposing Shane Nigam starrer 'Haal' over alleged "degraded" portrayal of the organisation in the film.The film came in controversy after the Central Board of Film Certification suggested several cuts including beef biriyani eating scene and a sequence in song where heroine uses Muslim religious attire...
'Shocking': MP High Court Takes Suo-Motu Cognizance Of News Report On Felling Of 488 Trees Near Bhopal Without Permission
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, on Wednesday (October 29), took suo motu cognizance of a news report published in the Times of India, as which the Public Works Department (PWD) had felled 488 trees near Bhopal without taking requisite permissions. The court also restrained any further felling or pruning of trees in the area except through permission granted by the state appointed committee...
“Ganja” Includes Only Flowering Or Fruiting Top Of Cannabis Plant, Not Stem And Stalk: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has held that the definition of Ganja does not include the stem and stalk, but only includes the flowering or fruiting top. Justice KK Ramakrishnan emphasised that when a contraband is accompanied by stems and seeds, the weight of the flowering or fruiting top alone is to be considered for ascertaining the commercial quantity. “At the cost of repetition,...
Denial Of Subsistence Allowance During Suspension Amounts To “Economic Excommunication”: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that subsistence allowance is mandatory in any circumstance of suspension of an employee, and “he cannot be denied his statutory subsistence allowance.”Justice M. Nagaprasanna said this while allowing a petition by Basavaraj Pundalikappa and quashing the suspension order dated 22-07-2025. The petitioner joined as an attender in Bagalkote Municipal Council...
S.263 Succession Act | Grounds For Annulment Of Probate Are Illustrative, Not Exhaustive: Bombay High Court Clarifies
The Bombay High Court has held that the explanations (a) to (e) appended to Section 263 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, for annulment of probate, are illustrative and not exhaustive. The Court clarified that even circumstances not specifically enumerated in these explanations can amount to “just cause” for revoking or annulling a grant of Probate or Letters of Administration, depending...
Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea To Cancel 'India Gate' Trademark; Says Only Delhi HC Has Jurisdiction Since Mark Was Registered At Delhi
The Kerala High Court has recently dismissed a special jurisdiction case filed before it under the Trade Mark Act seeking to cancel the registered trade mark 'INDIA GATE' belonging to the 1st respondent KRBL Limited.Justice M.A. Abdul Hakhim observed that the rectification petition filed by the petitioner under Section 57 of the Act was not maintainable before the Kerala High Court but before...
'We Aren't Super Censor Boards, Do Proper Research': Delhi High Court Rejects Pleas Against CBFC Certification To 'The Taj Story' Film
The Delhi High Court on Thursday (October 30) refused to entertain two petitions filed challenging the certification given to “The Taj Story” film which is slated to be released on October 31. As the petitioners sought to withdraw the petitions, the court granted them liberty to approach the Central Government invoking its revisional jurisdiction under Section 6 of the Cinematograph...
Arbitral Award In One Proceeding Can Be Used As Evidence In Another: Allahabad High Court Upholds ₹126 Cr Award To Adani
The Allahabad High Court has held that an arbitral award given in one proceedings can be used as evidence in other arbitral proceedings, though the weightage given to it may vary on case to case basis.While dealing with an arbitral award of more than Rs. 126 crores in favour of Adani Enterprises Ltd., the bench of Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Jaspreet Singh held“An Arbitral...
Junior Can't Draw Higher Pay Than Senior Under 2022 Civil Service Rules; Recovery Barred If Excess Due To Departmental Error: HP High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that, as per the Himachal Pradesh Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2022, a government employee's pay can't exceed that of their immediate senior.However, the Court quashed the recovery of excess salary paid to the petitioner, as the excess payment made occurred due to a departmental error.Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua remarked that: “Admittedly, a...
RSS Route March: Karnataka High Court Directs Second Meeting Between RSS Kalaburagi Convenor & District Authorities On Nov 5
The Karnataka High Court on Thursday (October 30) asked the Convenor of RSS Kalaburagi Ashok Patil to meet with district authorities on November 5 at the Advocate General's office with respect to holding a proposed march (Pathasanchalana) in Chittapur Town.The court also asked the senior counsel appearing for the petitioner senior advocate Aruna Shyam as well as Advocate General Shashi...
Second FIR On Same Background Not Barred When Allegations Are Distinct In Scope, Subject & Period: Allahabad High Court
In an order clarifying the scope of the 'second FIR' bar, the Allahabad High Court today held that the registration of a subsequent FIR on same background is not legally prohibited if it discloses new and distinct offences based on fresh fact. A Bench of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh and Justice Lakshmi Kant Shukla observed that while Supreme Court's ruling in the case of TT Antony...
Karnataka High Court Quashes State Law University's Circular Enhancing Student Registration Fee Citing Lack Of Statutory Backing
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a circular issued by Karnataka State Law University enhancing the fee structure for registration of students for the 5-year and 3-year courses. Justice R Devdas passed the order while allowing a batch of petitions filed by Pranava KN and others, all law students. Prior to the circular dated 02-07-2025, the respondent-University was levying and...