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Constitutional Law
Even a criminal has the right to sell his land: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court ruled that the pendency of a criminal case does not justify withholding revenue extracts for the sale of land. Read more
Karnataka High Court Allows Caste Survey to Continue, Orders Voluntary Participation and Data Confidentiality
The Karnataka High Court, led by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Joshi, refused to stay the State’s socio-economic and educational survey (caste survey) but mandated that participation must be voluntary and that data collected remain confidential. Read more
No Plea of Estoppel Against Government in Exercise of Sovereign, Legislative or Executive Power: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that a plea of estoppel cannot be maintained against the Government when it exercises its legislative, sovereign, or executive functions. Read more
Karnataka High Court: Foreign Firms Cannot Invoke Free Speech Right Under Article 19
The Karnataka High Court ruled that foreign companies cannot claim the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. Read more
Civil Law
Central Consumer Protection Authority Fines FirstCry ₹2 Lakh for Deceptive Advertising Practices
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of ₹2 lakh on FirstCry for engaging in misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices. Read more
Delhi High Court: Love and Affection an Implied Condition in Gift Deeds
The Delhi High Court held that “love and affection” is an implied condition in gift deeds executed by senior citizens for family members, making non-maintenance grounds to void the transfer under Section 23(1) of the Senior Citizens Act Read more
Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Judicial Officers' Eligibility for District Judge Appointment
A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has reserved its decision in the matter concerning the appointment of a judicial officer, who has completed 7 years in the Bar, as a District Judge against the Bar Vacancy. Read more
Corporate Law
Supreme Court Upholds JSW Steel’s ₹19,700 Crore Resolution Plan for Bhushan Power & Steel
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld JSW Steel’s ₹19,700-crore resolution plan for debt-ridden Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL), dismissing objections from ex-promoters and creditors. Read more
Supreme Court Directs Govt to Resolve Vodafone Idea AGR Dues
The Supreme Court has asked the government to bring "finality" to ongoing issue of Vodafone Idea's (Vi) adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. Read more
Criminal Law
Delhi High Court: Mother’s Silence and Permitting Abuse Amounts to Abetment Under POCSO Act
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a mother for abetting the rape of her 11-year-old daughter under Sections 6 and 17 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Read more
Govt Staff Can’t Be Fired Solely on Conviction without Independent Hearing: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that a government employee cannot be terminated automatically on the basis of a criminal conviction. Read more
Arbitration
Madras High Court: Technical Breach of Indian Law Not a Ground to Halt Foreign Arbitral Award
The Madras High Court has held that minor, technical or rectifiable breaches of Indian regulatory laws do not violate the fundamental policy of India and cannot prevent the enforcement of a foreign arbitral award. Read more
Calcutta High Court: Alleged Digital Signature Misuse Does Not Void Arbitration Agreement
The Calcutta High Court held that a plea alleging misuse of a digital signature amounts to an allegation of fraud but does not deny the existence of an arbitration agreement. Read more
IPR
Delhi High Court Grants Relief to Crocs, Cancels Deceptively Similar 'Croose' Trademark
The Delhi High Court has cancelled the trademark registration for the mark "Croose," ruling it deceptively similar to the globally renowned "Crocs" brand for footwear. Read more
Delhi HC Records Undertaking by Bombay Shaving Company to Remove Instagram Reel After Philips’ Trademark Complaint
The Delhi High Court recorded an undertaking by Bombay Shaving Company to take down an Instagram reel promoting its Omniblade product, after Philips alleged trademark infringement and unfair competition. Read more
Family Law
Wife in Voidable Marriage Entitled to Maintenance Under CrPC Until Annulment: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a wife in a voidable marriage is entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC until the marriage is formally annulled. Read more
Delhi High Court Flags Misuse of Section 498A IPC, Warns Against Malicious Implication of Husbands’ Relatives
The Delhi High Court has expressed serious concern over the growing misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (dowry harassment), observing that husbands' relatives are often "maliciously roped in" without specific allegations. Read more
Legal updates
Justice Soumen Sen Appointed Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court
The Central Government has appointed Justice Soumen Sen of the Calcutta High Court as the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court, effective from his assumption of office. Read more
Centre Extends Attorney General R. Venkataramani’s Term by Two Years till 2027
The Union Government has extended Senior Advocate R. Venkataramani’s term as Attorney General of India by two years, effective 1 October 2025. Read more
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