Supreme Court Lays Down Twin Test To Resolve Copyright–Design Conflict Under S15(2) Of Copyright Act

The Supreme Court today (April 15) resolved an ambiguity under the intellectual property (IP) law, by resolving the overlap between 'design' and 'copyright' protection under Section 15(2) of the Copyright Act. Section 15(2) of the Copyright Act specifically deals with designs capable of being registered under the Designs Act, 2000, and the limit of copyright protection in such cases....

'Order Taking Cognizance Of PMLA Complaint Quashed' : Supreme Court Grants Bail To Ex-IAS Officer In Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam

The Supreme Court today (April 15) granted bail to former IAS officer Anil Tuteja in a money laundering case arising out of the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam, noting that the order of trial court taking cognizance of the money laundering case has been set aside.A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan observed that the principles laid down in V. Senthil Balaji v. Deputy...

Hospital's Licence Should Be Immediately Suspended If Any Newborn Is Trafficked From There : Supreme Court

The Court also appealed to the parents to be vigilant about their children.

Reservation Notified In Advertisement Cannot Be Cancelled By Subsequent Roster Change : Supreme Court

Reiterating that the 'rules of the game' cannot be changed midway, the Supreme Court recently allowed the plea of a woman whose selection to the post of f Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), being reserved for SC Sports (Women), was changed under a roster which came in to effect after releasing of the recruitment advertisement.The bench comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K Vinod...

Supreme Court Directs Completion Of Child Trafficking Case Trials In 6 Months; Issues Directions To States On Handling Such Cases

While cancelling the bail of all accused persons allegedly involved in a large human trafficking racket of minor children, the Supreme Court today passed general directions to expedite the trial in such cases.The Court directed all High Courts to call for necessary information on the status of pending trials relating to child trafficking and subsequently issue a circular for the completion...

Supreme Court Questions UP Govt For Not Challenging Bail Granted In Child Trafficking Cases, Criticises Allahabad HC's Casual Approach

While cancelling the bail granted to thirteen accused persons in several cases involving inter-State trafficking of minors, the Supreme Court criticised and expressed its disappointment with how the State of Uttar Pradesh did not challenge the bail granted by the Allahabad High Court despite the matter involving crimes of a serious nature. We are thoroughly disappointed with the manner in...

Supreme Court Rejects Plea That S.498A IPC/S.85 BNS Violates Article 14, Says Allegations Of Misuse Vague

The Supreme Court today dismissed a public interest litigation seeking inter-alia balanced protection for all parties in matrimonial cases, mandatory preliminary investigation before filing of S.498A IPC/domestic violence cases and legal protection against false complaints.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh heard the matter.Dismissing the PIL, the bench observed that it saw...

Delhi HC Senior Designations | 'Marks Assigned By One Member Not Considered' : Supreme Court Directs Reconsideration Of Deferred & Rejected Applications

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (April 15) directed the Delhi High Court to consider afresh the applications for senior designations, which were deferred or rejected in November last year, in accordance with the existing rules (The High Court of Delhi Designations of Senior Advocates Rules 2024).A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan passed the direction "in the...

Dealers Cannot Claim Input Tax Credit For Purchases Linked To Exempt Sales Under UPVAT Act : Supreme Court

Emphasizing that tax statutes must be strictly construed with statutory language taking precedence over policy intent, the Supreme Court, in a case concerning the Uttar Pradesh Value Added Tax Act, 2008 (“VAT Act”), held that a dealer is not entitled to claim Input Tax Credit (“ITC”) on the purchase of goods where the subsequent sale of those goods is exempt from tax.“Section...

Supreme Court Holds Chandigarh Authorities Liable For Delay In Film City Project, Directs Refund Of 47.75 Crores To Successful Bidder

In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court largely upheld an arbitral award passed in favor of a company engaged by the Chandigarh Administration to establish a Multimedia-cum-Film City in the Union Territory, holding the authorities liable to refund a forfeited bid amount of Rs.47.75 crores.A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma delivered the verdict, being of the view that...

President Ought To Seek Supreme Court's Opinion When Governor Reserves Bill On Ground Of Unconstitutionality: SC

Another key takeaway from the Supreme Court's judgment in the Tamil Nadu Governor case is its observation that when a Governor reserves a Bill for the President's assent on grounds of perceived unconstitutionality, the President ought to seek the Supreme Court's opinion.Article 143 of the Indian Constitution grants the President the power to seek advisory opinions from the Supreme Court...

Supreme Court Weekly Digest March 2025 [March 24 - 31, 2025]

Citations 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 339 to 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 372BNS / IPCSections 143, 147, 153 (A), 295, 436 and 332 IPC - In cases of group clashes where a large number of persons are involved, Courts must be cautious to ensure that no innocent bystander is convicted and deprived of their liberty. In such type of cases, the Courts must be circumspect and reluctant to rely upon the testimony...