Madras High Court Stays OTT Release Of Telugu Dubbed Version Of "Drishyam 3"

The Madras High Court, on Wednesday (June 17), restrained the makers of Malayalam movie “Drishyam 3” from releasing the Telugu-dubbed version of the movie on OTT platforms.Justice K Kumaresh Babu passed the interim order on a plea moved by film production company Rajkumar Theatre Pvt Ltd. The company had approached the Madras High Court seeking to restrain the producers and director and...

High Court Grants Bail To Ex-Finance Director Of Haryana Power Firm In CBI Case Alleging Financial Fraud

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to Amit Dewan, former Director (Finance) of Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL), in connection with two CBI cases involving an alleged large-scale financial fraud concerning diversion of public funds. [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 198]The Court allowed two connected petitions, noting that prolonged pre-trial incarceration cannot...

State Cannot Deny Old Pension Scheme Benefits Due To Appointment Delay Caused By Its Own Error: J&K&L High Court

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that where a candidate is wrongfully denied appointment due to an error attributable to the appointing authority, the State cannot subsequently rely upon the delayed appointment to deny benefits that were available to similarly situated selectees at the relevant time.Upholding the grant of Old Pension Scheme benefits to a Junior...

Delhi High Court Issues Notice To Centre On Telegram's Plea Against Temporary Ban On Platform, No Interim Relief For Now

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a plea filed by messaging platform Telegram challenging the decision of the Central Government to temporarily restrict access to Telegram in India till June 22, to prevent paper-leak ahead of NEET 2026 Re-Examination which is scheduled on June 21.Justice Tejas Karia allowed Centre's request to file a reply by tomorrow and listed the matter...

Electricity Company 'Absolutely Liable' In Electrocution Death Case, Can't Escape By Blaming Deceased's Negligence: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court has held that when energy transmitted through electricity line causes injury or death of a human being, who unknowingly comes in contact with it, then it is primary liability of the Electricity Company to compensate the sufferer as per the principle of absolute liability. [2026 LiveLaw (Gu) 168]The court was hearing an appeal by Gujarat Energy Transmission Co. Ltd....

Prosecutrix's Testimony Not 'Gospel'; Evidence Negating Penetration Justifies Conviction For Attempt To Rape Instead Of Rape: J&K&L High Court

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that where medical evidence does not support the allegation of penetrative sexual assault, the testimony of the prosecutrix requires careful scrutiny and cannot be accepted as conclusive proof of rape merely because she is the victim of the offence.Altering a conviction under Section 376 RPC to one under Section 376 read with Section...

Karnataka High Court Asks State To Form Comprehensive Policy For Regulating Homestays, Suggests 10-Point Framework

The Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to formulate a comprehensive policy for regulation of homestays, noting that the existing framework under Karnataka Tourism Trade (Facilitation and Regulation) Act does not properly address concerns of public safety, health, hygiene, security among others.The single judge bench of Justice Suraj Govindaraj observed that there is...

Tenant Seeking Restoration Of Possession From Landlord Must Approach Small Causes Court: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that Section 28 of the Bombay Rent Act, 1947, is wide enough to cover a suit for re-possession filed by a tenant seeking restoration of possession from the landlord. The Court observed that where the relationship of landlord and tenant continues to subsist, a tenant seeking return of possession of the tenanted premises must approach the Small Causes Court,...

Kerala High Court Seeks State's Response On Action Against Illegal Display Of Flags, Emblems On Vehicles

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (June 16) sought information regarding the steps taken by the State government in response to a letter issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs directing all State governments to act against unauthorised use of State emblems. The Division Bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S. noted that the Ministry had issued a letter in June 2025 to...

Ex Parte Decree Can't Be Set Aside On Mere Irregularity In Service If Defendant Had Notice And Opportunity To Appear: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court has held that an ex parte decree cannot be set aside under Order IX Rule 13 CPC merely on allegations of irregularity in service of summons where the defendants had knowledge of the proceedings and sufficient opportunity to appear before the Court.A Single Judge Bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi was hearing a Second Appeal filed against the judgment dated...

Calcutta HC Reserves Orders In TMC's Challenge To Speaker's Recognition Of Rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee As Leader Of Opposition

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict in a petition filed by Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay challenging the West Bengal Assembly Speaker's decision to recognise rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of Opposition (LoP).During an extensive hearing, the Court repeatedly questioned the Speaker's decision-making process, particularly why a...

Gujarat High Court To Hear Next Week Plea By St Xavier's College Against Common Admission System

The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday (June 17) said it will hear on June 22 a plea by St. Xavier's College, a minority institution affiliated with Gujarat University, challenging state government's decision directing it to grant admissions only through the Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS) system for undergraduate courses.Justice Nikhil Kariel listed the matter for hearing on Monday,...