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SUPREME COURT
Meta Appeals ₹213 Crore Penalty Imposed by CCI Over WhatsApp Privacy Policy, Cites 7 Reasons & Abuse of Power
Meta Platforms has appealed to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) against the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) ₹213.14 crore penalty imposed in November for unfair business practices related to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update. Read more
Supreme Court: Criminal Law Cannot Be Used for Personal Vendetta
The Supreme Court cautions that criminal law should not become a tool for settling personal scores or vindictive purposes. Read more
Supreme Court: Video Evidence Admissible Without Playing It Before Witness or Transcription
The Supreme Court held that video recordings certified under Section 65B of the Evidence Act are admissible without needing to play the video before each witness or transcribe its contents. Read more
Supreme Court Seeks States’ Replies On Pleas Challenging Anti-Conversion Laws
The Supreme Court has asked several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, and Karnataka, to file responses within four weeks to pleas seeking a stay of their respective anti-conversion laws. Read more
Supreme Court Upholds Order Stating Political Parties Do Not Come Under POSH Act
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea challenging a Kerala High Court ruling that political parties are not required to set up internal committees to address sexual harassment complaints under the POSH Act, 2013. Read more
DELHI HIGH COURT
Delhi High Court: Phonetic Similarity Between ‘boAt’ and ‘Boult’ Marks Enough to Cause Confusion
The Delhi High Court has held that the phonetic similarity between the marks ‘boAt’ and ‘Boult’ is significant and can cause consumer confusion, despite their goods being sold primarily online. Read more
Delhi High Court Grants Relief to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Personality Rights Amid AI Misuse
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, restraining unauthorised use of her name, image, and AI-generated likeness. Read more
Karisma Kapoor’s Children Move Delhi High Court Over Late Father’s ₹30,000 Crore Estate
Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor’s children, Samaira (20) and Kiaan (14), moved the Delhi High Court seeking their rightful share in their late father Sunjay Kapur’s estate, estimated at ₹30,000 crore. Read more
BOMBAY HIGH COURT
Bombay High Court Dismisses PIL Against Jolly LLB 3, Says Judges Not Hurt by Mockery
The Bombay High Court dismisses a PIL seeking to block the release of Jolly LLB 3 over allegations that its trailer mocks the judiciary by referring to judges as "Mamus." The film is scheduled for release on September 19. Read more
Bombay High Court: Only Convictions With a Minimum One-Year Jail Term Must Be Disclosed in Election Nomination
The Bombay High Court has clarified that an election candidate is required to disclose only those convictions which carry a sentence of at least one year of imprisonment in their nomination papers under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Read more
TELANGANA HIGH COURT
Telangana High Court Condemns Personal Attacks on Judges, Warns Against Eroding Public Trust
The Telangana High Court has strongly criticised the growing trend of personal attacks against judges, warning that such actions undermine judicial authority and public trust. Read more
Telangana High Court Dismisses Woman’s Divorce Appeal that Alleged Husband’s Impotency and Cruelty
The Telangana High Court dismissed a woman’s appeal seeking divorce on grounds of marriage fraud, cruelty, nullity of marriage, and ₹90 lakh alimony, ruling she failed to prove her husband’s impotency. Read more
RAJASTHAN HIGH COURT
Rajasthan High Court Issues a Notice on Plea for Official WhatsApp Channel to Share Court Updates
The Rajasthan High Court has issued notice in a PIL seeking to create an official WhatsApp channel for the High Court to provide consolidated updates like cause lists, e-filing status, orders, and judgments. Read more
Rajasthan High Court: Delay in Recording Section 164 CrPC Statement Not Sufficient to Discard Rape Allegation
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that a delay in recording a victim’s statement under Section 164 of the CrPC (before a magistrate) cannot be grounds to dismiss a rape allegation. Read more
KERALA HIGH COURT
Beggar Cannot Be Directed to Pay Maintenance under Section 125 CrPC: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that a person who survives by begging cannot be legally compelled to pay maintenance under Section 125 CrPC. Read more
Kerala High Court: Second Marriage Valid If Divorce Decree Not Challenged Within Appeal Period
The Kerala High Court has held that a second marriage is valid even if solemnised during the appeal period of a divorce decree, so long as the decree remains unchallenged by the former spouse. Read more
KARNATAK HIGH COURT
Karnataka High Court Reserves Verdict on Plea Challenging ED Summons to Lawyer
The Karnataka High Court has reserved its judgment on a petition filed by a lawyer challenging the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) summons issued to him in connection with a money laundering case. Read more
Plea in Karnataka HC Challenges Govt’s Move to Invite Banu Mushtaq as Dasara Chief Guest
A petition has been filed in the Karnataka High Court challenging the State government’s decision to invite Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq as Chief Guest for the Mysuru Dasara inauguration. Read more
ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT
Allahabad High Court Bans Caste Mentions in Police Records, Orders Action Against Vehicle Stickers
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to stop recording caste in police documents like FIRs and seizure memos, calling it “identity profiling” that violates constitutional morality. Read more
Allahabad HC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Police Assault on Law Students at Barabanki University
The Allahabad High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of allegations that Uttar Pradesh police assaulted law students protesting at Shri Ramswaroop University in Barabanki. Read more
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