[PMLA] ED Can Summon Persons Not Named As Accused In Schedule Offence If Schedule Offence Is Pending: Karnataka HC

The Karnataka High Court has reiterated that for issuance of summons under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the person need not be an accused in the schedule (predicate) offence if it is pending.Justice V Kameshwar Rao and S Rachaiah held thus while dismissing an appeal filed by R M Manjunath Gowda, former Chairman of Shivamogga DCC Bank, challenging a single judge order which...

Delhi High Court Stays Release Of Tamil Film 'Veera Deera Sooran' By 4 Weeks Over Alleged Breach Of Assignment Agreement

Update: After the Court granted ad-interim injunction, both the parties amicably settled the matter and filed the settlement agreement on the same day. In view of the settlement agreement, the ad-interim injunction granted on release of the film was discharged and the film was released in afternoon of 27.03.2025.The Delhi High Court on Thursday (March 27) deferred the release of Tamil...

NDPS Act | Law Doesn't Sanction Retaining Seized Vehicle Indefinitely Without Furthering Cause Of Justice: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has reiterated that the provisions under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act ('NDPS Act') do not mandate indefinite retention of seized vehicles without any justifiable cause, especially when such retention tends to cause degradation and depreciation of the vehicle.Underlining the importance of interim release of vehicle for preventing structural and...

Calcutta High Court Urges Jadavpur University To Remove Non-Students From Campus, Says It Can't Shy Away From Regulating Entry Of Outsiders

The Court also prohibited the University from inviting any political persons for their functions after violent clashes broke out between students and the education minister's convoy.

Notice U/S 263 Of Income Tax Act Cannot Be Issued By Authority After Approval Of Resolution Plan U/S 31 Of IBC: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court bench of Justice Bhargav D. Karia and Justice D.N.Ray has held that after approval of the Resolution Plan under Section 31 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code), all liabilities prior to the approval of the plan stand extinguished. Therefore, the Income Tax Authority cannot be permitted to issue a notice under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961...

Court Cannot Appoint Arbitrator In Absence Of Arbitration Agreement Between Disputing Parties: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has held that Court cannot appoint an arbitrator to resolve dispute between the parties in absence of any arbitration agreement. The Single Bench of Acting Chief Justice Arindam Sinha (as the Judge then was) referred to Section 11(6-A) (appointment of arbitrators) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act to hold that –“Reference to arbitration can only be compelled...

Power To Issue Interim Orders U/S 9 Of A&C Act Not Confined Solely To Orders Which Can Be Passed Under O.39 R.1 & 2: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tejas Karia held that the powers of the court to order interim measures of protection under Section 9 of the Act are wide and are not confined solely to orders that can be passed under Order XXXIX Rules 1&2of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. However, the court would be guided by the principles underlying the Code....

'District Judge's Opinion Only Reflected Trial Court Order, Caused Prejudice': Meghalaya HC Quashes Rejection Of Remission Of Convict's Life Sentence

The Meghalaya High Court recently set aside an order passed by the Secretary, Department of Prisons & Correctional Services, Meghalaya Government, rejecting a petition of a murder convict seeking remission. The court said that the authorities concerned failed to seek the relevant report of the Superintendent of the Prison wherein the petitioner was interned and the opinion rendered by...

Delhi High Court Issues Permanent Injunction Against Shop Owners From Infringing Louis Vuitton Trademarks On Handbags, Belts

The Delhi High Court has issued a permanent injunction in favour of the French fashion brand Louis Vuitton Malletier, against trademark infringement by shop owners located in Karol Bagh.Louis Vuitton Malletier (plaintiff) filed a suit seeking permanent injunction restraining infringement of its 'LOUIS VUITTON' trademark, the 'LV' logo, the 'Toile monogram pattern', the 'Damier pattern', the...

Although MCI Regulations Allow 30% Of Faculty Positions To Be Reserved For Non-Medical Candidates In Colleges, It Is Not Mandatory: J&K High Court

Clarifying the rules for recruitment in medical institutes, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that the Medical Council of India (MCI) guidelines allow for up to 30% of the total appointments in certain departments to be from non-medical faculty, but there is no legal obligation to do so.Respondent No.1, who was a non-medical candidate, had challenged the appointment on the basis that...

Election Candidates Should Disclose Challenge To Their Caste, Education Certificates: Karnataka High Court Suggests

The Karnataka High Court has said that candidates contesting elections must declare if any challenge is made to their caste, education or other certificates, which can be considered by election authorities and can come to the public's knowledge as well as other candidates who may object to it if they want. Issuing certain general directions Justice Suraj Govindaraj in his order said:"In...

Part-Time Teachers In Night Junior Colleges Not Entitled To Pensionary Benefits Under MEPS Rules: Bombay HC

Bombay High Court: A Division Bench consisting of Justices Ravindra V. Ghuge and Ashwin D. Bhobe dismissed a writ petition that was filed by a retired night school teacher seeking pension. The court held that part-time service in a night junior college do not qualify for pension as per the Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982, and the Maharashtra Employees of Private...